Colorado Springs Gay Nightclub Shooter Expected to Plead Guilty, Accept Life Sentence

The suspect expressed remorse for the attack in jailhouse calls and intends to take responsibility.
Survivors were notified of the expected plea deal and asked to prepare victim impact statements.
The plea deal would ensure a life sentence for the attack that killed five and wounded 17.
The Justice Department is considering filing federal hate crime charges in addition to over 300 state counts.
Defense attorneys argue the suspect was on drugs during the attack, disputing allegations it was motivated by hate.