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Legal experts mixed on sentence against Crumbleys, possible precedent
Legal experts had mixed reactions to the parents of the Oxford High School shooter being sentenced to the maximum penalty under law, 10 to 15 years, for their role in the 2021 shooting, with at least one local attorney calling it heavy-handed.

Attorneys representing families of the victims of the Oxford High School shooting speak out
Attorneys Ven Johnson and Wolf Mueller share their thoughts following James and Jennifer Crumbley’s sentencing on Tuesday.

Lyoya family feels 'betrayed' as murder case against ex-police officer drags into 3rd year
Two years after Patrick Lyoya’s fatal shooting by a now-fired Grand Rapids police officer, his family is frustrated by legal delays – a trial date has yet to even be set.

2 years after Patrick Lyoya died, Grand Rapids waits for trial
Two years after a then-Grand Rapids police officer shot and killed Patrick Lyoya, there is no scheduled date for a murder trial.

Judge not convinced government immunity protects South Haven in fatal drowning lawsuit
Profitable beach enterprises in South Haven may open the door to liability in drowning lawsuit against the West Michigan city.

Legal impact of historic Michigan school shooting verdicts felt across nation
In a first-of-its-kind case, the parents of a school shooter were convicted of manslaughter.

James Crumbley, father of the Oxford High School shooter, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
A jury has found James Crumbley, the father of the Oxford High School shooter, guilty of all four counts of involuntary manslaughter.

Attorney Ven Johnson speaks on James Crumbley guilty verdict
Attorney Ven Johnson joins CBS News Detroit after James Crumbley was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

Is justice part of the infrastructure bill?
When infrastructure fails, who is to blame, and how can average citizens hold the guilty parties accountable?