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Closing arguments expected as defense presses mental illness claim in synagogue shooter trial

  • Robert Bowers is on trial for the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting that killed 11 people.
  • The defense argues Bowers' schizophrenia and delusional beliefs motivated the attack.
  • Expert witnesses offered conflicting testimony on Bowers' mental state.
  • The defense presented evidence of Bowers' difficult childhood and history of mental health issues.
  • Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty while the defense argues for leniency citing mental illness.
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