Michigan
James and Jennifer Crumbley appeal to Michigan Supreme Court to have charges dismissed
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) – In what may be a last effort from the parents of Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley to have charges dismissed, James and Jennifer Crumbley have appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court.
The attorneys for the Crumbley parents filed a request with the court on Tuesday, asking the state supreme court to hear the case and dismiss charges against them. The appeal comes less than two months since the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled there was enough evidence to try James and Jennifer Crumbley for their role in the Oxford High School shooting in 2021.
The motion to appeal does not mean the Michigan Supreme Court will hear the case, however. The motion is asking the court to hear the motion. If the court says they will hear it, they will debate the details from the preliminary examination and other court proceedings. If the court rejects the motion, it will uphold the appeals court ruling in March.
The Crumbley parents were charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter after their son Ethan went on a shooting spree in 2021 – killing four students inside Oxford High School.
This is the second time the state Supreme Court will review facts of the case. A trial had been scheduled for January 2023 but in November, the state Supreme Court questioned whether there was insufficient evidence to try both Crumbleys after the parents appealed the case.
The issue is, can the parents be responsible for their criminal acts of their kid? James Jennifer Crumbley are saying the real problem was their son, Ethan, since he was the one that did the shooting. The defense attorneys have argued that whatever the parents did might have been considered bad parenting, but it was not the cause of the deaths, and they want the case thrown out.
James and Jennifer Crumbley have sought to have their manslaughter charges against them thrown out. On March 23, the court of appeals ruled that there was enough evidence for trial.
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald the other hand, says there were plenty of warning signs to show that these parents are at fault and if you take a look at all of the factors, yes it would have been foreseeable their son could have gone out and committed the murders.
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In the March 23 ruling, the court said that, based on the evidence presented in the preliminary exam, it would be reasonable to determine that the parents could have prevented the shootings by removing Ethan from school that day.
The Crumbley parents’ attorneys argue that the circuit court abused its discretion when it upheld the order and is asking for the Suprem Court to reverse the order of the trial court and have the Crumbley parents released from custody.
Michigan
New Year’s Eve: How to follow Michigan fireworks laws, keep pets safe
2025 numerals arrive in Times Square for New Year’s Eve celebration
The seven-foot-tall 2025 numerals, with 620 total bulbs, have arrived in New York’s Time Square ahead of this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration.
New Year’s Eve is one of five holidays when Michigan state law permits the use of fireworks. From 11 a.m. Dec. 31 until 1 a.m. on Jan. 1, consumer-grade fireworks, like sparklers, smoke bombs, Roman candles, and aerials, which launch into the air to explode, can be set off on personal property.
Some places in Michigan have less restrictive local ordinances that allow more time and days for fireworks, but state law requires fireworks to be allowed after 11 a.m. on certain holidays. Violations of local ordinances can result in a $1,000 civil fine.
Lighting fireworks on public property — including sidewalks, schools, and churches — or another person’s property without permission is punishable by a fine of up to $500.
Aerial fireworks, including Roman candles, cannot be used at Michigan state parks, trails, and harbors. However, smaller fireworks like sparklers and fountains are permitted, per the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Selling fireworks to a minor is illegal in Michigan.
“When fire-related incidents involve consumer, low impact, or illegal fireworks resulting in property damage, injury or death of another person, individuals are subject to a misdemeanor or felony punishable by imprisonment of not more than five years and fines of up to $10,000 or both,” according to the state’s website.
Fireworks can be a nightmare for pets. Here are some tips for keeping your pets safe and reducing their anxiety this New Year’s Eve:
- Don’t leave your animals alone if they have trouble with loud noises.
- Keep pets indoors in a safe room or cage to avoid injury from running into dangerous items in your home.
- Close all curtains and windows to reduce noises from outside.
- Tire pets out with exercise, like walks or playtime, earlier in the day.
- Provide pets with enrichment activities, like a frozen lick mat with treats.
- Get your pet soundproof earmuffs or play soothing sounds on a sound machine to muffle noise.
Michigan
Michigan superintendent accused of smoking weed with colleague, having gun on school grounds
A Michigan school superintendent was ousted from her position for allegedly getting high with a colleague on school grounds and then driving off in her car – where police found a hunting rifle stashed in the backseat.
Hollie Stange, who headed Fitzgerald Public Schools in Warren, is accused of getting behind the wheel after police spotted her smoking marijuana with the district’s food services director for several minutes in a parked car 1,000 feet from school grounds, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
Police arrested Stange and Amanda Carroll, both 38, after the pair left in separate vehicles on Dec. 20, and were found allegedly driving “under the influence.”
“This is deeply concerning and violates the trust our community places in these school administrators,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said.
“Driving under the influence and possessing drugs near school grounds is not only unlawful but also puts the safety of our children at risk. As individuals entrusted with the well-being of Macomb County’s children, we will take all necessary legal steps to ensure accountability.”
Police found a rifle wrapped in a blanket in the backseat of Stange’s car, along with a 50-gram bag of marijuana in her purse, WWJ reported.
A 6-year-old was inside Carroll’s vehicle when police pulled her over.
Carroll was also in possession of more than 25 grams of weed, the outlet reported.
Prosecutors believe Stange had the gun in her car while she was on school grounds.
Both women were placed on leave, pending an internal review, on Sunday following a unanimous vote by the Fitzgerald School Board.
“The Fitzgerald Public Schools Board of Education today voted unanimously to place District Superintendent Stange and Amanda Carroll on leave effective immediately pending our internal review and the ongoing criminal investigation,” board president Julia Yokel said in a Facebook post.
“The school district is cooperating with local law enforcement and will continue to do so.”
Stange is charged with possession of marijuana on school grounds, possession of a weapon in a weapon free zone and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, prosecutors said.
Charges against Carroll include possession of marijuana on school grounds, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated second offense and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with an occupant less than 16 years old.
Both women were arraigned on Dec. 21 in Warren District Court, and their bond was set at $5,000 each.
Both are barred from entering school grounds unless otherwise directed, no uses of alcohol or drugs with random testing twice a week and limited contact with each other, prosecutors said.
Stange is also restricted from using any firearms.
“My client is a dedicated educator and administrator with two decades of services, a mother of two young children herself, and is presumed innocent under the law,” William Barnwell, defense attorney for Stange, told the Detroit Free Press.
“They have to prove she knew the weapon was in the vehicle, they have to prove distance (from school grounds) and they have to prove impairment.”
They will appear in court next on Jan. 2.
Michigan
Will Mikey Keene be Michigan’s Week 1 starting quarterback in 2025?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Michigan Wolverines fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
Michigan now has a veteran quarterback in the fold for the 2025 season. On Monday afternoon, Fresno State transfer QB Mikey Keene committed to the Wolverines.
Keene had a 70.5 completion percentage in 2024 with 2,892 yards with 18 touchdowns and 11 interceptions at Fresno State. Keene was at Central Florida for his first two years and is familiar with Michigan’s new offensive coordinator, Chip Lindsey. Lindsey was Central Florida’s offensive coordinator in 2022 while Keene was at UCF. Keene fared well in ‘22 with Lindsey when he saw the field, throwing for 647 yards, six touchdowns and one interception with a 72.3 completion rate.
Does Keene’s veteran presence and familiarity in Chip Lindsey’s scheme give him the edge to ultimately be named Michigan’s starting quarterback in Week 1 against New Mexico next season? Or will the 2025 No. 1 overall prospect and No. 1 QB Bryce Underwood prove to be ready to roll right out of the gate? Vote below.
Whether Keene winds up starting or not he was brought in to compete with Underwood and receive a shot at the starting position in 2025. Keene, who stands 5-foot-11, 200 pounds, will be entering his fifth collegiate season in 2025 and has amassed 8,245 passing yards, 65 touchdowns and 28 interceptions in his career with a 67.8 completion percentage.
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