That trial is set for Oct. 31 and will likely be underway at the time of Roof's federal trial. Currently Roof's federal trial on hate crimes and other charges is set for November. Slager is also charged in federal court, but the federal trial has not yet been scheduled. Meanwhile, federal prosecutors have asked what mitigating factors the defense plans to present during the sentencing phase of Roof's trial. Both state and federal prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Roof, but Wilson noted the federal government has not executed a prisoner in 13 years.

Source: Fox News June 28, 2016 21:56 UTC