Justice Department will seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers

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View in Browser Justice Department will seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers May 15, 2026 The defendant faces federal hate crime and murder charges in the killings of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim as they left an event at the museum last May. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.