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Aurora movie theater shooting trial: what to expect
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Apr 24, 2015
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Aurora movie theater shooting trial: what to expect
If convicted, accused shooter James Holmes could face the death penalty.
Accused movie theater shooter James Holmes makes his first court appearance at the Arapahoe County on July 23, 2012 in Centennial, Colorado. According to police, Holmes killed 12 people and injured 58 others during a shooting rampage at an opening night screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" July 20, in Aurora, Colorado.
Accused movie theater shooter James Holmes makes his first court appearance at the Arapahoe County on July 23, 2012 in Centennial, Colorado. According to police, Holmes killed 12 people and injured 58 others during a shooting rampage at an opening night screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" July 20, in Aurora, Colorado.
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If convicted, accused shooter James Holmes could face the death penalty.

Three years after a grisly massacre in an Aurora, Colorado movie theatre, accused gunman James Homes will face trial. Opening statements start Monday. The shooting left 12 dead and 70 injured. If convicted, Holmes could face the death penalty. He’s pleading not guilty, by reason of insanity.

Take Two spoke with Santa Monica defense attorney Steve Cron about what to expect during the trial.

Press the play button above to hear Steve Cron talk to Take Two’s A. Martinez.