China News Service, April 15. According to a CNN report, on the 14th local time, the suspect in the New York City subway shooting, Frank James, appeared in court for the first time and was asked to hold no bail until his trial.
On April 13, local time, Frank James, the suspect in the shooting at a Brooklyn subway station in New York, was arrested.
According to reports, after James was arrested on the 13th local time, he was charged with "terrorist activities in public transportation facilities" at the federal level, and if convicted, he could face up to life in prison.
In court, Assistant U.S. Attorney Sara Winik called the attack "premeditated and carefully planned" and asked James to remain in custody.
According to the report, James' defense attorneys told a federal judge that they agreed with James to be temporarily detained, but may ask for bail again later.
Lawyers also asked for a psychiatric evaluation of the suspect.
The report also said that James answered standard questions about whether he understood the charges and the purpose of the hearing.
Lawyers are asking the public not to prejudge it.
On April 12, local time, a shooting occurred at the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn, New York City, USA. The picture shows first responders outside the subway station.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Liao Pan
On the 12th local time, a shooting occurred at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York, killing 10 people and injuring at least 29.
The suspects have since been charged with "terrorist activities on public transport facilities".
At present, there is no evidence that he is related to terrorist organizations, and relevant departments are still looking for his motive.