Michigan Judge to Decide Fate of Oxford High School Shooter: Life Sentence or Chance at Parole

A Michigan judge is set to decide whether the teenage gunman who killed four students at Oxford High School can be sentenced to life in prison without parole. Ethan Crumbley, who was 15 at the time of the shooting, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including terrorism causing death and first-degree murder. Prosecutors argued for a life sentence without parole, citing premeditation and evidence of the shooter's intentions. The defense asked for a chance at rehabilitation and parole eligibility, highlighting the shooter's difficult home life and mental health issues. The shooter's parents, who were charged with involuntary manslaughter, remain in jail. Survivors and victims' families are expected to give impact statements before the sentencing.