"Insight from Jury Foreperson on Jennifer Crumbley's Guilty Verdict"

The jury foreperson in the criminal case against Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of a teen who committed a school shooting, explained that the unanimous guilty verdict was due to her negligence in handling the firearm used in the shooting. The jury considered evidence including the parents' failure to prevent the shooting, providing access to the firearm, and ignoring their son's cries for help regarding his mental health. Legal experts express concern about the precedent set by holding parents accountable for their children's criminal actions, emphasizing the need for responsible gun ownership and caution in enforcing a higher parenting standard.