Martinsville school shooting suspect waives jury trial:

Accused Martinsville West Middle School gunman Michael Phelps has waived a jury trial this past week as the jury was being seated. To recap 16-year-old Phelps is accused of shooting 15-year-old Chance Jackson at the Indiana school. Jackson survived but has a long road to recovery.

I can’t think of a specific one off the top of my head but if I recall correctly having a bench trial has never fared well for school violence suspects. I guess the only remaining question is if he will get a slap on the wrist or real time.

The trial is scheduled for July 11th.