Robert Crimo Jr. appeared in court on Monday.
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He's charged with reckless conduct for helping his son, Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, get a firearm owners' ID.
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In an interview last year, Crimo Jr. said he does not regret sponsoring his son for a FOID card that allowed him to legally purchase weapons -- even after incidents that raised red flags with police.
His son allegedly killed seven people and injured 50 others during Highland Park's Fourth of July parade in 2022.
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Last month, Crimo Jr. told the court that he wanted a bench trial instead of a jury trial.
A judge is expected to make a ruling Aug. 28.