Illinois Parade Shooter Reappoints Public Defender

Robert E. Crimo III, facing 117 charges for the Fourth of July mass shooting, reverses his decision to self-represent in court.

Robert E. Crimo III, the man accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in Illinois, has requested to reappoint a public defender after previously deciding to represent himself.
Crimo is facing 117 charges related to the deadly shooting, including 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder, and 48 counts of aggravated battery.
His decision to represent himself had led to the trial date being moved up by a year, from February 2025 to next month.
Crimo's father, Robert Crimo Jr., was recently released from jail after serving a sentence for seven misdemeanor counts of reckless conduct related to his son's acquisition of the gun used in the shooting.
The next court hearing is scheduled for January 10, where the trial date is expected to be discussed.