Attorneys for accused Tree of Life shooter Robert Bowers are asking a judge to separate his sentencing proceedings.
According to the Trib, prosecutors plan to present victim impact testimony from the 27 survivors, 12 law enforcement personnel, and the 11 people killed.
Bowers' attorneys want to split the proceedings into two so jurors are not improperly influenced by that testimony.
The government objected to the defense's request, and said it is exceedingly rare.
Bowers is facing 63 counts and the trial is set to begin in April of 2023.
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