Aurora Theater Shooting

James Holmes' attorneys say insanity-plea rules are unconstitutional

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:11:14 MDT

Does a Colorado law violate the constitution by requiring defendants to cooperate in court-ordered mental evaluations when they plead not guilty by reason of insanity?

Judge in James Holmes case unseals documents on gun sales

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:05:40 MDT

Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes received six deliveries from an online ammunition vendor and had other packages sent to his apartment "on an almost daily basis" in the weeks before the mass murder, search warrants unsealed Wednesday show.

Theater shooting judge asks for hearing on James Holmes' insanity-plea challenges

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:21:17 MDT

The debates about whether Colorado's laws for insanity pleas deny Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes his constitutional rights have been whittled to a single topic:Does Colorado's

Holmes prosecutors: Laws are clear, constitutional

The Associated Press — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:33:24 MDT

Prosecutors in the Colorado theater shootings say laws on insanity and the death penalty are constitutional and don't need any of the explanations requested by the defense.

Holmes prosecution lists 3,500 potential witnesses

The Associated Press — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:11:14 MDT

CENTENNIAL, Colo.—Court documents say prosecutors in the Colorado theater shootings have listed about 3,500 potential witnesses they could call during the trial of defendant James Holmes.

James Holmes' lawyers say diagnosis supports bid to change plea to insanity

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:53:58 MDT

At least one mental-health professional who recently examined James Holmes has made a diagnosis that supports an insanity plea for the Aurora movie theater shooting suspect, a lawyer for Holmes said in court Monday.

Judge likely to allow James Holmes insanity plea in theater shooting

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:55:16 MDT

It is likely, but not guaranteed, that when Aurora movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes appears in court Monday, the judge overseeing the case will allow Holmes to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.

Debate over James Holmes' questioning likely in Aurora theater case

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:01:05 MDT

Prosecutors in the Aurora movie theater shooting case have hinted in a court document that suspect James Holmes was questioned prior to being read his rights.

James Holmes lawyers ask for "heightened fairness" in Aurora theater shooting case

Wed, 8 May 2013 17:25:25 MDT

Attorneys for Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes are asking that Holmes be treated with "heightened standards of fairness and reliability" in his criminal case, now that prosecutors have decided to seek the death penalty.

Survivors to wed on anniversary of Colo shootings

The Associated Press — Wed, 8 May 2013 13:54:32 MDT

AURORA, Colo.—A young couple who survived the Aurora theater shootings have scheduled their wedding for the anniversary of the tragedy.

Civil suit against James Holmes' psychiatrist put on hold

Wed, 8 May 2013 12:15:19 MDT

A federal judge in Denver has put on hold a civil lawsuit against the psychiatrist who treated Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes to avoid any conflict with the murder case against him.

James Holmes seeks not guilty insanity plea in Aurora theater shooting

Wed, 8 May 2013 08:22:52 MDT

James Holmes wants to plead not guilty by reason of insanity to the killing of 12 people and the wounding of 70 others in the Aurora movie theater attack.

Aurora council approves outside review of theater shooting response

Tue, 7 May 2013 00:14:13 MDT

Despite objections by Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler, the Aurora City Council approved an outside review of the city's fire and police response during the July 20 theater massacre.

Aurora council considering outside review of theater shooting response

Fri, 3 May 2013 23:57:51 MDT

Aurora's City Council is reconsidering launching an outside review of the city's response to last summer's theater shooting after halting it in February at the urging of the district attorney.

Aurora theater shooting report shows delays in fire, ambulance response

Wed, 1 May 2013 11:47:19 MDT

While ambulances remained blocked behind parked cars, police vehicles and 1,400 fleeing moviegoers, police transported the most critically injured Aurora shooting victims by driving up a grassy hill behind the theater, new details about the shooting released by fire officials show.