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July Fourth Mass Shooter Gets Life in Prison

Robert Crimo III declined to attend his sentencing in the Illinois shooting that killed 7, injured dozens

(Newser) - The suburban Chicago man who admitted to fatally shooting seven people and wounding dozens of others during a 2022 Independence Day parade was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, reports the AP . Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti handed down seven consecutive sentences of natural life...

They Weren't Able to Confront Parade Shooter as Planned

Robert Crimo opted not to attend his sentencing hearing

(Newser) - Wednesday was to be the day that survivors, victims' relatives, first responders, and witnesses got to address the July 4 Highland Park parade shooter in court. They were denied that chance, reports NBC News . Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III pleaded guilty last month to murder and other charges in...

Highland Park Suspect Changes His Plea

Robert Crimo III now pleads guilty in 2022 mass shooting near Chicago that left 7 dead, dozens hurt

(Newser) - The Illinois man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens at a 2022 Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb pleaded guilty Monday to murder and attempted murder, just moments before opening arguments in his trial. Appearing in a Lake County courtroom, Robert E. Crimo III, reported to be...

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