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Rodriguez Pleads Not Guilty in D.C. Hate Crime Shooting

3/3/2026

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Elias Rodriguez pleaded not guilty to four counts of terrorism while armed in federal court, adding to hate crime allegations.
Rodriguez allegedly shot Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, 26, outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., in May and identified himself as the shooter, saying he acted "for Palestine."
The Department of Justice is considering seeking the death penalty, pending Attorney General Pam Bondi's decision.
His next court appearance is May 5.

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Elias Rodriguez pleaded not guilty to four counts of terrorism while armed in federal court, adding to hate crime allegations.
Rodriguez allegedly shot Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, 26, outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., in May and identified himself as the shooter, saying he acted "for Palestine."
The Department of Justice is considering seeking the death penalty, pending Attorney General Pam Bondi's decision.
His next court appearance is May 5.