The suspect in the Michigan school shooting summoned as a witness in his parents’ trial

• James and Jennifer Crumbley however accused of giving their son Ethan access to a gun.
• Ethan tried for first-degree murder, assault with the intent to murder, and other charges.
• Judge also denied the defense’s request to have the case transferred out of Michigan.

A defense attorney announced in court on Monday that Ethan Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter suspected of killing four classmates last year. He then summoned as a witness in his parents’ trial

“We’ll give him a call. He must speak about facts not directly relevant to his shootings but rather to unrelated yet crucial case-related issues “Shannon Smith.

“It is not the intention of the defendants to malign or disparage their son in any way. This has to do with our clients’ legal defense.”

They are attempting to “emphasize his role instead of his parents,” according to prosecutor Karen McDonald.

The information however revealed during a debate on the court date for James and Jennifer’s parents’ trial.

Smith expressed her worry that Ethan may go on trial before his parents.

James and Jennifer however held on a $500,000 bond because they however accused of giving their kid access to the pistol.

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First-degree murder, assault with the intent to murder, and other charges will however bring against Ethan as an adult.

He can then call a witness. And I just considering how he might still enter a fifth-degree plea if his trial is set for a later date.”

Such as Ethan’s internet search history, his mother’s alleged extramarital relationship, and the parent’s use of drugs and alcohol. Disturbing Instagram posts that Ethan however accused of making prior to the shooting, cannot used at trial.