Pittsburgh

Tree of Life murderer is one of 3 death row inmates exempted from Biden’s commutation order

All of the three men still sentenced to death committed crimes that were motivated by hate or terrorism.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
23/12/2024

Pittsburgh man who wanted to join Hezbollah 'to kill Jews' arrested

Shiite convert Jack Danaher Molloy, 24, tried to join Hezbollah during his travels to Lebanon and Syria during the October 7 War.

'Hamas operative', Jewish woman charged with targeting Pittsburgh Jewish centers

Mohamad Hamad, 23, and Talya A. Lubit, 24 were charged with damaging religious property and conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States.

Plaque for Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims stolen, investigations ongoing

A replacement plaque has been ordered and police are investigating the incident.

Jewish student wearing Star of David attacked by group in Pittsburgh

"Despicable hatred runs rampant on Pitt's campus," Pitt's Chabad rabbi wrote on Instagram after the attack.

Man charged in attack on Jewish students at Pitt now accused in earlier assault

He’s now facing additional charges of attempted aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and harassment.

By MURI ASSUNÇÃO/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS/TNS
08/09/2024

Assailant attacks Jewish students at University of Pittsburgh with glass bottle

Two of the students were treated for medical attention at the scene. The suspect behind the attack was arrested by Pittsburgh police.

Pittsburgh Jewish groups hope to quash a referendum that would force the city to boycott Israel

No city has seen a measure to boycott Israel brought to voters. And Pittsburgh’s measure has caused quite a stir.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
17/08/2024

Pittsburgh man arrested for having explosive material, defacing synagogue

A Pittsburgh man faces multiple charges for possessing explosive materials and vandalizing a synagogue, amid an increase in antisemitic graffiti incidents in the area.

'God has intervened': Gun failure saves Pittsburgh church pastor from shooter

A church congregant wrestled the shooter to the ground and restrained him until police arrived.

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