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James Crumbley, left, and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of Ethan Crumbley, who killed fellow school students. Oakland County Sheriff's Office via AP/Alamy

April 12, 2024

Landmark US prosecution of parents for son’s shooting of students creates legal precedent – an expert explains

Emma Long, University of East Anglia

The ramifications of a US court case where parents of a school shooter have been prosecuted are explained by a legal expert.

James Crumbley appears in court on March 13, 2024, during his trial on charges of involuntary manslaughter. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

April 10, 2024

‘Gross negligence’: why a parent like James Crumbley can be found guilty for their child’s crimes

Thaddeus Hoffmeister, University of Dayton

James and Jennifer Crumbley purchased a handgun for their son as a Christmas present. Ethan Crumbley used that gun to kill 4 of his high school classmates.

Jennifer Crumbley enters the Michigan courtroom during her trial on involuntary manslaughter charges on Feb. 5, 2024. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

February 6, 2024

Michigan mother convicted of manslaughter for school shootings by her son – after buying him a gun and letting him keep it unsecured

Thaddeus Hoffmeister, University of Dayton

Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty for a school shooting committed by her son; the father faces trial next.

Jennifer Crumbley, at left, and her husband, James, at far right, sit with their attorneys during a hearing. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

December 20, 2021

Are parents criminally responsible for the actions of their child? In the Oxford shooting case, prosecutors say yes

Thaddeus Hoffmeister, University of Dayton

It’s rare when parents are criminally responsible for the.actions of their child. The behavior of Jennifer and James Crumbley was so egregious, the prosecutor explained, she had no other choice.

Ethan Crumbley being arraigned on charges including murder. AP Photo/Paul Sancya

December 7, 2021

Michigan school shooting shows how violence can transition from online threats to real-world tragedy

Mia M. Bloom, Georgia State University and Volkan Topalli, Georgia State University

Disturbing online posts and written messages were purportedly left by Ethan Crumbley in the days running up to deadly school shooting.

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Landmark US prosecution of parents for son’s shooting of students creates legal precedent – an expert explains

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Michigan mother convicted of manslaughter for school shootings by her son – after buying him a gun and letting him keep it unsecured

Are parents criminally responsible for the actions of their child? In the Oxford shooting case, prosecutors say yes

Michigan school shooting shows how violence can transition from online threats to real-world tragedy

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