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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sophia Tareen

Attorneys say accused shooter in 2022 July 4th parade shooting denied lawyer during police interview

Shooting July Fourth Parade - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

The man accused of killing seven people at a 2022 Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago was denied his constitutional right to legal representation while being interrogated by police hours after the shooting, defense attorneys alleged Thursday in court.

Authorities have said Robert Crimo III confessed to the shooting that also left dozens injured. But his defense attorneys are seeking to have videotaped statements he made to police barred from trial, which is expected to start in February.

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