Families of Oxford shooting victims want accountability from school - but won't get it in court
After James Crumbley's verdict, the father of Tate Myre said "It's time for the school to pony up." Here's why they likely won't:
James and Jennifer Crumbley: What's next for parents of Oxford High School shooter after convictions
Both James and Jennifer Crumbley are now awaiting sentencing after separate juries in Oakland County found them guilty of involuntary manslaughter stemming from the Oxford High School shooting.
Attorney: Crumbley parents' cases will be studied across the US
“I think that this is a kind of new standard for parents across the country," Attorney Jonathan Marko said.
James Crumbley verdict: Victims' families speak out after father of school shooter found guilty
James Crumbley was found guilty of manslaughter on Thursday. This is the second conviction against the teen's parents who were both accused of failing to secure a gun that was used by Crumbley's son to kill four students at Oxford High School in 2021.
Prosecutor: James Crumbley guilty verdict in Oxford shooting won't 'bring back these kids'
"I refuse to take a victory lap with these prosecutions. It will not bring back these kids. We have a lot more work to do," said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald.
James Crumbley Trial: Father of Oxford High School shooter found guilty
A verdict has been reached in the James Crumbley trial, the father of the Oxford High School shooter.
James Crumbley trial verdict: Father found guilty of manslaughter after son kills 4 students
James Crumbley was found guilty on Thursday of manslaughter after his son, Ethan Crumbley, shot and killed four students at Oxford High School in 2021.
James Crumbley Guilty: Convicted of involuntary manslaughter after monumental jury trial
It was the second guilty verdict secured by the prosecutor after she took the unprecedented step of charging both James and his wife Jennifer in connection to the mass shooting carried out by their son.
James Crumbley trial: Jury to decide fate of Oxford High School shooter's father
After five days of testimony, a jury will now decide the fate of James Crumbley, the father of the Oxford High School shooter.
James Crumbley trial: Closing arguments given, jury deliberations begin
Both arguments fell back into the crux of the case: was James Crumbley a grossly negligent father and did his action or inaction lead to the deaths of four students. The decision is up to the jury now.
James Crumbley trial: Recap of Day 5
The fate of James Crumbley, father of the Oxford High shooter, is in the hands of a jury.
James Crumbley trial: Prosecution's closing arguments, part 2
Prosecutor Karen McDonald gave a rebuttal after the defense's closing arguments, getting the last word before James Crumbley's involuntary manslaughter case went to the jury.
James Crumbley trial: Defense's closing arguments
Mariell Lehman, James Crumbley's attorney, said the charges presented against James and Jennifer Crumbley were based on "assumptions" and “hindsight." If the prosecution had evidence that proved otherwise, the jury would have seen it, she said.
James Crumbley trial: Prosecution's closing arguments
Prosecutor Karen McDonald said James Crumbley not only failed his son, he failed Madiyson Baldwin, Tate Myre, Justin Shilling, and Hana St. Juliana. "James Crumbley isn't on trial for what his son did. He's on trial for what he did and didn't do," she said.
James Crumbley trial: James will not testify
"It is my decision to remain silent," James Crumbley said in court Wednesday.
James Crumbley trial: Sister testifies for defense
On Day 5 of James Crumbley's criminal trial, the defense called only one witness when presenting its case: James Crumbley's sister, Karen Crumbley, who lives in Florida.
James Crumbley Trial: Closing arguments round out monumental case
Prosecutors in James Crumbley's trial are expected to rest their case Wednesday after hearing testimony from their six remaining witnesses on Tuesday.
Busy, emotional testimony in James Crumbley trial
James Crumbley is accused of ignoring his son's mental health and providing him with the 9 mm gun he used to kill his peers and injure a teacher.
James Crumbley trial: 6 witnesses take stand on day 4 of testimony
Explosive diary entries, cash and pills found during the arrest, and more topped off a busy day of court.
James Crumbley trial: What happened on the fourth day
The James Crumbley jury heard testimony Tuesday mostly about his apprehension, though other topics including his son’s journal entries that detailed a desire for a gun to "shoot up" the school.