Robert Crimo Junior is facing several lawsuits from the families of those shooting victims. He said he has $1.6 million in debt.
Earlier this month, Crimo Jr. served nearly half of a 60 day sentence for helping his son, Robert Crimo III, obtain a Firearm owners ID card despite having past mental health issues.
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When Crimo Jr. surrendered to authorities last month on the reckless conduct charge, he wore a T-shirt proclaiming he was a "political pawn."
Crimo Jr.'s son remains behind bars. His trial is expected to get underway at the end of February.