CHICAGO — Robert Crimo Jr., the father of alleged Highland Park mass shooter Robert Crimo III, pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony charges alleging he acted recklessly by helping his son obtain a license to buy guns despite knowing the then 19-year-old had previously threatened violence.
Crimo Jr. remained quiet during the arraignment as Judge George Strickland read the reckless conduct charges brought against him after a Wednesday grand jury indictment. He slightly shook his head at one point and the judge read the name of each person killed in the Fourth of July parade massacre.
The charges allege Crimo Jr. signed an application that allowed his son to obtain a firearm owner’s identification card he otherwise would not have been able to legally secure, “in such a time that (Crimo Jr.) was aware that (his) son had expressed violent ideations.”
