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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.
May 17, 2013
Aurora theater attack prompts new state mental health law
Lawmakers budgeted nearly $20 million for the expansion, which includes more short-term residential services
May 16, 2013
MIND CHANGED: Holmes defense team wants to plead insanity, judge likely to accept plea
Holmes is scheduled for trial in February 2014, but that date could be pushed back as Holmes is sent to the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo for evaluation.
May 16, 2013
Holmes prosecutors: Laws are clear, constitutional
CENTENNIAL | Prosecutors in the Colorado theater shootings say laws on insanity and the death penalty are constitutional and don’t need any of the explanations …
May 14, 2013
Insanity plea by Holmes holds risks for both sides
CENTENNIAL | One of James Holmes’ lawyers asked a judge on Monday to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity in the …
Apr 20, 2013
Arapahoe prosecutors make case for death penalty against Holmes
One of the aggravating factors prosecutors listed Friday is the death of 6-year-old Veronica Moser-Sullivan, the youngest of dead. Another says the slayings were "especially heinous, cruel or depraved."
Apr 4, 2013
MIND GAMES: Chasing the insanity defense in the courts
“The ability to organize and carry out a plan doesn’t mean that plan is not based on delusional thinking,” Liza Gold said. “You can have a plan that is delusional.”
Apr 1, 2013
Prosecutors seek Holmes’ execution in Aurora theater attack
Holmes made eye contact with his parents almost every time he entered the courtroom during the 6-hour-long hearing
Apr 1, 2013
Prosecutors seeking death penalty for accused theater shooter James Holmes
"Given all the things I've considered ... In all the information available to me, it's my determination and intention that in this case for James Eagan Holmes, justice is death," said 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler
Apr 1, 2013
Aurora massacre suspect faces execution decision Monday
If the case goes to trial, "all of us victims would be dragged along potentially for years," said Pierce O'Farrill, who was shot three times.
