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Feb 21, 2013

Feds say grant can’t go for legal requests from shooting, city on the hook for more than $100K

City officials had hoped federal grants would cover the extra legal costs, but City Attorney Charlie Richardson said this week that those grants can’t be used for legal fees and the city will have to foot the bill

Family members and victims affected by the Aurora theater shooting arrive at court, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, on the second day of hearings for accused gunman James Holmes, in Centennial. Prosecutors said some family members are being harassed and insisted the court continue a gag order on the case to protect their identities. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, RJ Sangosti) Feb 7, 2013

Holmes prosecutors say victims being harassed

Tom Sullivan, whose son, Alex, was killed, said someone talking about space aliens tried to contact him about the theater shootings through his union, the American Postal Workers.

Jan 17, 2013

Aurora: Lift gag order in theater shooting case

DENVER | The City of Aurora has asked a judge to lift a gag order preventing officials from discussing the July 20 attack at a …

Judge delays arraignment for Holmes until March; victim’s father shouts from gallery Jan 11, 2013

Judge delays arraignment for Holmes until March; victim’s father shouts from gallery

“Rot in Hell, Holmes,” yelled Steve Hernandez, whose daughter Rebecca Wingo was one of 12 killed July 20 inside the Century Aurora 16 theater, as Holmes was being led out of the courtroom

Karen Pearson, the lead prosecutor, arrives for the third day of a preliminary hearing for Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes at the courthouse in Centennial, Colo., on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) Jan 10, 2013

Judge finds ample evidence in Holmes case

In a 61-page ruling handed down late Thursday, Chief District Judge William Sylvester said that over the course of a three-day preliminary hearing prosecutors showed ample evidence against Holmes

This courtroom sketch shows Aurora Police Detective Matthew Ingui pointing to a large photograph of the inside of the Century 16 theater as he testifies at a preliminary hearing for suspected Aurora theater shooter James Holmes at preliminary hearing in district court in Centennial, Colo., on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. Holmes has been charged in the shooting at the Aurora theater on July 20 that killed twelve people and injured more than 50. (AP Photo/Bill Robles, Pool) Jan 9, 2013

Holmes’ hearing wraps as DA touts ‘ample’ evidence

Prosecutors say attack was well planned and Holmes chose 'perfect venue' to unleash horror, Holmes' lawyers opted not to mount defense

This courtroom sketch shows James Holmes being escorted by a deputy as he arrives at preliminary hearing in district court in Centennial, Colo., on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. Investigators say Holmes opened fire during the midnight showing of the latest Batman movie on July 20, killing 12 people and wounding dozens. (AP Photo/Bill Robles, Pool) Jan 8, 2013

HOLMES HEARING — DAY TWO: Second cop breaks down on the stand

Monday’s seven-hour session ended with Aurora police Detective Todd Fredericksen testifying about some of the wounded he interviewed after the July 20 shooting

This courtroom sketch shows suspect James Holmes during a motions hearing in district court in Centennial, Colo., on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. James Holmes has been charged in the shooting at the Aurora theater on July 20 that killed twelve people and injured more than 50. (AP Photo/Bill Robles, Pool) TV OUT Jan 7, 2013

Prosecutors to outline case against Holmes in Aurora theater shooting

Many of the survivors and family members of the dead are expected to attend the preliminary hearing, and court officials expect an overflow crowd of reporters and spectators

Sheriff's deputy Donelle Wells wands a family member as she arrives for a hearing for suspected theater shooter James Holmes in district court in Centennial, Colo., on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. Holmes has been charged in the shooting at the Aurora theater on July 20 that killed twelve people and injured more than 50. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) Sep 20, 2012

Prosecution changes course in Holmes case

Holmes appeared in court seated next to his lawyers throughout Thursday’s hearing. His long dyed-orange hair had been cut since his last hearing, leaving only short-cropped dark brown hair

Family and friends, of Jonathan Blunk, gather to say their good-byes Aug. 3 at Mountain View Cemetery in Reno, Nev. Families of the victims are planning a press conference Tuesday to address concerns they did not detail. Aug 27, 2012

Families of Aurora massacre victims plan press conference

The release did not elaborate on the events they plan to discuss. Anita Busch, a spokeswoman for the group, declined to comment on the topics