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Pennsylvania Synagogue Shooting

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Pittsburgh synagogue massacre:

White supremacist sent to prison over threats to jury

Hardy Carroll Lloyd sentenced to more than six years in federal prison over threats to jury and witnesses at trial of Tree of Life shooter.

White supremacist sent to prison over threats to jury

Pittsburgh synagogue massacre:

White supremacist arrested over threats to jury

Self-proclaimed white supremacist arrested after federal prosecutors said he threatened jury and witnesses in trial of Robert Bowers.

White supremacist arrested over threats to jury

Tree of Life shooter formally sentenced to death

US District Judge orders death by lethal injection for Robert Bowers, a day after a jury determined that capital punishment was appropriate.

Tree of Life shooter formally sentenced to death

WJC President:

'Pittsburgh shooter's death penalty is a measure of justice'

WJC President Lauder: I call on American leaders to amplify their efforts to protect Jewish communities across the country.

'Pittsburgh shooter's death penalty is a measure of justice'

'A just and legal conviction':

SWC applauds death penalty for Tree of Life shooter

SWC Associate Dean Rabbi Abraham Cooper: Death sentence for Robert Bowers sends a clear message to tomorrow’s potential killers.

SWC applauds death penalty for Tree of Life shooter

Pittsburgh:

Tree of Life synagogue shooter gets death penalty

Jury sentences Robert Bowers to death for massacre of 11 people at Pennsylvania synagogue in 2028.

Tree of Life synagogue shooter gets death penalty

Tree of Life massacre:

Jury asks to see shooter's weapons

The jury is considering whether to give a death sentence to Robert Bowers, who murdered 11 at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018.

Jury asks to see shooter's weapons

Psychiatrist:

Pittsburgh synagogue shooter would carry out shooting again

Pittsburgh synagogue shooter is dismayed not to have inspired more attacks on Jews, psychiatrist testifies.

Pittsburgh synagogue shooter would carry out shooting again

Prosecutors:

Pittsburgh synagogue shooter is a 'model prisoner'

To make the case that the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter should die, prosecutors note that he’s a model prisoner.

Pittsburgh synagogue shooter is a 'model prisoner'

Pittsburgh synagogue massacre:

Judge rejects request to exhume gunman's father's body

Lawyers for the shooter, Robert Bowers, wanted the body disinterred for a DNA test after prosecutors raised questions about paternity.

Judge rejects request to exhume gunman's father's body

Tree of Life massacre:

Psychologist says Pittsburgh shooter had a traumatic childhood

Clinical psychologist testifies that Robert Bowers, who murdered 11 people at Tree of Life Synagogue, led a deeply unstable life.

Psychologist says Pittsburgh shooter had a traumatic childhood

Pittsburgh synagogue attack:

Gunman who murdered 11 eligible for death penalty

The jury found that Robert Bowers, who spent six months planning the attack, had formed the requisite legal intent to kill.

Gunman who murdered 11 eligible for death penalty

Pittsburgh synagogue trial:

Expert says antisemitism and white supremacism spurred shooter

Expert consulted in Pittsburg synagogue trial says shooter was not motivated by delusions but by antisemitism and white supremacism.

Expert says antisemitism and white supremacism spurred shooter

Specialist:

Pittsburgh synagogue shooter has 'permanent brain damage'

Pittsburgh trial: Defense claims synagogue shooter has brain abnormalities.

Pittsburgh synagogue shooter has 'permanent brain damage'

Lawyer for Pittsburgh shooter: He is mentally ill

Lawyer for Robert Bowers attempts to save him from death penalty, claims gunman had psychotic, delusional and paranoid symptoms.

Lawyer for Pittsburgh shooter: He is mentally ill

Tree of Life massacre:

Gunman Robert Bowers found guilty on all 63 charges

Bowers found guilty on 11 counts of obstructing the exercise of religious beliefs resulting in death, a capital offense punishable by death.

Gunman Robert Bowers found guilty on all 63 charges

Pittsburgh gunman's trial: Defense concedes his hatred for Jews

As jury launches deliberations in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, defense concedes shooter’s hatred of Jews.

Pittsburgh gunman's trial: Defense concedes his hatred for Jews

Pittsburgh gunman's attorney: 'We have no evidence'

Defense rests in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial without calling witnesses or presenting evidence.

Pittsburgh gunman's attorney: 'We have no evidence'

Pittsburgh shooter's trial:

Gunman ranted on social media about his hatred for Jews

Evidence introduced before trial adjourned says Robert Bowers posted antisemitic rants on Gab before the October 27, 2018 shooting.

Gunman ranted on social media about his hatred for Jews

Pittsburgh shooting trial:

Image of prayer book damaged by bullet presented as evidence

Rabbi of Tree of Life synagogue testifies that the picture is "a witness to the horror of the day".

Image of prayer book damaged by bullet presented as evidence

Tree of Life massacre:

911 dispatcher and rabbi take the stand on first day of trial

'I was hearing her being shot,' 911 dispatcher recalls.

911 dispatcher and rabbi take the stand on first day of trial

Prosecutors:

'Tree of Life shooter looked for Jews to kill'

Robert Bowers "methodically tracked down victims", prosecutors say in opening arguments of his trial.

'Tree of Life shooter looked for Jews to kill'

Trial of Tree of Life synagogue shooter to begin May 30

Jury selection in trial of shooter in 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre which left 11 dead to end this week,

Trial of Tree of Life synagogue shooter to begin May 30

Pittsburgh synagogue attack:

Shooter loses another bid to get death penalty removed

Judge rules against defense motion that challenged pursuit of the death penalty in the case of Robert Bowers.

Shooter loses another bid to get death penalty removed

Jury selection begins in trial of Pittsburgh synagogue attacker

Robert Bowers faces 63 counts in the 2018 attack during Shabbat services at Tree of Life synagogue.

Jury selection begins in trial of Pittsburgh synagogue attacker

Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial to begin, reopening wounds

Long-delayed Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial to begin Monday, igniting pain, fear and hopes for closure.

Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial to begin, reopening wounds

Tree of Life shooter's lawyers:

'He has schizophrenia and brain impairments'

Lawyers for Robert Bowers raise concerns over their client's mental state as his trial is set to begin.

'He has schizophrenia and brain impairments'

Did the Liberty Bell's crack expand to include Pa. Antisemitism?

Can the crack in the Liberty Bell’s representation of freedom and independence stand up against the state's anti-Israel legislators? Op-ed.

Did the Liberty Bell's crack expand to include Pa. Antisemitism?

Can a Tree of Life memorial ‘end antisemitism in our lifetime’?

The foundation rebuilding synagogue attacked in 2018 shooting taps director who aims for nothing less than the total end of antisemitism.

Can a Tree of Life memorial ‘end antisemitism in our lifetime’?

New HBO documentary on Tree of Life synagogue shooting

HBO’s documentary on the Tree of Life synagogue shooting arrives as the nation’s eyes are back on antisemitism.

New HBO documentary on Tree of Life synagogue shooting

Biden:

'We resolve to combat antisemitism in all of its forms'

US President releases statement on anniversary of Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, warns against rising antisemitism.

'We resolve to combat antisemitism in all of its forms'

Holocaust survivor who escaped Pittsburgh attack dies at 84

Judah Samet narrowly escaped the shooting rampage at the Tree of Life synagogue as he was late arriving to services.

Holocaust survivor who escaped Pittsburgh attack dies at 84

Trial of Pittsburgh synagogue shooter to begin in April

Judge sets April 24 as start of trial of Robert Bowers, accused of carrying out 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre.

Trial of Pittsburgh synagogue shooter to begin in April

TV writer falsely claims she lost a friend in synagogue shooting

Writer/producer for TV drama 'Grey's Anatomy' reportedly faked violent threats against herself, claimed a friend died in synagogue shooting.

TV writer falsely claims she lost a friend in synagogue shooting

Pennsylvania gov, announces $6.6 million to Tree of Life site

Pennsylvania will allocate $6.6 million in funding for the redevelopment of the Tree of Life synagogue campus where 11 people were killed.

Pennsylvania gov, announces $6.6 million to Tree of Life site

Swastika found at area school on day of Tree of Life memorials

A swastika was found at a local middle school on the third anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting.

Swastika found at area school on day of Tree of Life memorials

'We recommit to combat antisemitism wherever it exists'

VP Harris on anniversary of Pittsburgh massacre: We stand in solidarity with the Squirrel Hill community and the entire Jewish community.

'We recommit to combat antisemitism wherever it exists'

'Antisemitism must not be tolerated'

US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas Greenfield, comments on anniversary of Tree of Life shooting: I stand with the Jewish community.

'Antisemitism must not be tolerated'

White House clarifies Biden remarks on Pittsburgh synagogue

White House clarifies remarks made by President regarding his interaction with Tree of Life Synagogue following 2018 massacre there.

White House clarifies Biden remarks on Pittsburgh synagogue

Pittsburgh synagogue disputes Biden’s claim he visited

Tree of Life executive director disputes Biden’s claim in call with Jewish leaders that he visited the synagogue after 2018 attack.

Pittsburgh synagogue disputes Biden’s claim he visited

OU 'disappointed' in decision to defund safety programs

Jewish community leaders concerned as Pennsylvania legislature defunds safety resources for at-risk groups.

OU 'disappointed' in decision to defund safety programs

Pittsburgh congregation asks: No death penalty for 2018 attacker

One of the congregations targeted in Pittsburgh shooting attack asking that the shooter, Robert Bowers, not be given the death penalty.

Pittsburgh congregation asks: No death penalty for 2018 attacker

Daniel Libeskind hired to redesign Tree of Life Synagogue

Jewish American architect will head project to transform synagogue hit by worst anti-Semitic attack in US history into synagogue, memorial.

Daniel Libeskind hired to redesign Tree of Life Synagogue

Anti-semitism surges in Pennsylvania during COVID

Pennsylvania, home to American’s fifth largest Jewish community, has seen anti-Semitic incidents spike during the pandemic.

Anti-semitism surges in Pennsylvania during COVID

'We must stand up and speak out against anti-Semitism'

Democratic presidential nominee issues statement on second anniversary of shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.

'We must stand up and speak out against anti-Semitism'

Lawyers of Pittsburgh shooter argue against death penalty

Lawyers for Robert Bowers claim his potential death sentence is unconstitutional.

Lawyers of Pittsburgh shooter argue against death penalty

Judge strikes down gun laws passed after synagogue massacre

Pennsylvania judge strikes down restrictions on certain types of guns and high-capacity magazines passed by City of Pittsburgh.

Judge strikes down gun laws passed after synagogue massacre

Steelers hold moment of silence for Tree of Life victims

Several family members of Tree of Life victims join Steelers for moment of silence before game against the Miami Dolphins.

Steelers hold moment of silence for Tree of Life victims

Uplifting prayer in memorial of Pittsburgh victims

One year after the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, cantor Shai Abramson sings Kel Malei Rachamim in honor of the 11 who lost their lives.

Uplifting prayer in memorial of Pittsburgh victims

'I was four minutes late - and it saved my life'

81-year-old Holocaust survivor who narrowly missed Pittsburgh synagogue massacre recalls the four minute delay that saved his life.

'I was four minutes late - and it saved my life'

Students at Pittsburgh school send postcards to first responders

Squirrel Hill Jewish day school students send messages to mass shooting victims.

Students at Pittsburgh school send postcards to first responders

Steelers to hold moment of silence for synagogue victims

Pittsburgh Steelers will hold moment of silence at the start of their Monday night game on first anniversary of Tree of Life attack.

Steelers to hold moment of silence for synagogue victims

Pittsburgh memorial calls to ‘Remember. Repair. Together’

Pittsburgh Jewish community holds memorial service marking one year since the attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue.

Pittsburgh memorial calls to ‘Remember. Repair. Together’

Biden: Hate has torn us apart, we must end it

Former US Vice President comments on first anniversary of Pittsburgh attack.

Biden: Hate has torn us apart, we must end it

The Pittsburgh synagogue massacre - one year later

Watch: The City of Pittsburgh marks one year since the Tree of Life synagogue massacre - the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in US history.

The Pittsburgh synagogue massacre - one year later

'A sad and terrible day for Pittsburgh'

Jewish Agency holds memorial day marking a year since deadly Pittsburgh shooting, including candle lighting and moment of silence.

'A sad and terrible day for Pittsburgh'

Watch: Jews protest outside Fox News headquarters

Several Jewish groups protest outside news network's headquarters, assert it promoted Pittsburgh shooter's racist ideology.

Watch: Jews protest outside Fox News headquarters

1 year after Pittsburgh, funds awarded to secure Jewish schools

1 year after shooting, Pennsylvania Gov, state Legislature provide $3.2 million to secure nonpublic schools – including 9 Jewish schools.

1 year after Pittsburgh, funds awarded to secure Jewish schools

Pittsburgh synagogue to reopen as center for Jewish life

Tree of Life complex, where 11 people were murdered a year ago, will be rebuilt and renovated.

Pittsburgh synagogue to reopen as center for Jewish life

Prosecutors reject Pittsburgh shooter's request for plea deal

Federal prosecutors reject offer by accused Pittsburgh synagogue shooter to plead guilty in exchange for a life sentence.

Prosecutors reject Pittsburgh shooter's request for plea deal