CrimeGeneral NewsMichiganShootingsTrending NewsU.S. News Michigan school shooter’s parents cleared to stand trial on involuntary manslaughter charges by Lucas Garcia October 3, 2023 written by Lucas Garcia October 3, 2023 0 comments Bookmark 36 The Michigan Supreme Court declined an appeal on Tuesday, thus permitting the parents of a teenager responsible for the tragic shooting at Oxford High School, in which four students lost their lives, to proceed to trial on involuntary manslaughter charges. James and Jennifer Crumbley are facing allegations of providing access to a firearm to their son, Ethan Crumbley, and neglecting his mental health requirements. Back in March, the state appeals court had ruled that the couple could indeed face trial, a decision upheld by the Supreme Court. The shooting incident, which occurred at Oxford High, located approximately 40 miles north of Detroit in November 2021, resulted in the tragic deaths of Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, Hana St. Juliana, and Justin Shilling. Additionally, six students and a teacher sustained injuries. Ethan Crumbley has already pleaded guilty to charges of terrorism and murder, with a judge recently determining that he could face life in prison without the possibility of parole. The parents’ legal representation maintains that the school shooting was not foreseeable, conceding that mistakes were made but arguing against involuntary manslaughter charges. On the day of the shooting, school staff had a meeting with the teenager and his parents after a teacher had observed disturbing drawings, but no one inspected his backpack for a firearm, and he was allowed to remain at the school. The 17-year-old, who was 15 at the time of the incident, is scheduled to be sentenced on December 8. The presiding judge will have the discretion to impose a prison term that could potentially lead to parole in the distant future. Colin King, a psychologist who has assessed the teenager, characterized him as a “feral child” who experienced neglect from his parents. Nevertheless, Judge Kwamé Rowe mentioned that his home life, while not ideal and marked by his parents’ alcohol consumption and arguments, was not categorically terrible. The judge noted that the teen “seemed to have had a loving and supportive family,” with family vacations, pets, and visits from relatives. In the defendant’s own words, his childhood was described as “good.” For more updates, you can follow Ed White on Twitter at http://twitter.com/edwritez. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about court rulingWhat are the charges against James and Jennifer Crumbley?What did the Michigan Supreme Court decide in this case?What were the circumstances of the Oxford High School shooting?What charges does Ethan Crumbley face?What is the argument of the parents’ legal representation?What happened during the meeting with school staff on the day of the shooting?When is Ethan Crumbley’s sentencing scheduled?How has the teenager’s mental state been described?More about court ruling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about court ruling What are the charges against James and Jennifer Crumbley? James and Jennifer Crumbley are facing involuntary manslaughter charges in relation to their involvement in the Oxford High School shooting incident. They are accused of making a gun accessible to their son, Ethan Crumbley, and neglecting his mental health needs. What did the Michigan Supreme Court decide in this case? The Michigan Supreme Court declined an appeal, thereby allowing James and Jennifer Crumbley to proceed to trial on the involuntary manslaughter charges. This decision upheld the previous ruling by the state appeals court. What were the circumstances of the Oxford High School shooting? The shooting at Oxford High School occurred in November 2021 and resulted in the tragic deaths of four students: Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, Hana St. Juliana, and Justin Shilling. Additionally, six students and a teacher were wounded. What charges does Ethan Crumbley face? Ethan Crumbley, the teenager responsible for the shooting, has pleaded guilty to charges of terrorism and murder. A judge recently determined that he is eligible for life in prison without the possibility of parole. What is the argument of the parents’ legal representation? Attorneys for James and Jennifer Crumbley assert that the school shooting was not foreseeable. While they acknowledge that mistakes were made, they argue against involuntary manslaughter charges, contending that the parents’ actions do not warrant such charges. What happened during the meeting with school staff on the day of the shooting? On the day of the shooting, school staff had a meeting with Ethan Crumbley and his parents after a teacher noticed disturbing drawings. However, no one inspected the teenager’s backpack for a firearm, and he was allowed to remain at the school. When is Ethan Crumbley’s sentencing scheduled? Ethan Crumbley’s sentencing is scheduled for December 8. The judge presiding over the case will have the discretion to determine a prison term that could potentially allow for parole in the future. How has the teenager’s mental state been described? A psychologist who assessed Ethan Crumbley described him as a “feral child” who experienced neglect from his parents. However, the presiding judge noted that while his home life was not ideal and included his parents’ alcohol consumption and arguments, it was not categorically terrible. The judge mentioned that the teenager appeared to have had a loving and supportive family, with family vacations, pets, and visits from relatives. In Ethan Crumbley’s own words, his childhood was described as “good.” More about court ruling Michigan Supreme Court Oxford High School shooting Involuntary manslaughter charges Ethan Crumbley Terrorism and murder charges Parole eligibility Psychologist assessment You Might Be Interested In Key Developments as Israel Commences War and Intensifies Attacks on Gaza Strip Following Unprecedented Assault by Hamas Evolution of Competitive Swimwear: From Super Suits to High-Tech Gear Spain wins its first Women’s World Cup title, beating England 1-0 in the final A nurse’s fatal last visit to patient’s home renews calls for better safety measures Waiting for news, families of Israeli hostages share their loved ones’ lives and dreams The S&P 500 is in a bull market. 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