Jennifer Crumbley was arrested for involuntary manslaughter after her son Ethan's arrest.
The prosecution has argued that Jennifer is responsible for the deaths because she was grossly negligent in giving her then-15-year-old son a gun as a gift and failing to give him proper mental health treatment despite warning signs.
On February 2, 2024, Jennifer Crumbley was arrested for involuntary manslaughter after her son Ethan's arrest. The prosecution has argued that Jennifer is responsible for the deaths because she was grossly negligent in giving her then-15-year-old son a gun as a gift and failing to give him proper mental health treatment despite warning signs. In an interview room, Ethan Crumbley is dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt with jeans, has his head hung, dark bangs draping over his glasses and left arm raised and handcuffed to the rail for fewer than two minutes.
Jennifer Crumbley and her husband gifted their son the firearm later used in the attack.
She testified that she did not trust her husband to get out of bed in the morning or update her on his whereabouts.
Accuracy
Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of a teenager who killed four people at a Michigan high school in 2021, admitted under cross-examination that she and her husband gifted their son the firearm later used in the attack.
The prosecution has argued Jennifer Crumbley is responsible for the deaths because she was grossly negligent in giving her then 15-year-old son a gun as a gift and failing to give him proper mental health treatment despite warning signs.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the mother of the Michigan school shooter claims that she and her husband gifted their son a firearm as something he could use when they went to the gun range as a family. However, this contradicts previous statements made by Jennifer Crumbley where she entrusted her husband with securing the firearm. Secondly, Jennifer Crumbley testified that she did not trust her husband to get out of bed in the morning or update her on his whereabouts despite being responsible for a deadly weapon. This is an example of deception by omission as it implies that Jennifer knew about Ethan's behavior and failed to take appropriate action. Lastly, Jennifer Crumbley testified that she did not know about internal school emails discussing her son's concerning behavior before the shooting on November 30, 2021. This is an example of deception by omission as it implies that Jennifer was aware of Ethan's behavior and failed to take appropriate action.
Jennifer testified that she did not trust her husband to get out of bed in the morning or update her on his whereabouts despite being responsible for a deadly weapon.
Jennifer testified that she was unaware about internal school emails discussing Ethan's concerning behavior before the shooting, which implies deception by omission.
The mother claims she gifted her son a firearm for use at the gun range but entrusted her husband with securing it, which contradicts previous statements made by Jennifer Crumbley.
Fallacies
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The article contains an example of a false dilemma fallacy. The author presents the mother's decision to give her son a gun as if it were an either/or choice between giving him nothing or allowing him access to firearms. However, there are other options available for parents who want their children to have access to guns, such as enrolling them in a gun safety program or teaching them responsible gun ownership.
]I wish he would have killed us instead
Bias
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The author of the article is Eric Levenson and Lauren del Valle. The site that published this article is CNN. In their reporting on the trial of Jennifer Crumbley for her role in the November 30, 2021 Oxford High School shooting, they present a biased perspective by portraying Jennifer as an irresponsible mother who failed to provide proper mental health treatment and gifted her son with a firearm. The author's assertions are not supported by evidence presented during the trial. They also use language that dehumanizes Ethan Crumbley, the shooter, referring to him as
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Conflicts
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Interest (50%)
The mother of the Michigan school shooter and her husband gifted their son with a firearm that was used in the attack. The article does not disclose any other conflicts of interest.
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The mother of the Michigan school shooter admitted that she and her husband gifted their son with the gun used in the attack. The article also reports on Jennifer Crumbley's cross-examination at trial and involuntary manslaughter charges against her.
Jennifer Crumbley was arrested for involuntary manslaughter after her son's arrest.
The prosecution has argued Jennifer Crumbley is responsible for the deaths because she was grossly negligent in giving her then 15-year-old son a gun as a gift and failing to give him proper mental health treatment despite warning signs.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Jennifer Crumbley asked her son why he committed the murders when she was not present during their conversation with detectives. However, video footage shows that she was indeed present and actively participating in the conversation. Secondly, James Crumbley's statement about his wife being upset is also false as it contradicts what Jennifer Crumbley said later on in her testimony. Lastly, the article implies that Ethan Crumbley had a history of suicidal thoughts when he was actually found to be planning violence against others.
The title implies that Jennifer asked why her son committed the murders but she was present during their conversation with detectives.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains an example of a false dilemma fallacy. The author presents the parents' actions as if they were only two options: either leave their son in jail or take him to a juvenile detention center. However, there may have been other options available to them that could have addressed the situation without resorting to incarceration.
The author presents the parents' actions as if they were only two options: either leave their son in jail or take him to a juvenile detention center.
Bias
(85%)
The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'God's love' to describe the parents' actions towards their son, which can be seen as an endorsement of a specific belief system.
James Crumbley turns his wife’s shoulders towards the exit. > 201Clove you,> 201D James Crumbley tells his son as they walk away.
> Jennifer Crumbley questions in an angry tone: Why?
Jennifer Crumbley will again take the stand to field questions from the prosecution.
The shooter was a master manipulator according to defense attorney Smith.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Jennifer Crumbley will again take the stand to field questions from the prosecution when it's not clear if she has finished testifying or not. Secondly, Smith argues that there were many facts in dispute throughout the case and that evidence was meant to inflame passions rather than provide context for what happened. This is a lie by omission as Smith does not mention any specific examples of disputed facts or how they are being used to deceive the jury.
The article claims Jennifer Crumbley will again take the stand when it's unclear if she has finished testifying.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when they quote the prosecution's attorney stating that Jennifer Crumbley did not have a mental illness and had no history of hallucinations. This statement is not supported by any evidence presented in court and therefore cannot be considered true or reliable.
The defense: Shooter was a master manipulator
Smith argued there were many facts that were in dispute throughout the case.
Bias
(85%)
The author of the article is Fox 2 Detroit and they have a history of being biased towards conservative views. The author uses language that dehumanizes Jennifer Crumbley by calling her a 'master manipulator' despite no evidence to support this claim. They also use quotes from Smith, who represents the defense team, without providing any context or clarification on their statements.
He wasn’t sick and didn’t have a mental illness.
The shooter was a master manipulator
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FOX 2 Detroit has a conflict of interest on the topic of Jennifer Crumbley as they are reporting on her trial for the Oxford High School shooting case. The site's owner is also involved in a meeting with Oxford High School officials which could compromise their ability to report objectively.
The article mentions that FOX 2 Detroit has been covering the Jennifer Crumbley trial extensively and has interviewed her family members, including her husband. This suggests a personal relationship between the site and the subject of its reporting.
Author
Conflicts
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The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses Jennifer Crumbley's trial and her involvement in the Oxford High School shooting case, which raises concerns about manipulation and mental health issues. Additionally, there is a mention of meeting with Oxford High School officials and discussing the shooter's mental illness.
The article mentions that Jennifer Crumbley was involved in the Oxford High School shooting case.
