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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
David Struett

Father of Highland Park shooting suspect will stand trial as judge denies motion to dismiss charges

Attorney George Gomez (left) speaks to Judge George Strickland as Robert Crimo Jr. looks on during a hearing Aug. 7 at the Lake County Courthouse. (AP file)

A Lake County judge on Monday declined to dismiss charges against the father of the man suspected of killing seven people at Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade last year.

Judge George Strickland ruled against Robert Crimo Jr.’s motion to dismiss charges of reckless conduct for helping his son, Robert Crimo III, obtain a gun license even though the then-19-year-old had threatened violence.

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