Crumbley Appeals Manslaughter Conviction in Shooting Case

Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, is appealing her conviction for involuntary manslaughter, arguing that her trial was marred by legal errors including withheld evidence and secret proffer agreements with key witnesses. Crumbley, who was convicted alongside her husband for their roles in the 2021 shooting, contends that the prosecution's actions compromised her right to a fair trial. Her attorney, Michael Dezsi, claims that the prosecution failed to disclose these agreements which could have influenced the credibility of the testimony against her. The appeal argues that the prosecution presented inconsistent legal theories and that the jury was allowed to convict without unanimity on the theory of guilt, potentially violating due process rights. Prosecutors argue against these claims, and Crumbley remains the first parent in the U.S. to be convicted for their child's actions in a school shooting. The case raises significant questions about parental responsibility and legal standards in such tragic incidents.