Terrorism charges for Family Research Council shooting suspect
WASHINGTON, D.C. , October 25, 2012, – A federal grand jury has added terrorism to the charges facing the gay rights activists accused of shooting a security guard at the headquarters of the Family Research Council . The United States Attorney’s Office announced several new charges, including the terrorism charge, yesterday. The terrorism charge, which carries a penalty of up to 30 years in prison, is the first ever under a 2002 District of Columbia anti-terrorism statute. Floyd Corkins Other charges added by the grand jury include attempted murder while armed, aggravated assault while armed, and weapons charges. Corkins has already pleaded not guilty to charges of interstate transportation of a firearm, assault with intent to kill while armed, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. Corkins, who had been a volunteer at a local homosexual activist organization, allegedly invaded the lobby of FRC on August 15 armed with a 9mm pistol, approximately 50