Billy Arnold (DOC photo)
Billy Arnold (Michigan Department of Corrections photo)
In 1847, Michigan was the first state to ban the death penalty in state courts. But federal prosecutors can still seek it under U.S. law.
So, on Monday the U.S. Attorney's Office in Detroit filed a "Notice of Intent to Seek the Death Penalty" in Detroit in the case of gang suspect, Bill Arnold, 31, of the Seven Mile Bloods, who is charged with murderous crimes, reports Bill Laitner of the Detroit Free Press.
Officials say death penalty-eligiuble charges may be applied with other defendants in the case as well. The Justice Department is reviewing those cases.
The Freep reports:
Arnold, in particular, "has demonstrated a lack of remorse (and) participated in the killings of more than one victim," U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider said in blunt language filed Monday in the case. Prosecutors say Arnold is known by nicknames "B-Man" and "Killa." He was released in March 2015 from state prison, after serving several years for convictions in state courts on assault and gun charges.
