Parents of school shooter will have separate trials
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — The parents of a Michigan school shooter will have separate trials for their alleged roles in the deaths of four students, a judge said Monday.
James Crumbley and Jennifer Crumbley had presented a united defense for two years. But their lawyers asked for separate trials after prosecutors shared new evidence.
Oakland County Judge Cheryl Matthews granted the request, though it wasn’t immediately clear who would go first. The Crumbleys had been preparing for a Jan. 23 trial.
Ethan Crumbley, 17, killed four fellow students at Oxford High School in November 2021 and wounded six more students and a staff member. He pleaded guilty and faces a possible life sentence on Dec. 8.
The parents are charged with involuntary manslaughter. They are accused of contributing to the tragedy by making a gun accessible to their son at home and ignoring his mental health needs.
Prosecutors said the Crumbleys have a constitutional right to separate trials, though they noted that two trials will be tough for victims’ families and shooting survivors.
Hanukkah Party hosted by JBAM
The Jewish Bar Association of Michigan (JBAM) will host a Hanukkah Party on Tuesday, December 5.
The celebration will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Urbanrest Brewing Company located at 2615 Wolcott St. in Ferndale. Light appetizers and a drink ticket are included for attendees.
JBAM members and judges can attend for free. Non-members can attend for $18. To register for the party, visit www.jewishbar.org.
‘Problem-Solving Courts’ virtual training offered
The Michigan Judicial Institute and Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) will conduct a “Fundamentals of Problem-Solving Courts” virtual program on Wednesday, December 6.
This collaborative training presented by SCAO and the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals (MATCP) will focus on the fundamentals of a successful problem-solving court. This training is ideal for new problem-solving court teams and team members, is recommended for more-experienced team members who want a refresher, and is required for judges and coordinators of programs receiving first-year funding through any SCAO problem-solving court grant program. This training will be held virtually via Zoom.
For registration information, contact PSC@courts.mi.gov. Once a registration is approved, attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail.
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