The man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., now faces nine federal charges, including murder of a foreign official and hate crime resulting in death.

Authorities allege Elias Rodriguez, 30, shot and killed Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim in May as he shouted, "Free Palestine." Investigators said Rodriguez also made statements about "intifada," "revolution," and "free Gaza."

“This brutal, anti-Semitic violence has no place in our country or anywhere in civilization,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi.

In court documents, prosecutors said Rodriguez had a history of making antisemitic statements online.

In a video posted in October 2024, prosecutors said he posted a video on social media critical of Isr

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