Jennifer Crumbley verdict: Why it is so important – and what it means for other parents
Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of a teenager who killed four high school students in Michigan in 2021, has been found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter. The case sets a precedent for holding parents of school shooters accountable. Prosecutors argued that Crumbley was aware of her son’s deteriorating mental health and had gifted him a gun shortly before the shooting. The defense claimed that the case could lead to other parents being held responsible for their children’s actions, but experts say such verdicts remain incredibly rare. The guilty verdict could influence who, aside from the perpetrator, can be held accountable for mass shootings.
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