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Oakland County woman facing charges after 29 dogs, 8 cats rescued from home
Read full article: Oakland County woman facing charges after 29 dogs, 8 cats rescued from homeA Pontiac woman has been charged following an animal cruelty and unregistered shelter investigation in September, where 37 animals were rescued from her home.
Man threatens Oakland County road worker who honked about careless driving
Read full article: Man threatens Oakland County road worker who honked about careless drivingA driver has been charged for threatening an Oakland County road worker who honked when she saw him driving carelessly in a construction zone, officials said.
17 felony charges issued for Oakland County doctor’s alleged sexual abuse of child
Read full article: 17 felony charges issued for Oakland County doctor’s alleged sexual abuse of childDr. Oumair Aejaz, an Oakland County doctor, faces 17 new felony charges for the alleged sexual abuse of a 6-year-old child, bringing his total number of charges to at least 27.
Man who shot at police during standoff in Farmington Hills charged with multiple felonies
Read full article: Man who shot at police during standoff in Farmington Hills charged with multiple feloniesThe man who barricaded himself in a Farmington Hills home on Sunday and shot at police has been charged with multiple felonies.
With father of suspect charged in Georgia shooting, will more parents be held responsible?
Read full article: With father of suspect charged in Georgia shooting, will more parents be held responsible?Murder charges filed against the father of a 14-year-old boy accused of a Georgia school shooting follow the successful prosecution of two parents in Michigan.
Parents to file suit in case of Huron Valley Schools substitute teacher charged with sexual conduct
Read full article: Parents to file suit in case of Huron Valley Schools substitute teacher charged with sexual conductParents are planning to file a civil lawsuit in the case of a Huron Valley Schools substitute teacher charged with criminal sexual conduct.
Oakland County substitute teacher charged with 6 counts of criminal sexual conduct
Read full article: Oakland County substitute teacher charged with 6 counts of criminal sexual conductTimothy Allen Daugherty, a 61-year-old resident of White Lake, has been charged with six counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct by Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald.
Oakland County doctor charged in ‘horrific’ sexual abuse case
Read full article: Oakland County doctor charged in ‘horrific’ sexual abuse case“The victimization is so broad and the perversion so great that we’re still trying to wrap our arms around it,” Bouchard said. “We have some very sick people in the world.”
Man charged for alleged sexual assault of 12-year-old girl in West Bloomfield
Read full article: Man charged for alleged sexual assault of 12-year-old girl in West BloomfieldDetroit resident Joshua Charston Brown-Hill, 25, was charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in the first degree of a 12-year-old girl in West Bloomfield.
Lake Orion man receives 25-60 years for raping, assaulting ex with baseball bat during home invasion
Read full article: Lake Orion man receives 25-60 years for raping, assaulting ex with baseball bat during home invasionLake Orion resident Adam Richards Williams, 35, received 26-50 years in prison on Monday, July 22, for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and raping and beating her with a baseball bat.
New Oakland County foundation works to tackle gun violence
Read full article: New Oakland County foundation works to tackle gun violenceThis new foundation aims to address the multifaceted issue of gun violence by focusing not only on the immediate actions taken when someone has a gun in their hand, but also on comprehensive prevention strategies.
Attorney tries to break into Oakland County woman’s home with gun, knife, handcuffs, rope, duct tape
Read full article: Attorney tries to break into Oakland County woman’s home with gun, knife, handcuffs, rope, duct tapeAn attorney targeted a former coworker by trying to break into her Oakland County home with a gun, a knife, handcuffs, rope, and duct tape, officials said.
Listen: Oxford shooter’s father threatens prosecutor, defends self in recorded jail call
Read full article: Listen: Oxford shooter’s father threatens prosecutor, defends self in recorded jail callWhen Judge Cheryl Matthews gave both Jennifer and James Crumbley the maximum sentence, she did so because the couple failed to take any responsibility for what their son did the day he went on a murderous shooting rampage at Oxford High School.
Father of Oxford school shooter threatens prosecutor in profanity-laced jailhouse phone calls
Read full article: Father of Oxford school shooter threatens prosecutor in profanity-laced jailhouse phone callsWhen Judge Cheryl Matthews gave both Jennifer and James Crumbley the maximum sentence, she did so because the couple failed to take any responsibility for what their son did the day he went on a murderous shooting rampage at Oxford High School.
Oxford parents express frustration over proffer letters of dean, counselor during school board meeting
Read full article: Oxford parents express frustration over proffer letters of dean, counselor during school board meetingOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald released internal agreements between her office and Nick Ejack, the former Oxford High School Dean of Students, and Shawn Hopkins, an Oxford High School Counselor.
Oxford counselor, admin have proffer agreements with prosecutors: What that means
Read full article: Oxford counselor, admin have proffer agreements with prosecutors: What that meansProsecutors released internal documents that show agreements reached with two Oxford High School staff who aren't facing charges.
Oakland County prosecutor releases proffer agreements with Oxford High School staff members
Read full article: Oakland County prosecutor releases proffer agreements with Oxford High School staff membersThe Oakland County Prosecutor's Office is releasing internal documents that show the proffer agreements her office entered into with Oxford High School Dean of Students Nick Ejack and school counselor Shawn Hopkins.
Conviction of Oxford shooter’s parents ‘just the beginning’ for parents of murdered students
Read full article: Conviction of Oxford shooter’s parents ‘just the beginning’ for parents of murdered studentsThe parents of four students murdered in the Oxford shooting say the recent convictions are only the beginning.
Victims’ families join Oakland County prosecutor in press conference after James Crumbley verdict
Read full article: Victims’ families join Oakland County prosecutor in press conference after James Crumbley verdictOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald will hold a press conference alongside the families of the victims following the guilty verdict of James Crumbley.
Prosecutor urges jury to convict Michigan school shooter's dad, says he could have prevented tragedy
Read full article: Prosecutor urges jury to convict Michigan school shooter's dad, says he could have prevented tragedyA jury in Michigan has heard closing arguments and started deliberating in the case of a Michigan school shooter's father.
Oakland County hotel murder: Man found guilty after jury hears from 26 witnesses
Read full article: Oakland County hotel murder: Man found guilty after jury hears from 26 witnessesA man has been found guilty of murder at an Oakland County hotel after the jury heard from 26 witnesses during his trial.
Morning 4: Jury in trial of Oxford shooter’s mother said this key evidence led to a conviction -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Jury in trial of Oxford shooter’s mother said this key evidence led to a conviction -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Jury finds Jennifer Crumbley, the Michigan school shooter’s mother, guilty of manslaughter
Read full article: Jury finds Jennifer Crumbley, the Michigan school shooter’s mother, guilty of manslaughterA Michigan jury has found a school shooter’s mother guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of four students in 2021.
Conviction decision coming soon for Jennifer Crumbley: What to know
Read full article: Conviction decision coming soon for Jennifer Crumbley: What to knowA jury could decide on Monday whether to convict the Oxford High School shooter’s mother of four counts of involuntary manslaughter for her alleged role in the shooting.
Jury to begin deliberations Monday in trial of Oxford shooter’s mother: What to know
Read full article: Jury to begin deliberations Monday in trial of Oxford shooter’s mother: What to knowProsecutors made one point clear Friday during their closing argument at the trial of the Oxford shooter’s mother: Their involuntary manslaughter case is largely about the information Jennifer Crumbley knew and didn’t share or act on.
Prosecutor to jury: Think about what Jennifer Crumbley knew, but didn’t say
Read full article: Prosecutor to jury: Think about what Jennifer Crumbley knew, but didn’t sayProsecutors made one point clear Friday during their closing argument at the trial of the Oxford shooter’s mother: Their involuntary manslaughter case is largely about the information Jennifer Crumbley knew and didn’t share or act on.
Testimony, closing arguments conclude in manslaughter trial of Michigan school shooter's mother
Read full article: Testimony, closing arguments conclude in manslaughter trial of Michigan school shooter's motherSeven days of emotional testimony are over and attorneys have wrapped up their closing arguments in the involuntary manslaughter trial of a school shooter's mother in Michigan.
Jennifer Crumbley trial: 2 sides get into shouting match about jokes in courtroom, evidence
Read full article: Jennifer Crumbley trial: 2 sides get into shouting match about jokes in courtroom, evidenceTempers flared at the end of the second day of Jennifer Crumbley’s trial, as the defense and prosecutors got into a shouting match about jokes in the courtroom and the “parading” of evidence.
‘I did not sob’: Lawyers argue about tears during Jennifer Crumbley trial testimony
Read full article: ‘I did not sob’: Lawyers argue about tears during Jennifer Crumbley trial testimonyThe Oakland County prosecutor and the defense attorney for Jennifer Crumbley got into an argument in the courtroom over “sobbing” during evidence that showed video of the Oxford High School shooting.
Oxford school shooter sentenced to life in prison: Here’s what happened in court
Read full article: Oxford school shooter sentenced to life in prison: Here’s what happened in courtThe Oxford High School shooter was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering four students and injuring seven people in 2021.
Watch: Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald makes case for life sentence in Oxford shooting
Read full article: Watch: Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald makes case for life sentence in Oxford shootingOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald made the case for the Oxford High School shooter to be sentenced to life without parole during his sentencing hearing.
Why Oxford shooter’s sentencing hearing could take a while
Read full article: Why Oxford shooter’s sentencing hearing could take a whileThe sentencing hearing for the Oxford shooter is set to begin in one week -- but it’s unknown how long the hearing might last, with many people expected to provide victim impact statements in court.
Oxford shooter can be sentenced to life in prison without parole, judge decides
Read full article: Oxford shooter can be sentenced to life in prison without parole, judge decidesThe Oxford High School shooter will face life in prison without the chance for parole after an Oakland County judge decided Friday that the shooter’s age and life circumstances won’t mitigate his sentence.
Michigan teen shooter eligible for life prison sentence for killing 4 students, judge rules
Read full article: Michigan teen shooter eligible for life prison sentence for killing 4 students, judge rulesA teenager who killed four students at Michigan’s Oxford High School is eligible for life in prison without parole.
What we know about death of college student who jumped from moving car in Oakland County
Read full article: What we know about death of college student who jumped from moving car in Oakland CountyA college student who came home for the summer was found dead in the middle of an Oakland County roadway after jumping from a moving car. Here’s what we know about the case.
Friend kept driving when college student jumped from moving car, died in Oakland County, cops say
Read full article: Friend kept driving when college student jumped from moving car, died in Oakland County, cops sayA woman is accused of continuing to drive away after her friend, a college student home for the summer, mysteriously jumped out of a moving car in Oakland County and died in the middle of the road.
Man arrested inside Troy business for threats to shoot up Oakland County store, cops say
Read full article: Man arrested inside Troy business for threats to shoot up Oakland County store, cops sayA man was arrested inside a Troy business after he made threats to shoot up a different store in Oakland County, police said.
Madison Heights man charged for pointing laser beam at Michigan State Police helicopter
Read full article: Madison Heights man charged for pointing laser beam at Michigan State Police helicopterOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald has charged Douglas Alan Fleury, 44, of Madison Heights, with one count of flying beam of light or energy aimed at a plane or train.
Prosecutor amends criminal charges in Walled Lake hit-and-run that killed 13-year-old girl
Read full article: Prosecutor amends criminal charges in Walled Lake hit-and-run that killed 13-year-old girlThe Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office amended criminal charges in the March 22 Walled Lake crash that killed 13-year-old Piper Carrothers.
Youth hockey doctor accused of sexually abusing patients at Farmington Hills home faces new charges
Read full article: Youth hockey doctor accused of sexually abusing patients at Farmington Hills home faces new chargesMore charges have been brought against a former youth hockey doctor who is accused of sexually abusing patients at his Farmington Hills home.
Man charged with ethnic intimidation after antisemitic incident at Bloomfield Hills synagogue
Read full article: Man charged with ethnic intimidation after antisemitic incident at Bloomfield Hills synagogueA Dearborn man has been arrested and charged with ethnic intimidation following an antisemitic incident at a synagogue in Bloomfield Hills.
Where things stand in involuntary manslaughter case against parents of Oxford High School shooter
Read full article: Where things stand in involuntary manslaughter case against parents of Oxford High School shooterJust days after the Oxford High School mass shooting, the Oakland County prosecutor did something no other prosecutor in the nation has done. She announced charges against the shooter's parents.
What we know about an Oakland County doctor accused of abusing children
Read full article: What we know about an Oakland County doctor accused of abusing childrenOakland County authorities held a news conference Wednesday regarding the growing sexual misconduct investigation surrounding a doctor who worked with youth hockey players.
Here’s what’s next for Oxford High School shooter after pleading guilty during Monday’s hearing
Read full article: Here’s what’s next for Oxford High School shooter after pleading guilty during Monday’s hearingThe question that has everyone concerned is if the Oakland County Prosecutor will seek life without parole for the 16-year-old convicted Oxford High School shooter.
What Oxford High School shooter said about parents during his guilty plea
Read full article: What Oxford High School shooter said about parents during his guilty pleaWhile the Oxford High School shooter was pleading guilty to all 24 charges Monday morning, prosecutors asked him to make some admissions involving his parents.
Live stream: Oakland County prosecutor answers questions after Oxford shooter’s guilty plea
Read full article: Live stream: Oakland County prosecutor answers questions after Oxford shooter’s guilty pleaOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald is taking questions Monday about the Oxford High School shooter’s guilty plea.
Morning 4: Attorneys for Crumbley parents ask court to prevent prosecutor from sending emails to Oxford parents -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Attorneys for Crumbley parents ask court to prevent prosecutor from sending emails to Oxford parents -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Crumbleys’ legal team asks court to stop prosecutor from sending email updates to Oxford parents
Read full article: Crumbleys’ legal team asks court to stop prosecutor from sending email updates to Oxford parentsAttorneys for James and Jennifer Crumbley have filed a motion in an effort to stop Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald from sending email updates on their case to Oxford High School parents.
Prosecutor challenges judge’s decision to grant Crumbleys’ request to restrict pretrial publicity
Read full article: Prosecutor challenges judge’s decision to grant Crumbleys’ request to restrict pretrial publicityA prosecutor challenged the judge’s decision Monday in court after she granted a request by the parents of the suspected Oxford High School shooter to restrict pretrial publicity.
Judge denies request to move Crumbley parents’ trial out of Oakland County
Read full article: Judge denies request to move Crumbley parents’ trial out of Oakland CountyA judge denied a request by the parents of the suspected Oxford High School shooter to move their trial out of Oakland County, where they claim they won’t get a fair chance to plead their case.
Crumbleys say they feel bullied by Oakland County prosecutor, fear tainted jury
Read full article: Crumbleys say they feel bullied by Oakland County prosecutor, fear tainted juryThe Crumbley parents have requested a new court filing as their lawyers say Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald has crossed the line.
Here’s why Jennifer, James Crumbley argue they can’t get a fair trial in Oakland County
Read full article: Here’s why Jennifer, James Crumbley argue they can’t get a fair trial in Oakland CountyJennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of the suspected Oxford High School shooter, have requested their trial be moved, arguing that they won’t receive fair treatment in Oakland County.
Judge: Bond stays for Oxford High shooting suspect's parents
Read full article: Judge: Bond stays for Oxford High shooting suspect's parentsA judge has denied a motion to reduce bonds for the jailed parents of a Michigan teenager who is charged in a shooting at Oxford High School that left four of his fellow students dead.
Prosecutor: Don't name Michigan teen during parents' trial
Read full article: Prosecutor: Don't name Michigan teen during parents' trialA prosecutor is asking a judge to rule that a Michigan teen charged in a fatal school shooting shouldn’t be named in court during his parents’ separate criminal trial.
Prosecutor: Don’t use name of accused Oxford High School shooter
Read full article: Prosecutor: Don’t use name of accused Oxford High School shooterIn the wake of the Oxford High School shooting, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald is pushing for the court to stop using the name of the accused shooter.
Lawsuit reveals chaotic moments during Oxford High School shooting
Read full article: Lawsuit reveals chaotic moments during Oxford High School shootingThe Oxford school shooting survivors filed a lawsuit revealing new insight into the chaotic moments as the shooter opened fire. The suit also squarely places the blame on school employees who they claim didn’t do enough to stop it.
Troubling texts emerge in hearing for parents of accused Oxford school shooter: ‘My son ruined so many lives today’
Read full article: Troubling texts emerge in hearing for parents of accused Oxford school shooter: ‘My son ruined so many lives today’The parents of the teen accused of killing four and injuring seven in a shooting at Oxford High School were in court on Tuesday.
Oxford school shooting suspect plans insanity defense: Here’s how that process works
Read full article: Oxford school shooting suspect plans insanity defense: Here’s how that process worksAttorneys for the teen accused of injuring seven and killing four students at Oxford High School plan to pursue an insanity defense, according to a court filing.
Poll: Michigan voters support charging parents in Oxford High School shooting
Read full article: Poll: Michigan voters support charging parents in Oxford High School shootingA strong majority of Michigan voters support the decision to charge the parents of the suspected Oxford High School shooter, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Dashcam video shows arrest of Oakland County judge charged with domestic assault
Read full article: Dashcam video shows arrest of Oakland County judge charged with domestic assaultOakland County Probate Judge Kathleen Ryan is shown on police dashcam video as she’s led out of her home after her boyfriend called police and said she hit him.
Morning Briefing Dec. 25, 2021: Science angle in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’; Body cam footage of Downriver councilman’s arrest
Read full article: Morning Briefing Dec. 25, 2021: Science angle in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’; Body cam footage of Downriver councilman’s arrestHere are this morning's top stories.
Nightside Report Dec. 24, 2021: Prosecutor says parents of suspected Oxford school shooter knew son was a threat; Toddler spends first Christmas at home after nearly 2 years hospitalized
Read full article: Nightside Report Dec. 24, 2021: Prosecutor says parents of suspected Oxford school shooter knew son was a threat; Toddler spends first Christmas at home after nearly 2 years hospitalizedHere are tonight's top stories.
Prosecutor: Parents of suspected Oxford school shooter knew son was a threat
Read full article: Prosecutor: Parents of suspected Oxford school shooter knew son was a threatOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald argued in a court filing Thursday that bond should not be lowered for the parents of the suspected Oxford High School shooter.
Morning Briefing Dec. 24, 2021: Deep dive into evidence against parents of suspected Oxford shooter; Man kills grandma in Bedford Township
Read full article: Morning Briefing Dec. 24, 2021: Deep dive into evidence against parents of suspected Oxford shooter; Man kills grandma in Bedford TownshipHere are this morning's top stories.
Were warning signs ignored? A deep dive into evidence against parents of accused Oxford High School shooter
Read full article: Were warning signs ignored? A deep dive into evidence against parents of accused Oxford High School shooterOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald argued, in a court filing, reasons why bond should not be lowered for the parents of the accused Oxford High School Shooter.
View: The drawings a teacher found on Ethan Crumbley’s desk just hours before Oxford High School shooting
Read full article: View: The drawings a teacher found on Ethan Crumbley’s desk just hours before Oxford High School shootingThe drawings prosecutors say 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley made, and were found by a teacher, just hours before the Oxford High School shooting have been released.
‘They will flee if they get the opportunity’: Prosecutor argues bond should not be lowered for parents of accused Oxford school shooter
Read full article: ‘They will flee if they get the opportunity’: Prosecutor argues bond should not be lowered for parents of accused Oxford school shooterNew evidence has been presented in court against the parents of the accused Oxford school shooter.
Parents of Oxford shooting suspect aren’t expected back in court until February
Read full article: Parents of Oxford shooting suspect aren’t expected back in court until FebruaryThe parents of the teen accused of killing four students and injuring seven other people at Oxford High School appeared in court on Tuesday for a probable cause conference.
Parents of Oxford shooting suspect appear in court for first time since arraignments
Read full article: Parents of Oxford shooting suspect appear in court for first time since arraignmentsThe parents of the teen accused of opening fire at Oxford High School and killing four students and injuring several others appeared in court Tuesday for a probable cause conference.
Parents of Oxford shooting suspect appear in court; next hearing set for Feb. 8
Read full article: Parents of Oxford shooting suspect appear in court; next hearing set for Feb. 8The parents of the teen accused of opening fire at Oxford High School and killing four students and injuring several others appeared in court Tuesday for a probable cause conference.
Parents of Oxford shooting suspect appear in court; next hearing set for Feb. 8
Read full article: Parents of Oxford shooting suspect appear in court; next hearing set for Feb. 8The parents of the teen accused of opening fire at Oxford High School and killing four students and injuring several others are set to appear in court Tuesday for a probable cause conference.
Michigan attorney general will review Oxford school shooting
Read full article: Michigan attorney general will review Oxford school shootingMichigan’s attorney general says her office will review events that occurred before the mass shooting that left four students dead at Oxford High School, despite the district’s rejection of her offer to be a third-party investigator.
Prosecutor criticizes school over run-up to mass shooting
Read full article: Prosecutor criticizes school over run-up to mass shootingThe prosecutor overseeing the case against the student accused in last week’s deadly Michigan school shooting and who took the rare step of charging his parents has left open the possibility that school officials could also face charges.
Michigan AG offers to launch investigation into Oxford school shooting
Read full article: Michigan AG offers to launch investigation into Oxford school shootingAttorney General Dana Nessel said she’s been in communication with Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald about her concerns and frustration involving the school shooting at Oxford High School. The Attorney General said these types of investigations are perfect for her office.
Flashpoint Interview: Prosecutor Karen McDonald talks latest on Oxford High School shooting
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Prosecutor Karen McDonald talks latest on Oxford High School shootingOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald sat down with Flashpoint host Devin Scillian to discuss her thought process behind charging Ethan Crumbley’s parents in connection with the Oxford High School shooting.
Sunday Read: Everything we know about Oxford High School shooting -- timeline, charges, evidence, more
Read full article: Sunday Read: Everything we know about Oxford High School shooting -- timeline, charges, evidence, moreA lot of news has come out each day since the Nov. 30 Oxford High School shooting, so we’re rounding it all up for you here.
Parents of Oxford shooting suspect plead not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges
Read full article: Parents of Oxford shooting suspect plead not guilty to involuntary manslaughter chargesThe parents of the suspected Oxford High School shooter on Saturday pleaded not guilty to four involuntary manslaughter charges brought against each of them for their alleged role in the mass shooting.
Video: Arraignment for parents of suspected Oxford High shooter
Read full article: Video: Arraignment for parents of suspected Oxford High shooterThe parents of the suspected Oxford High School shooter were arraigned on involuntary manslaughter charges Saturday morning for their role in the tragedy that left four dead, seven wounded and a community rattled.
Police: Parents of Oxford shooting suspect hid in Detroit warehouse amid manhunt
Read full article: Police: Parents of Oxford shooting suspect hid in Detroit warehouse amid manhuntThe parents of the suspected Oxford High School shooter are in police custody Saturday morning following a manhunt in Detroit, where police say they hid in a commercial building after apparently fleeing town.
‘They are not hiding from anyone’: Attorney says parents of suspected Oxford High School shooter will face involuntary manslaughter charges
Read full article: ‘They are not hiding from anyone’: Attorney says parents of suspected Oxford High School shooter will face involuntary manslaughter chargesU.S. Marshals are searching for the parents who are charged in connection with the deadly attack on Oxford High School that their 15-year-old son is accused of committing.