Accused Fourth of July parade killer opts to defend himself in court

The man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, has expressed his desire to represent himself during his trial, which is set to begin on February 26, 2024. Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III, who pleaded not guilty to 117 criminal charges, including 21 counts of first-degree murder, has been informed by the judge about the consequences of self-representation. The suspect's father, Robert Crimo Jr., has already begun serving a 60-day jail sentence after pleading guilty to seven counts of misdemeanor reckless conduct related to his son's possession of a firearm.