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Jun 14, 2013
Lawyers: Holmes could withdraw insanity plea
DENVER | Lawyers for Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes say they might withdraw his plea of not guilty by reason of insanity after they …
Jun 11, 2013
Holmes can wear civilian clothes at murder trial
Requiring Holmes to wear a jail uniform would violate the principle that defendants are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, the judge said.
Jun 7, 2013
After Dunlap reprieve, lawyers wonder ‘Now what?’
DENVER | Attorneys are puzzling over their next step in three potentially significant court cases involving convicted killer Nathan Dunlap. Dunlap’s lawyers were pressing the …
Jun 5, 2013
Judge accepts insanity plea in Colorado shooting case
The judge also granted prosecutors access to a hotly contested notebook that Holmes sent to a psychiatrist shortly before the July 20 rampage
Jun 4, 2013
James Holmes could enter insanity plea Tuesday
But it's possible that Holmes' lawyers could ask the state Supreme Court to hear their arguments that state laws on the insanity plea and the death penalty are unconstitutional.
Jun 3, 2013
Deadline for motions in Colorado theater shooting
DENVER | Prosecutors and defense lawyers in the Colorado theater shootings are expected to file numerous motions on Monday. That’s the deadline for attorneys to …
May 31, 2013
Colorado prosecutors eager to get Holmes notebook
The defense has resisted allowing prosecutors to see the notebook, saying it's protected by doctor-patient privilege.
May 23, 2013
Holmes lawyers try to clear path for insanity plea
Holmes needs the court's permission to change his plea because a judge entered a standard not guilty plea on his behalf in March.
Apr 15, 2013
Denver Post wins Pulitzer for coverage of massacre
"We are part of this community. The tragedy touches us, but we have a job to do," said Kevin Dale, the Post's news director. He added: "It's great to win the prize, but we'd rather win for a different story."
Oct 25, 2012
Holmes makes brief court appearance
CENTENNIAL | Accused theater shooter James Holmes appeared in court briefly Thursday for a scheduling hearing. During the 10-minute hearing at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, …
