Rockland Reporter

Today, Congressman Lawler released a statement following news that the masterminds behind 9/11 were offered plea deals that spared them the death penalty, rather than holding them accountable at a trial.

"It is outrageous and unacceptable that the mastermind of 9/11 and two of his accomplices have been given plea deals," said Congressman Lawler (NY-17). "This is a slap in the face to every family that lost a loved one on 9/11 and since, and to every survivor who continues to struggle with health effects from that terrible day, especially the brave first responders who rushed into burning buildings and toiled on the pile."

"These terrorist scumbags must face the total weight of justice," concluded Congressman Lawler (NY-17). "And that means facing a potential death penalty through a proper trial. Anything less is a total miscarriage of justice."

Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of the 118th Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.