3 of Lead Suspect’s Friends Charged with Federal Crimes Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been formally arrested and charged with federal crimes in the Boston Marathon bombing, and now three of his closest friends have also been arrested. Robel Phillipos, Dias Kadyrbayev, and Azamat Tazhayakov, all 19 years old, have been arrested and charged with federal crimes for obstruction of justice. The three reportedly concealed and destroyed evidence found in  Tsarnaev’s dorm room, including firecrackers, a laptop, and backpacks. Robel Phillipos is also … [Read more...]