Convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof has been given nine life sentences for the 2015 massacre at Emanuel AME Church in exchange for his guilty plea in state court. Roof was unapologetic at his federal trial as he listened to days of testimony from survivors. During his federal trial, Roof was placid and, at times, unapologetic. Twice found competent to stand trial, Roof fired his defence team for the sentencing portion of his proceedings, calling no witnesses or putting up any evidence of his own. Through their attorneys, some relatives and survivors spoke out when the state plea arrangement was announced by prosecutors last month.

Source: CBC News April 10, 2017 16:41 UTC