FATHER CHARGED: Judge Reads 29 Counts for Son's School Shooting

Описание: Colin Gray sits in a Barrow County courtroom as the judge reads 29 felony counts against him, one by one, naming every student and teacher his son allegedly shot.

This is only the second time in American history a parent has been charged for a school shooting committed by their child. The indictment covers two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of involuntary manslaughter, 22 counts of cruelty to children, and three counts of reckless conduct. Every count rests on the same allegation: that Colin Gray gave his son Colt access to a firearm after receiving sufficient warning that Colt would hurt someone. Watch how the judge frames the burden of proof and what he tells this jury about presumption of innocence before a single witness takes the stand.

The judge closes with a warning that says everything about the challenge of trying this case in the modern era. Pay attention to his instructions about social media.

⏰ KEY MOMENTS

00:00 - Jury sworn in and trial officially begins
01:44 - Judge begins reading all 29 counts of the indictment
02:43 - Cruelty to children charges detail what each victim endured
07:15 - Colin Gray's not guilty plea and what it means
07:59 - The presumption of innocence instruction
09:13 - Judge defines reasonable doubt for the jury
17:35 - "Pretend it's 1980": the social media warning

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📖 CASE BACKGROUND

On September 4, 2024, a student opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, killing Mason Schermerhorn (14), Christian Angulo (14), Coach Ricky Aspinwall (39), and math teacher Cristina Irimie (53). Colin Gray, 54, was arrested the next day. Prosecutors allege he gave his son the murder weapon as a Christmas gift months after FBI agents visited their home about online threats.

Georgia's second-degree murder statute is triggered through cruelty to children resulting in death, which is why only the two student victims carry murder charges. The teacher deaths fall under involuntary manslaughter. The defense has challenged the charges, the search warrant, and Colin Gray's interview statements. All motions were denied. This is only the third time in U.S. history a parent has been charged in connection with a school shooting.

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