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Woman charged in border agent's death seeks delay in death penalty decision
Teresa Youngblut is part of a cultlike group known as Zizians that has been connected to six killings in three states.
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Lawyers for Transgender ‘Zizian’ Cult Member Accuse Feds of Fast-Tracking Death Penalty in Border Patrol Agent Killing Case
The suspect is believed to belong to a cult of vegan anarchists that has been linked to several other killings in Pennsylvania and California.
Trump admin fast-tracks death penalty case for transgender cult suspect in Border Patrol killing: attorneys
Defense attorneys for Teresa Youngblut file a motion against the DOJ's accelerated capital punishment process after Border ...
Attorneys for Teresa Youngblut ask for extension as possible death penalty looms
The defense is asking the judge to extend the timeframe for evidence submission to ensure that Youngblut has a meaningful ...
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Defense seeks more time to convince prosecutors not to seek death penalty against client in Border Patrol killing
Attorneys for Teresa Youngblut have asked a judge to extend a deadline to present evidence to prosecutors as they weigh whether to bring capital crimes in the case.
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Leader of cult-like group linked to killing border agent in Vermont faces federal charges - The Boston Globe
Jack LaSota is considered by investigators to be the leader of a cult-like group that has been tied to six killings in Vermont, Pennsylvania, and California.
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Grand jury indicts accused leader of cultlike 'Zizian' group
According to court records and a USA TODAY investigation, the Zizian group is connected to at least six deaths, including the homicide of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont in January.