Michigan school shooter's parents sentenced to prison
Jennifer and James Crumbley, parents of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley, were sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter after their son killed four people at Oxford High School. The parents were accused of not securing the gun Ethan used and ignoring signs of his deteriorating mental health.
Key Points
- Parents sentenced to 10 to 15 years for involuntary manslaughter
- Accused of not securing the gun used in the shooting and ignoring signs of deteriorating mental health in their son
- Prosecutors argued they could have prevented the shooting with simple actions
- Jennifer admitted to an extramarital affair and husband bought the handgun used in the attack
- Judge emphasized the convictions were not about poor parenting but about their actions or lack of action
Pros
- Justice served for the families of the victims
- Accountability for parental negligence in gun safety and mental health monitoring
Cons
- Tragic loss of lives due to the shooting
- Impact on the Crumbley family