Families of Charleston victims forgive shooting suspect in court
They forgave him. They advised him to repent for his sins, and asked for God's mercy on his soul. One even told Dylann Storm Roof to repent and confess, and "you'll be OK."
Relatives of the nine community leaders shot down during a Bible study session at their historic black church confronted the shooting suspect Friday during his initial court hearing and spoke of love.
"I forgive you. My family forgives you," said Anthony Thompson. "We would like you to take this opportunity to repent. ... Do that, and you'll be better off than you are right now."...