Tree of Life Synagogue
The Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, June 26, 2023. Photo: Ron Kampeas
August 3, 2023, 8:11 am
Pittsburgh synagogue shooter sentenced to death
The sentence marks an end to the months-long trial of Robert Bowers, who was convicted in June of murdering 11 Jews during Shabbat prayers on October 27, 2018.
By Ron Kampeas
Richard Gottfried carries the Torah during a procession from New Light Congregation's old building to its new space. Photo: Barry Werber
July 26, 2023, 7:14 am
Pittsburgh sentencing begins
Their mother recorded a message saying, "A big part of me died on October 27, 2018. I woke up with two loving boys and went to bed with only memories."
By DAVID RULLO
In this courtroom sketch, Robert Bowers, the suspect in the 2018 synagogue massacre, is on trial in federal court in Pittsburgh. Photo: David Klug/AP
July 4, 2023, 7:18 am
Defence pleads for clemency
The jury convicted Bowers on June 16, after five hours of deliberations, on all of the 63 counts he faced. The same jurors now must decide whether Bowers is eligible for the death penalty.
By TOI STAFF WITH AP
Composite photo via Times of Israel: A makeshift memorial stands outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the aftermath of a deadly shooting in Pittsburgh, Oct. 29, 2018. Photo: AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File. Inset: Robert Bowers. Photo: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation via AP, File
June 17, 2023, 5:53 pm
Tree of Life shooter found guilty of all 63 criminal counts
Robert Bowers has been found guilty of all 63 criminal counts for the deadliest attack on Jews in US history. During the penalty phase, jurors will decide whether he will face the death penalty.
By PETER SMITH
Members of Pittsburgh's Jewish community enter the federal courthouse in Pittsburgh for the first day of the trial. Photo: AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski
June 6, 2023, 6:02 am
Pittsburgh trial begins
In proceedings before and during juror questioning, the defence has done little to cast doubt on whether Bowers was the gunman and has instead focused on preventing his execution.
By PETER SMITH
A makeshift memorial outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the aftermath of the deadly shooting in October 2018. Photo: AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File
April 24, 2023, 6:45 am
Death penalty looms over Pittsburgh massacre trial
"It will be the jury's ultimate decision whether to impose the death penalty – not the government's," federal prosecutors told US District Judge Robert Colville
By MARK SCOLFORO
A rendering of the design for the planned renovation of the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. Photo: Lifang Vision Technology via AP
May 17, 2022, 1:00 pm
Attack site to be transformed
'This is no longer the Tree of Life before the attacks. It's a different space.'
By PETER SMITH
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