Pittsburgh synagogue shooter found guilty, penalty phase begins.

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Pittsburgh synagogue shooter found guilty, penalty phase begins.
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The federal jury has convicted Robert Bowers on all 63 charges against him, including 22 capital charges, for the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre. The penalty phase will begin on June 26, where the jury will hear more testimony, including victim impact statements, to decide whether Bowers will face the death penalty or life in prison. Defense attorneys have acknowledged Bowers as the shooter but argued that it wasn't an antisemitic attack. The Jewish community is preparing for the emotional impact of the upcoming testimony.

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