Robert Bowers, the perpetrator of the deadly attack on the "Tree of Life" synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018, has been sentenced to death, Euronews has reported.
The unanimous recommendation was given by the jury, who highlighted that Bowers' actions were motivated by "hatred towards Jews."
He specifically targeted the synagogue due to its location in one of the largest Jewish communities in the USA, with the intention to "maximize impact and instill fear in local, national, and international Jewish communities."
The jury also noted Bowers' lack of remorse for his heinous crime.This decision still requires formal approval from a federal judge before Bowers receives a lethal injection.
In June, Bowers was found guilty on all 63 criminal charges related to the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. Following the verdict, the jury reviewed additional evidence to determine whether to sentence him to death or life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
On October 27, 2018, Bowers approached the synagogue armed with three handguns and an AR-15 rifle, initiating the shooting near its entrance and subsequently targeting worshipers. The police eventually fired at Bowers before he surrendered and was taken into custody. The tragic incident resulted in the death of 11 people, and six others, including four police officers, were injured.
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