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NEW DETAILS: Colorado Shooter Formally Charged Today

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The man accused of opening fire in a crowded Colorado movie theater formally charged today.

James Holmes is formally charged with 24 counts of murder and 116 counts of attempted murder.

Twelve people were killed and 58 people were injured during the Aurora movie theater shooting.

He is also being charged with 1 count of possession of explosives, authorities say his apartment was booby trapped.

Legal analysts say during today's trial, arguments will arise over Holmes' sanity.

Stay with 9&10 News as we are keeping a close eye on this continuing coverage.