Colorado theater shooting ‘mini-trial’ ends, decision possible by Friday

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) – A hearing laying out the evidence against the accused gunman in the Colorado theater shooting ended Wednesday with the defense deciding not to call witnesses to attest to James Holmes’ mental health.

The judge said he will rule by Friday on whether Holmes should stand trial. If the judge decides he should be tried, Holmes could enter a plea at a hearing scheduled that day.

Cases rarely advance to this stage without a judge agreeing to set a trial.

Prosecutors argued that they had shown that Holmes acted with deliberation and extreme indifference, on Wednesday showing p...