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Jury selection begins for trial of suburban Chicago July 4 parade mass shooting suspect

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Robert Crimo III is accused of opening fire on a suburban Chicago July 4 parade mass shooting in 2022 .

Seven people were killed in the 2022 shooting, including both parents of a toddler.

Opening statements are expected next week .

Authorities allege a gunman perched on a roof shot at crowds assembled for a Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park .

Jury selection for the panel of 12 and six alternates is expected to last several days.

Opening statements are scheduled for next week in what attorneys expect to be a roughly monthlong trial.

The high-profile nature of the case could complicate efforts to find a jury.

Experts say attorneys will have to approach juror selection with extra care.

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85

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65

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semi-formal

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English

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possibly offensive

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