After watching the countless interviews that friends of Dylann Roof conducted after his slaying of the Charleston 9, many of us wondered why some of them haven’t been taken into custody since it was apparent that they had information that could have helped stop the murders. Today, the FBI arrested Joey Meek, one of Roof’s friends that did several in-depth interviews about the murders.
(Photos) Dylan Roof Pleads Not Guilty To Hate Crime Charges
I guess it isn’t too surprising that Dylan Roof, the mass murderer of the #Charleston9, pleaded not guilty to the federal hate crime charges that he is facing. Reports are indicating that Roof and his lawyer are waiting to see if the death penalty is going to be an option.
(Video) Families Of Charleston Victims Counter Hate With Forgiveness In Court
Although they’ve received a lot of support, it’s still a tough time for the families of those who were murdered in the Charleston massacre. It’s fortunate that the killer of their loved ones was captured and is being tried to the fullest extent of the law. Most of us may have displayed natural feelings of sadness and anger in court. However, those inflicted by this tragedy didn’t want to fight fire with fire. Watch as the families of the deceased parishioners offer their forgiveness in court after the jump.
(Photos) Dylann Roof, Charleston Church Terrorist, Gets $1Million Bail For Gun Charge
Before we jump to conclusions, his $1million bail that was set is strictly for the weapon he used to murder the 9 victims at the AME Church in Charleston. According to written law, the magistrate overseeing the bond hearing is not allowed to issue bail for the murders.
