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‘Felt like a year’: Worshipper describes fear during gunman’s deadly attack on Pittsburgh synagogue
By Peter Smith — June 1, 2023
Robert Bowers, a truck driver from the Pittsburgh suburbs, could face the death penalty if he’s convicted of some of the 63 counts he faces in the Oct. 27, 2018, attack, which claimed the lives of worshippers from three congregations using the city's Tree of Life synagogue.
Cardinal Becciu laments ‘humiliation’ after police raids tied to Vatican financial trial
By Claire Giangravé — February 18, 2022
(RNS) — Cardinal Angelo Becciu, currently charged by Vatican prosecutors of embezzling millions destined for charitable funds, promises to defend himself in court.
Vatican megatrial stalls as judge considers request to start afresh
By Claire Giangravé — October 5, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The defense has ‘a right to obtain a copy’ of the evidence, said the president of the Vatican tribunal.
AME Zion leader Staccato Powell removed as bishop after facing financial accusations
By Adelle M. Banks — July 29, 2021
(RNS) — ‘The Trial Committee recommended Bishop Staccato Powell be disrobed, meaning Bishop Staccato Powell would no longer be recognized as consecrated to the office of Bishop,’ read trial minutes.
US pastor denies terror links, spying in Turkish court
By The Associated Press — April 16, 2018
(AP) — An American pastor on Monday denied accusations that he aided terror groups or spied against Turkey, speaking at the beginning of his trial in a case that has strained ties between Turkey and the United States.
South Carolina church gunman tells jurors he is not mentally ill
By RNS staff — January 4, 2017
(Reuters) 'I am not sorry,' Roof wrote. 'I have not shed a tear for the innocent people I killed.'
This New Year, ‘Make Emanuels out of all of us’
By Lauren Markoe — January 1, 2017
CHARLESTON, S.C. (RNS) As the trial of church shooter Dylann Roof moves into its sentencing phase this week, South Carolina's poet laureate recalls what she witnessed in the courtroom: devastation and heartache, bravery and grace.
Charleston shooting witness: ‘I was just waiting my turn’
By guest — December 8, 2016
Felicia Sanders testified Wednesday that her son asked Dylann Roof, “Why are you doing this?” He answered: “I have to do this. You are taking our women and you are taking over the world.”
Charleston ‘on eggshells’ on eve of two racially charged trials
By RNS staff — October 30, 2016
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) Two South Carolina shootings that rocked the country last year and raised questions about race in America are now headed for trial.
An appeal to Pope Francis in Sudanese pastors’ espionage case
By Lauren Markoe — August 31, 2016
(RNS) Human rights activists say the pastors are victims of a campaign against Christians in the Muslim-majority country.
Judge orders makeup for suspect with Nazi tattoos
By Lauren Markoe — July 26, 2016
(RNS) What it takes to get an impartial jury.
Charleston church shooter seeks trial by court instead of jury
By RNS staff — June 10, 2016
(Reuters) The white man accused of killing nine black parishioners in a racially motivated attack at a church in South Carolina a year ago said he would like to waive his right to a jury trial, opting instead to be tried and sentenced by the court. The court filing on Thursday (June 9) said federal […]
Vatican court to call pope’s second-in-command to testify in leaks trial
By Rosie Scammell — December 7, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) A Vatican court on Monday named Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin as a witness in a controversial trial in which two journalists and others stand accused of leaking secrets about Vatican finances.
Vatican to try five, including reporters, over leaks scandal
By Reuters — November 22, 2015
ROME — Prosecutors said three Vatican officials, including a high-ranking priest, formed "an organized criminal association" with the aim of "divulging documents concerning the fundamental interests of the Holy See and the State."
Jozef Wesolowski, former Vatican diplomat accused of child sex abuse, is dead
By Rosie Scammell — August 28, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Polish ex-nuncio -- as Vatican ambassadors are called -- had been due to stand trial on charges he paid for sex with children during his time in the Dominican Republic.
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