Pittsburgh synagogue trial: Expert says antisemitism and white supremacism, not delusions, spurred shooter
Park Dietz places the Tree of Life murders in the context of decades of American right-wing extremism
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The Pittsburgh Jewish federation’s resident rabbinic scholar explained that there are differences of opinion as to when and how Jewish law would justify a death penalty
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Fast Forward Death penalty a possibility in cases of ‘ultimate evil’ says Pittsburgh federation rabbi
As the Tree of Life gunman awaits sentencing, a federation rabbi holds a press conference on Judaism and capital punishment
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News As Pittsburgh shooter stood trial, members of a congregation he attacked found parallels with Palestinians in the West Bank
The court proceedings have resurfaced memories from the shooting, and spurred the Dor Hadash participants to connect their own trauma to both the Israeli and Palestinian experience
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Fast Forward Pittsburgh gunman’s lawyer in opening death penalty phase outlines mental health defense
The defense wants jurors to know about the events and disabilities they say shaped the defendant’s life before he killed 11 Jews at prayer on Oct. 27, 2018
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Opinion As the Pittsburgh shooter is sentenced to death, remember the lives of his victims
A closer look at the lives lost in the synagogue shooting
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Fast Forward Pittsburgh trial enters new phase: Should the synagogue shooter get the death penalty?
The government will present its evidence for why prosecutors think the shooter should die in the federal execution chamber in Indiana. The defense will present its case for life in prison
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Fast Forward Jury finds Pittsburgh synagogue shooter guilty on all counts
The sentencing phase of the trial will begin next week
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