The man who opened fire on a synagogue in Pittsburgh killing 11 people and wounded six others has been charged with hate crime offences as part of a 44 count indictment.
The federal prosecutors have indicated that they are planning to seek the death penalty for Robert Bowers who opened fire at the Tree of Life Synagogue last Saturday.
"Today begins the process of seeking justice for the victims of these hateful acts, and healing for the victims' families, the Jewish community, and our city," US attorney Scott Brady said in a statement.