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August 31, 2026
Judge Orders Involuntary Feeding for Rahmanullah Lakanwal, National Guard Shooting Suspect
- U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta has authorized nonconsensual feeding for Rahmanullah Lakanwal to prevent life-threatening health risks.
- Lakanwal, charged with the fatal shooting of a National Guard member, has been on a hunger strike since June and was hospitalized in July due to his refusal to eat.
- The feeding order, which allows for intravenous or tube feeding, is set to expire on October 28, 2023, but can be renewed if necessary.
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- Judge orders forced feeding of alleged National Guard shooterAug 31, 2026 at 5:02 PM · Washington Post
- Judge orders National Guard shooting suspect to be force-fed amid monthslong hunger strikeAug 31, 2026 at 6:26 PM · CBS News
- Judge orders involuntary feeding of suspect in National Guard shootingAug 31, 2026 at 7:19 PM · AP
- Judge allows forced feeding of accused National Guard shooterAug 31, 2026 at 8:32 PM · The Hill
- National Guard shooting suspect can be fed against his will in jail, judge rulesAug 31, 2026 at 9:04 PM · Independent