First court hearing held in Colorado theatre shoot-out
8 Jan 2013 6:22 AM IST
Prosecutors are in court on Monday to outline their case against the young US man suspected of shooting 12 people dead at a midnight premiere of the latest ‘Batman’ film. The hearing, the first extensive public disclosure of the attack's details, will determine whether the case will go to trial.
James Holmes is charged with more than 160 counts in the Colorado attack, including murder and attempted murder. Investigators say he was wearing body armour and a gas mask when he tossed two gas canisters and opened fire in the theatre on 20 July.
In addition to the 12 dead, 58 were wounded. Many survivors and family members of the dead were expected to attend the hearing. Details of the case have been kept quiet. Three days after the shooting, District Judge William Sylvester forbade attorneys and investigators from discussing the case publicly, and many court documents have been filed under seal.
James Holmes is charged with more than 160 counts in the Colorado attack, including murder and attempted murder. Investigators say he was wearing body armour and a gas mask when he tossed two gas canisters and opened fire in the theatre on 20 July.
In addition to the 12 dead, 58 were wounded. Many survivors and family members of the dead were expected to attend the hearing. Details of the case have been kept quiet. Three days after the shooting, District Judge William Sylvester forbade attorneys and investigators from discussing the case publicly, and many court documents have been filed under seal.
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