Michigan

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

Neglected Pleas for Help: Michigan Teen’s Journal Reveals Disturbing School Shooting Plan

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PONTIAC, Mich. – In a shocking revelation during the trial of Jennifer Crumbley, evidence was presented that her teenage son had detailed a plan to carry out a shooting at his Michigan school in a personal journal. The journal entries depicted a troubled young man whose pleas for help went unheard by his parents. The grim account was read by an investigator just moments before the jury watched a partial video of the shooting that resulted in the tragic deaths of four students at Oxford High School in 2021. As the audio was turned off, … Read more

Michigan Attorney General discusses new gun regulations and efforts to prevent gun violence in the state

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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel discussed the implementation of new gun regulations in the state, aiming to curb gun violence and raise awareness about the laws. Following a mass shooting at Michigan State University in February 2023, the Democratic-led Legislature passed several gun reforms, including universal background checks and safe-storage requirements. These efforts were highlighted at the virtual Michigan Gun Violence Prevention summit, with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist among the speakers. Nessel emphasized the importance of these policies in reducing gun violence, with many of them set to take effect in February … Read more

Michigan Leading the Way: New Gun Safety Laws Set to Take Effect in February

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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist asserts that Michigan is leading the way in gun safety as new laws take effect. Recently, the state held its inaugural Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Summit, where state and national leaders convened to discuss the implementation of gun violence legislation enacted in 2023 and explore future reforms. These laws, which include provisions for safe storage, universal background checks, and red flag laws, aim to prevent firearms from falling into the hands of individuals at risk of self-harm or causing harm to others. During the summit, Lieutenant Governor … Read more