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US woman sentenced over son’s school shooting

today7 February, 2024

Background

A US woman has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in relation to her son’s school shooting. After 11 hours of deliberations, a jury found Jennifer Crumbley guilty of all four counts. It’s believed to be the first time a parent has been tried for manslaughter in connection with a mass shooting conducted by their child. The 45-year-old is due to be sentenced on April 9. Sally Patterson reports.

 

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen