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Scenes From Outside The Courthouse After Jury Delivers Death Sentence For Tsarnaev

Karen Snyder, right, and Kathryn Vanwie react to the announcement of the death penalty verdict for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on Friday. Both women felt the verdict was fair. (Stephan Savoia/AP)
Karen Snyder, right, and Kathryn Vanwie react to the announcement of the death penalty verdict for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on Friday. Both women felt the verdict was fair. (Stephan Savoia/AP)

A jury sentenced Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death Friday for the Boston Marathon bombing, sweeping aside pleas that he was just a "kid" who fell under the influence of his fanatical older brother.

FULL STORY: Tsarnaev Sentenced To Death For Marathon Bombing

U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz speaks to members of the media. (Stephan Savoia/AP)
U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz speaks to members of the media. (Stephan Savoia/AP)
Liz Norden, speaking to media outside the courthouse, receives support from first responder Mike Ward. (Stephan Savoia/AP)
Liz Norden, speaking to media outside the courthouse, receives support from first responder Mike Ward. (Stephan Savoia/AP)
Boston Marathon bombing volunteer first responder Carlos Arredondo holds a "Boston Strong" banner as he leaves court with his wife Melida. (Charles Krupa/AP)
Boston Marathon bombing volunteer first responder Carlos Arredondo holds a "Boston Strong" banner as he leaves court with his wife Melida. (Charles Krupa/AP)
Bombing victim Karen Brassard, surrounded by fellow victims, speaks after jury delivered the death penalty verdict. (Stephen Savoia/AP)
Bombing victim Karen Brassard, surrounded by fellow victims, speaks after jury delivered the death penalty verdict. (Stephen Savoia/AP)
Boston Police Commissioner William Evans addresses media after the jury handed down a death sentence for Tsarnaev (Charles Krupa/AP)
Boston Police Commissioner William Evans addresses media after the jury handed down a death sentence for Tsarnaev. (Charles Krupa/AP)
A protester from Veterans for Peace waits outside the Moakley Federal Court in Boston, Friday, May 15, 2015.  (Charles Krupa/AP)
A protester from Veterans for Peace waits outside the Moakley Federal Court in Boston, Friday, May 15, 2015. (Charles Krupa/AP)
Defense attorneys Judy Clarke and Timothy Watkins walk away from the Moakley Federal Court  after the U.S. Attorney's office announced that there was a verdict. (Charles Krupa/AP)
Defense attorneys Judy Clarke and Timothy Watkins walk away from the Moakley Federal Court after the U.S. Attorney's office announced that there was a verdict. (Charles Krupa/AP)
A U.S. Marshal instructs Dept. of Homeland Security officers outside the Moakley Federal Court in Boston after the U.S. Attorney's office announced that there was a verdict. (Charles Krupa/AP)
A U.S. Marshal instructs Dept. of Homeland Security officers. (Charles Krupa/AP)

This article was originally published on May 15, 2015.

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