James Eagan Holmes has been found guilty in the 2012 Dark Knight Rises cinema massacre.
Holmes was present in a Colorado court today as a jury found him guilty of first degree murder for the 12 people he was accused of killing in the Aurora, Colorado shooting.
The guilty verdict means that Holmes will be eligible for execution in the trial's upcoming penalty phase.
If Holmes is sentenced to the death penalty, he could become the first person executed in Colorado since the 1997 lethal injection of convicted murderer and rapist Gary Lee Davis.
Holmes killed 12 and injured 70 others when he opened fire at a late-night screening of The Dark Knight Rises on July 20, 2012.
His attorneys had argued that he was not guilty of 165 related charges by reason of insanity throughout the near-three month trial.
"Mental illness causes this to happen," Holmes' lawyer Daniel King said during closing statements yesterday. "Only the mental...
Holmes was present in a Colorado court today as a jury found him guilty of first degree murder for the 12 people he was accused of killing in the Aurora, Colorado shooting.
The guilty verdict means that Holmes will be eligible for execution in the trial's upcoming penalty phase.
If Holmes is sentenced to the death penalty, he could become the first person executed in Colorado since the 1997 lethal injection of convicted murderer and rapist Gary Lee Davis.
Holmes killed 12 and injured 70 others when he opened fire at a late-night screening of The Dark Knight Rises on July 20, 2012.
His attorneys had argued that he was not guilty of 165 related charges by reason of insanity throughout the near-three month trial.
"Mental illness causes this to happen," Holmes' lawyer Daniel King said during closing statements yesterday. "Only the mental...
- 7/16/2015
- Digital Spy
The judge in the case of James Holmes, the accused Colorado movie theater shooter, entered a not-guilty plea on behalf of the defendant at his arraignment Tuesday in Centennial, Colo. Judge William Blair Sylvester took the action over the objection of Daniel King, one of the attorneys representing Holmes, after he said the defense was not ready to enter a plea. Holmes is charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in the July 20 mass shooting at a theater in Aurora, Colo., that left 12 dead and more than...
- 3/12/2013
- by Jon Thurber
- The Wrap
Moviegoers wounded when gunman opened fire at screening of The Dark Knight Rises sue owner of theater, Cinemark USA
Three Colorado moviegoers who were wounded when a gunman opened fire at a July screening of The Dark Knight Rises on Friday sued the owner of the theater, Cinemark USA, accusing it of failing to provide adequate security, their lawyers said.
The action marks the first known civil lawsuits filed over the 20 July shootings at a suburban Denver screening of the Batman movie that killed 12 people and wounded 58 others.
James Holmes, a 24-year-old former neuroscience graduate student at the University of Colorado, has been charged with murder and attempted murder in the case.
"Readily available security procedures, security equipment and security personnel would likely have prevented or deterred the gunman from accomplishing his planned assault on the theater's patrons," the law firm of Keating, Wagner, Polidori and Free said in a written statement.
Three Colorado moviegoers who were wounded when a gunman opened fire at a July screening of The Dark Knight Rises on Friday sued the owner of the theater, Cinemark USA, accusing it of failing to provide adequate security, their lawyers said.
The action marks the first known civil lawsuits filed over the 20 July shootings at a suburban Denver screening of the Batman movie that killed 12 people and wounded 58 others.
James Holmes, a 24-year-old former neuroscience graduate student at the University of Colorado, has been charged with murder and attempted murder in the case.
"Readily available security procedures, security equipment and security personnel would likely have prevented or deterred the gunman from accomplishing his planned assault on the theater's patrons," the law firm of Keating, Wagner, Polidori and Free said in a written statement.
- 9/24/2012
- The Guardian - Film News
MediaCom has appointed Daniel King as group director in implementation Planning and Investment.
King will lead MediaCom’s major Fmcg client Proctor & Gamble.
King comes across from Nine Entertainment Company where he was group business manager developing the company’s multi-platform consumer services.
Prior to that he spent 15 years at Network Ten as sales director.
King will report to Ivo Kavelj, who said: “I am delighted that Daniel has agreed to join MediaCom, he will bring a wealth of experience and talent which I am looking forward to him sharing and developing here at MediaCom. His significant sales experience, combined with his knowledge of integrated cross media platforms made him the ideal candidate for the role.”
King said of his appointment: “I am thrilled to be working at MediaCom with the P&G team. After many years in sales I am looking forward to the challenge of applying my knowledge...
King will lead MediaCom’s major Fmcg client Proctor & Gamble.
King comes across from Nine Entertainment Company where he was group business manager developing the company’s multi-platform consumer services.
Prior to that he spent 15 years at Network Ten as sales director.
King will report to Ivo Kavelj, who said: “I am delighted that Daniel has agreed to join MediaCom, he will bring a wealth of experience and talent which I am looking forward to him sharing and developing here at MediaCom. His significant sales experience, combined with his knowledge of integrated cross media platforms made him the ideal candidate for the role.”
King said of his appointment: “I am thrilled to be working at MediaCom with the P&G team. After many years in sales I am looking forward to the challenge of applying my knowledge...
- 8/22/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Denver — The judge in the deadly Colorado theater shooting case refused Monday to lift a gag order that prevents the University of Colorado from releasing information about former graduate student and suspect James Holmes.
Arapahoe County District Judge William Sylvester also ruled that he would release some court documents in the case.
James Holmes, a former Ph.D. student at the university, is accused of going on a shooting rampage on July 20 at the midnight showing of the new Batman movie in suburban Denver, killing 12 people and injuring 58 others.
Members of the public will have access to a list of documents filed, as well as some submitted by attorneys. Some key documents, including the arrest affidavit that outlines law enforcement's case against Holmes, will remain sealed.
Sylvester said the case remains under investigation and releasing that information would harm Holmes' right to a fair trial and be contrary to public interest.
Arapahoe County District Judge William Sylvester also ruled that he would release some court documents in the case.
James Holmes, a former Ph.D. student at the university, is accused of going on a shooting rampage on July 20 at the midnight showing of the new Batman movie in suburban Denver, killing 12 people and injuring 58 others.
Members of the public will have access to a list of documents filed, as well as some submitted by attorneys. Some key documents, including the arrest affidavit that outlines law enforcement's case against Holmes, will remain sealed.
Sylvester said the case remains under investigation and releasing that information would harm Holmes' right to a fair trial and be contrary to public interest.
- 8/13/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
James Holmes' lawyers have spoken out about their client -- and they're asking for more time to evaluate his current mental state. Read on for more details! James Holmes' lawyers appear to be gearing up to plead insanity for their client who allegedly went on a shooting spree in an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater, killing 12 people and injuring 58. "We cannot begin to assess the nature and the depth of Mr. Holmes' mental illness until we receive full disclosure," Defense attorney Daniel King said in court on August 9 in front of multiple news outlets. Daniel went on to say that James reportedly sought out Colorado psychiatrist, Lynne Fenton, and that an official hearing to evaluate their relationship will take place August 16. The Dark Knight Rises shooter is currently facing 24 counts of murder and 116 counts of attempted murder on July 30. What do You think, HollywoodLifers? Do You think James will plead insanity?...
- 8/10/2012
- by Nicole Karlis
- HollywoodLife
The man accused of the shooting at a Colorado premiere of The Dark Knight Rises has made his first appearance in court. James Holmes, 24, is being represented by public defenders Tamara Brady and Daniel King. He was advised by his lawyers not to speak at today's arraignment hearing. District Chief Judge William Sylvester said that given the nature of the charges, Holmes would be held at a jail in Centennial, Colorado without bail. The judge explained that there was probable cause to try (more)...
- 7/23/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Swedish actress Noomi Rapace ("The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo"), and star of director Ridley Scott's upcoming sci fi feature "Prometheus", recently posed for an Elle Magazine, "Spring 2011" shoot, photographed by Daniel King.
Rapace will next appear in Warners "Sherlock Holmes" sequel, playing a 'tough-witted gypsy'.
To prepare for her celebrated role as 'Lisbeth Salander' in "Dragon Tattoo", Rapace spent seven months practicing Thai boxing/kickboxing, underwent a series of facial piercings, and received her motorcycle license.
"If I decide to do something, I do it," said the 31-year-old actress and mother of a young son. "I always knew it was up to me to become the person I want to be and live the life I want to live."
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Rapace will next appear in Warners "Sherlock Holmes" sequel, playing a 'tough-witted gypsy'.
To prepare for her celebrated role as 'Lisbeth Salander' in "Dragon Tattoo", Rapace spent seven months practicing Thai boxing/kickboxing, underwent a series of facial piercings, and received her motorcycle license.
"If I decide to do something, I do it," said the 31-year-old actress and mother of a young son. "I always knew it was up to me to become the person I want to be and live the life I want to live."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 3/10/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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