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White supremacist arrested over threats to jury in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre

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'

SWC applauds death penalty for Tree of Life shooter: A just and legal conviction

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

Jury asks to see Tree of Life 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

Pittsburgh synagogue shooter is a 'model prisoner,' prosecutors say

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 synagague 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 synagogue shooter claims: 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 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

In 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

Tree of Life attack: Shooter looked for Jewish worshipers to kill, say prosecutors

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

Shooter in Pittsburgh synagogue attack 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

Lawyers of Tree of Life shooter: 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 crack on the Liberty Bell expand to include more Antisemitism from Pennsylvania?

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

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ writer falsely claims she lost a friend in Pittsburgh 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 in state funding to redevelop 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 Pittsburgh 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 and all forms of discrimination 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 after shooting

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

Orthodox Union '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