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Trial Begins for Father of Oxford School Shooter Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter

James Crumbley faces trial weeks after his wife's conviction, in a landmark case examining parental responsibility in school shootings.

  • Jury selection began for James Crumbley, father of Oxford High School shooter, charged with involuntary manslaughter.
  • Trial follows conviction of Jennifer Crumbley, his wife, on similar charges, highlighting a rare case of parents being held accountable.
  • James Crumbley accused of negligence in securing the firearm used by his son in the 2021 school shooting that killed four students.
  • Evidence includes Ethan Crumbley's texts and journal entries expressing distress and ignored requests for mental health treatment.
  • Both parents have been in jail since their arrest, unable to post a combined $1 million bond.
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