Mother of Michigan School Shooter Convicted of Manslaughter
The shooting, which occurred on November 30, 2021, resulted in the deaths of four students. The couple's 17-year-old son, Ethan Crumbley, is currently serving a life sentence for the attack.
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A Michigan jury found Jennifer Crumbley guilty of manslaughter in connection with the school shooting carried out by her teenage son at Oxford High School. This case marks the first instance in the United States where parents of a school shooter have faced felony manslaughter charges for their child's actions.
Jennifer Crumbley, 45, was convicted on all four counts of involuntary manslaughter following deliberations in Pontiac, Michigan. She is scheduled for sentencing on April 9 and could face up to 15 years in prison. Her husband, James Crumbley, 47, will face a separate trial in March.
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The shooting, which occurred on November 30, 2021, resulted in the deaths of four students. The couple's 17-year-old son, Ethan Crumbley, is currently serving a life sentence for the attack.
Prosecutors argued that Jennifer Crumbley failed to take necessary precautions to prevent the tragedy, such as properly securing the firearm used in the shooting. Defense attorneys countered that she cannot be held accountable for her son's actions.
The case has drawn significant attention, with debates surrounding parental responsibility in cases involving gun violence by minors. Pressure has mounted in the United States to hold parents accountable for allowing their children access to firearms.
This verdict comes amidst ongoing efforts to address gun violence and its societal implications across the country.
