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Federal murder is cases of terrorism, interstate activities, and federal officials. These types of cases are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney General.

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If it is committed on Federal property, or against a Federal officer, yes it is prosecutable in Federal Court. Otherwise, it is normally prosecuted as a state offense.

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