Federal prosecutors reject Pittsburgh synagogue shooter’s request for re-trial

PITTSBURGH — Federal prosecutors rejected the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter’s request for a re-trial after he was sentenced to death.

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Robert Bowers killed 11 worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in October 2018. He was convicted in June 2023.

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The claim said that his jury was not diverse enough and that they were not properly instructed.

It also claimed Bowers should not be convicted of a hate crime.

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The government said the claim either recycled old arguments or raised new issues improperly.

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