 Photo Credit: Bing.com Ethan Crumbley, suspect in the Oxford High School shooting pled guilty this morning to 24 counts of felony charges in a Pre-Trial hearing before Judge Kwame Rowe of the Oakland County District Court (52-3). Ethan was charged after killing four students and wounding seven others including a teacher last November. His charges include one count of terrorism causing death, four counts of first-degree murder, seven counts of assault with intent to commit murder, and 12 counts of felony firearm possession. Legal analysts describe the Crumbley case as “groundbreaking” as this will be the first school shooter to be convicted of terrorism in the U.S. Additionally, the case marks the first of its kind to charge the parents of a mass shooter. James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of Ethan Crumbley, continue to face four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Their case is currently under appeal with the Michigan Supreme Court. Both Ethan and his parents have been held at the Oakland County Jail since last year.  The 8th Amendment Loophole As proceeding move to the penalty phase considerations for next steps loom for victims, families, and the general public who keep a close watch on the case. Legal experts suggest that a lot rides on the decisions of Oakland County Prosecutor, Karen McDonald, as to whether or not she will pursue a life sentence without the possibility of parole (known as an LWOP) for Ethan. But there’s a little more at stake that will have to be taken into consideration. Namely, the 5-4 Supreme Court decision in Miller v. Alabama (2012) where life sentences for juvenile offenders was deemed unconstitutional. In short, the Miller decision determined that life sentences for juvenile offenders violated the 8th Amendment prohibition clause of “cruel and unusual punishment.” A tentative court date for what Judge Kwame Rowe referred to as a Miller Hearing has been scheduled for February 9, 2023. LIKE | SHARE | SUBSCRIBE Thank you for Subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/c/CommunityAdvocateNetwork?sub_confirmation=1 Photo Credit: Bing.com Your donations are much appreciated and helps us continue to grow:
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Oxford parents react, "...we want answers..."
Parents of Oxford High School students reacted to this decision in a recent article on Local 4 News, Click-on-Detroit. Some express the necessity to give parents of the victims and the Oxford, Michigan community-at-large closure as soon as possible without having to relive the details of this tragedy in what could possibly be a lengthy trial. Many other parents and families express disappointment saying, “…we want answers about the decisions that were made before the shooting.” In the face of ongoing civil action against the Oxford High School District, many feel that bypassing trial will further deprive them of the details they need as to what all went wrong that day. Parents have already accused school officials of ‘lack of transparency’ in recent district meetings after being denied an investigation into the actions of school personnel on the day of the shooting and many still harbor concerns about their children’s safety in school. 
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Parents struggle with transparency in the Crumbley case
The ‘facts’ of the case is the issue to parents who are looking forward to the trial. Many believe that the entire community of Oxford has been victimized by this crime and have a right to full disclosure, not just those who were injured or died and their families. The fear is that critical information will be sealed and lost forever. In a recent defense motion in the James and Jennifer Crumbley case, parents of Ethan Crumbley, Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Cheryl Matthews partially ruled in favor of the prosecution. Defense attorneys for James and Jennifer Crumbley motioned the court in an attempt to Limit and Restrict Prosecution Statements to the public. The motion was filed as a result of the Oakland County prosecutor’s office who sends out regular case updates to Oxford residents, indiscriminately in the opinion of the defense. But in the judge’s opinion, there are more victims than the four children who died but urged the prosecution to exercise discretion in making details of the case available to the public. The Crumbley Case highlights public health crisis in Michigan The Ethan Crumbley case brings to the fore many issues surrounding mental health, juvenile justice, gun violence and gun safety laws. There are currently no gun safety storage laws in Michigan. Gun retailers, however, are required to sell a gun storage box with safety lock for each gun purchase. In December 2021, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel advocated for Child Access Prevention Laws (better known as CAP Laws) following the Oxford High School shooting which would simply require firearm owners to store their guns safely and securely out of the access of children. Although more than 50 bills for safe gun storage have been proposed, all have failed to pass in the Michigan State legislator. In the Up North Live article, AG Nessel is quoted as stating the problem lies with Michigan legislators who have been paid off by the NRA and gun lobbyists to tank these bills, namely House Bill 5066 introduced in June 2021 which has been stuck in committees despite overwhelming support by Michigan residents. Visit the Song Strong webpage to map information on gun safety laws by state. Ethan’s Law: Gun Storage Laws State Map Follow our ongoing coverage of the Ethan Crumbley and James and Jennifer Crumbley cases on the Community Advocate Network channel. LIKE | SHARE | SUBSCRIBE Thank you for Subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/c/CommunityAdvocateNetwork?sub_confirmation=1 Your donations are much appreciated and helps us continue to grow: CashApp: $canmichigan Paypal: paypal.me/dezignbee Become a channel member and join our private chat on Buy-Me-A-Coffee at a nominal fee for exclusive content and dialogue, special events, and much more:. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/canmichigan/welcome-community-698953 Want to host a live show with multiple guests? You should check out @strea myardapp (StreamYard)! Use this link to support our channel and receive a 10% discount. https://streamyard.com?pal=4611363136077824 For more articles, community resources and to join our email list: https://www.canmichigan.com Follow on Social Media: Facebook: @canmichigan Twitter: @can_michigan Instagram: @canmichigan |
Deborah Mitchell2016 Wayne State University Alumni - Bachelors of Science in Social Work, social services professional and Registered Social Work Technician. Human service background since 2007 which includes medical case management and service navigation for the indigent population, outpatient mental health counseling for SUD disorders with comorbidities (experienced in medication-assisted and social model treatment modalities), supportive employment and job development for mental health consumers, and structured living domicile management. Archives
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