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What were James and Jennifer Crumbley charged with, several days after the shooting?
What were James and Jennifer Crumbley charged with, several days after the shooting?
- Involuntary manslaughter (correct)
- Child neglect
- Conspiracy
- Terrorism
In what way was the legal action against James and Jennifer Crumbley considered extraordinary?
In what way was the legal action against James and Jennifer Crumbley considered extraordinary?
- They faced charges as adults.
- Their inactions were considered criminal. (correct)
- They were sued by the families affected.
- They were charged with terrorism.
What aspect of a parent's responsibility for their child's criminal acts was deemed murky in this case?
What aspect of a parent's responsibility for their child's criminal acts was deemed murky in this case?
- What parents are expected to know about their child's activities. (correct)
- If parents should be held accountable for their child's mental health.
- Whether parents should be financially responsible.
- How much control parents have over their child's actions.
What principle in US law was highlighted by legal experts regarding responsibility?
What principle in US law was highlighted by legal experts regarding responsibility?
Why were the legal experts in Michigan consulted regarding the prosecutor's case against James and Jennifer Crumbley?
Why were the legal experts in Michigan consulted regarding the prosecutor's case against James and Jennifer Crumbley?
What raised compelling questions about parental responsibility according to Lisa Miller?
What raised compelling questions about parental responsibility according to Lisa Miller?
According to Shannon Smith, what does the line 'Band-Aids don’t stop bullet holes' in a Taylor Swift song signify in the context of the case?
According to Shannon Smith, what does the line 'Band-Aids don’t stop bullet holes' in a Taylor Swift song signify in the context of the case?
What is the main argument Shannon Smith presents about Jennifer Crumbley's responsibility for the crime?
What is the main argument Shannon Smith presents about Jennifer Crumbley's responsibility for the crime?
What does Lisa Miller highlight as the community's desire regarding the case?
What does Lisa Miller highlight as the community's desire regarding the case?
What does Shannon Smith imply by stating 'None of those problems will be solved by charging Jennifer Crumbley with involuntary manslaughter'?
What does Shannon Smith imply by stating 'None of those problems will be solved by charging Jennifer Crumbley with involuntary manslaughter'?
What does the prosecution argue was Jennifer Crumbley's unique opportunity to prevent the shooting?
What does the prosecution argue was Jennifer Crumbley's unique opportunity to prevent the shooting?
What does the text indicate about Ethan's preference to stay at school that day?
What does the text indicate about Ethan's preference to stay at school that day?
What did Jennifer Crumbley text Ethan during the shooting?
What did Jennifer Crumbley text Ethan during the shooting?
What does the prosecution argue Jennifer Crumbley's text to Ethan during the shooting shows?
What does the prosecution argue Jennifer Crumbley's text to Ethan during the shooting shows?
What does the text indicate about Jennifer Crumbley's work situation at the time of the shooting?
What does the text indicate about Jennifer Crumbley's work situation at the time of the shooting?
Who is the only witness that Shannon Smith calls to the stand?
Who is the only witness that Shannon Smith calls to the stand?
What did Lisa Miller suggest the prosecution did with the evidence?
What did Lisa Miller suggest the prosecution did with the evidence?
How does Shannon Smith describe old text messages without context?
How does Shannon Smith describe old text messages without context?
Who does Shannon Smith mention as being responsible for storing the gun?
Who does Shannon Smith mention as being responsible for storing the gun?
Why does Shannon Smith plead with the jury?
Why does Shannon Smith plead with the jury?
What was one of the crucial tasks that Shannon Smith needed to address?
What was one of the crucial tasks that Shannon Smith needed to address?
According to Lisa Miller, what was Sue Klebold's experience as the mother of one of the Columbine shooters?
According to Lisa Miller, what was Sue Klebold's experience as the mother of one of the Columbine shooters?
What does Lisa Miller suggest about parents' ability to perceive their children's potential for violence?
What does Lisa Miller suggest about parents' ability to perceive their children's potential for violence?
What does Lisa Miller suggest about parents' awareness of their children's suicidal tendencies?
What does Lisa Miller suggest about parents' awareness of their children's suicidal tendencies?
Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the reliability of parents as observers of their children's behavior?
Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the reliability of parents as observers of their children's behavior?
What does the example of Sue Klebold illustrate about parents' ability to recognize their children's potential for violence?
What does the example of Sue Klebold illustrate about parents' ability to recognize their children's potential for violence?
According to the information provided, what can be inferred about the factors that contribute to a parent's ability to recognize their child's potential for violence?
According to the information provided, what can be inferred about the factors that contribute to a parent's ability to recognize their child's potential for violence?
