Alleged Highland Park shooter Robert Crimo rejects plea deal, will go to trial

Catch up fast: The Lake County prosecutor announced Wednesday a plea deal that would change Crimo's plea from not guilty to guilty on seven counts of murder, and almost 50 counts of aggravated battery.

• Under the terms of the agreement, he was to be sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Yes, but: When the judge asked Crimo if he agreed to the deal, he sat silent in the courtroom, per Chicago Tribune.

• After his attorneys called for a short recess, Crimo came back into the courtroom and when asked again, said "no."

The intrigue: Since last week, prosecutors had signaled that Crimo would change his plea.

Context: Crimo is charged with 117 felony counts for allegedly killing seven people and wounding 48 others at the Highland Park 4th of July parade in 2022.

• After the shooting, local authorities chased him down after he fled the scene. He was eventually captured in nearby Waukegan.