Judge Orders Force-Feeding of Accused Afghan Shooter | Charleston News

A federal judge has authorized forced feeding for Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan national accused of fatally shooting a National Guard member and injuring another near the White House — a case now spotlighting legal and humanitarian tensions. Despite pleading not guilty to 17 charges, Lakanwal has refused food since incarceration, prompting medical intervention via tube or IV feeding to prevent death. His frail appearance in court underscores the urgency, while his arrival via a U.S. humanitarian program adds complexity to the broader debate over immigration processing and justice. This isn’t the first time the court has weighed in — Judge Mehta previously denied similar requests, making this latest ruling a pivotal moment in the case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c26d3dea82a7a5a8