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The Colorado killing spree trial

On July 20, a heavily armed 24-year-old man opened fire on an unsuspecting crowd during a midnight screening of Batman: the Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado. Twelve were killed and 58 injured in the horrific incident. Suspect James Holmes was arrested on the scene, and criminal proceedings were promptly launched against him. He has been formally charged with 24 counts of first degree murder, 116 counts of attempted first degree murder, one count of explosives possession, and one count of violence in connection with the mass shooting. Pretrial proceedings for the case are currently underway.

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Colorado gunman likely to face minimum life, maximum death

MOSCOW, July 25 - RAPSI, Ingrid Burke. Alleged Colorado theater gunman James Holmes' sentencing options will range between a minimum of life imprisonment and a maximum of the death penalty if charged with and convicted of first degree murder, according to sentencing guidelines provided by the Colorado District Attorneys' office.
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