E50 Oxford High Pt 1

Oxford High School endured a horrific tragedy in November 2021. While we don’t want to gloss over that event, it’s not the focus of this episode. Four kids lost their lives. Several others were injured. In the aftermath, the State of Michigan criminally charged James and Jennifer Crumbley with involuntary manslaughter for their son’s actions that took the lives of four of his classmates. This is the first time (that we’re aware of) that a criminal prosecution like this has occurred in the United States. 

In this episode we provide some background and context about the underlying circumstances and then discuss the Crumbley trials. Why did the State decide to charge these parents? We’ll unpack the details but leave it up to you to decide whether parents like the Crumbleys should face criminal consequences.   

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The following are links to some of the resources or references we discussed during or reviewed in preparation for this episode:  

Oxford High School football can have blue turf, but Boise State says they can’t call it &#8216

Timeline of the Oxford High School shooting tragedy | CNN

Key moments surrounding the Michigan high school shooting in 2021 | AP News

MI v. James Crumbley: School Shooter Dad Trial | Court TV

MI v. Jennifer Crumbley: School Shooter Mom Trial | Court TV

Final Jury Instructions - Jennifer Crumbley Trial

Prosecutor's briefing for Oxford High School shooting suspect's parents - DocumentCloud

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