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The fundamental distinction in this case between state and federal prosecution comes down to the crime's jurisdiction. Generally, murder is a state crime unless committed on federal property or involving a federal official. The legal system was structured to allocate responsibilities clearly: states manage public safety, while the federal government oversees issues of broader national concern. Critics of the federal involvement in this case worry that blurring these lines can set dangerous precedents and potentially politicize the justice system.