Jury Deliberates Death Penalty in Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Trial

Federal prosecutors argued for the death penalty in the trial of Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 people at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue in 2018, citing his hatred for Jews and lack of remorse. Defense attorney Judy Clarke argued for a life sentence, highlighting Bowers' unstable childhood and mental health issues. The trial's closing arguments focused on aggravating and mitigating factors, with the prosecution emphasizing Bowers' ongoing hatred and lack of remorse, while the defense emphasized his difficult upbringing and mental health problems. The jury's decision on the death penalty must be unanimous, otherwise, Bowers will be sentenced to life in prison without parole.