Man charged in killing of West Virginia guard member pleads not guilty to new charges

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, has pleaded not guilty to a new indictment that includes 17 counts for the fatal attack on a West Virginia National Guard member and the wounding of another in Washington, D.C. The additional charges carry the possibility of the death penalty, escalating the severity of the case. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges of domestic terrorism and the complexities of legal proceedings involving foreign nationals. The potential for a death penalty trial highlights the gravity of the accusations against Lakanwal.