The family of Thomas Matthew Crooks has taken a significant legal step as the investigation into last month’s shocking rally shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, continues. Crooks, a 20-year-old, made headlines when he opened fire at a rally where former President Donald Trump was nearly assassinated. As federal authorities struggle to unravel the mystery behind Crooks’ actions, the Crooks family has enlisted the services of a top Pittsburgh law firm, Quinn Logue, to represent them.
In other words…They are lawyering up.
Quinn Logue, a firm well-regarded for its expertise in personal injury, legal malpractice, and employment litigation, has taken on the high-profile case.
An unnamed family member told the Daily Mail that the FBI is probing the Crooks family over how much the couple knew about their son’s plans.
“The FBI still very much has questions about how much they knew and how [Thomas Crooks] slipped through the net,” the individual said.
Meanwhile, in the quiet suburb of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, where the Crooks family resides, life is beginning to return to normal after a month of intense media scrutiny and police presence. Neighbors recall the initial frenzy when reporters and law enforcement descended upon the street, but the scene has since calmed. Kelly Little, a 39-year-old neighbor, mentioned that police presence has dwindled significantly, with only occasional patrols passing through the neighborhood.
The Crooks family, known for their reclusive nature even before the incident, has remained largely out of the public eye since the shooting. Neighbors describe them as private individuals, with one resident, 77-year-old Karen, admitting that she barely knew their names despite living on the same street.
The lack of progress in uncovering Crooks’ motive has sparked frustration among some lawmakers, who have criticized the FBI and Secret Service for the slow pace of the investigation. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa expressed his concerns, pointing out that it has been over a month since the assassination attempt, yet there is still little clarity regarding Crooks’ intentions. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, who is involved in a bipartisan Senate investigation, echoed these sentiments, accusing the agencies of “dragging their feet” and stonewalling the inquiry.
