Judge steps aside from Apalachee High School shooting case
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The judge presiding over the Apalachee High School shooting trial recused himself on Thursday, according to court documents.
Judge Currie M. Mingledorff II stepped back in part due to his retirement. He also said his successor is currently an assistant district attorney in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit — and because the circuit oversees Barrow County, the successor’s involvement as a judge would create a conflict of interest.
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The case is now in the hands of Judge Sarah Griffie. She has worked for the county since 2007 and was appointed as a superior court judge by Gov. Brian Kemp in August.
On Sept. 4, four people were killed and nine were hospitalized in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder. The suspect, 14-year-old Colt Gray, and his father, Colin Gray, were arrested in connection to the incident.
The deceased were identified as teachers Richard Aspinwall and Christina Irimie and 14-year-old students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo.
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In October, a grand jury handed up dozens of charges against the son and father — including several counts of felony and malice murder for Colt and several counts of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for Colin. Investigators say Colin gave Colt the gun allegedly used during the shooting as a Christmas gift.
Colt and Colin are expected to be tried separately. Their next court date is scheduled for Nov. 21.
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