Judge Denies Ethan Crumbley's Plea Withdrawal

A Michigan judge has denied Ethan Crumbley's request to withdraw his guilty plea for the Oxford High School shooting, where he killed four students in 2021. Judge Kwame Rowe ruled that Crumbley, who was 16 at the time, entered his plea 'knowingly, voluntarily, and accurately.' The decision also upheld his life sentence without parole. Prosecutor Karen McDonald emphasized the importance of focusing on the victims and preventing future shootings. Crumbley's parents are serving 10-year sentences for involuntary manslaughter, marking the first case in the U.S. where parents were convicted for negligence related to their child's school shooting. The case continues to raise significant questions about juvenile justice and accountability.