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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

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

Attorney’s Wild Closing Argument Compares Oxford Mass Shooting to Children’s Kitchen Knife Scenarios

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Pontiac, Michigan – In a landmark case, Jennifer Crumbley’s attorney delivered a passionate closing argument on Friday, comparing the Oxford mass shooting to hypothetical scenarios of children killing people with kitchen knives. Attorney Shannon Smith made the argument to the jury for over an hour, drawing connections between Crumbley’s home life and her own experiences. She humanized her client, acknowledging that she too, as a lawyer, can become confused when faced with new information. The wide-ranging closing argument also touched on the charge of involuntary manslaughter against Crumbley. Smith drew a parallel between Crumbley potentially … 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