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Apalachee school shooter’s father files for new trial
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Matt, Courtney Francisco , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Colin Gray received a prison term after being found guilty of multiple charges.
A sentencing decision has been made in a case related to a school shooting. Colin Gray received a prison term after being found guilty of multiple charges. His son was involved in the incident at Apalachee High School.
The father's legal team is now seeking a new trial, arguing that the verdict does not align with the evidence presented. This development comes after a jury delivered a guilty verdict in the case. Further details about the case and the motion for a new trial are available from local news sources, including the events surrounding the shooting and the subsequent trial proceedings.
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Category: schools Published: August 7, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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