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Closing Arguments Conclude in Trial for Mother of Oxford High School Shooter, Jury Begins Deliberations

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OXFORD, Mich. – The trial for the mother of the Oxford High School shooter has concluded after seven days of testimony, and now it is up to the jury to make a decision. Throughout the trial, prosecutors presented 21 witnesses, while the defense only called Jennifer Crumbley herself to testify. Both sides gave their closing arguments on Friday, and the jury has been instructed to refrain from discussing or reading about the case until deliberations begin on Monday, Feb. 5. Jennifer and James Crumbley are facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with their … Read more

Landmark Trial Begins: Jennifer Crumbley Faces Charges in Oxford High School Shooting Case

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Pontiac, Michigan – The trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, Ethan Crumbley, began last Thursday in Oakland County Court. Jennifer and her husband, James Crumbley, are facing separate trials on four counts of involuntary manslaughter. These charges stem from their son’s shooting rampage on November 30, 2021, which resulted in the deaths of four students and injuries to seven others. Ethan Crumbley, who was 15 at the time, surrendered to authorities after the shooting. He was charged as an adult and ultimately pleaded guilty to 24 crimes, including murder … Read more

Jury Seated for Trial of Mother in Oxford High School Shooting Case

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OXFORD, Mich. – The trial for Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, is set to begin after a jury was selected on Wednesday. The jury selection process began on Tuesday and concluded yesterday afternoon with the jury officially chosen. Opening statements are scheduled for Thursday, according to prosecutors and the defense team. Jennifer and her husband, James Crumbley, both face four counts of involuntary manslaughter charges. Originally, they were supposed to be tried together, but a judge granted their request for separate trials. The charges stem from the tragic shooting in … Read more

South Carolina Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Former High School Coach in Defamation Case

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Moncks Corner, South Carolina – The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a former Berkeley High School head football coach and athletic director, Jeffrey L. Cruce, in a defamation lawsuit against the Berkeley County School District. The court’s decision reverses a previous ruling by a state appeals court. Cruce filed the lawsuit in 2017, alleging that a district employee had defamed his character. The initial jury awarded him $200,000 in damages, a decision that was reinstated by the Supreme Court. The district contended that Cruce, as a public official, was not entitled … Read more