Aurora shooting suspect James Holmes to plead not guilty by reason of insanity
Months ago, the supremely disturbed suspect entered a "not guilty" plea — perhaps in hope of escaping the death penalty.
Holmes legal team were trapped in what he called a legal Catch-22: Because they didn't know whether the prosecution would seek the death penalty, now plans to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity!
And it's looks like the judge might let him do it!
Holmes legal team were trapped in what he called a legal Catch-22: Because they didn't know whether the prosecution would seek the death penalty, now plans to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity!
And it's looks like the judge might let him do it!
Judge Carlos Samour recently told the court:
Allowing Mr. Holmes to enter a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity would be consistent with fairness and justice.
Holmes, 25, was a Ph.D. student in neuroscience at the University of Colorado before the shootings during a midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises," the latest Batman movie. He faces 166 counts of murder, attempted murder and other charges. The trial is scheduled for February 2014.
Hopefully justice is served quickly, allowing the victims' families and loved ones to find closure and continue healing!
Hopefully justice is served quickly, allowing the victims' families and loved ones to find closure and continue healing!
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