The father of the man charged in a deadly Fourth of July parade shooting in suburban Chicago has pleaded guilty to seven misdemeanors related to his son’s application for a gun license.
Hurry — this deal on Skoove piano lessons for $150 won’t last long!Robert E. Crimo Jr., waits to leave after an appearance at the Lake County Courthouse, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, in Waukegan, Ill. A judge expected to hold a final pretrial hearing for an Illinois man accused of helping his son obtain a gun license three years before the younger man fatally shot seven people at a 2022 Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago.
In 2019, at the age of 19, Crimo III was too young to apply for his own gun license, but he could apply with the sponsorship of a parent or guardian. His father sponsored his application, even though just months earlier a relative reported to police that Crimo III had a collection of knives and had threatened to “kill everyone.”this year to seven counts of reckless conduct. He waived his right to a jury trial, meaning Judge George Strickland will hear evidence and issue a verdict.
Strickland has said he will allow Crimo III's statement to police after his arrest as evidence, and both sides are expected to cite the transcript at Crimo Jr.'s trial. Video of the interrogation — which the judge has viewed — will not be shown, to protect the suspected gunman's right to a fair trial.
Crimo III will neither attend nor testify at his father's trial to avoid incriminating himself, his lawyer, Gregory Ticsay, has said.48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery. Potential evidence — prosecutors say Crimo III admitted he was the gunman when he was arrested hours after the shooting — is voluminous. No trial date has been set in his case.
Attorneys said they expect the trial to last about four days. It was unclear how quickly the judge will rule.Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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