In a groundbreaking decision, a Michigan jury has convicted Jennifer Crumbley of involuntary manslaughter for her role in failing to prevent her son from conducting a fatal school shooting. This marks a historic moment as it is the first instance in the United States where a parent has been held legally accountable for a mass shooting carried out by their child. Prosecutors highlighted the negligence of the parents in providing their son access to a gun and disregarding clear warning signs of his troubling behavior.
- Jennifer Crumbley has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with her son’s school shooting.
- This verdict is the first of its kind in the U.S., holding a parent criminally responsible for a child’s actions in a mass shooting.
- The shooting, perpetrated by Ethan Crumbley, occurred in November 2021 at a Michigan High School, resulting in four deaths and seven injuries.
- Prosecutors accused the parents of ignoring their son’s mental health issues and warning signs, including disturbing pictures found on the day of the shooting.
- The parents had bought Ethan a handgun as an early Christmas gift but did not inform the school.
- The prosecution argued for gross negligence, while the defense warned of setting a dangerous precedent.
- The jury’s decision went against the defense, and sentencing could potentially be up to 15 years for each of the four counts, served concurrently.
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