James Holmes Will Be Bolted Down in Court

Aurora shooting suspect to wear harness, cable
By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff
Posted Jun 28, 2013 1:48 AM CDT
Updated Jun 28, 2013 7:30 AM CDT
James Holmes Will Be Bolted Down in Court
This June 4,2013 file photo shows Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes in court in Centennial, Colo.   (AP Photo/The Denver Post, Andy Cross, Pool,File)

While James Holmes is tried over the Aurora, Colorado massacre, he'll be wearing a harness and a cable attached to the floor, a judge has ruled. Despite defense concerns it could bias the jury, the precaution is necessary because Holmes poses a threat, said Judge Carlos Samour Jr., per Reuters. The cable will look just like the computer cables running off the defense table, Samour said. Previous court appearances have seen Holmes, who has pleaded insanity, handcuffed and restrained. Meanwhile, Samour ruled that the jury in what's expected to be a four-month trial need not be sequestered. It's "an extremely rare procedure" that's costly and difficult, he said. The trial is set to begin in February. (More James Holmes stories.)

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