Friend Of Boston Bomber Sentenced To Six Years For Obstruction

[Purveyor]

Source: Reuters

A friend of the Boston Marathon bomber, who admitted to obstructing the investigation of the deadly 2013 blast, apologized on Tuesday for his actions at a hearing where he was sentenced to six years in prison.

Kazakhstan national Dias Kadyrbayev was one of three friends of bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to face federal charges for removing a backpack containing fireworks from Tsarnaev's college dorm, hours after the FBI released photos of Tsarnaev and his older brother, identifying them as suspects in the bombing.

Kadyrbayev pleaded guilty to the charges in August after his roommate and fellow Kazakh exchange student Azamat Tazhayakov was convicted of obstruction of justice.

U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock sentenced him to six years in federal prison, less than the seven years prosecutors had sought.

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/06/02/us-boston-bombings-trial-kadyrbayev-idUSKBN0OI17A20150602

[gopiscrap]

1. Considering he had no prior knowledge

of the bombing, I think the sentence is too harsh. 2-2.5 years would have been more appropriate.

[chelsea0011]

2. Prior knowledge would have got him a conspiracy charge, not obstruction.

He was sentenced harshly because earlier tip to police might have saved an police officers life and others from injury including the recent death of an officer attributed now to Watertown shootout. He got just what he deserved.

[FailureToCommunicate]

4. +1

[d_legendary1]

3. Obstruction of Justice

Obstruction may consist of any attempt to hinder the discovery, apprehension, conviction or punishment of anyone who has committed a crime. The acts by which justice is obstructed may include bribery, murder, intimidation, and the use of physical force against witnesses, law enforcement officers or court officials. The purpose may be to influence, delay or prevent the communication of information to law enforcement officers; to influence, delay or prevent court testimony; to alter or destroy evidence; or to evade a subpoena or similar court process.


Yep homie should be in jail.