"Michigan School Shooter's Father Faces Trial Amid Controversy Over Preventable Shooting"
TL;DR
The trial of James Crumbley, father of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley, has begun with prosecutors arguing that the shooting rampage at Oxford High School was preventable and foreseeable, while the defense maintains that James was unaware of his son's planned attack. James Crumbley faces four counts of involuntary manslaughter, and the trial is expected to last about two weeks. The case revolves around themes of parental responsibility and safe gun storage, with both prosecution and defense presenting their opening statements to the jury.
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- James Crumbley trial's opening statements focus on whether son's shooting rampage was preventable NBC News
- James Crumbley has hearing loss, will wear headphones during trial, judge says Detroit Free Press
- Prosecutor: James Crumbley had easiest opportunity to prevent Oxford shooting WDIV ClickOnDetroit
- Father of Michigan school shooter faces manslaughter trial weeks after his wife’s conviction CNN
- Judge bars some evidence as jury hears opening remarks in trial of Michigan school shooter's dad Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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