Jennifer Crumbley Appeals Oxford Shooting Conviction

Jennifer Crumbley, convicted of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the Oxford High School shooting by her son, is seeking release from prison pending her appeal. Her attorney, Michael Dezsi, argues that keeping her incarcerated is unjust, asserting that she poses no flight risk or danger to the public. Dezsi claims the prosecution overreached and that Crumbley was unfairly tried, with evidence including undisclosed agreements with witnesses. This case raises a legal question about parental responsibility for a child's criminal acts, which may need resolution by the Michigan Supreme Court. The Crumbleys are the first parents in the U.S. to face such charges after their son, Ethan, was sentenced to life without parole for the 2021 shooting that killed four students. The court has yet to decide on her request for bond.