Denver shooting not guilty plea

A judge in the US has entered an automatic plea of not guilty for James Holmes, the man accused of killing and injuring dozens in the 'Batman cinema shooting' in Colorado last July.

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Batman shooting accused swaps orange hair for beard

James Holmes, who is accused of killing and wounding dozens in a shooting at a cinema in Colorado, appeared in court today with unkempt hair and a beard.

James Holmes listens with public defender Tamara Brady at his arraignment in Centennial, Colorado Credit: REUTERS/R.J. Sangosti/Pool

The defendant raise eyebrows when he arrived at his first court hearing with orange-dyed hair, appearing to be dazed and uncomprehending.

James Holmes' first court appearance after the shooting Credit: Reuters

Not guilty plea in Batman cinema shooting case

James Holmes seen in court shortly after the Colorado shootings Credit: Reuters

A judge in the US has entered an automatic plea of not guilty for James Holmes, the man accused of killing and injuring dozens in the 'Batman cinema shooting' in Colorado last July.

Judge William Sylvester said Holmes, 25, can change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity later, if he chooses. Such a change could be the only way Holmes could avoid life in prison or execution.

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