Adam W Purinton, a US Navy veteran who killed Hyderabad techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla at a bar in Kansas last year, was sentenced to life imprisonment. While the convict received life sentence for murder, 165 months each for the two attempted murders was also awarded to him.
'Get Out Of My Country!' - Yelled Purinton before opening fire at Srinivas Kuchibhotla and his Friend Alok Madasani on February 22nd, 2017. This hate crime sparked an outrage internationally and even US President Donald Trump had issued a statement condemning it.
Purinton will be able to obtain parole in 50 years. Which means, He should spend his rest of the life in prison.
The Navy Veteran was also charged with federal hate crime and firearms act. If proven, He would be receiving death penalty.
Srinivas Kuchibhotla's wife Sunayana Dumala welcomes the verdict of US Court. 'Though it won't bring back My Srinu, Today's verdict will send a strong message that hate crimes are unacceptable.
'Get Out Of My Country!' - Yelled Purinton before opening fire at Srinivas Kuchibhotla and his Friend Alok Madasani on February 22nd, 2017. This hate crime sparked an outrage internationally and even US President Donald Trump had issued a statement condemning it.
Purinton will be able to obtain parole in 50 years. Which means, He should spend his rest of the life in prison.
The Navy Veteran was also charged with federal hate crime and firearms act. If proven, He would be receiving death penalty.
Srinivas Kuchibhotla's wife Sunayana Dumala welcomes the verdict of US Court. 'Though it won't bring back My Srinu, Today's verdict will send a strong message that hate crimes are unacceptable.