The trial of James Crumbley, the father of the teenager who carried out a deadly school shooting in Michigan in 2021, reached a critical point this week as prosecutors rested their case after presenting four days of intense testimony. The prosecution argued that Crumbley was grossly negligent in failing to prevent the tragic events at Oxford High School that resulted in the deaths of four students. The trial, which comes on the heels of his wife Jennifer's conviction on the same charges, has focused on James' decision to purchase the firearm used in the shooting and how he stored it.

Witnesses, including school employees and investigators, testified about key moments leading up to the shooting, such as a meeting where James Crumbley told his son that he had people to talk to, including a counselor. The counselor testified that on the surface, it appeared James was showing an appropriate level of care for his son, but neither parent took immediate action to address the concerning behavior exhibited by Ethan.

The trial has highlighted the debate over parental responsibility in cases of mass shootings, with prosecutors arguing that the actions of the parents contributed to the tragedy. Both James and Jennifer Crumbley face up to 15 years in prison if convicted of involuntary manslaughter. The case has drawn attention as it raises questions about who should be held accountable for such horrific events and the role of parents in preventing them.

As the trial moves forward, the defense will have an opportunity to call its own witnesses, potentially including James Crumbley himself. The outcome of the trial will have far-reaching implications for future cases involving parents of school shooters and the legal boundaries of parental responsibility in such tragedies. Please check back for updates on this breaking news story.