Justice Dept. won’t seek death penalty against Libyan man charged in Benghazi attacks

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department will not seek the death penalty against Ahmed Abu Khattala, the suspected Libyan militant charged in the Benghazi attacks that killed a U.S. ambassador and three other Americans, federal officials announced Tuesday.

The department revealed its decision in a court filing that provided no explanation.

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