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

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of fatally shooting a West Virginia National Guard member and injuring another in a D.C. attack, has pleaded not guilty to an expanded indictment that includes six new charges carrying the death penalty. The case highlights the complexities of terrorism charges and the federal government's efforts to pursue the most severe penalties for acts of violence against service members. This development underscores the gravity of the incident and its implications for national security and legal proceedings against foreign nationals accused of violent crimes in the U.S.