Father of Highland Park shooting suspect on trial for aiding gun license acquisition

The father of a man charged in a deadly Fourth of July parade shooting in suburban Chicago will stand trial for allegedly helping his teenage son obtain a gun license, despite previous threats of violence. Robert Crimo Jr. is facing seven counts of reckless conduct, one for each person his son is accused of killing. Defense attorney George Gomez has called the charges baseless, while anti-gun violence advocates are encouraged by the investigation. Criminal liability for a shooter's parent or guardian can be difficult to prove, but exceptions exist. The trial is expected to last about four days.