- A federal jury in Pittsburgh unanimously recommended a death sentence for Robert Bowers, who killed 11 congregants and injured others at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh in October 2018.
- Bowers was found guilty on 63 counts, including hate crimes resulting in death and obstruction of the free exercise of religion resulting in death, which were punishable by a death sentence.
- The jury found Bowers eligible for a death sentence on July 13 and, after a Sentence Selection phase from July 17 to July 31, unanimously recommended a death sentence.
- Bowers entered the synagogue armed with firearms and opened fire, killing 11 worshippers and injuring others, including congregants and police officers. Read More
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