Crumbley Trial: Are Parents to Blame for School Shootings?
School shootings have become a devastating and all too frequent occurrence in the United States. The tragic loss of innocent lives and the lasting impact on communities has prompted a reevaluation of who should be held responsible when a child commits such a heinous act. In recent months, prosecutors have begun to explore the controversial question: should parents be held accountable for their child's actions?
On November 30, 2021, a 15-year-old student brought a gun to Oxford High School in Michigan, resulting in the deaths of four students and the injury of seven others. The shooter, Ethan Crumbley, was sentenced to life in prison for the murders. However, the focus has now shifted to his parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, who are facing charges of involuntary manslaughter.
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