For the first time, a court sentenced the parents of a teenager who committed a school shooting to prison. This happened in Michigan, US, CNN reported on April 14.
It should be noted that Jennifer and James Crumbley received 10 and 15 years in prison, respectively.
“They are the first parents to face criminal charges for a mass school shooting committed by their son.”the channel said in a statement.
The sentence was handed down by Judge Cheryl Matthews. She pointed out the inaction of the parents in the face of this tragedy and emphasized that they could have prevented what happened.
At the same time, the judge added that this decision could prevent future shootings in schools and other educational institutions.
Let us remember that a minor committed murders at school, shooting with a 9 mm SIG Sauer rifle, which his parents gave him. Investigators discovered that the teen was allegedly mentally disabled. The parents did nothing about it.
The court accused the couple of carelessly storing weapons at home, which they allowed their youngest son to take.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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