OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – After a day of draining testimony in the trial of James Crumbley, the father of the Oxford High School shooter, a last-minute legal maneuver happened.
The jury had been dismissed when Oakland County Prosecutor David Williams asked to make an oral motion to the court, which Crumbley’s attorney, Mariell Lehman, immediately objected to.
It’s unclear at first what’s going on, but as more back and forth ensued, it became clear the prosecutor’s office wanted to shut down Crumbley’s communications from jail, only allowing him access to his attorney and clergy.
Nobody is saying why.
After more back-and-forth, a deal was struck. Crumbley’s communications will be revoked with the exception of his attorney, but he’ll still be able to use the web to assist in his defense.
“In response to your inquiry, James Crumbley’s access to a telephone and electronic messaging while in the Oakland County Jail has been limited due to threatening statements he made while on the phone and in electronic messages. His access to a phone or electronic messaging is now limited to communication with his lawyer.”
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
According to multiple sources, Crumbley’s been making threats from behind bars.
It is unclear against whom they have been ongoing; just that they have been ongoing.
So, as of now, no calls or emails to anyone but his attorney will be made until a verdict is reached.
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