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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Michael Kunzelman

National Guard shooting suspect can be fed against his will in jail, judge rules

The man jailed for allegedly shooting two National Guard troops near the White House, killing one of them, can be fed against his will under a judge's emergency order.

U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta agreed Saturday to order “nonconsensual” nutrition and medical treatment for Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who was rushed to a hospital in July after he stopped eating.

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