"Lighting another human being on fire and watching them burn alive reflects a level of evil that cannot be tolerated," Mamelak added. This heinous act demands a robust legal response.
"Rules of evidence and discovery are a lot less stringent under federal law than state law," said James Quinn, highlighting the challenges and potential advantages in pursuing federal charges.
Federal arson charges could lead to a 25-year-to-life sentence if resulting in death, emphasizing the severity of the crime accused against Zapete-Calil.
Mayor Adams has directed the NYPD to collaborate with ICE's Homeland Security Investigations to explore federal arson charges following the brutal attack in the subway.
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