[clintonh8r]

So why not charge the guy under Texas law?

[Gay State Conservative]

That’s true...I forgot about that. The courts have ruled that it’s not “double jeopardy” to be tried for the same crime in a state and a Federal court.

[zeestephen]

Re: Try under Texas law

My first question, too.

Second question - how do the Feds have jurisdiction? Hate crime violation? Do any federal hate crimes even carry the death penalty?