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Highland Park shooting father, Robert "Bobby" E. Climo III "responsible in certain circumstances" for the deadly behavior of his son There is a possibility. " Linking your dad to criminal liability.
The 21-year-old was too young to get permission for a gun from Illinois in 2019, despite his son previously threatening to do harm. , His father, Bob Climo Jr., sponsored a gun permit for him. He himself and his loved ones, authorities said earlier.
Kurimo was still under the age of 21 in 2020 when he purchased the AR-15 style weapon used in the attack on Monday. The purchase could only be made because his father sponsored the Firearms Owner's Identification (FOID) application.
Under Afidabit, signed by Krimo's father, he agreed that he would be "responsible for any damages resulting from the use of firearms or firearm ammunition by minor applicants."
When asked if the suspect's parents may be at criminal risk, Brendan Kelly, director of the Illinois State Police Department, said it was premature to tell. rice field.
"Probably a civil lawsuit will occur. Kelly told reporters on Wednesday.
" Responsibility that may be liable in certain circumstances, the issue of liability Everything is part of that process. In conclusion, the Illinois police are not appropriate to put emphasis on it. "
He added: "The decision and the answer to that question must be decided in court."
Bob Crimo Jr. is a former mayor candidate and has previously expressed support for the Second Amendment Protection. did.
Various legal experts have stated that the suspect's parents may be the target of civil lawsuits, but criminal charges are unlikely.
"I agree with the assessment and have no further comments," said Steve Greenberg, a lawyer representing the suspect's parents.
On Thursday, the Lake County lawyer's office refused to discuss that part.
"We are still investigating this issue and cannot comment," he said in a statement.
The young Klimo has been accused of climbing to the top of the Highlands. He built a park, used the hill as a sniper's nest, and fired at people attending the July 4th parade in the town on Monday.
At least 7 people were killed and 12 more were injured.
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