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James Holmes Charged With 140 Counts

24 counts of murder for accused 'Dark Knight' gunman

By the Associated Press

Posted Jul 30, 2012 11:42 AM CDT

(AP) – Colorado prosecutors have formally charged James Holmes with 24 counts of murder in the shooting at an Aurora movie theater. The 24-year-old appeared in court today and was also formally charged with 116 counts of attempted murder. Twelve people were killed and 58 people were wounded or injured. The breakdown of the charges was not immediately clear. He's also charged with one count of possession of explosives. Legal analysts expect the case to be dominated by arguments over his sanity.

James Holmes, third from right, sits in district court Monday, July 30, 2012, in Centennial, Colo., during his arraignment where he was formally charged.
James Holmes, third from right, sits in district court Monday, July 30, 2012, in Centennial, Colo., during his arraignment where he was formally charged.   (AP Photo/Jeff Kandyba, Pool)
Victims are assisted by an advocate, left, as they arrive for an arraignment for James Holmes in district court in Centennial, Colo., on Monday, July 30, 2012.
Victims are assisted by an advocate, left, as they arrive for an arraignment for James Holmes in district court in Centennial, Colo., on Monday, July 30, 2012.   (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
In this Monday, July 23, 2012 file photo, James Holmes appears in Arapahoe County District Court with defense attorney Tamara Brady in Centennial, Colo.
In this Monday, July 23, 2012 file photo, James Holmes appears in Arapahoe County District Court with defense attorney Tamara Brady in Centennial, Colo.   (AP Photo/Denver Post, RJ Sangosti, Pool, File)
A young man clears security as he arrives for an arraignment for James Holmes in district court in Centennial, Colo., on Monday, July 30, 2012.
A young man clears security as he arrives for an arraignment for James Holmes in district court in Centennial, Colo., on Monday, July 30, 2012.   (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
District Attorney Carol Chambers arrives for an arraignment for James Holmes in district court in Centennial, Colo., on Monday, July 30, 2012.
District Attorney Carol Chambers arrives for an arraignment for James Holmes in district court in Centennial, Colo., on Monday, July 30, 2012.   (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
Defense attorney Daniel King leads his team to court for an arraignment for James Holmes in district court in Centennial, Colo., on Monday, July 30, 2012.
Defense attorney Daniel King leads his team to court for an arraignment for James Holmes in district court in Centennial, Colo., on Monday, July 30, 2012.   (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
A man wears a Batman shirt as he arrives with a woman for the arraignment of James Holmes in district court in Centennial, Colo., on Monday, July 30, 2012.
A man wears a Batman shirt as he arrives with a woman for the arraignment of James Holmes in district court in Centennial, Colo., on Monday, July 30, 2012.   (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
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trailmix
Jul 30, 2012 11:01 PM CDT
On with the execution of this COWARD!!!!!!
Riddler13
Jul 30, 2012 4:12 PM CDT
OK...I get all the counts of attempted murder but, does anyone get how 12 dead adds up to 24 counts of murder??
finkster
Jul 30, 2012 2:56 PM CDT
" Legal analysts expect the case to be dominated by arguments over his sanity." No kidding....as if he hasn't been "acting" the part of being insane all along....big phony

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