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Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity

James Holmes in court on March 12, 2013 (credit: CBS)

Insanity Plea By Holmes Holds Risks For Both Sides

One of James Holmes’ lawyers asked a judge on Monday to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity in the Colorado theater shootings.

2013/05/13

Insanity Plea Puts Burden Of Proof On Prosecution In Aurora Theater Shooting Trial

The legal course in the Aurora theater shooting criminal case will change drastically on Monday. That’s when James Holmes is expected to change his plea from not guilty to not guilty by reason of insanity.

2013/05/11

Attorneys: James Holmes Will Plead Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity

Lawyers for the man accused of killing 12 people and injuring 70 in an Aurora movie theater say he wants to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.

2013/05/07

Judge Gives Holmes’ Lawyers More Time To Respond

The judge in the Colorado theater shootings has reversed himself and given the defense until April 29 to respond to his proposed list of cautions that suspect James Holmes would have to sign before he could change his plea to insanity.

2013/04/22

James Holmes (credit: Arapahoe County Sheriff)

Judge OKs Medication For James Holmes

The defendant in the deadly Colorado theater shootings can be medicated for interviews by psychiatrists if he pleads not guilty by reason of insanity, the judge said Monday.

2013/03/11