Father of accused Highland Park shooter wants charges dismissed
CHICAGO (CBS) – A judge will take a little longer to rule on the motion to dismiss charges against the father of the man accused of the Highland Park parade shooting last year.
Robert Crimo, Jr. is charged with seven counts of reckless conduct. A judge, not a jury, will decide his guilt or innocence this fall.
The charges are based on Crimo Jr. sponsoring his son's application for a gun license in 2019. He was 19 and could not get a FOID card without his father's signature.
His lawyers claim Crimo's rights were violated. On Monday, a judge asked for more information and said there would be no ruling until later this month.
The trial for Crimo Jr. will begin on Nov. 6 at 10 a.m.
Defense and prosecutors believe the trial will take about a week.
There will be a hearing on August 28 to determine whether media cameras will be allowed in the courtroom during the trial.
Robert Crimo III faces dozens of charges for killing seven people and wounding dozens more in the Fourth of July mass shooting last year.
