Burt argued that Bowers’ ability to form intent was impaired by schizophrenia, epilepsy and a delusional belief that he could stop a genocide of White people by killing Jews who help immigrants.
Gunman who killed 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue is found eligible for the death penalty
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Robert Bowers has had a psychotic condition since childhood, as well as serious brain defects and a history of suicide attempts, defense lawyer Michael Burt said on the opening day of the penalty phase of Bowers' federal trial.
Lawyers for Pittsburgh synagogue gunman Robert Bowers argue he is mentally ill
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