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Death Penalty Authorized for Three MS-13 Members in LA

4/9/2026

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche authorized death penalty for three MS-13 members linked to murdering a cooperating witness in Los Angeles.
This decision followed the ousting of former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who delayed it.
The suspects are Roberto Carlos Aguilar, Dennis Anaya Urias, and Grevil Zelaya Santiago.
The victim was targeted after his cooperation with law enforcement was revealed, and arraignments are set for June 3.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche authorized death penalty for three MS-13 members linked to murdering a cooperating witness in Los Angeles.
This decision followed the ousting of former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who delayed it.
The suspects are Roberto Carlos Aguilar, Dennis Anaya Urias, and Grevil Zelaya Santiago.
The victim was targeted after his cooperation with law enforcement was revealed, and arraignments are set for June 3.