Key takeaways:
- Frank James, 64, was sentenced to life in prison for terrorism charges in a mass shooting aboard a Manhattan-bound train.
- James’ attorneys had asked for a reduced sentence of 18 years, citing mental illness.
- The shooting left 10 people wounded, including Fatim Gjeloshi, 21, who was shot in the neck and left paralyzed from the waist down.
A man who opened fire on a New York City subway car during rush hour in April of 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison.
Frank James, 64, pleaded guilty earlier this year to terrorism charges in the April 12th mass shooting aboard a Manhattan-bound train. Prosecutors had asked for the life sentence, saying James spent years carefully planning the shooting in order to “inflict maximum damage.” He received a life sentence on 10 counts and 10 years for an 11th count.
James’ attorneys had asked for a reduced sentence of 18 years, saying he didn’t intend to kill anyone and suffered from serious mental illness. However, the judge ruled that the severity of the crime warranted the life sentence.
The shooting left 10 people wounded, including Fatim Gjeloshi, 21, who was shot in the neck and left paralyzed from the waist down. Gjeloshi was present in court for the sentencing and said she was “happy” with the judge’s decision.
The shooting sparked a citywide manhunt and heightened security measures in the subway system. The incident also brought attention to the issue of gun violence in New York City and the need for increased safety measures.
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