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crime2 years ago

"Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Sentenced to Death by Judge"

Robert Bowers, the man convicted in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, was formally sentenced to death for the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history. Before the sentencing, victims, survivors, and families spoke about the personal impact of the shooting. They expressed their grief, anger, and the lasting effects of the tragedy. Bowers, dressed in a red prison uniform, remained detached and focused on taking notes throughout the proceedings. The defense is expected to appeal the case.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|
#antisemitic-attack#crime#death-sentence
crime2 years ago

"Justice Served: Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Sentenced to Death as Families Condemn Him"

The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, Robert Bowers, has been formally sentenced to death after a federal jury unanimously agreed on the death penalty. The sentencing comes after victims' families delivered emotional impact statements, expressing their grief and calling Bowers "vile" and "worthless." Bowers targeted the Tree of Life synagogue in 2018, killing 11 people and injuring six others. Prosecutors argued that the shooting was motivated by Bowers' hatred towards Jews and immigrants. The sentencing represents the first federal death sentence under the Biden administration, which has imposed a moratorium on executions.

via CNN|
#anti-semitism#crime#death-sentence
crime2 years ago

Families Confront Synagogue Shooter as Death Sentence is Given

Grieving families of the 11 Jewish worshipers killed in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting had the opportunity to confront shooter Robert Bowers during his sentencing hearing, before a federal judge formally sentenced him to death. The hearing included 22 witnesses who delivered victim impact statements, expressing their pain and loss. Bowers, who expressed pride in the killings, was convicted of 63 federal counts, including hate crimes resulting in death. The jury unanimously found that his attack was motivated by his hatred of Jews and that he lacked remorse.

via Fox News|
#antisemitic-attack#crime#death-sentence
crime2 years ago

"Pittsburgh Synagogue Gunman Sentenced to Death for Nation's Deadliest Antisemitic Attack"

Robert Bowers, the gunman who carried out the deadly antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, will be sentenced to death, according to a federal jury's decision. Bowers, who killed 11 worshippers and wounded several others in 2018, showed little reaction as the sentence was announced. The jury unanimously found that Bowers' attack was motivated by his hatred of Jews and lacked remorse. The sentencing comes after a lengthy trial where Bowers' defense argued for a life sentence, citing his severe mental illness, while the prosecution maintained that he knew exactly what he was doing. The synagogue has been closed since the attack, and the Tree of Life congregation is working on an overhauled complex to combat antisemitism.

via The Associated Press|
#antisemitic-attack#crime#death-penalty
crime2 years ago

Examining the Complexities of the Synagogue Shooter's Case: Mental Illness, Isolation, and Redemption

The debate over whether the death penalty should be sought for Robert Bowers, the man responsible for the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, has divided the Jewish community. Some argue that a death sentence would be a just outcome, while others believe it goes against Jewish values and would only prolong the trauma for survivors. Jewish law and tradition offer no clear answer on capital punishment, leaving the decision in the hands of the secular justice system. The upcoming jury decision will determine whether Bowers should be condemned to death.

via The New York Times|
#crime#death-penalty#jewish-community
crime2 years ago

Unveiling the Troubled Past and Traumatic Aftermath of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Expert testimony in the sentence-selection phase of Robert Bowers' trial revealed a pattern of neglect and trauma in his troubled childhood, including threats of harm from his parents, speech regression, and multiple suicide attempts. Bowers' mother consistently failed to provide the necessary care and intervention, leading to his mental health deterioration. The defense argues that Bowers' troubled upbringing and history of mental illness should spare him from the death penalty. Bowers was found guilty of killing 11 people and injuring four police officers in the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.

via TribLIVE|
#crime#family-history#mental-illness
crime2 years ago

Pittsburgh synagogue gunman's mental health debated in death penalty trial.

Lawyers for Robert Bowers, the gunman convicted in the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history, argued that he is mentally ill and unable to understand the world or make appropriate decisions. Bowers was convicted this month in the 2018 killings of 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. The defense argues that Bowers was unable to form the requisite level of intent to allow the jury to impose a death sentence. The penalty phase of the trial is expected to last four to five weeks.

via The Associated Press|
#crime#death-penalty#mental-illness
crime2 years ago

Pittsburgh Synagogue Trial Jury to Decide on Death Penalty.

The penalty phase of the trial of Robert Bowers, who killed 11 worshipers in a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, begins this week. The jury will decide whether Bowers should be sentenced to death or spend the rest of his life in prison. The defense is expected to present evidence about Bowers's troubled background and mental health, including schizophrenia, epilepsy, and brain impairments. Bowers's lawyers have suggested that there are things in his life that make his culpability more complicated than it may seem. The trial is expected to last about six weeks.

via The New York Times|
#crime#death-penalty#jury-trial
crime2 years ago

Pittsburgh synagogue shooter found guilty, penalty phase begins.

The federal jury has convicted Robert Bowers on all 63 charges against him, including 22 capital charges, for the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre. The penalty phase will begin on June 26, where the jury will hear more testimony, including victim impact statements, to decide whether Bowers will face the death penalty or life in prison. Defense attorneys have acknowledged Bowers as the shooter but argued that it wasn't an antisemitic attack. The Jewish community is preparing for the emotional impact of the upcoming testimony.

via CNN|
#crime#death-penalty#jewish-community
crime2 years ago

Convicted Pittsburgh synagogue shooter faces sentencing phase.

Robert Bowers, who was found guilty of all 63 counts, including hate crimes resulting in death and obstruction of the free exercise of religion resulting in death, is now eligible for the death penalty. The sentencing phase is expected to begin on June 26, where jurors will decide whether Bowers should be sent to death row or sentenced to life in prison without parole. The trial took place three years after the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, and federal prosecutors continue to pursue the death penalty for eligible crimes, despite a temporary pause on executions by the attorney general.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|
#crime#death-penalty#hate-crimes
crime2 years ago

Pittsburgh synagogue shooter found guilty on all counts, moves to penalty phase.

Robert G. Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 people and injured seven others in a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, has been found guilty on all 63 counts, including hate crimes and weapons violations. The verdict makes him eligible for the death penalty. The trial's second phase will determine whether he will face the death penalty or life in prison. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, and the next phase of the trial could last up to six weeks.

via The Washington Post|
#crime#death-penalty#hate-crime
crime2 years ago

Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Found Guilty of Hate Crimes

Robert Bowers has been found guilty of carrying out the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in US history, killing 11 Jewish worshippers and injuring others at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018. Bowers was found guilty on all 63 counts, including hate crimes resulting in death and the obstruction of the free exercise of religion resulting in death. He is now eligible for the death penalty, with the sentencing phase expected to begin on June 26. Survivors and family members of the deceased victims are expected to testify about the devastating impact of his crimes.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|
#anti-semitism#crime#death-penalty
crime2 years ago

Robert Bowers found guilty in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre trial.

Robert Bowers, a truck driver who attacked and killed 11 congregants at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018, has been convicted of all 63 criminal counts he faced, including hate crimes resulting in death and obstruction of the free exercise of religion resulting in death. He could face the death penalty as the trial shifts to a penalty phase expected to last several weeks. Bowers' attorneys plan to introduce evidence that he has schizophrenia, epilepsy, and brain impairments in an effort to save his life.

via The Times of Israel|
#antisemitism#crime#death-penalty
crime2 years ago

Robert Bowers convicted on all charges in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial.

Robert Bowers has been found guilty on all counts for the shooting and killing of 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018. The verdict took less than five hours, and the next phase will begin in one week's time when the jury will decide if the gunman is eligible for the death penalty. The defense could possibly enter mental health evidence and testimony to the gunman's altered state of mind.

via CBS Pittsburgh|
#crime#death-penalty#guilty-verdict
crime2 years ago

Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Found Guilty on All Charges

Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, has been found guilty of 63 federal charges, including 11 counts of obstructing the free exercise of religious beliefs resulting in death. The trial will now move to the question of punishment, with the jury set to hear arguments about whether Bowers should be sentenced to death. The defense team has sought to avoid a death sentence, but the Justice Department rejected offers to plead guilty in exchange for life in prison without parole.

via The New York Times|
#antisemitism#crime#death-penalty