Batman massacre gunman faces court hearing July 23, 2012 - 19:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Batman massacre gunman is due to face his first court appearance, AP said. James Holmes has been held in solitary confinement since attacking a cinema audience during a midnight premiere of the latest Batman film, killing 12 people and wounding 58 others, some critically. Holmes, 24, will be moved to a court next door to his jail in Colorado, for the hearing. Authorities said that during the brief court appearance the charges against him of first degree murder will be read. It was the worst shooting in the US since an attack at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009 that killed 13 people. Holmes has been held in Centennial, about 12 miles from the Aurora cinema where the massacre took place.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
