The government’s sudden decision to consider the death penalty against Richardson Dangleben Jr. after waiving that right more than a year ago is based on improper political considerations, making the attempted reversal arbitrary and capricious, according to a brief his attorney filed in V.I. District Court. The Justice Department says in reply that far from a “bait-and-switch” tactic, this is simply a case where the incoming administration of President Donald Trump decided to review all previous no-seek decisions made by the outgoing administration.
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