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Holmes Judge to Hear Challenge to Insanity Law

Defense says it's unconstitutional

(Newser) - The judge in the Aurora movie theater shooting case will listen to defense lawyers' arguments against the constitutionality of Colorado's insanity defense law, Reuters reports. The law is unconstitutional, lawyers say, because it says James Holmes can't summon mental health experts of his own choosing—rather than court-appointed... More »

James Holmes to Plead Insane

Attorneys say he'll change to not guilty by reason of insanity

(Newser) - In a not-so-surprising development, accused Aurora shooter James Holmes plans to use the insanity defense. His attorneys filed papers today saying their client intends to plead not guilty by reason of insanity at a hearing next week, reports the Denver Post . If the judge goes along, doctors at a state... More »

Holmes' Doctor Warned Police 38 Days Before Attack

Court documents offer new insight into case

(Newser) - James Holmes ' psychiatrist told a police officer Holmes was dangerous 38 days before the Aurora theater massacre, freshly unsealed court documents show. Dr. Lynne Fenton said Holmes was a "danger to the public" and had admitted homicidal thoughts, the Denver Post reports. He'd also quit seeing... More »

Colorado Will Seek Death Penalty for Holmes

Plus: Will Fox journalist have to testify?

(Newser) - Prosecutors in the Aurora shooting case are seeking the death penalty for James Holmes, they announced in court today. Arapahoe County DA George Brauchler addressed the hearing, saying, "It's my determination and my intention that in this case for James Eagan Holmes justice is death." Holmes gave... More »

Aurora DA: Plea Deal 'Extremely Unlikely'

Prosecutors slam what they call a publicity stunt

(Newser) - Prosecutors have all but nixed James Holmes' reported offer of a guilty plea to dodge the death penalty. They're "extremely unlikely" to accept the proposal without "specific access to information" on Holmes that, so far, his team has refused to provide, they say, per the Denver Post... More »

James Holmes Offers to Plead Guilty to Avoid Death Penalty

Prosecutors haven't decided whether to accept

(Newser) - It's possible the legal case involving Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes could be wrapped up in a matter of days. His attorneys said today he is willing to plead guilty and take a life sentence without possibility of parole in order to avoid the death penalty, reports the Denver ... More »

Judge Enters Not Guilty Plea for James Holmes

Holmes' attorneys had asked for 2-3 more months to decide plea

(Newser) - After James Holmes' attorneys said he was not ready to enter a plea this morning, the judge did it for him—not guilty on 166 counts, including the murder of 12 people in an Aurora movie theater last July and attempting to kill 70 others, reports the Denver Post . The... More »

James Holmes Could Be Given 'Truth Serum'

Plea due today in Aurora shooting

(Newser) - James Holmes' plea in the Aurora massacre is due today—and if he pleads insanity at the time of the shooting, he could be administered medication to confirm he's telling the truth. In a so-called "narcoanalytic interview," the defendant could receive inhibition-lowering drugs; these may include sodium... More »

Widow of Aurora Victim Sues Holmes' Psychiatrist

He should have been in custody, says lawsuit

(Newser) - The widow of one of the people killed in the Aurora, Colorado, rampage has sued the psychiatrist of alleged shooter James Holmes, reports the Denver Post . The lawsuit argues that the University of Colorado's Lynne Fenton should have had Holmes placed in temporary custody after he spoke of his... More »

Dad at Aurora Hearing: 'Rot in Hell, Holmes!'

Holmes arraignment pushed back until March 12

(Newser) - James Holmes' much-publicized pre-trial hearing series was dramatic to the last. As the judge brought down the gavel to close the proceedings today, the father of one of the victims shouted, "Rot in hell, Holmes!" ABC 7 reports. After a few minutes, the court reconvened to address the... More »

James Holmes to Stand Trial: Judge

Prosecutors to proceed with all 166 felony counts filed against him

(AP) - There's enough evidence for James Holmes to face trial on charges that he killed 12 people and injured 70 others in a Colorado movie theater last summer, a judge ruled late today. Judge William Sylvester said prosecutors have established probable cause to proceed with all 166 felony counts they... More »

Defense Calls No Witnesses as Holmes Hearing Wraps

Judge's decision expected Friday

(Newser) - James Holmes' preliminary hearing ended today, as the defense decided not to call any witnesses, the AP reports. The judge will rule by Friday on whether the accused Dark Knight shooter should stand trial; Holmes could enter a plea that day if the judge decides he should be tried. Holmes'... More »

FBI Details James Holmes' Elaborate Booby-Trap

Also: Holmes played sock puppets with paper bags on his hands

(Newser) - An FBI agent today laid out the meticulous detail used by James Holmes to booby-trap his apartment on the night of the Dark Knight massacre in Aurora, Colorado, reports USA Today . According to his plan, a boombox would start blaring in the empty apartment at midnight. When neighbors or police... More »

James Holmes Sits Coldly in Sad Pretrial Hearing

Officers give moving testimony about 'Dark Knight' massacre

(Newser) - James Holmes sat expressionless at a pretrial hearing today as police officers gave heart-rending testimony about the Dark Knight massacre, the Denver Post reports. Officer Aaron Blue said he held a gunshot victim in the backseat of a car going to the hospital: "Everytime she moved, she stopped breathing,... More »

Holmes Back in Court as State Makes Its Case

What to expect from the hearing

(Newser) - James Holmes will be back in court today for the first time in almost six months for a preliminary hearing as the prosecution lays out its case against the 25-year-old, to establish whether there is sufficient evidence to put him on trial. Holmes has been charged with 166 counts of... More »

To Fix Gun Crisis, All We Need Is Data

Setting up tracking system would be simple: Marc Parrish

(Newser) - How can we battle our mass-shooting epidemic? "Simple math" could help, "even without new restrictions on the guns anyone can buy," writes Marc Parrish at the Atlantic . We track all kinds of behavior in the US: Purchases of cold medicine, last-minute airline tickets bought with cash, and... More »

Loner James Holmes Was Dating: Emails

Messages reveal university's response to shooting

(Newser) - Newly released emails paint a clearer picture of the Aurora shooting suspect—and the University of Colorado's reaction to the attack. Former student James Holmes didn't have many friends, but he did briefly have a girlfriend who was in India during the shooting, the AP reports. Holmes "... More »

James Holmes Has Made Multiple Suicide Attempts

Aurora theater shooting suspect was hospitalized after at least one

(Newser) - Dark Knight shooting suspect James Holmes has attempted suicide multiple times recently, sources tell CBS4 Denver , and that's why a hearing originally scheduled for today has been postponed until next month. Defense attorneys asked for the postponement yesterday, citing a vague ailment plaguing Holmes, but did not discuss any... More »

Dark Knight Victims Sue Cinema

Lawsuits say Aurora theater had no security guards on duty

(Newser) - The first Dark Knight lawsuits have arrived: Three of the survivors of the shooting spree sued the theater yesterday and accused it of weak security, reports the Denver Post . The two lawsuits say the Aurora cinema had no security guards on duty for the midnight Friday showing, despite a history... More »

Dark Knight Suspect Gets Rid of Orange Hair

James Holmes looks more lively in court

(Newser) - Dark Knight shooting suspect James Holmes had a court hearing today, and his physical appearance is getting just as much play as the legal developments. His bushy orange hair is gone, replaced by a crew cut of his natural brown hair. The description from AP : Holmes "appeared more animated... More »

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