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Theater shooting: Things to know as prosecutors wrap up case

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) – After eight weeks of often dramatic and emotional testimony, prosecutors are wrapping up their case against Colorado theater gunman James Holmes.

Holmes is charged with killing 12 people and injuring 70 in July 2012 at a suburban Denver movie theater. He has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

In Colorado, the burden is on prosecutors to convince jurors beyond a reasonable doubt that Holmes was sane when he opened fire on the crowded auditorium.

Here are some things to know as the prosecution prepares to rest its case Friday:

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