Charges

Mother’s Trial Begins for Involuntary Manslaughter Charges in Oxford School Shooting

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PONTIAC, Mich. – The jury will now play a pivotal role in the historic trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford school shooter. On Monday morning, Feb. 5, the trial began with Jennifer Crumbley, chained and in custody, facing charges of four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Her alleged role is providing her son, Ethan Crumbley, with the gun he used to carry out the devastating shooting at Oxford High School in 2021. Throughout the trial, several witnesses, including a teacher who was present on the day of the shooting, recounted their experiences. Molly … Read more

Landmark Trial: Mother of Michigan School Shooter Faces Manslaughter Charges as Prosecution Highlights Disturbing Pre-Attack Warning Signs

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PONTIAC, Mich. – The trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of a Michigan school shooter, reached its final arguments on Friday. The groundbreaking trial centers on whether she should be held accountable for the deaths of four students. Prosecutors presented a compelling case, highlighting a disturbing drawing created by her son before the tragedy. In the drawing, he pleaded for help. Jennifer Crumbley, 45, and her husband, James Crumbley, 47, are facing charges of involuntary manslaughter. They are accused of allowing a gun to be accessible at home and neglecting their son Ethan’s mental health. … Read more

Convicted Murderer’s Daring Escape and Crime Spree: Pennsylvania Prosecutors Move Forward with Charges

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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. – A district judge in Pennsylvania has determined that there is enough evidence to proceed with escape and other charges against Danilo Cavalcante, a convicted murderer who was captured last year after being on the run for two weeks. The judge’s decision means that the charges, which include burglary, trespassing, and car theft, will be brought to county court for trial. Cavalcante’s escape from the Chester County Prison last August was captured on video, showing him scaling a wall, climbing over razor wire, and jumping from a roof. During the extensive manhunt … Read more

Lauderdale County Circuit Court Judge Indicted on 16 Counts of Misusing Office for Personal Gain and Perjury Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

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FLORENCE, Ala. — Lauderdale County Circuit Court Judge Gil Self has been indicted on multiple charges related to using his position for personal gain, according to Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office. Self, who has served as a judge since 2009, allegedly used more than $50,000 of public funds to employ his son and made personal purchases such as a sofa, alcoholic beverages, and eyeglasses. He is also accused of reimbursing himself for various vacations, including a skiing trip and a cycling trip. The charges against Self include 16 counts of using his office for personal … Read more