Highland Park Mass Shooter Pleads Guilty Right Before Trial Was Set to Begin

... Robert E. Crimo III changed his original not-guilty plea to guilty moments before his trial was set to begin with opening statements Monday, March 3. During the hearing, Judge Victoria Rossetti asked Crimo several questions, confirming that he wanted to change his plea and asking if this was something he had discussed with his attorneys. Crimo responded, “Yes,” to both questions, and also said he understood the charges against him.

At one point, Crimo’s mother made a sound from her seat in the courtroom gallery and was admonished by the judge. 

Read more coverage of Crimo's changed plea from reporter Jon Blistein in Rolling Stone.