Capital Gazette Shooting Suspect Changes Plea To Guilty

Jared Ramos, who attacked the Capital Gazette newsroom, changed his plea to guilty, focusing his trial on his mental state at the time of the shooting. While the Maryland Department of Health deemed him legally sane, conflicting opinions exist. Ramos had previously lost a defamation lawsuit against the Gazette, which he blamed for his actions. On June 28, 2018, he attacked the newsroom with a shotgun and smoke grenades, later surrendering to police. Evidence included a note and a CD with employee photos. Jury selection is set to begin, with the trial scheduled for November.

What was the primary focus of Jared Ramos's trial after he changed his plea to guilty?

• The legality of his actions

• His mental state at the time of the shooting

• The number of charges against him

• The location of the crime

What was the outcome of the defamation lawsuit filed by Ramos against the Capital Gazette?

• He won the lawsuit

• The lawsuit was dismissed

• The lawsuit is still ongoing

• He lost the lawsuit

What did Ramos reportedly bring with him to the newsroom on the day of the attack?

• A baseball bat and a mask

• A knife and a rope

• Smoke grenades and a shotgun

• A laptop and a camera

What did the note found in Ramos's shotgun reportedly contain?

• An excerpt from a book

• A farewell message

• A list of demands

• A personal apology

When is the jury selection process for Ramos's trial scheduled to begin?

• Next year

• Tomorrow

• Wednesday

• Next month