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Composite photo: A makeshift memorial stands outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the aftermath of a deadly shooting in Pittsburgh, Oct. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File); Inset: An undated Pennsylvania Department of Transportation photo shows Robert Bowers, convicted of shooting and killing 11 worshipers at the synagogue. (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation via AP, File)
June 16, 2023, 8:39 pm
Robert Bowers convicted of Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, could face death penalty
Bowers found guilty of all 63 criminal counts for the deadliest attack on Jews in US history; penalty phase expected to last several weeks
By Peter Smith
This photo of bullet damaged doors in the Tree of Life synagogue building in Pittsburgh was entered June 1, 2023, as a court exhibit by prosecutors in the federal trial of Robert Bowers. (US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania via AP)
June 9, 2023, 7:38 pm
Pittsburgh synagogue trial proving the obvious ahead of death penalty decision
During 2 weeks of harrowing testimony, defense has done little to dispute Robert Bowers’ guilt, with its efforts likely aimed at helping him avoid a lethal injection
By Peter Smith
This image released by the Department of Justice shows a bullet-damaged prayer book that was introduced as a court exhibit, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in the federal trial of Robert Bowers in Pittsburgh. (Department of Justice via AP)
June 2, 2023, 6:14 am
Rabbi recounts fear and heroism during deadliest antisemitic attack in US history
At trial for Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, survivors of 2018 massacre describe moments of terror, escape as gunman hunted worshippers in building
By Peter Smith
An FBI agent stands behind a police cordon and an ambulance outside the Tree of Life Synagogue (L) after a shooting there left 11 people dead in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh on October 27, 2018. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP)
May 31, 2023, 10:02 pm
At trial of Pittsburgh synagogue gunman, worshiper describes seeing friend die
Carol Black’s brother was also killed in shooting; defense attorney hopes to remove hate crime charges, enabling shooter Robert Bowers to dodge death penalty
By Peter Smith
In this courtroom sketch, prosecuting attorney Eric G. Olshan questions witness Rabbi Jeffrey Myers of the Tree of Life Congregation, in the federal trial for 2018 synagogue massacre suspect Robert Bowers, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (David Klug via AP)
May 31, 2023, 2:33 am
Pittsburgh gunman methodically hunted down Jewish victims, jury hears at trial start
Defense for Robert Bowers, accused of killing 11 in 2018 massacre at Tree of Life synagogue, will not dispute his role but seek to spare him from death row by focusing on motive
By Peter Smith
Members of Pittsburgh's Jewish community enter the Federal courthouse in Pittsburgh for the first day of trial for Robert Bowers, the suspect in the 2018 synagogue massacre on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)
May 30, 2023, 7:15 pm
Prosecutor: Pittsburgh synagogue shooter harbored ‘malice and hate’ for Jews
As trial gets underway, state attorney says Robert Bowers made antisemitic comments at scene of the attack and online; defense focuses on preventing his execution
By Peter Smith
A makeshift memorial stands outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the aftermath of a deadly shooting in Pittsburgh, October 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
May 30, 2023, 8:44 am
Trial for accused gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre slated to start
Defense unlikely to contest Robert Bowers’ guilt in killing 11 worshipers and will focus on preventing death penalty
By Peter Smith
A mother hugs her son in front of a memorial at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on October 27, 2019. (AP/Gene J. Puskar)
May 13, 2023, 3:51 am
Pittsburgh Jewish community tracks jump in hate speech amid synagogue massacre trial
Security group monitors support for Robert Bowers, who allegedly killed 11 worshipers in 2018 shooting, but no specific threats, as community prepares for federal trial
By Peter Smith
Robert Bowers, third from left, sits with his lawyers and takes notes during jury selection for trial in his potential death penalty case on April 24, 2023, in US federal court in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Dave Klug)
April 24, 2023, 10:52 pm
Jury selection begins in trial over 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
Prospective jurors say they would be capable of considering death sentence for Robert Bowers, accused of murdering 11 in deadliest antisemitic attack in US history
By Peter Smith and MARK SCOLFORO
A Star of David hangs from a fence outside the dormant landmark Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood on April 19, 2023. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
April 24, 2023, 10:40 am
Death penalty trial to begin of man accused of killing 11 at Pittsburgh synagogue
Jury selection to start as prosecutors seek harshest penalty for truck driver Robert G. Bowers over the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history
By Peter Smith and MARK SCOLFORO
Co-presidents of New Light Congregation, Stephen Cohen and Barbara Caplan, visit a memorial in the New Light Cemetery on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Shaler Township, Pennsylvania, honoring the congregants they lost during the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre over four years ago. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)
April 22, 2023, 5:32 pm
As trial to start, Pittsburgh Jews find renewed purpose in mourning synagogue attack
‘We are going to still be here. We will not be intimidated,’ says head of one of the congregations targeted in 2018 massacre, the most deadly antisemitic assault in US history
By Peter Smith
'In God We Trust' is engraved in stone above a U. flag in the House of Representatives chamber at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.(Sarahbeth Maney/The New York Times via AP, Pool)
January 5, 2023, 8:24 am
Christians, Jews punching above demographic weight in US Congress, Pew finds
Six percent of members of 118th Congress identify as Jewish, compared to just 2% of population; 88% identify as Christian, compared with 63% in US overall
By Peter Smith
Then-Pennsylvania attorney general Josh Shapiro, center, attends a Commemoration Ceremony in Schenley Park, in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, on October 27, 2021, three years after a gunman killed 11 worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
December 25, 2022, 8:02 am
Shapiro’s big win in Pennsylvania is a high note amid antisemitism surge
Democrat, who defeated Christian nationalist rival to win governorship, was open about his Jewish religious heritage
By Peter Smith
Artifacts are displayed on November 13, 2022, at the New Light Memorial Chapel in Shaler, Pennsylvania, including religious items used by the three members of New Light Congregation who were among the 11 victims of the October 27, 2018, massacre at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue building. (AP Photo/Peter Smith)
November 16, 2022, 11:31 pm
New US cemetery chapel honors victims of Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
New Light, one of three congregations targeted at Tree of Life in 2018, adds stained glass windows and other mementos honoring the 11 victims
By Peter Smith
FILE - State Senator Doug Mastriano, Republican gubernatorial candidate, stands as the national anthem is sung during a campaign event at the Deja Vu Social Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September, 30, 2022. (Tyger Williams/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)
October 30, 2022, 10:17 am
Jewish and Christian faiths contrast in Pennsylvania governor race
Democrat Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, is facing Republican Doug Mastriano, whose campaign centers on Christian nationalist rhetoric
By Peter Smith
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