Boston Bombing Suspect In Court For First Time Since 2013

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the suspect behind the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, appeared in court for the first time in over a year on Thursday to confirm that he was satisfied with his lawyers.

The terrorist suspect reportedly appeared in a Boston federal courthouse wearing dress clothing as part of his final pre-trial hearing before his actual hearing begins in 2015. The suspect confirmed to presiding judge US District Court Judge George O'Toole Jr. that he felt his attorneys were adequate, answering a simple "yes, your honor" and "no, your honor" during the short hearing.

According to the Boston Globe, Tsarnaev's hair appeared long and unkempt, and the suspect often rubbed his eyes and touched his face while answering the judge's questions.

Thursday was the first time Tsarnaev had appeared in court since July 2013, following his alleged involvement in the April 2013 pressure cooker bombings at the Boston Marathon that killed three and injured over 200.

Several victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, including some walking with canes and showing scars, appeared at the courthouse for Tsarnaev's final pre-trial hearing. There were also reportedly Tsarnaev supporters who argue the suspect, who was 19 at the time of the bombing, is innocent and has been forced into a coerced confession by the FBI.

One victim from the bombing, Marc Fucarile, told the Boston Globe that he was grateful for "the great team of support we've had all day."

"Like I said, they're all welcome to their opinions," Fucarile said of the protesters supporting Tsarnaev. "There's supporters for him, and then there's supporters for us."