Boston bombing suspect 'wanted to punish America'
The jury is set to begin their deliberation in the case of Dzhokar Tsarnaev, who detonated two bombs at the Boston Marathon in April 2013 with the help of his brother
The bombs detonated close to the marathon finish line, where crowds were gathered to cheer on the athletes
A prosecutor has told the jury that Dzhokar Tsarnaev "wanted to punish America" when he and his brother planted bombs at the Boston Marathon.
The jury is to begin their deliberations on Tuesday, after both sides finished their closing arguments.
His lawyers admit he carried out the attacks but say he was under the influence of his radicalised brother. If found guilty, the 21-year-old, who is charged with 30 counts, will face life imprisonment or execution.
Three people, including an eight-year-old boy, died after two pressure cooker bombs packed with nails, ball bearings and other shrapnel detonated in April 2013. More than 260 people were injured, with many losing limbs. A police officer was shot dead during the massive manhunt.
The attacks were the deadliest terror attack on US soil since 9/11.
Assistant US Attorney Aloke Chakravarty said that Tsarnaev targeted the marathon in 2013, because it was a day when the world's attention would be focused on Boston.
"He wanted to terrorise this country," the prosecutor said as closing arguments began at the trial in Boston.
