Highland Park Shooter Abruptly Rejects Plea Deal in Court

Robert Crimo III's decision delays resolution for victims' families nearly two years after tragic parade attack.

Defendant Robert Crimo III initially indicated he would plead guilty to 55 counts, including seven counts of first-degree murder.
Crimo's unexpected silence in court led to a postponement of the trial to February 2025.
Victims' families, prepared for closure, expressed frustration and renewed anguish over the delay.
Crimo, charged with 117 counts, has been held without bond since his arrest shortly after the 2022 shooting.
The attack prompted changes in Illinois gun laws and a precedent-setting prosecution of Crimo's father.