Judge denies motion to remove Oakland County prosecutor from Crumbley case

An Oakland County judge has denied Jennifer Crumbley's request to disqualify Prosecutor Karen McDonald from her case, asserting that the court lacks jurisdiction to address such a motion due to an ongoing appeal. Judge Cheryl Matthews sanctioned Crumbley's attorney, Michael Dezsi, for filing what the judge deemed a frivolous motion, stating it was brought for an improper purpose. Dezsi contended that McDonald had violated court rules and engaged in unethical practices, including secret agreements with witnesses and a smear campaign against the Crumbleys. In her ruling, Matthews emphasized that the motion constituted a collateral attack on the judgment and that its issues should be addressed in the pending appeal. Prosecutor McDonald expressed her commitment to justice for the victims of the Oxford High School shooting, emphasizing the gravity of Crumbley's actions. This ruling is part of ongoing legal proceedings as Crumbley seeks a new trial following her conviction for involuntary manslaughter.