The Latest: Theater shooting judge denies mistrial request

The judge in the Colorado theater shooting case has denied a defense request for a mistrial after a state-appointed psychiatrist gave his opinion about James Holmes’ sanity.

William Reid testified Thursday that Holmes was able to form intent and knew the consequences of what he was doing at the time of the July 2012 attack. The psychiatrist’s comments prompted questions from the defense about whether he violated rules on what he’s allowed to tell jurors.

Judge Carlos Samour concluded Reid can testify about whether Holmes is capable of distinguishing between right and wrong. But he says Reid shouldn’t give his opinion about whether Holmes actually did so.

Samour ruled that Reid stayed on the right side of that subtle line.