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Chicago Parade Shooting Suspect Rehires Public Defenders, Seeks Legal Representation

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WAUKEGAN, Ill. — After previously firing his public defenders and insisting on representing himself, the man charged with killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago has now requested to be represented by public defenders again. Robert Crimo III is facing multiple charges, including 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder, and 48 counts of aggravated battery for the 2022 shooting in Highland Park, Illinois. The shooting left dozens of people wounded, including an 8-year-old who was partially paralyzed. Last month, Crimo expressed his desire to represent himself … Read more

Man Charged in Fourth of July Shooting Rehires Lawyers After Dismissing Them: Latest Updates

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WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Robert Crimo III, the man charged with killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in 2022, has rehired public defenders after previously dismissing them. Crimo requested to be represented by public defenders once again after firing them last month. Crimo is facing 21 counts of first-degree murder for the shooting incident that occurred during the Independence Day celebration. The parade turned tragic when Crimo opened fire, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown. Crimo is expected to undergo a mental health evaluation to … Read more