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MARK SCOLFORO
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April 24, 2023, 10:52 pm
Jury selection begins in trial over 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
Prospective jurors say they would be capable of considering death sentence for Robert Bowers, accused of murdering 11 in deadliest antisemitic attack in US history
By
Peter Smith
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MARK SCOLFORO
April 24, 2023, 10:40 am
Death penalty trial to begin of man accused of killing 11 at Pittsburgh synagogue
Jury selection to start as prosecutors seek harshest penalty for truck driver Robert G. Bowers over the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history
By
Peter Smith
and
MARK SCOLFORO
April 14, 2023, 6:42 am
Death penalty looms over Pittsburgh synagogue massacre trial as jury selection nears
Robert Bowers has offered to plead guilty to 2018 shooting at Tree of Life that killed 11, in exchange for serving life in prison, but Justice Department has declined
By
MARK SCOLFORO
March 23, 2023, 11:24 am
Lawyers for Pittsburgh synagogue shooter say he has schizophrenia, brain impairments
Defense attorneys raise concerns about Robert Bowers, who offered to plead guilty to killing 11, wounding 7 in return for a life sentence, but prosecutors are seeking death penalty
By
MARK SCOLFORO
January 18, 2023, 3:26 am
New Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro takes oath of office on Hebrew Bibles
Democrat, a devout Jew, is sworn in on 3 Jewish texts, including one from the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, scene of 2018 massacre
By
Marc Levy
,
BROOKE SCHULTZ
and
MARK SCOLFORO
December 3, 2021, 2:30 am
US court hears debate on allowing Pittsburgh synagogue shooter’s words at trial
Federal prosecutors, Robert Bowers’ defense team present arguments for and against letting statements he made on day of massacre to be used as evidence
By
MARK SCOLFORO
October 22, 2021, 4:24 pm
Three years on, Pittsburgh synagogue attacker still not on trial
As families and survivors plan subdued commemoration ahead of anniversary of deadly assault, some question government’s refusal to accept plea bargain as it pursues death penalty
By
Peter Smith
and
MARK SCOLFORO
December 13, 2020, 2:53 am
US states to start getting COVID-19 vaccines Monday, after shot approved
3 million doses will initially be shipped out for health care workers and nursing home residents as America’s massive inoculation campaign kicks off
By
MATTHEW PERRONE
,
Mike Stobbe
and
MARK SCOLFORO
November 24, 2020, 9:21 pm
Pennsylvania certifies Biden win, 3 weeks after election
Projected win of state’s 20 electoral votes put former VP over 270 needed for him to be declared president-elect four days after the vote
By
MARK SCOLFORO
November 22, 2020, 1:52 am
Judge throws out Trump’s bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification
Officials can now certify election results that show Joe Biden winning the state by more than 80,000 votes
By
MARK SCOLFORO
November 13, 2020, 11:57 pm
Republicans face setbacks in three key legal challenges; Trump law firm quits
Court rejects effort to block 9,300 late ballots in Pennsylvania; Michigan judge refuses to stop certification of Detroit-area results and campaign withdraws Arizona challenge
By
MARYCLAIRE DALE
and
MARK SCOLFORO
August 28, 2019, 3:07 pm
Death penalty filing in US synagogue massacre opposed by affected congregations
2 of 3 Jewish congregations protest decision, saying it will hand gunman more publicity and attention
By
MARK SCOLFORO
April 10, 2019, 10:40 pm
Victims of Pittsburgh synagogue massacre honored in state’s capitol
Unusual joint session of Pennsylvania lawmakers held a day after mayor signs new gun control measures; survivors of the deadly shooting also in attendance
By
MARK SCOLFORO
March 27, 2019, 9:16 am
Democrats, Muslim lawmaker decry Christian prayer in Penn. House as divisive
Rep. Stephanie Borowicz recited ‘At the name of Jesus every knee will bow’ passage, thanked Trump for supporting Israel; Rep. Stephanie Borowicz says invocation was ‘offensive’
By
MARK SCOLFORO
September 10, 2018, 12:42 am
Memorial for 9/11 victims to chime an ‘everlasting concert by our heroes’
Dedication comes nearly 17 years after passengers and crew on hijacked Flight 93 fought back against terrorists who then crashed the jetliner into a Pennsylvania field
By
MARK SCOLFORO
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