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Suburban Detroit Businessman Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter After Fatal Explosion

Mount Clemens, Michigan – A suburban Detroit businessman faced charges of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal explosion at a building he owned, resulting in the death of another man struck by a nitrous oxide canister. Noor Noel Kestou, 31, of Commerce Township, was accused of involvement in the March 4 explosion that tragically claimed the life of 19-year-old Turner Lee Salter. Kestou’s bond was set at $500,000 cash/surety only, and a probable cause …

Exclusive: New Hulu Documentary Explores Crumbley Parent Involuntary Manslaughter Trials

Rochester Hills, Michigan – On November 30, 2021, a tragic event unfolded at Oxford High School where a 15-year-old boy took the lives of four students and injured seven others in a devastating shooting. Subsequently, the teen pleaded guilty to all 24 charges brought against him, leading to a life sentence in prison. Following this heartbreaking incident, Oakland County prosecutor, Karen McDonald, made a groundbreaking decision by charging the shooter’s parents, Jennifer and James Crumbley, …

Alameda Police Officers Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in Mario Gonzalez Case

Alameda, California is facing a significant development nearly three years after the death of 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez while in police custody. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has recently announced that three Alameda police officers, Eric McKinley, James Fisher, and Cameron Leahy, are now facing involuntary manslaughter charges in relation to Gonzalez’s passing. This announcement comes following the decision by District Attorney Pamela Price to reopen Gonzalez’s case earlier this year. Price’s actions have reversed …

Michigan School Shooter’s Parents Sentenced to Minimum 10 Years in Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter

Pontiac, Michigan – A judge in Michigan sentenced Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of a school shooter, to at least 10 years in prison for their role in the tragic incident that resulted in the death of four students in 2021. The Crumbleys are the first parents in the United States to be convicted in connection with a mass school shooting. They were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after evidence was presented showing negligence …

Man Sentenced to Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter in Fatal Columbus Shooting Incident

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old in Columbus. Nicholas Kesterson, 23, received a 10 to 13-year prison term in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas for the incident that took place in February 2023. The tragedy unfolded on February 18, 2023, when authorities responded to a call on North Ninth Street early in the morning. …

father of Michigan high school shooter convicted of involuntary manslaughter by jury

Pontiac, Michigan – The father of a teenager responsible for a mass shooting at Oxford High School in 2021 has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by an Oakland County jury. James Crumbley, along with his wife Jennifer, became the first parents to be convicted for a crime committed by their child, reigniting discussions about parental accountability in such tragic incidents. The couple could face sentences up to 15 years in prison. Many legal experts …

Father of Oxford High School Shooter Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter: Verdict Draws National Attention.

Pontiac, Michigan – James Crumbley, the father of the Oxford High School shooter, was found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter. The jury’s decision put an end to the highly publicized trial that sparked discussions about gun access and parental responsibility. The verdict was met with tears from the families of the victims, reflecting the emotional toll of the tragic incident. The jury, comprised of six men and six women, deliberated for over 10 …

James Crumbley on Trial for Involuntary Manslaughter in Son’s School Shooting Tragedy

A parent’s failure to act on warning signs from their child can have devastating consequences, as illustrated by the case of James Crumbley in Oakland County, Michigan. Crumbley’s son Ethan committed a tragic school shooting in 2021, taking the lives of four students at Oxford High School. Prosecutors argue that James criminally neglected to address his son’s mental instability and secure the gun that was used in the shooting. As the manslaughter trial unfolds, the …

Father of Oxford school shooter accused of negligence and involuntary manslaughter in trial

New York – Prosecutors in Michigan are accusing the father of a teenage boy who carried out a mass shooting at Oxford High School of negligence for disregarding his son’s mental health and purchasing a gun for him. James Crumbley, the defendant in an involuntary manslaughter case, is facing allegations that he failed to take steps to prevent the tragic incident in which his son killed four students. During the trial’s opening statements, Mr. Crumbley’s …

Tragic Involuntary Manslaughter Trial Unfolds as Father Misses Opportunity to Prevent School Shooting

Pontiac, Michigan – The trial of James Crumbley, father of the Michigan school shooter who tragically took the lives of four students in 2021, began with prosecutors highlighting missed opportunities to prevent the tragedy on March 8, 2024. The trial aims to determine if the father should be held accountable for the horrific attack carried out by his son, Ethan Crumbley. James Crumbley faces four counts of involuntary manslaughter, each representing a teenager killed at …