Sentencing of James and Jennifer Crumbley for Involuntary Manslaughter

SOURCE npr.org
James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of a mass school shooter who killed four classmates and injured seven others, were sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter. The parents were found guilty of ignoring signs of their son's troubled behavior and buying him a handgun. The case may set a precedent for holding parents accountable for their child's actions.

Key Points

  • Parents sentenced to 10-15 years for involuntary manslaughter in relation to their son's school shooting
  • Prosecutors argued the parents ignored signs of their son's troubled behavior and bought him a handgun
  • The case may set a precedent for charging parents with serious crimes due to their child's actions

Pros

  • Setting a potential precedent for holding parents accountable for their child's actions

Cons

  • The Crumbleys claim they were manipulated by their son and made mistakes any parent could make