Colt Gray seeks trial venue change amid high publicity

Colt Gray, the 14-year-old accused of a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in September 2024, is requesting a change of trial venue, citing extensive pre-trial publicity and bias among local residents in Barrow County. His lawyer argues that moving the trial is necessary for Gray to receive a fair hearing, as his case has garnered significant media attention, potentially influencing jurors. Colt Gray faces 55 charges, including four counts of murder and several counts of aggravated assault, for the shooting that resulted in the deaths of two teachers and two students, as well as injuries to nine others. His father, Colin Gray, who allegedly provided Colt with the weapon, has also filed for a venue change for his own trial, facing 29 charges related to the incident. Both motions highlight concerns about the ability to impanel an impartial jury in the current location. A hearing for Colin Gray's venue change request is scheduled for later this month.