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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-63.000 - Protection Of Public Order › Justice Manual § 9-63.260

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As of September 13, 1994, 18 U.S.C. § 34 carries a viable death penalty for violations of 18 U.S.C. § 32 or § 33 where death results to any person. It is necessary that the Attorney General approve all recommendations by Federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty. See

JM 9-10.000

(capital crimes).

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