WINDER, Ga. Colin Gray, the father of a teenager accused of a deadly school shooting at Apalachee High School, has been granted a change of venue for his upcoming trial. Gray faces 29 charges, including obstruction of justice and making false statements, in connection to the investigation following the shooting that left four students dead.
His attorney argued that the intense media attention and the profound impact of the tragedy on the local community in Winder, Georgia, would make it impossible to find an impartial jury. The defense characterized the town as the "epicenter" of the grief and outrage surrounding the case.
The judge agreed that the potential for jury bias was too high and approved the request to move the trial to a different location within the state. The new venue has not yet been determined. Gray maintains his innocence and is expected to vigorously defend against the charges. The prosecution has not yet commented on the change of venue ruling. The son's trial is proceeding separately.
Father of Georgia School Shooting Suspect Granted Venue Change
Colin Gray, whose son is accused of a mass shooting at Apalachee High School, will have his trial moved. Gray faces 29 charges related to the incident, including allegedly obstructing the investigation. His attorney argued that holding the trial in the current location would be unfair due to the intense local media coverage and community impact. A judge agreed, granting the change of venue to ensure a fair trial.