Oxford High School Shooter Appeals Life Sentence, Lawyer Cites New Evidence
(KAKE) – Ethan Crumbley, the 16-year-old who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting four students and injuring seven others at Oxford High School in Michigan in 2021, is appealing his life sentence without parole. Crumbley’s attorney, Shannon Smith, argued in court on Thursday that new evidence emerged after Crumbley’s guilty plea which could have affected the outcome of the case. Smith did not specify what the new evidence was, but said it “potentially exonerates” Crumbley. Prosecutors, however, argued that the new evidence did not support Crumbley’s claims and that his guilty plea was made “knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily.” Crumbley pleaded guilty in February 2023 to 24 charges, including four counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder. He was sentenced in March 2023 to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The appeal process could take several months or even years. If successful, Crumbley could be granted a new trial or have his sentence reduced. The Oxford High School shooting shocked the nation and raised questions about school safety and the role of parents in preventing gun violence. Crumbley’s parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, were also charged in connection with the shooting for allegedly failing to secure the gun used by their son. They pleaded guilty to lesser charges of involuntary manslaughter and are awaiting sentencing. The appeal process for Ethan Crumbley is being closely watched as it could have implications for future cases involving juvenile offenders and the issue of life sentences for young people.Oxford High School Shooter Appeals Life Sentence
Oxford High School Shooter Appeals Life Sentence
Ethan Crumbley, the convicted Oxford High School shooter, is appealing his life sentence without the possibility of parole. His lawyer, Paulette Loftin, argues that new evidence uncovered since his conviction does not support the sentence. The new evidence includes: * Expert testimony suggesting that Crumbley was suffering from severe mental illness at the time of the shooting. * A diary entry written by Crumbley days before the shooting that expressed suicidal thoughts and delusions. * Text messages between Crumbley and his parents that allegedly show they were aware of his mental health struggles but did not take appropriate action. Loftin maintains that this new evidence demonstrates that Crumbley should not be held solely responsible for the shooting and that his sentence should be reduced. The prosecution, however, contends that the new evidence does not change the fundamental facts of the case. They argue that Crumbley was aware of his actions and intended to kill or harm others. The Michigan Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear Crumbley’s appeal on September 29, 2023. The court will consider the new evidence and determine whether it warrants a modification of his sentence. The Oxford High School shooting occurred on November 30, 2021, and resulted in the deaths of four students. Crumbley was convicted in August 2022 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Oxford High School Shooter Appeals Life Sentence
The 16-year-old who pleaded guilty to killing four students at Oxford High School in 2021 has appealed his life sentence without parole. The shooter’s attorney argued in his appeal that new evidence, including a psychiatric evaluation after the shooting, shows that the shooter was not fully aware of his actions at the time of the crime. The attorney suggested that this evidence may reduce the shooter’s culpability and warrant a lesser sentence. Prosecutors, however, have maintained that the shooter’s actions were intentional and that he should serve the full life sentence. They argued that the new evidence does not alter the fact that the shooter planned and executed the shooting, killing four innocent students. The appeal is currently under review by the Michigan Court of Appeals. A decision is not expected for several months. The shooting at Oxford High School shocked the nation and raised questions about school safety and mental health. The school shooting remains the deadliest in Michigan history.
He killed four and injured 7 (also attempting to kill them). His plan was thought out and successfully executed. Life without parole is a extreme punishment given for a extreme crime that he committed and admitted his guilt to. Mental health stigmatizing and blame aside he took the lives of 4 young people, of school age kids who wasn’t given thought to and had their futures taken away, while traumatizing the survivors for the rest of their lives. When we show mercy to the murderer we take justice away from the victims. Total the remaining expected life years that were taken from the dead and combine them and give that as a sentence with out parole. Otherwise what justice is there for them or their families.
I hope that they will at least give Ethan a chance for parole. He obviously was asking for help and nobody, I mean nobody stepped up. I don’t believe Ethan ever had or has a single person that loves him. I think every adult has let him down. My heart goes out to the families that was affected from his actions.
Idk kid’s mental health was clearly neglected and as someone whose Bipolar, ADHD and has severe depression I feel deeply for what he’s gone through especially at 15. I had my first mental breakdown at that age I was immediately treated for my symptoms thanks to my mother’s quick action. So I get what he’s gone through. That being said I never wanted to hurt anyone or kill anyone except for maybe myself. So I’m not of the mindset that he deserves to be released from jail at any point in time. What he did was sadistic, cruel and just downright vicious. That goes beyond mental health issues deep down inside he really wanted to do what he did. And now that he’s in jail he’s realized that the rest of his life is defacto over and now he feels sorry for himself. He didn’t feel sorry for those kids whose lives he ended during his rampage. The truth is his life was miserable and he was unhappy so he wanted those around him to reveal in his misery and feel his proverbial pain. It’s not his parents fault even though they were terrible parents all the blame and responsibility falls on his shoulders and he needs to live with it for the rest of his long life. He doesn’t belong in prison though a low security mental health facility should suffice with some personal freedoms. But no he should never be allowed back into the general population ever again