A judge on Wednesday set the trial date for February 2025 for the Highland Park parade shooter accused of killing seven and wounding dozens in 2022. Robert E. Crimo III, 23, of Highwood, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm. Crimo III […]
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Trial delayed for accused Highland Park parade shooter following decision to no longer represent himself in case
A judge has delayed the trial, which was set to begin next month, for the accused Highland Park parade shooter after he recently requested the public defender be re-appointed. Robert E. Crimo III, 23, of Highwood, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery with a […]
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Accused Highland Park parade shooter remains in maximum security unit following new jail rule violation
Jail officials have extended the accused Highland Park parade shooter’s time in the maximum security unit after he committed yet another rule violation in custody. Robert E. Crimo III, 23, of Highwood, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm. He has been […]
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Accused Highland Park parade shooter who briefly represented himself requests public defender representation again
The accused Highland Park parade shooter, who discharged his public defenders and briefly represented himself, requested on Friday that a judge reappoint the public defender. Robert E. Crimo III, 23, of Highwood, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm. He has been […]
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Father of Highland Park shooter files for bankruptcy, says he has $1.6 million in unsecured debt
The father of the Highland Park parade shooter has filed for bankruptcy and said he has $1.6 million in debt amid pending lawsuits, which have not been settled yet, brought by families of Highland Park victims. Robert E. Crimo Jr., 58, of Highwood, recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the U.S. District Court for […]
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Alleged Highland Park shooter put in maximum security unit of jail after threatening corrections officer
The accused Highland Park parade shooter, who is set to go on trial in February, has been placed in the maximum security unit of the jail after he threatened a corrections officer, sheriff’s officials said. Robert E. Crimo III, 23, of Highwood, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 […]
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Father released from jail after serving less than 30 days for helping son obtain gun permit prior to Highland Park shooting
The father of the Highland Park parade shooter has been released from jail after serving less than 30 days of his 60-day sentence for helping his son obtain a gun permit before the mass shooting. Robert Crimo Jr., 58, of Highwood, was released from the Lake County Jail in Waukegan on Wednesday morning. Crimo Jr. […]
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Prosecutors say they will be ready for February trial after Highland Park parade shooter demands speedy trial
The state’s attorney said his office will be ready for trial after the accused Highland Park parade shooter, who is representing himself, demanded a February trial — a year earlier than expected. Robert E. Crimo III, 23, of Highwood, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated […]
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Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooter to represent himself, judge schedules trial date for February
The man accused of killing seven and shooting dozens at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade has discharged his attorneys and will be representing himself at his trial, which has been set for February. Robert E. Crimo III, 23, of Highwood, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 […]