Trial for accused gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre slated to start

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The suspect in a 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre is going on trial before a jury that could decide whether he will face the death penalty in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack. The federal trial of Robert Bowers comes four and a half years after the shooting deaths of 11 worshipers from three congregations meeting at the Tree of Life synagogue. Bowers could face the death penalty if he is convicted of some of the 63 counts he faces. These include 11 counts each of hate crimes resulting in death. The trial follows a month-long jury selection process. Twelve jurors and six alternates will hear the case.


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