School Shooting Trial Verdict
A Galveston, Texas, jury found the parents of a school shooter not liable for the violence, but held the shooter and the company that sold him ammunition liable. The shooter has been charged with capital murder and deemed mentally incompetent. The jury awarded $330 million in damages.
Key Points
- Parents found not liable for school shooting
- Shooter and company held liable
- Shooter charged with capital murder and deemed mentally incompetent
- Jury awarded $330 million in damages
Pros
- Holding the shooter and the company that sold him ammunition accountable for their actions
- Sending a message to legislators to take action on gun violence prevention
Cons
- Parents not held responsible for their son's actions
- Disappointment from some parties for not holding the parents accountable