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.