Court mandates forced feeding for National Guard shooter Rahmanullah Lakanwal
A federal judge has ordered the involuntary feeding of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan national charged with shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., last fall. Lakanwal, who is accused of killing Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and attempting to kill Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, was hospitalized in July after refusing food and water. His condition has reportedly worsened, prompting authorities to seek legal intervention to ensure he remains alive to face trial. The Justice Department is also weighing whether to seek the death penalty in this high-profile case.
