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James Crumbley enters the Oakland County Courtroom of Cheryl Matthews

Nation Mar 14

James Crumbley, who bought the gun used by his son to kill 4 students, found guilty of manslaughter

By Ed White, Associated Press

Nation Feb 06

FILE PHOTO: Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of Oxford school shooter Ethan Crumbley, is comforted by her attorney, Shannon Smith, in Oakland County Circuit Court immediately after the jury left the the room to begin their deliberations on four counts of involuntary manslaughter on February 5, 2024 in Pontiac, Michigan. Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images
Jury finds Oxford school shooter’s mother guilty of manslaughter

Prosecutors say Jennifer Crumbley was grossly negligent when she failed to tell Oxford High School that the family had guns, including a 9mm handgun that her son, Ethan Crumbley, used at a shooting range on the weekend before the Nov.

By Ed White, Associated Press

Nation Feb 05

Jennifer Crumbley testifies on the stand in an Oakland County
Jury begins deliberations in case against Michigan school shooter’s mother

Prosecutors say Jennifer Crumbley was grossly negligent when she failed to tell Oxford High School that the family had guns, including a new one that was later used by her son.

By Ed White, Associated Press

Nation Feb 01

FILE PHOTO: Jennifer Crumbley, the parent of accused Oxford High School gunman Ethan Crumbley, is escorted into the courtroom by a Oakland County Sheriff during a court procedural hearing in Rochester Hills, Michigan, U.S., February 24, 2022. Photo by Rebecca Cook/Reuters
Mother of Oxford high school shooter takes stand in her trial for involuntary manslaughter

Jennifer Crumbley, 45, is charged with involuntary manslaughter. She and husband James are accused of making a gun accessible at home and ignoring their son's mental health needs.

By Ed White, Associated Press

Nation Dec 08

Ethan Crumbley attends a hearing at Oakland County circuit court on February 22, 2022 in Pontiac, Michigan. Crumbley, 15, is charged with the fatal shooting of four fellow students and the wounding of seven others, including a teacher at Oxford high school on Nov. 30. Photo by David Guralnick-Pool/Getty Images
Michigan teen gets life in prison for Oxford school shooting

Life sentences for teenagers are rare in Michigan since the U.S. Supreme Court and the state's highest court said the violent acts of minors must be viewed differently than the crimes of adults.

By Ed White, Corey Williams, Associated Press

Sep 29

Oxford school shooter eligible for life in prison, no parole, for killing 4 students, judge rules

By Ed White, Associated Press

The judge heard testimony in July and August from experts who gave different opinions about Ethan Crumbley's mental health. First-degree murder carries an automatic life sentence for adults in Michigan.

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Mar 23

Oxford school shooter’s parents can face involuntary manslaughter trial

By Ed White, Associated Press

The Michigan Court of Appeals says the parents of a teenager who killed four students at a high school can face trial for involuntary manslaughter. The groundbreaking case involves criminal responsibility for the acts of a child.

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Feb 17

‘Run, Fight, Hide.’ Inside the 4 hours of lockdown at Michigan State University

By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, Courtney Norris

In the days following the shooting, the circle of grief and trauma radiated out far beyond the current 50,000 registered students at MSU. As the most populous university in the state, and one of the largest in the U.S., most…

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Nov 29

Oxford school shooting trial delayed by appeal ahead of 1 year anniversary

By Ed White, Associated Press

The Michigan Supreme Court on Tuesday postponed the January trial for the parents of the teenager who killed four students at his high school, a victory for defense lawyers who argue that involuntary manslaughter charges don't fit.

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Nov 15

Life sentence sought for teen in Oxford school shooting

By Ed White, Corey Williams, Associated Press

A first-degree murder conviction typically brings an automatic life prison sentence in Michigan. But teenagers are entitled to a hearing where their lawyer can argue for a shorter term and an opportunity for parole.

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