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Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Immunity, Leaving Families of Oxford Shooting Victims Devastated and Seeking Accountability

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LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Supreme Court has decided not to hear a civil lawsuit brought by parents of victims from the tragic Oxford High School shooting in 2021. The decision has left many parents grappling with disbelief and despair over the court’s ruling. The lawsuit sought to hold the Oxford Community Schools district and its personnel accountable for the deaths of four students: Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, Hana St. Juliana, and Justin Shilling. In September, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a ruling granting the district and its employees governmental immunity, effectively barring the … Read more

Judge Rejects Majority of Jennifer Crumbley’s Appeal in Oxford High School Shooting Case, New Trial Consideration Pending

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Pontiac, Mich.— An Oakland County judge has largely dismissed Jennifer Crumbley’s bid for acquittal or retrial concerning her conviction related to the tragic incident at Oxford High School. Crumbley, along with her husband James, was previously found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter linked to their son’s actions during the shooting at the school. Crumbley’s new legal counsel, Michael Dezsi, recently moved to overturn her sentencing, but Judge Cheryl Matthews ruled against most aspects of this request on Thursday. However, Matthews has postponed a decision on whether to grant a new trial, focusing on … Read more

Defense Attorney Criticizes Oakland County’s Handling of Oxford High Case, Cites Misuse of Media

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PONTIAC, Mich.—In the aftermath of the tragic Oxford High School shooting, a defense lawyer for Ethan Crumbley, the teenager accused of killing four classmates and injuring seven others in November 2021, has leveled accusations against the Oakland County prosecutors. The defense claims that the prosecuting team is using the high-profile case to engage in public relations tactics that could prejudice the community and potential jurors. The legal team for Crumbley, who was 15 at the time of the shooting, argues that the extensive publicity surrounding the case is part of a strategy to sway public … Read more

Judge Upholds Guilty Plea and Life Sentence for Oxford High School Shooter, Affirms Decisions Are ‘Right Under Law’

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Oxford, Mich. – In recent judicial decisions, Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Kwamé Rowe rejected two appeals from the individual convicted in the Oxford High School shooting. The court upheld the original guilty plea and sentence, relegating any possibility of a retrial or altered sentencing for the shooter. On Thursday, Judge Rowe addressed the shooter’s request to withdraw his guilty plea, asserting that the plea was entered knowingly, voluntarily, and without any procedural flaw. In a subsequent ruling, the judge also dismissed a motion for resentencing, stating the constitutionality and appropriateness of the life sentence … Read more