Highland Park shooting suspect Robert Crimo III ditches attorneys, elects to defend himself

The man accused of gunning down seven people last year at a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois has decided to represent himself in his upcoming trial — now scheduled for February following the development. Robert Crimo III, 23, dismissed his public defenders during a court appearance Monday and declared his intent to defend himself. After making his declaration, Judge Victoria Rossetti repeatedly asked Crimo whether he understood the implications of his decision — pointing out the considerable amount of paperwork alone he would be required to file, along...