Jurors to hear closing arguments Thursday after defense for Tree of Life shooter rests without calling witnesses or presenting evidence; lengthy sentencing phase expected

During 2 weeks of harrowing testimony, defense has done little to dispute Robert Bowers' guilt, with its efforts likely aimed at helping him avoid a lethal injection

Attorney acknowledges guilt of client Robert Bowers, charged with 2018 massacre at Tree of Life synagogue, but is fighting to prevent death sentence

Descriptions of items, practices in synagogue proving crucial for prosecution in trial of shooter, who killed 11 Jews praying at three congregations on Shabbat in October 2018

Carol Black's brother was also killed in shooting; defense attorney hopes to remove hate crime charges enabling shooter Robert Bowers to dodge death penalty

Defense for man accused of killing 11 in 2018 massacre at Tree of Life synagogue will not dispute his role in slayings, but seek to spare him from death row by focusing on motive

As trial gets underway, state attorney says Robert Bowers made antisemitic comments at scene of the attack and online; defense focuses on preventing his execution

Defense unlikely to contest Robert Bowers guilt in killing 11 worshippers and will focus on preventing death penalty

Robert Bowers accused of killing of 11 worshipers in 2018 attack; some victims' relatives pushing for execution, but two of three community leaders oppose it

Security group monitors support for Robert Bowers, who allegedly killed 11 worshipers in 2018 shooting, but no specific threats, as community prepares for federal trial