KAREN MCDONALD

Parents of the Oxford school shooting suspect don't want jury in their case to see son's journal, text messages to a friend or Internet searches.

A 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.

By COREY WILLIAMS Associated PressA judge has granted a prosecutor’s request that a Michigan teen charged in a fatal school shooting not be named in court during his parents’ separate criminal trial. RELATED: Judge orders independent attorneys to counsel parents of alleged Oxford High School shooterProsecutor Karen McDonald filed a motion March 18 requesting that the boy’s name be withheld. He wanted to be famous and he wanted to be remembered.”“So when we repeat the Oxford shooter’s name and continuously publicize his photo, we’re contributing to future shooting,” McDonald said then. The Crumbleys face involuntary manslaughter charges and are accused of making the gun used in the Nov. 30 shooting at Oxford High School available to their son, Ethan. They also are accused of failing to intervene when he showed signs of mental distress at home and at school.

A judge has granted a prosecutor’s request that a Michigan teen charged in a fatal school shooting not be named in court during his parents’ separate criminal trial.

A 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.

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – The attorney prosecuting the case against the accused Oxford High School shooter is asking the court – and the public – to stop using the defendant’s name. Ethan Crumbley, 15, is charged with 24 felonies, including four counts of first-degree murder, in the Nov. 30 shooting that resulted in four deaths and seven injuries. RELATED: “How do I get my fan mail?” Accused Oxford High shooter’s jail messages revealed in courtMcDonald is also urging the public to stop using the accused shooter’s name because she believes it helps him achieve a goal of notoriety and infamy. “I’m not going to say his name and I’m going to ask everyone to stop saying his name.”Oxford High School shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley. RELATED: Accused Oxford High School shooter to remain in adult jail pending trialThe Oxford High School shooting claimed the lives of students Madisyn Baldwin, 17; Tate Myre, 16; Hana St. Juliana, 14; and Justin Shilling, 17.

In 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.

The 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.

James and Jennifer Crumbley will appear in court again on Thursday, Feb. 24, for day two of their preliminary examination hearing.

The parents of the teen accused of killing four and injuring seven in a shooting at Oxford High School were in court on Tuesday.

Attorneys 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.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that the 2022 State of the State address will include a tribute to the Oxford community following the deadly shooting at Oxford High School.

The Oakland County Prosecutor wants to keep a placement hearing for accused Oxford High School shooter 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley open to the public. That hearing is scheduled to take place before Oakland County Circuit Judge Kwame L. Rowe on Feb. 22. McDonald argues he should remain in a segregated cell in the Oakland County Jail, where he’s been since Dec. 1. Crumbley attorneys are requesting he be moved to Oakland County Children’s Village, the county juvenile detention center. The Oxford High School shooting occurred Nov. 30.

A 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.

An Oakland County judge on Friday denied a request that the $500,000 bonds for James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of accused Oxford High Shooter Ethan Crumbley, be reduced to $100,000. Oakland County District Judge Julie Nicholson, who serves in the 52nd District, third division, said the couple poses a flight risk and the bond amount is reasonable. “The evidence will show that Ethan Crumbley was gravely troubled and he was fascinated with firearms. Both parents are lodged in the Oakland County Jail, along with their juvenile son, who is charged as an adult. More on MLive:Accused Oxford shooter kept decapitated bird head in jar in bedroom, prosecution saysParents of accused Oxford High School shooter appear in courtAccused Oxford shooter ruled a ‘menace’ to other juveniles, will remain in adult jail pending trialBond set at $500,000 for parents of alleged Oxford High School shooterRash of social media threats hit mid-Michigan schools in wake of Oxford High School shootingFirst lawsuits filed against Oxford schools seek $100M on behalf of wounded student, sister

They were arrested a month ago following accusations of buying a handgun for their son and then failing to intervene before a school shooting.

They were arrested a month ago following accusations of buying a handgun for their son and then failing to intervene before a school shooting.

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Oakland 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.

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Oakland 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.

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The 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.

New evidence has been presented in court against the parents of the accused Oxford school shooter.

Oakland County's prosecutor says the parents of Oxford school shooting suspect knew for months that their son was depressed but failed to get him help.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald in a new court filing says their case against the parents of the accused Oxford School Shooter is “stronger” and that Jennifer and James Crumbley are “at a greater risk of flight” now. The motion is in response to the parents asking for a reduction in their bond from $500,000 to $100,000. The prosecutor spells out “critically important facts known to defendants but not disclosed to the court in the defendants’ motion.”The evidence is the parents bought their son Ethan a handgun as a Christmas present days before the school shooting on November 30th. They did not disclose that when they were called to the school before the shooting, and they were shown a picture Ethan had drawn depicting a shooting. The drawing was then scratched out before the meeting in the school office.

James and Jennifer Crumbley are charged with involuntary manslaughter and have been jailed on $500,000 bond since their arrest on Dec. 4. They’re accused of making a gun accessible to Ethan Crumbley and failing to pull him out of school when summoned about his writings before the shooting on Nov. 30. Ethan Crumbley, 15, is charged as an adult with murder and other crimes. “The Crumbleys, like every parent and community member, are devastated by the school shooting,” Smith and co-counsel Mariell Lehman said in a court filing. “The last thing they expected was that a school shooting would take place, or that their son would be responsible.”Smith asked that their bond be lowered to $100,000.

In trying to get their $500,000 bond cut to $100,000, a lawyer for James and Jennifer Crumbley says they're "devastated" by the shooting and it was "the last thing they expected."

The parents of a teenager charged with killing four students at a Michigan high school didn't anticipate that he would commit violence and are “devastated” like others in the community, a lawyer said Wednesday in requesting that they be...

The parents of a teenager charged with killing four students at a Michigan high school are asking for a lower bond so they can get out of jail.

Lawyers for the Oxford school shooting suspect's parents have asked a judge to lower their bond from $500,000 each to $100,000.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald about working on the Oxford High School shooting case and working towards safer schools.

The 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.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald says preventing future mass shootings in Michigan goes beyond her prosecution against the accused Oxford High School shooter and his parents. According to McDonald, “we really just don’t have gun laws in Michigan,” reiterating past public statements that she doesn’t think Michigan’s gun laws are adequate to address these kinds of tragedies. ”We have to be outspoken if we want things to change, we have to care enough to approach something differently.”Listen: Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald gives one of her most in-depth interviews about the Oxford shootingMcDonald also walks through her reasoning for charging 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley as an adult, a move that has sparked some controversy. McDonald ran as a progressive prosecutor who emphasized juvenile justice reform and rehabilitation of young offenders when possible. You have to look at a lot of things.”“The law also requires to make that meet to make that decision quickly because he’s a juvenile and he’s in custody,” McDonald continues.

The 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.

The 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.

The probable cause hearing that was supposed to take place Tuesday for the Crumbleys, the parents of the accused Oxford high school shooter did not happen, instead it was delayed till Feb 8. Both sides need more time to review a massive...

The 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.

The parents of Oxford High School shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley will be in court on Tuesday for a probable cause hearing on four involuntary manslaughter charges.

What to many parents and principals seemed unimaginable up until Nov. 30, is now a reality. Oxford High School administrators missed warning signs a student was on the verge of violence, according to public statements from Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald. The outcome -- four students killed and seven others injured, including a teacher -- has served as a warning to other schools, parents and police across Michigan.

After his teacher found a disturbing drawing, the suspect was allowed to return to class without a search of his backpack or locker. "A lot could have been done different," the prosecutor has said.

Oxford Community Schools Superintendent Tim Throne has said a third party will investigate.

Thanks, but no thanks. That’s the response from Oxford Community Schools to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's offer to conduct a review of last week's deadly shooting.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said the investigation's findings will determine whether school officials will be charged.

Michigan’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.

The Oxford Community School District has declined Attorney General Dana Nessel's offer to conduct a third-party review of the shooting that occurred at Oxford High School last week.

A former neighbor of James and Jennifer Crumbley, who are currently in the Oakland County jail with their son, told the Detroit Free Press that the Crumbleys started displaying concerning behavior years ago that prompted her to make a complaint with Children's Protective Services.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said, "in this case, a lot could have been done different."

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said the investigation's findings will determine whether school officials will be charged in last Tuesday's attack at Oxford High School.

Court records, social media offer clues about parents of Oxford school shooter“We know that he either had that weapon with him or someplace where he could have stored it in the school. Tim Throne, superintendent of the Oxford school district, said Crumbley and his parents met with counselors on the day of the shooting. Thorne said a third party will investigate the events that occurred before the school shooting in Oxford Township, a community of about 23,000 people roughly 30 miles (50 kilometers) north of Detroit. And McDonald filed involuntary manslaughter charges against his parents, saying they failed to intervene on the day of the tragedy despite being confronted with the drawing and its disturbing message. Read more:Manhunt ends: Parents of accused Oxford school shooter arrested in Detroit‘Ethan don’t do it,’ Mom texted son when she heard news of Oxford school shooting, prosecutor saysParents of alleged gunman charged with involuntary manslaughter in Oxford school shooting

The 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.

Guns used in U.S. school shootings have often come from the homes of young perpetrators, but parents are rarely charged for the violence that occurs, experts say.

A deeper dive into the lives of Jennifer and James Crumbley reveals blemishes, tucked in court records, that include court proceedings for minor crimes by the parents and custody issues. James Crumbley purchased the weapon with his son on Black Friday and stored it in an unlocked drawer, McDonald said. James Crumbley and Jennifer Crumbley have been protective of their son, who did not talk to authorities following his Tuesday arrest. 12 Police search for parents of alleged Oxford school shooterJennifer also was charged with writing a worthless check for less than $150 in Florida in 2003. Read more:Manhunt ends: Parents of accused Oxford school shooter arrested in Detroit‘Ethan don’t do it,’ Mom texted son when she heard news of Oxford school shooting, prosecutor saysParents of alleged gunman charged with involuntary manslaughter in Oxford school shootingA close-knit, family community: Oxford locals want the world to see more than shootingFour dead, terrorism charges, video evidence: The latest on the Oxford High School shooting

Prosecutor Karen McDonald said the investigation's findings will determine whether school officials will be charged in last Tuesday's attack at Oxford High School.

A third party will investigate events at Oxford High School that occurred before a school shooting that left four students dead and six other students and a teacher wounded, the Michigan district's superintendent said, with the Michigan...

Attorney 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.

Oakland 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.

A 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.

OXFORD, MI - Oxford school officials asked for a third-party to review why a student who allegedly shot 11 people returned to class after meeting with counselors about violent drawings. Related: Bond set at $500,000 for parents of alleged Oxford High School shooterFor 90 minutes, Crumbley remained with school officials. Although McDonald raised concerns about Oxford school officials, she said it does not mean there’s “criminal culpability” in their actions. More on MLive:‘What our community was yesterday, we are no longer.’ Vigil held for Oxford High School shooting victims‘Ethan don’t do it,’ Mom texted son when she heard news of Oxford school shooting, prosecutor saysA close-knit, family community: Oxford locals want the world to see more than shootingStricter gun laws? The question looms over Michigan politics in wake of deadly school shooting

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"The thoughts won't stop. Help me," was written alongside a drawing of a handgun and a person with gunshot wounds, prosecutors said.

Matthew Hatcher/GettyThe parents of alleged Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley were found by fugitive teams on Friday night, “hiding” out in a commercial property in Detroit after receiving assistance from an unnamed person, police said early Saturday.A closer look by The Daily Beast of images from the arrests of Jennifer Crumbley and James Crumbley show the couple exiting a room with signage for Andrzej Sikora, a Polish-born, Detroit-based artist with connections to Oxford. According to

“This is a very serious, horrible, terrible murder and shooting,” McDonald told Judge Nicholson. Prosecutor McDonald described evidence that led to the charges against the parents at a Friday news conference. James and Jennifer Crumbley were told they needed to get their son in counseling within 48 hours. The parents did not ask or check for the gun and resisted having their son leave the school, the prosecutor said. Read more:Manhunt ends: Parents of accused Oxford school shooter arrested in Detroit‘Ethan don’t do it,’ Mom texted son when she heard news of Oxford school shooting, prosecutor saysParents of alleged gunman charged with involuntary manslaughter in Oxford school shootingA close-knit, family community: Oxford locals want the world to see more than shootingFour dead, terrorism charges, video evidence: The latest on the Oxford High School shooting

The 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.

The pleas come just hours after the parents were captured in a commercial building in Detroit, where they appeared to be hiding.

The 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.

The 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.

Authorities had been searching for James and Jennifer Crumbley since Friday afternoon, after a prosecutor filed involuntary manslaughter charges against them. Their son is charged with murder.

Marshals, the parents of the accused Oxford High School shooting suspect were taken in custody, officials said. The two will be transported to the Oakland County Jail this morning, McCabe said. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald described evidence that led to the charges against the parents at a Friday news conference. RELATED:‘Ethan don’t do it,’ Mom texted son when she heard news of Oxford school shooting, prosecutor saysParents of alleged gunman charged with involuntary manslaughter in Oxford school shootingA close-knit, family community: Oxford locals want the world to see more than shootingStricter gun laws? The question looms over Michigan politics in wake of deadly school shooting

A prosecutor said the parents' actions went "far beyond negligence." Their 15-year-old son faces charges after a shooting at Oxford High School.

U.S. Marshals have joined the search Friday 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.

A Michigan school leader says a third party will investigate events at Oxford High School leading up to a school shooting that left four students dead and six other students and a teacher wounded.

Experts say guns used in U.S. school shootings have often come from the homes of young perpetrators.

A prosecutor has filed charges against the parents of the Oxford High School shooting suspect for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deaths of four students.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is updating quarantine recommendations for schools amid a COVID surge.

Many schools are expected to close on Monday, and parents are urged to check their student's school website.

The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office has filed involuntary manslaughter charges against the parents of the student accused of opening fire at Oxford High School on Tuesday, fatally wounding four students and injuring several other people.

The signs were there, but Ethan Crumbley’s parents did nothing, the Oakland County prosecutor said.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald announced charges today against Jennifer and James Crumbley the parents of the Oxford HS shooting suspect. The parents are both charged with 4 counts of involuntary manslaughter.

McDonald said school officials left a voicemail and email with Jennifer, who allegedly did not respond. “He was not removed from the school,” McDonald said. When asked whether her office will pursue charges against school officials, McDonald said the investigation is ongoing. “Justice demands no less.”More on MLive:‘Ethan don’t do it,’ Mom texted son when she heard news of Oxford school shooting, prosecutor saysParents of alleged gunman charged with involuntary manslaughter in Oxford school shootingA close-knit, family community: Oxford locals want the world to see more than shootingStricter gun laws? The question looms over Michigan politics in wake of deadly school shooting

The parents' arraignment had been scheduled for late Friday afternoon, but as of 5 p.m. the parents were still missing, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

A prosecutor said the parents' actions went "far beyond negligence." Their 15-year-old son faces charges after a shooting at Oxford High School.

Jennifer Crumbley was contacted by voicemail reporting the “inappropriate internet search” by her son. Investigators found Jennifer Crumbley texted son on that day saying: “LOL, I’m not mad at you. James and Jennifer Crumbley were told they needed to get their son in counseling within 48 hours. The parents did not ask or check for the gun and resisted having their son leave the school, the prosecutor said. Read more on MLive:Parents of alleged gunman charged with involuntary manslaughter in Oxford school shootingA close-knit, family community: Oxford locals want the world to see more than shootingFour dead, terrorism charges, video evidence: The latest on the Oxford High School shooting

"I want to be really clear that these charges are intended to hold the individuals who contributed to this tragedy accountable," Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said, "and also send a message that gun owners have a responsibility."

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The parents of the student accused of opening fire at Oxford High School on Tuesday, fatally wounding four students and injuring several other people, are set to be charged for their role in the tragedy.

The parents of a teen accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school have been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

The Oakland County prosecutor expects to decide soon whether or not charges will be issued against the parents of the Oxford High School shooting suspect.

More information is expected to be released on Friday regarding a shooting at Oxford High School.

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Teachers and school officials had concerns about the accused Oxford High School shooter before four students were murdered and seven people were injured on Tuesday (Nov. 30). Those concerns never made it to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

The Oakland County sheriff issued a stern warning Thursday after dozens of school threats were made in the wake of Tuesday’s shooting at Oxford High School.

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Here is a timeline of what happened before, during and after a shooting inside Oxford High School.

Four students were killed, six students were injured and one teacher was injured Tuesday when a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at Oxford High School, officials said.

Oxford High School officials met with the parents of the suspected shooter the morning of the incident due to “concerning” behavior, according to authorities.

A 15-year-old sophomore from Oxford High School has been charged in connection with a shooting inside the school that left four students dead and seven people injured.