"James Crumbley's Jailhouse Threats Prompt Phone Restrictions and Uniform Questions"
TL;DR
James Crumbley, father of the Oxford High School shooter, is on trial for involuntary manslaughter for failing to secure the gun used in the shooting. He bought the handgun with his son, Ethan, who later used it in the attack. Crumbley's use of a phone and tablet has been restricted after he made threatening statements from jail, and a gag order is in place for the case. His son, Ethan, referred to the gun as "my beauty" on social media and admitted to using his money to buy it. James Crumbley isn't accused of knowing about the shooting beforehand, but prosecutors allege his negligence contributed to the tragedy.
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