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Dad of Georgia school shooter seeks new trial after 15-year sentence
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Anthony Thompson, USA TODAY , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The news source reports that Colin Gray's request for a new trial comes less than a week after his sentencing.
A Georgia father is seeking a new trial after being sentenced to 15 years. The man, Colin Gray, was convicted in connection with a deadly high school shooting. He had given his teenage son the rifle used in the incident.
Further details about the case are available from the Galveston County Daily News. The news source reports that Colin Gray's request for a new trial comes less than a week after his sentencing.
The circumstances surrounding the case and the events leading up to the shooting are not fully outlined in available information. For more context, readers can refer to the original report in the Galveston County Daily News.
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Category: schools Published: August 9, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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