Accused Highland Park shooter Robert Crimo III chooses to represent himself in trial
Robert Crimo III, the man accused of fatally shooting seven people during a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois, has decided to represent himself in his upcoming trial. Crimo dismissed his public defenders and expressed his intent to defend himself, despite lacking legal education. The trial has been rescheduled for February, and Crimo faces multiple life sentences if found guilty. Prosecutors allege that Crimo admitted to carrying out the massacre after being arrested following a manhunt. His father, Robert Crimo Jr., was previously sentenced to 60 days in prison for helping his son obtain a gun license.