WAUKEGAN, Ill. – Robert Crimo III appeared in court Wednesday, accompanied by his newly assigned public defender, Anton Trizna. In December, Crimo expressed his desire to defend himself and requested a speedy trial, prompting the judge to schedule the trial for February. However, he has since changed his mind and requested to have a public … Read more
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A former police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 riot is now running for Congress in Maryland. The candidate, Dan Cox, is seeking the Republican nomination for Maryland’s 1st Congressional District. Cox served as a police officer in various locations before leaving the force in 2013 to pursue … Read more
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — Alleged Highland Park parade shooter Robert Crimo III has changed his mind about representing himself in court. Last month, the 23-year-old expressed his desire to act as his own attorney. However, during a recent court hearing, he opted for a public defender instead. Crimo is facing 21 counts of murder … Read more
WAUKEGAN, IL — The man accused of carrying out the deadliest mass shooting in Illinois on Friday has changed his legal representation for his upcoming trial. Bobby Crimo III, 23, who is facing charges of killing seven people and injuring 50 July 4 paradegoers in 2022, informed a Lake County judge that he now wishes … Read more