"Oxford School Shooting: The Crumbley Convictions and Legal Precedent"

Both James and Jennifer Crumbley were found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter for their roles in their son's mass shooting at Oxford High School. Despite the similarities in the trials, they took different paths to get there. Jennifer testified in her own defense, pushing blame onto her son, husband, and the school, while James declined to testify. Jennifer's trial focused on her knowledge of her son's mental health issues, while James' trial spotlighted his firearm safety practices. The trials also differed in their legal defense strategies, with Jennifer providing a lengthy digital trail of her thoughts and feelings, while James did not. They face up to 15 years in prison and are set to be sentenced next month.
- Both James and Jennifer Crumbley were found guilty. But they took different paths to get there CNN
- A Shooter's Parents Were Convicted of Manslaughter. What Happens Next? The New York Times
- Oakland prosecutor says no charges against Oxford school officials Detroit News
- Crumbley convictions set a legal precedent for parents that could reach beyond shootings NBC News
- Oxford shooter's parents guilty of involuntary manslaughter: a legal precedent? WWMT-TV
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