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Closing Arguments Conclude in Civil Trial Against Parents of Santa Fe Shooter

Jury to determine if parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis are liable for negligence in 2018 school shooting that killed 10.

  • Plaintiffs argue parents failed to address son's mental health issues and improperly secured firearms.
  • Defense counters that shooter hid his intentions and parents were unaware of any imminent threat.
  • Victims' families seek financial compensation for losses and emotional trauma from the attack.
  • Shooter has been declared mentally incompetent for criminal trial, currently held in a mental health facility.
  • Case draws parallels to other lawsuits holding parents accountable for children's mass shootings.
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