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Should parents of Oxford shooter face charges? How judges picked apart both arguments during appeal
Prosecutors and defense lawyers appeared in the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday to argue whether the charges against the parents of the Oxford High School shooter should be dismissed.
James and Jennifer Crumbley are both facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter after their son opened fire inside Oxford High School in November 2021, killing four students and injuring many others.
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Man injured during exchange of gunfire at Fountain Walk in Novi -- what we know
A man was injured Tuesday during an exchange of gunfire at Fountain Walk in Novi.
Officials said a man in his 40s was at the outdoor mall Tuesday when he walked to the parking lot and found another person in his car.
Will Oxford shooter’s parents stand trial? What Michigan appeals court is considering
The Michigan Court of Appeals is deciding whether the parents of the Oxford High School shooter will face trial for the involuntary manslaughter charges they face in connection with the fatal mass shooting.
The state appeals court is hearing the case of James and Jennifer Crumbley after being ordered to do so by the Michigan Supreme Court. The Crumbleys are attempting to get the involuntary manslaughter charges against them dismissed.
The appeals hearing was held the morning of Tuesday, March 7, where the defense and prosecution both argued the validity of their cases. Now, the state appeals court is tasked with determining if the Crumbleys will go to trial or not.
Here’s what the judges are considering.
What we learned during Mayor Duggan’s 10th State of the City address in Corktown
Mayor Mike Duggan laid out his vision for Detroit during his 10th State of the City address. His addresses are never short on detail, and Tuesday was no different, as he had a major focus on development.