Buffalo Mass Shooter Seeks Trial Move to NYC, Citing Unfair Bias in Western New York
2025-04-01
ABC News
Payton Gendron, the accused gunman behind the 2022 Buffalo mass shooting that left 10 Black lives lost, is requesting a federal trial relocation to New York City. Citing concerns over biased jury selection in Western New York, Gendron's lawyers argue he cannot receive a fair trial in the region. The high-profile case has sparked intense debate on racial hatred and gun violence, with the federal death penalty hanging in the balance. As the trial's venue remains uncertain, the nation watches with bated breath. Key issues include hate crime charges and fair trial rights, with the outcome potentially impacting mass shooting laws and social justice movements.