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evidenceevidencedocument2015 Federal TrialDefendant's handwritten message inside the boatThe defendant's handwritten message inside the boat explained his actions in religious and political terms. In penalty-phase rebuttal, Weinreb argued that the writing demonstrated independent ideological commitment rather than obedience to Tamerlan.
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Defendant's handwritten message inside the boat

The defendant's handwritten message inside the boat explained his actions in religious and political terms. In penalty-phase rebuttal, Weinreb argued that the writing demonstrated independent ideological commitment rather than obedience to Tamerlan.

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Weinreb used the boat message to argue against the defense's claim of Tamerlan's coercive influence and to question whether later statements described by Sister Helen showed a meaningful change in the defendant's beliefs.

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