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"Oxford School Shooting: Crumbley Parents Sentenced for Involuntary Manslaughter"

The parents of the Oxford school shooting victims delivered emotional impact statements during the sentencing of James and Jennifer Crumbley, who were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the tragedy. The families expressed profound grief and anger, holding the Crumbleys accountable for their role in the preventable shooting. They emphasized the devastating loss of their children and called for maximum sentencing, while also urging for accountability from Oxford High School and advocating for real change to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

via CNN|

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Former SJSU Official Pleads Guilty to Sexual Misconduct with Female Athletes

Scott Shaw, the former director of sports medicine at San Jose State University, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts after being accused of inappropriately touching female athletes without their consent during supposed medical treatment. Shaw, who had previously faced six counts in a federal case that ended in a mistrial, could face up to two years in prison, supervised release, restitution to the victims, and a fine. The guilty plea came after years of denial, and the university has faced criticism for its handling of the allegations.

via ESPN|

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Life sentence handed down for Andrews postal worker's killer as family shares impact statements.

The family of Irene Pressley, a postal worker who was found shot to death in her vehicle in 2019, shared impact statements as the judge handed down a life sentence to her killer. The murder occurred in rural Williamsburg County, and the defendant was found guilty earlier this year.

via wpde.com|

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Convicted killer of FDNY EMT receives maximum life sentence.

Jose Gonzalez, the man convicted of killing FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Arroyo's family was gifted the handcuffs used to arrest Gonzalez, and her colleagues gathered outside the courtroom after the sentence was handed down. Three impact statements were read, including two from EMS colleagues and one from Arroyo's aunt. Gonzalez, who was found guilty of first-degree murder, repeatedly apologized to the court, but the judge handed down the maximum sentence, considering his prior criminal record and the jury's rejection of his defense.

via WABC-TV|

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