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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 422

Robert Bowers

A booking photo provided by the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation on Aug. 10, 2023, shows Hardy Carroll Lloyd, of Follansbee, West Viginia. (West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation via AP, File)
December 20, 2023, 11:33 pm
White supremacist jailed for threatening jury in Pittsburgh synagogue shooter trial
Hardy Carroll Lloyd, 45, sent threatening social media posts and emails to jurists and witnesses in trial of Robert Bowers, who killed 11 people in 2018 attack
By AP
In this combo image made from photos provided by the US District Court Western District of Pennsylvania are the victims of the October 27, 2018, assault on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. On the top row, from left: Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Jerry Rabinowitz, Cecil Rosenthal, and David Rosenthal; bottom row, from left, Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, Dan Stein, Melvin Wax, and Irving Younger. (United States District Court Western District of Pennsylvania via AP)
August 3, 2023, 9:32 pm
Gunman formally sentenced to death for carrying out Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
‘May their memory be a blessing,’ judge says of 11 Jews killed at Tree of Life as their families confront Robert Bowers before sentencing: ‘You will never be forgiven. Never’
By Peter Smith and Michael Rubinkam
A makeshift memorial stands outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the aftermath of a deadly shooting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 29, 2018. (Matt Rourke/AP)
August 2, 2023, 9:56 pm
Tree of Life rabbi says community can ‘begin to heal’ after shooter sentenced
US Jewish groups welcome sentencing for Robert Bowers and remember victims, though most refrain from applauding death penalty
By Luke Tress and JTA
File: The Federal Courthouse in downtown Pittsburgh on April 24, 2023 (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
August 2, 2023, 5:43 pm
Jury resumes deliberating potential death penalty for Pittsburgh synagogue shooter
Jurors meet for second day to decide whether Robert Bowers should be executed or serve life in prison for killing 11 worshipers in worst antisemitic attack in US history
By AP
A makeshift memorial stands outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the aftermath of a deadly shooting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 29, 2018. (Matt Rourke/AP)
July 29, 2023, 10:28 am
Defense presses case that mental illness spurred Pittsburgh synagogue shooter
As trial approaches conclusion, lawyers for Robert Bowers try to persuade jurors not to impose death penalty for massacre of 11 people in deadliest antisemitic attack in US history
By AP
FILE - This undated Pennsylvania Department of Transportation photo shows Robert Bowers. (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation via AP, File)
July 27, 2023, 5:25 am
Judge rejects defense request to exhume Pittsburgh synagogue shooter’s father
Lawyers for Robert Bowers sought to disinter body for DNA test, after prosecutors questioned family history of schizophrenia
By AP
This undated Pennsylvania Department of Transportation photo shows Robert Bowers. (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation via AP, File)
July 21, 2023, 7:27 pm
Defense expert: Pittsburgh gunman had traumatic childhood, couldn’t function as adult
Psychologist testifies as defense seeks to spare synagogue attacker the death penalty for gunning down 11 worshippers in worst antisemitic attack in US history
By Peter Smith
File - People walk outside the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2023. (AP/Gene J. Puskar)
July 18, 2023, 5:03 am
Survivors describe void left by synagogue massacre as jury considers death penalty
‘My whole world turned upside down,’ says widow of slain Pittsburgh Tree of Life congregant, as defense focuses on killer’s tough childhood ahead of decision on capital punishment
By AP
Driver's license photo of Pittsburgh synagogue massacre suspect Robert Bowers (Pennsylvania DOT)
July 13, 2023, 9:57 pm
Pittsburgh jury quickly finds synagogue shooter eligible for death penalty
After less than 2 hours, jurors unanimously agree Robert Bowers meets all 4 criteria for capital punishment, setting up trial’s final phase
By Ron Kampeas
The signage on the dormant landmark Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood is framed in spring foliage on April 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
July 13, 2023, 4:07 am
Jury starts debating death penalty for Pittsburgh gunman, with mental health at fore
Prosecutor argues Robert Bowers’s meticulous plans for the Tree of Life synagogue attack prove he knew what he was doing, but defense claims antisemitic delusions drove massacre
By Peter Smith
Police tape surrounds an assault rifle magazine in the aftermath of a mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Oct. 18 2018. (U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania Evidence Photo via JTA)
July 12, 2023, 5:07 pm
Is antisemitism delusional? Pittsburgh synagogue shooter’s fate hinges on answer
Defense lawyers, hoping to avoid death sentence for gunman Robert Bowers, argue his antisemitic beliefs were a manifestation of mental illness; expert witness rejects notion
By Ron Kampeas
This undated Pennsylvania Department of Transportation photo shows Robert Bowers. (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation via AP, File)
July 11, 2023, 8:01 am
Pittsburgh synagogue trial: Expert says antisemitism spurred shooter, not delusions
Forensic psychiatrist rejects defense argument that gunman Robert Powers be spared death penalty due to mental illness, says his motives rooted in white supremacy
By Ron Kampeas
A man places flowers outside the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on October 27, 2020, the second anniversary of the shooting at the synagogue that killed 11 worshipers. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
June 30, 2023, 4:25 am
‘Psychotic’ synagogue shooter thought he deserved a parade, medals, expert testifies
Psychologist says Robert Bowers was schizophrenic, backing mental health defense, but also notes he delayed attack to avoid kids and worried about a parking ticket during massacre
By AP and ToI Staff
A Star of David hangs from a fence outside the dormant landmark Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, April 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
June 29, 2023, 5:18 pm
Pittsburgh synagogue killer has extensive history of mental illness — defense expert
Defense for Robert Bowers trying to persuade jury to spare his life as US federal prosecutors seek death sentence for truck driver convicted of murdering 11 Jewish congregants
By AP
In this courtroom sketch, Erich Smith testifies June 13, 2023, in Pittsburgh, in the federal trial of Robert Bowers, accused of shooting to death 11 worshippers in a synagogue in 2018. (AP Photo/David Klug)
June 28, 2023, 6:06 am
Doctors in court split over brain damage claim for Pittsburgh synagogue shooter
Experts shown scans of convicted killer’s brain say it looks normal, but physicians testifying for defense in death penalty case claim Robert Bowers suffered from mental illness
By Peter Smith
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