Jordanian Court Sentences Three to Death for Deadly Church Attack
Summary
A Jordanian court has sentenced three men to death by hanging for a deadly shooting at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Karak that killed nine people and injured 25. The men were convicted of terrorist offenses after being arrested three days after the attack.
Key Points
- A Jordanian court sentenced three people to death by hanging for their roles in a deadly church shooting in Karak.
- Nine people were killed and 25 injured in the October 23 attack on St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
- The National Security Court convicted the men of terrorist attack charges, illegal weapons use, conspiracy, and related offenses.
- Jordan’s King Abdullah II said the perpetrators would face the harshest punishment.
