In a landmark decision, a US federal appeals court has ruled in favor of upholding the life sentence of Ahmad Khan Rahimi, the man responsible for the 2017 New York City bombing in Times Square. However, the court also delivered a surprise blow to the government, overturning one of the top counts against Rahimi. The original charges included attempted murder of police officers, which carried significant weight in the sentencing. The appeals court's decision now sends the case back to the lower court for further proceedings, potentially paving the way for a reduced sentence or a new trial. The ruling has significant implications for the prosecution of terrorism cases in the United States.
Federal appeals court upholds life term for Times Square suicide bomber but overturns top count The Independent
