Roof’s lawyers argue that the “inflammatory” and “dehumanizing” testimony incurably prejudiced the jury. ADMany of the claims in the appeal contradict Roof’s previous rejection of mental health issues. During the sentencing phase of the 2017 trial, Roof told the jury to ignore any claims his lawyers had made about his mental state. Roof’s lawyers declined to comment on the appeal. “Anything is possible,” Roof told the court, according to the brief.

Source: Washington Post January 29, 2020 10:52 UTC