Father of Georgia school shooting suspect pleads not guilty to charges

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The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of a school shooting in Georgia pleaded not guilty to charges against him. Colin Gray's lawyers entered the plea during a brief court hearing. He faces 29 counts, including second-degree murder. His son, Colt Gray, is charged as an adult with 55 counts, including murder. Colt is currently held in a juvenile detention center. Both have not requested bail since their arrests following the September 4 shooting at Apalachee High School. Colin Gray is the first adult charged in a Georgia school shooting. This case reflects a trend of holding parents accountable for their children's actions in such incidents. Colt allegedly planned the attack and used a semiautomatic rifle.


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