US synagogue ‘killer’ charged

THE suspect in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre has been indicted – four days after 11 people were killed and six wounded in the deadliest attack on Jews in American history.

A federal grand jury yesterday charged Robert Bowers with 44 counts, including hate crimes.

US federal prosecutors have previously indicated they plan to seek the death penalty. Bowers, a 46-year-old lorry driver, remained jailed without bail ahead of a preliminary hearing scheduled for today.