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disasters2 years ago

Multiple Apartment Fires Displace Residents in Atlanta and El Paso

A massive apartment fire in northeast Atlanta, caused by individuals lighting fireworks on the roof, has left 28 people displaced and homeless. Firefighters have been battling the blaze for 22 hours, and the victims are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. The city is working to support the affected families in finding new homes, while the individuals responsible for the fire have been arrested and charged with reckless conduct and criminal property damage.

via WSB Atlanta|
#american-red-cross#apartment-fire#atlanta
crime2 years ago

Father of Highland Park parade shooting suspect sentenced to 60 days in jail for reckless conduct

The father of the suspect in the Highland Park parade massacre has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of reckless conduct and will serve 60 days in jail. The guilty plea is seen as a precedent for holding parents accountable for the actions of their children in cases of mass shootings. The father had signed a gun ownership card application for his son, who was underage at the time and had a history of making threats. By accepting the plea deal, the father aims to protect his son's fair trial rights. The accused shooter remains in jail on multiple felony counts, and his trial date has not been set.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#crime#guilty-plea#highland-park
crime2 years ago

Father of Parade Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty to Reckless Conduct in Obtaining Gun

Robert Crimo Jr., the father of a man accused of a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in 2022, pleaded guilty to seven misdemeanor counts of reckless conduct for helping his son acquire firearms in Illinois. The plea deal includes 60 days in jail, two years of probation, 100 hours of public service, and surrendering his own guns and permit. Prosecutors described the plea as a significant step in holding people accountable for perpetuating gun violence. The son, Robert Crimo III, remains in jail awaiting trial for the shooting that killed seven people. The plea deal reflects a sense of urgency from prosecutors to secure a conviction in a case that relied on an untested legal strategy.

via The New York Times|
#accountability#crime#gun-violence
crime2 years ago

Father of Highland Park shooter pleads guilty for son's gun access

The father of the man accused of carrying out a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, pleaded guilty to seven counts of misdemeanor reckless conduct for allowing his son access to firearms. Robert Crimo Jr. admitted to sponsoring his son's gun ownership application despite knowing about his son's threats of violence and suicidal thoughts. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail, two years' probation, and 100 days of public service. The plea deal aims to hold parents accountable for mass shootings by their children and sends a message about the importance of gun control.

via The Washington Post|
#crime#gun-control#highland-park-shooting
crime2 years ago

Father of Accused July Fourth Gunman Pleads Guilty in Highland Park Shooting Case

The father of the accused gunman in the July Fourth shooting in a Chicago suburb pleaded guilty to multiple counts of reckless conduct for helping his underage son obtain a gun. He was sentenced to two years of probation, 60 days in custody, and 100 hours of public service. The guilty plea could set a precedent for holding parents accountable in future mass shootings. The accused shooter, who killed seven people and injured dozens, pleaded not guilty to 117 counts, including 21 charges of first-degree murder. The father sponsored his son's application for a firearm owner identification card despite knowing he was unfit to own a gun.

via Yahoo News|
#crime#father#guilty-plea
crime2 years ago

Father of Highland Park shooting suspect pleads guilty to reckless conduct charges in plea deal

The father of the man accused of the Highland Park shooting in Illinois pleaded guilty to seven counts of misdemeanor reckless conduct as part of a deal with prosecutors. Robert Crimo Jr. will be on probation for two years, serve 60 days in jail, and complete 100 hours of community service. Prosecutors argued that Crimo Jr. was "criminally reckless" when he signed his son's application for a firearm identification card. The guilty plea could set a precedent for holding parents legally responsible for the actions of their children in mass shooting cases. Crimo Jr. has agreed to testify if called at his son's criminal trial, who faces charges of first-degree murder.

via CNN|
#crime#gun-control#highland-park-shooting
crime2 years ago

Father of Highland Park parade shooting suspect pleads guilty to reckless conduct, receives 60-day jail sentence

The father of the man accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless conduct charges in a plea deal. Robert Crimo Jr. will serve 60 days in jail, two years probation, and surrender his firearms and Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card. He had sponsored his son's FOID application, allowing him to purchase the AR-15 style weapon used in the shooting, despite previous threats made by his son. The guilty plea serves as a warning to parents, as authorities rarely prosecute them when their children commit mass violence with firearms. The son has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges and awaits trial.

via NBC News|
#crime#father#highland-park
crime2 years ago

Father of accused Highland Park shooter pleads guilty to reckless conduct charges

The father of the accused Highland Park shooter has pleaded guilty to seven misdemeanor counts of reckless conduct in a plea deal, just as his trial was set to begin. Robert Crimo Jr. will serve a 60-day jail sentence, along with two years of probation and 100 hours of community service. He must also surrender his Firearm Ownership Identification card and any weapons he owns. Prosecutors argued that Crimo Jr. knew his son had "violent ideations" when he signed his son's FOID card application. Crimo III's murder trial is expected to be scheduled in December.

via CBS Chicago|
#crime#father#highland-park
crime2 years ago

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.

via NPR|
#crime#gun-license#mass-shooting
crime2 years ago

Father of Highland Park shooting suspect to stand trial for reckless conduct charge in Chicago Fourth of July shooting case

Robert Crimo Jr., the father of the man accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago, is standing trial for reckless conduct. Prosecutors have charged him with seven felony counts for helping his son obtain a license to buy firearms before the shootings. The elder Mr. Crimo allegedly ignored signs of his son's violent tendencies, including a family member reporting that the younger Mr. Crimo had threatened to "kill everyone." The trial is expected to last several days and could broaden the legal interpretation of mass shooting responsibility.

via The New York Times|
#chicago-fourth-of-july-shooting-trial#crime#gun-laws
crime2 years ago

Judge Allows Trial to Proceed for Father Accused of Signing Gun Application for Highland Park Shooter

A judge has ruled that the case against Robert Crimo Jr., the father of the Highland Park shooter, can proceed, rejecting arguments from his attorneys that he cannot be held responsible for his son's actions. Crimo Jr. was indicted on seven counts of reckless conduct for sponsoring his son's firearm application, which allowed him to purchase the weapon used in the shooting. The judge dismissed claims that the charges should be dropped and stated that the reckless conduct statute is not overly broad. Crimo Jr.'s trial is set for November 6, while his son's trial has yet to be scheduled.

via NBC News|
#crime#gun-application#highland-park-shooter
crime2 years ago

Father's Fate Hangs in Balance as Judge Weighs Trial for Accused Parade Shooter

A judge in Illinois is set to decide whether the father of the man accused of a fatal shooting at a Fourth of July parade will stand trial for helping his son obtain a gun license three years prior. The defense argues that the charges against the father should be dismissed due to an unconstitutionally vague law. If the motion to dismiss is rejected, the father's bench trial will begin in November. The son faces multiple charges related to the shooting, and the father's arrest is based on his sponsorship of his son's gun license application.

via ABC News|
#crime#gun-license#illinois
crime2 years ago

Judge Rules Father of Highland Park Shooter Will Stand Trial for Gun Application

An Illinois judge has refused to dismiss the case against the father of a suspect involved in a fatal shooting at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago. The father, Robert Crimo Jr., is charged with reckless conduct for helping his son obtain a gun license three years prior to the shooting. The defense argued that the law under which Crimo Jr. was charged is unconstitutionally vague, but the judge rejected this argument. The judge also ruled that the prosecution did not charge Crimo Jr. too late, and his trial will proceed as scheduled on November 6. The son, Robert Crimo III, faces multiple charges related to the shooting.

via Yahoo News|
#crime#gun-license#illinois
crime2 years ago

"Legal Consequences: Man Faces Felony Charge for Concealing HIV Status"

A man in metro Atlanta has been charged with felony reckless conduct for allegedly infecting another person with HIV without disclosing his status. The victim, Denise Broadie, was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 but later found out she had AIDS. Police believe her husband, Cleveland Broadie, knowingly infected her and did not disclose his HIV-positive status. Denise Broadie's death certificate states that she died from pneumonia and respiratory failure due to HIV-AIDS. Prosecutors have also filed a second charge against Cleveland Broadie for allegedly having unprotected sex with another victim this year without disclosing his status. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison for each count.

via Atlanta News First|
#aids#atlanta#crime
crime2 years ago

Wrong-way DUI driver causes multi-vehicle crash in Nashua, NH

A woman from Litchfield, New Hampshire, is facing charges of aggravated driving under the influence and reckless conduct after driving the wrong way on the Everett Turnpike in Nashua and causing a five-vehicle crash. The crash resulted in injuries to several people and shut down the southbound lanes for about three and a half hours. The woman had to be extricated from her vehicle, which had caught fire, and was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

via WMUR Manchester|
#crime#dui#five-vehicle-crash