the federal public defender office

“At trial, we will offer mitigating evidence about Payton that the jury needs to consider in making its decision. Nothing we say or do is intended to be disrespectful or insensitive to the victims, the survivors, or their loved ones.”

the federal public defender office · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13

The federal public defender office said the defense would offer mitigating evidence rather than dispute Gendron's guilt.

“Nothing will change the fact that Payton Gendron will die in prison,”

the federal public defender office · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13

The federal public defender office issued a statement ahead of jury selection in the trial that could see Gendron sentenced to death.