The parents of a teenager who killed four students at Oxford High School in Michigan are seeking permission to attend his sentencing while he is charged in the attack.
Ethan Crumbley, 17, could be sentenced to life in prison on December 8th. James and Jennifer Crumbley, who are charged with manslaughter, have not had contact with their son in nearly two years, and all three are being held at a suburban facility. Detroit prison.
Oxford school shooter Ethan Crumbley could be sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing four students
“Obviously, this hearing is extremely important and important to any parent, regardless of what their child has done,” defense attorneys Shannon Smith and Marielle Lehman said in a court filing Thursday. It’s important.”
James and Jennifer Crumbley appear in court on February 8, 2022 in Rochester Hills, Michigan. (AP Photo/Paul Sancia)
Prosecutors opposed having Crumbley’s parents in court, the Detroit Free Press reported, arguing that their presence would be a distraction, especially for the victim, who is scheduled to speak at sentencing. There is.
Parents of mass shooter can stand trial for manslaughter under court rules
Assistant Prosecutor Mark Keast said the Crumbleys could instead be allowed to watch the hearing online from behind bars.
The parents have been in custody since shortly after the shooting in November 2021 and could not afford the $500,000 bail. They are accused of contributing to the tragedy by allowing their son access to guns in their home and ignoring his mental health needs.
Their trial begins on January 23rd.
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Four students were killed at Oxford High School, and six more students and one staff member were injured. The gunman pleaded guilty to terrorism and murder. The judge sentenced him to life in prison without parole, but said he could receive a shorter sentence.
