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Tree of Life building (Photograph by Jim Busis)
June 1, 2023, 2:33 pm
Survivors testify as synagogue massacre trial enters third day
Testimony from Rabbi Jonathan Perlman and Stephen Weiss
By Torsten Ove
Members of the media stand outside of the federal courthouse on Grant Street, Downtown, Monday, April 24, 2023, ahead of the start of the federal death penalty trial for the man accused of killing 11 worshippers from three congregations at the Tree of Life synagogue building in 2018. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
May 28, 2023, 2:19 pm
Graphic crime scene and autopsy images will be part of synagogue massacre trial, judge rules
The judge agreed with the prosecution that the images are relevant to show the accused shooter’s intent and will help the jury understand the chronology of the attack.
By Torsten Ove
Memorial outside the Tree of Life building, Oct. 2018 (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
May 25, 2023, 4:59 pm
Jury finally selected in synagogue massacre trial
The jury is comprised of seven men and 11 women, all of whom are white except one Asian woman.
By Torsten Ove
A view of the Joseph F. Weis, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, Downtown, photographed Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (Alexandra Wimley/Pittsburgh Union Progress)
May 18, 2023, 7:58 am
Synagogue massacre trial expected to start May 30
The defendant is the fourth person in the history of the Western District of Pennsylvania to face the federal death penalty.
By Torsten Ove
May 17, 2023, 9:31 am
Chronicle poll results: Security during synagogue shooting trial
We asked our readers if they are concerned about community security during the synagogue shooting trial. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Michele Rosenthal and Maggie Feinstein during May 12 press briefing. Photo by Adam Reinherz
May 15, 2023, 2:25 pm
Volunteers, Jewish professionals and mental health providers hailed as synagogue shooting trial enters fourth week
More powerful than any weapon is 'unity, and that’s what Pittsburgh does better than anyone'
By Adam Reinherz
Members of the media stand outside of the federal courthouse on Grant Street, Downtown, Monday, April 24, 2023, ahead of the start of the federal death penalty trial for the man accused of killing 11 worshippers from three congregations at the Tree of Life synagogue building in 2018. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
May 9, 2023, 2:04 pm
Government psych experts can examine accused shooter in synagogue massacre trial now, judge rules
The defense team says its experts have determined that the defendant has schizophrenia, epilepsy and “functional and structural impairments of the brain.”
By Torsten Ove
Student colors with crayon. Photo by lithiumcloud via iStock
May 8, 2023, 6:48 pm
Protecting children from trauma during the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial
With trial expected to last all summer, educators and mental health experts promote community and connectedness
By Adam Reinherz
Former Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh chair Meryl Ainsman, seen with Tim Hindes who designed the Stronger than Hate t-shirt, accept a $70,000 donation to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Victims of Terror fund from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Photo provided by Tim Hindes
May 8, 2023, 10:53 am
Jewish Federation former chair recalls Oct. 27, 2018
“That’s really what I felt like I needed to do,” she said, “just go up there, but at that point, we knew he [the shooter] had not been apprehended."
By David Rullo
Summer Lee announces her 2022 campaign for a congressional seat representing Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mark Dixon, CC BY 2.0., via Wikimedia Commons)
May 3, 2023, 9:37 am
Summer Lee working to secure funding to address trauma from 10/27 shooting
Lee: "NOW is the time to invest in healing, care for ongoing trauma, and education about antisemitism and identity."
By Toby Tabachnick
Tree of Life building (Photograph by Jim Busis)
May 3, 2023, 9:02 am
Judge rejects latest defense attempt to toss death penalty in synagogue massacre trial
Defense argued that prosecution's decision to seek the death penalty was 'arbitrary'
By Torsten Ove
Members of the media stand outside of the federal courthouse on Grant Street, Downtown, Monday, April 24, 2023, ahead of the start of the federal death penalty trial for the man accused of killing 11 worshippers from three congregations at the Tree of Life synagogue building in 2018. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
May 2, 2023, 1:34 pm
Jury selection in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre case enters second week with focus on death penalty attitudes
The plan is to assemble a large enough pool of eligible jurors before lawyers on both sides start using their strikes — each gets 20 — to arrive at 12 jurors and six alternates.
By Torsten Ove
Stephen Weiss, who survived the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, speaks about his experience during an active shooter training at Congregation Poale Zedeck in Squirrel Hill, Sunday, April 30, 2023. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
May 2, 2023, 11:03 am
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting survivor, security officials stress preparedness at threat training session
'We have to rely on each other,' Stephen Weiss tells Congregation Poale Zedeck members. 'One person being trained doesn't do us much.'
By Adam Reinherz
Members of the media stand outside of the federal courthouse on Grant Street, Downtown, Monday, April 24, 2023, ahead of the start of the federal death penalty trial for the man accused of killing 11 worshippers from three congregations at the Tree of Life synagogue building in 2018. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
April 26, 2023, 10:09 am
Defense asks for hearing to limit victim impact testimony in synagogue massacre case
The defense said family members should not be allowed to describe how they learned of the massacre or their last contacts with the victims.
By Torsten Ove
Members of the media stand outside of the federal courthouse on Grant Street, Downtown, Monday, April 24, 2023, ahead of the start of the federal death penalty trial for the man accused of killing 11 worshippers from three congregations at the Tree of Life synagogue building in 2018. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
April 24, 2023, 7:04 pm
Day one of the synagogue shooting trial: Judge Colville begins questioning of potential jurors
Views of death penalty probed
By Adam Reinherz
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