Torsten Ove
A view of the Joseph F. Weis, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, Downtown, photographed Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (Alexandra Wimley/Pittsburgh Union Progress)
August 8, 2023, 2:19 pm
Juror names in synagogue shooting trial to remain sealed
Judge said that in a case such as this one, there is a "genuine risk of jurors receiving harassing or threatening communications from improperly motivated members of the public."
By Torsten Ove
A view of the Tree of Life synagogue, which housed three congregations, New Light, Dor Hadash and Tree of Life, photographed Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Squirrel Hill. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
August 3, 2023, 5:03 pm
After final day of victim testimony, synagogue killer formally sentenced to death
The defendant had the right to address the court but said nothing.
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)
August 3, 2023, 8:40 am
At synagogue killer’s death sentencing, 22 people are expected to give statements
Prosecutors said the victims have the right to be heard and that the defense will not be allowed to cross-examine them.
By Torsten Ove
A view of the Tree of Life synagogue, which housed three congregations, New Light, Dor Hadash and Tree of Life, photographed Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Squirrel Hill. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
August 1, 2023, 8:22 pm
Life or death? Jury begins deliberating over synagogue shooter’s fate
The defendant is only the fourth person in the history of the Western District of Pennsylvania to face the death penalty. None of the others received a death sentence.
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)
July 31, 2023, 7:48 pm
Lawyers deliver final arguments in synagogue shooting trial
Jury to deliberate Tuesday
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)
July 26, 2023, 5:37 pm
Judge rejects defense request to exhume body of synagogue shooter’s father
The judge sided with the government in denying the request, agreeing with prosecutors that the defense could have raised the issue of paternity much earlier and chose not to.
By Torsten Ove
A flag flies across the street from the Joseph F. Weis, Jr. U.S. Courthouse on July 13. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
July 25, 2023, 1:22 pm
Synagogue shooter’s lawyers ask to exhume presumed father’s corpse to prove paternity
The shooter's mother has said she is not sure who his father is.
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)
July 25, 2023, 8:22 am
More defense witnesses testify to synagogue shooter’s chaotic childhood
Defendant's psychiatric care discussed
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)
July 10, 2023, 3:55 pm
Key prosecution witness says synagogue shooter proud of his killing, not delusional
Expert testified that the shooter was not psychotic, but rather acting on a set of "cultural beliefs" fomented by online immersion into the white separatist movement.
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)
July 3, 2023, 4:02 pm
Slow mental processing could be associated with schizophrenia, says defense expert
The defense team hopes to prove the shooter wasn't able to form the necessary intent to qualify for capital punishment because of brain impairments.
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)
June 26, 2023, 2:54 pm
In synagogue shooting trial, defendant’s lawyers say he has history of suicide attempts
Defense attorney also claims his client has been institutionalized for psychiatric issues.
By Torsten Ove
The Joseph F. Weis, Jr. U.S. Courthouse. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
June 19, 2023, 7:06 am
Prosecutors in synagogue shooting case want to limit defense efforts in arguing against the death penalty
The government said it anticipates that defense lawyers will try to introduce evidence and argument that has no “probative” value and risks misleading the jury.
By Torsten Ove
Family members and victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting board a bus after court concludes on June 8. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
June 13, 2023, 4:08 pm
Judge rejects defense request for hearing on victim impact statements in synagogue shooting trial
Defense lawyers had asked for the hearing and the limits because they are afraid that too much emotional testimony will unduly influence the jury.
By Torsten Ove
The Tree of Life building days after the attack. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
June 5, 2023, 12:51 pm
SWAT officer describes shootout with attacker in synagogue massacre trial
Graphic photos admitted into evidence
By Torsten Ove
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
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