He apologized to the victims and the survivors, which was an odd thing for him to do if he believed that he was serving Allah in his jihad attack. His apology may, of course, have been a ploy to stave off the death sentence.
“Tsarnaev apologizes for Boston Marathon bombing,” by Patricia Wen, Kevin Cullen, Milton J. Valencia, John R. Ellement and Martin Finucane, Boston Globe, June 24, 2015:
An emotional Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev apologized Wednesday at his sentencing hearing for the April 2013 terror attack that killed three people and wounded more than 260 others.
“I would like to apologize to the victims and the survivors,” said Tsarnaev, who was sentenced to death. “I did do it.”
“I am sorry for the lives I have taken, for the suffering I have caused, and for the terrible damage I have done,” he said. He was hunched over and spoke with a slight accent.
It was the first time Tsarnaev’s voice has been heard in federal court in Boston, other than to enter his not-guilty plea. His statement came after hours of heartwrenching testimony from relatives of those killed in the bombing and survivors of the blasts.
“I am Muslim. My religion is Islam. I pray to Allah to bestow his mercy on those affected in the bombing and their families,” he said. “I pray for your healing.”
Marathon bombing survivors and family members of victims attended the sentencing hearing for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
“I ask Allah to have mercy on me, my brother, and my family,” he said in his brief statement to a silent courtroom. Tsarnaev’s brother, his partner in the attack, was killed in a confrontation with police.
Tsarnaev had taken a sharp turn from a partying college student to self-radicalized terrorist bent on striking a blow against the United States.
The two bombs planted by Tsarnaev and his brother on April 15, 2013, exploded near the finish line of a festive, world-renowned athletic event, killing three and injuring more than 260 others, including 17 who lost limbs.
Tsarnaev was also convicted in the slaying of an MIT police officer several days after the bombing and in a violent confrontation with police in Watertown shortly afterwards.
A US District Court jury had already sentenced Tsarnaev to death. US District Judge George A. O’Toole Jr. formalized that sentence at the end of the hearing.
“I sentence you to the penalty of death by execution,” O’Toole said….
Angemon says
Wasn’t Anjem “Pay The Jizya, Kuffars” Choudary also a party-loving college student before having a 180º turn and committing to islam? Gee, it’s almost like they were reading from the same book or something…
harbidoll says
Sleepers are allowed to party & sin till called up cuz jihad absolves all sin, right? & puts them at the top of the (filthy) heap.
Kevin says
Somebody needed to ask if he acted to glorify allah by bombing a public event, killing and maiming, how would this same allah “have mercy” on the dead and injured.
Taquiya.
miriamrove says
“I sentence you to the penalty of death by execution,” O’Toole said….
Hallelujah!!! I am not a legal expert, but is it true that he has an automatic appeal coming? If so our federal tax $$$$ will be wasted for another 8 to 10 years. m
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
The national average is 14.5 years. But, given that he’s a Moslem, I’d double that on up to 29 years. That’s a lotta taxpayer jing down the drain for a baby killer.
miriamrove says
Thanks. I am sure Obama does not give a …..m
JamesonRocks says
Whether it is 10, 14.5 or 29 years, I suppose the rat bastard moozie will have his prayer rug and satanic verses with him the whole way… He’ll probably get the special moozie diet as well. Speaking of such things, a very nice touch that he was sentenced during Ramadan. One has to appreciate and enjoy the little things…
Caroline says
The apology sounds like a load of taqiyya to me.
Artie says
That was my first thought too.
particolor says
Maybe it thought 72 Virgins would kill Him ?
KrazyKafir says
What are the odds that if the Boston Jihadist got away that he would be sorry for all the suffering he caused? A quadrillion to one?
miriamrove says
Is Zillion bigger than quadrillion? M
KrazyKafir says
I think zillion trumps it, followed by bazillion.
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
The figure you guys are looking for is a pentamillion. In any case, him being sorry if he’d gotten away with it would be, er, unlikely. Maybe even highly unlikely.
Btw, as an Iro-American let me offically state that George O’Toole is a disgrace to the Irish race. I thought lawyers were supposed to be so smart, such bookworms, then read a damned book, like the Holy Ko-Ran. It’s an open secret among Moslems that Allah is a cruel God, the key to them is cruel to whom, and it ain’t them. That’s why they need to slake the bloodthirst.
Joseph says
Let us try a Googolplex that is 1 followed by 10 to the100 zeroes.
To give you an idea there are only about 10 to the78 to 10 to the 82 atoms in the known, observable universe. In layman’s terms, that works out to between ten quadrillion vigintillion and one-hundred thousand quadrillion vigintillion atoms.
Mirren10 says
From the Globe article;
”In sentencing Tsarnaev, O’Toole told him that if he truly believed his God wanted him to kill people, then he followed a “cruel god” — and not the God of Islam”
Another fool who believes the crap muslims tell him.
I’m glad the judge had to accept the jury’s verdict.
And I don’t believe for one *second* this pos feels the slightest remorse. He’s just sorry he’s getting the death penalty. His ‘lawyers’ probably advised him to say it.
So, how many years before this scum gets the lethal injection ?
Jaladhi says
This foolish judge doesn’t know that the God of Islam is really a cruel god!! The judge should be required to read Quran, Hadiths and Sira to know how cruel is this monster – he is no god!!
Jaladhi says
Probably twenty years before he leaves this planet!!
voegelinian says
”In sentencing Tsarnaev, O’Toole told him that if he truly believed his God wanted him to kill people, then he followed a “cruel god” — and not the God of Islam”
Another fool who believes the crap muslims tell him.
Recall also as reported back in February of 2014 that Justice Sweeney, the UK judge sentencing Mujaahid Abu Hamza and Ismail ibn Abdullah, the jihad slaughterers of Lee Rigby, was a tool just like O’Toole:
UK: Jihadi tells judge that Rigby murder “not a betrayal of Islam. You don’t know what Islam is.”
http://www.jihadwatch.org/2014/02/uk-jihadi-tells-judge-that-rigby-murder-not-a-betrayal-of-islam-you-dont-know-what-islam-is
ICH says
His mommy will say he is innocent . A good boy.
But someone in EVIL America stole his lunch money.
ALLAH AHKBAR !!!!
Jaladhi says
>“I am Muslim. My religion is Islam. I pray to Allah to bestow his mercy on those affected in the bombing and their families,” he said. “I pray for your healing.”<
What nonsense!! Who wants this monster all's mercy?? Nobody but the brain dead Muslims!! It was his allah's teachings that encouraged him to kill these innocent souls and now this monster is asking for his blessings for the victims. How cruel and merciless Muslims are?? Its unimaginable!!
Phil says
“I pray to Allah to bestow his mercy on those affected in the bombing and their families…I pray for your healing.”
Aaaaw, that was sweet.
Really.
Don’cha just love the compassion?
Thanks Dzokhar! I appreciate the sentiments! Like most Oz, I have opposed the death penalty for ordinary killers and the like, but for child-killing islamists? No! Give death to every Jihadi – if they seek it, let them have it. I’m not happy about it – but a rabid dog has to be put down. No difference if they walk on two legs rather than four.
My healing will begin when the pentobarbital, pancuronium and potassium chloride flows into your veins. I’d prefer 50,000 volts given you are a depraved child-killer….but hey, sometimes you can’t get everything you want.
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
I am Muslim. My religion is Islam.
Well, yes and no. This guy must “suffer” from the Bill Clinton/Barack Hussein Obama malady of having to parse everything so cleverly.
His *belief* system is Islam, which in addition to religion has two other legs: government and military. Dzhokhar did a stint in the military, murdered a few toddlers and left some others walking on stumps, so now he’s set for Jannat, the Islam porno heaven. The liberals in Mass will never execute him, so after several decades in the Pokey by the time he gets to heaven he may be all hidden pearled up. Who knows?
I pray to Allah to bestow his mercy on those affected in the bombing and their families…
Terror is an effect. Allah talked it up, so did the Holy Prophet. So why apologize?
I am sorry for the lives I have taken, for the suffering I have caused, and for the terrible damage I have done,” he said. He was hunched over and spoke with a slight accent.
You did the right thing by Allah and the Holy Prophet. Nothing to apologize for. Unless you’re a half-assed Moslem who doesn’t understand the gifts of Jannat, which may explain your apparent desire to live.
Linde Barrera says
I think the death penalty verdict was fair. “Let the punishment fit the crime.” Hopefully this pitiful man’s life won’t be spent in prison for years and years.
Sam says
I find death penalty not a punishment as it is a relief for this scum. Although I will be paying for his stay thru my tax dollars, I want him to rot in prison and be reminded that he is an evil worshipper day in day out.
Mirren10 says
Unfortunately, Sam, (if US prisons are anything like UK ones) he is more likely to be given a koran and a prayer rug, halal meals, visits from an imam, endless opportunities for dawa, and the guards will be instructed to call him Mr.
particolor says
UK Prisons sound like Paradise ?
William Lucas Harvey Jr. says
I AGREE with the Verdict, and that Tsarnaev’s belated “Apology”, AFTER his silence through the entire Trial, was NOT “Sincere”, and ONLY a last minute attempt at swaying Justice, to save HIS OWN Butt.
I watched the Tsarnaev Trial, and the Victim Interviews, although most Rightfully referred to Tsarnaev’s Act as “Disgusting” and his Words of “Apology” as “Insincere”, especially considering that Tsarnaev’s “Apolgy” began with “Praising Allah” – one interviewed however did mention that Tsarnaev was Younger than him, and he was willing to “Forgive” Tsarnaev, but not Forget the Human Damage that Tsarnaev did.
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev had left a note proclaiming “F*** America” and “Praise Allah” in the boat he was hiding in after the tragic and deadly attack at the Boston Marathon, AND Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s Favorite Song IS: “We Will Dedicate Our Lives to the Jihad”, Article Link below.
Interesting that, as 19-year-old Boston bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev awaited trial, a legion of Americans — often teenage girls — has been furiously filling the Internet with fan club sites and support groups – THESE will probably be some of America’s NEXT “Allahu Akbar, Death to the Infidel, Homegrown Radicalized Jihadists”.
http://www.frontpagemag.com/2013/dgreenfield/dzhokhar-tsarnaevs-favorite-song-we-will-dedicate-our-lives-to-the-jihad/
Wellington says
Sadly (and stupidly) way too many in America and all the West will not realize that this young barbarian is actually a pretty damn good Muslim. After all, when the founder of the religion you believe in said, “I have been made victorious with terror” {Bukhari Hadith 4.52.220}, then the Boston Marathon bombing doesn’t look too bad at all, now does it? Indeed, seen from a pure Mohammedan perspective, it’s a damn shame that there weren’t more casualties.
The nonsense continues. Unfortunately, it will continue for a long time to come since mankind as a whole hasn’t yet wrapped itself around the realization that a world religion can be evil, that it can slip through the cracks of time and pose as something good.
But this is exactly what mankind is faced with and most definitely needs to face, to wit, that mankind “got” a major spiritual ideology which is profoundly rotten to its core. Until mankind figures this out, and especially here in the the West where Islam, in full parasitic mode, preys upon the civilization which explored and developed freedom more than any other civilization in history with the intention of terminating that exploration and development completely, then to such extent does mankind remain highly vulnerable to the spiritual totalitarianism that Islam wants for all the world.
In short, as long as Islam is characterized as a positive (or no worse than a neutral) for mankind, especially where liberty is concerned (equality under the law too), then only, at best, a few tactical victories here and there will occur thwarting by far (no contest here) the worst religion ever devised by man. Guaranteed.
abad says
His apology is worthless as is his life. But once he is given lethal injection laced with pig fat, he’ll be gone forever on his way to hell.
Steve says
You will get the death penalty and soon you will be dead. Enjoy paradise, opps hell.
dumbledoresarmy says
His ‘apology’ is no apology at all.
From the article – “I am Muslim. My religion is Islam. I pray to Allah to bestow his mercy on those affected in the bombing and their families,” he said. “I pray for your healing.””
This is nothing but dawa, the Call to Islam, the demand to Submit, plain and simple.
When he says he wants allah to ‘bestow his mercy’ on those affected by the bombing and their families, what he means is that he is praying – if ‘praying’ is the right word, it’s more like cursing, invoking demonic possession upon someone! – that they will become Muslims.
What he means by ‘healing’ is their conversion to Islam. He thinks he’s being very magnanimous by wishing for their Submission to Islam rather than for their painful deaths.
The proper response by the families – had they been able to parse what he said – would have been a resounding LAN ASTASLEM.
“NO, no, no and again no. We will *never* submit to Islam. We will *never* join your bloody and vile Cult of Blood and War, Murder and Rape and Robbery. You chose death and you will get death. WE choose Life. “
dsinc says
Too true dda, no remorse there at all. Lets hope he gets the Dahmer treatment very soon to speed up his trip to allah’s fantasy land in the sky. LAN ASTASLEM.
Joseph says
Would the “Dahmer” treatment include his conversion to Christianity?
Jeffrey Dahmer received our precious savior Jesus Christ before he died. Is this what you mean?
I’ll leave it up to you.
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
Linde Barrera says
To dumblesdorearmy- Thank you for your excellent answer to the Joker’s quote.
No Fear says
Allah (who is just reality itself described as if it had a personality) is a vicious monster.
I don’t see the point in worshipping a horrible universe that is dressed up in a mask called Allah..
I only want to know how we can change it by creating new ideas and things…..e.g. cancer cures and medicines.
duh_swami says
Not the god of Islam? What god of Islam? There is no god of Islam except in fantasy fairy tale. Never trust anyone who believes Allah is God, including this judge who is blowing hot air out his bottom…
mortimer says
Tsarnaev contradicts the teachings of Islam: Koran 28:86 says, “Therefore lend not thou support in any way to those who reject Allah’s Message.” “In any way” would include empathy, ‘emotional support’ or ordinary human friendliness or by praying for a dirty disbeliever. The definitive statement about prayer for disbelievers is to pray for their conversion to Islam and no more according to Abu Zakaria Muhiy ad-Din Yahya Ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi (1233–1277).
“”(A Muslim) wants for his non-Muslim brother what he would want for himself, that is [read: min li-l-bayan] his converting to Islam; just as he wants for his Muslim brother, his remaining in Islam. That is why it is recommended to supplicate for divine guidance [Hidaya] on behalf of the non-Muslim.” [Nawawi, Sharh Arba’in, 123].
That is the limit of Muslim prayer. Even prayer in Islam is supremacist and supports jihad.
Linde Barrera says
To mortimer- Good morning, your brilliance! I have commented (under my name, Linde Barrera) on several Facebook websites, stating that “Islam is evil” or “I hate Islam but I don’t hate Muslims” and cited verses from the Quran to back up my statements. I then receive responses from individuals who state that I am ignorant, or I don’t know what I am talking about, or they like to say that their Quran had a particular verse just to justify a historical victorious battle centuries ago, or who say I shouldn’t pick on Islam because Christians in the name of Christianity have committed atrocities in the past, etc. So their operative is to label someone “ignorant” if that someone criticizes or calls out Islam, or their operative is to compare the horrors of acts done in Jesus’ name with what ISIS is doing now. I am still going to put my criticism of Islam out there, but at times I feel as though I am only shoveling sand against the tide. Take care mortimer.
bobm says
will Obama cancel the death sentence as he leaves office?.. letting it remain life in prison?….almost certainly I’d say.
Lily says
Why is this lunatic moslem trying to stave off the death penalty. I thought dying a martyr for the cause of their satanic god allah was the highest honor. Coward!