Prosecutors in Michigan are recommending at least 10 years in prison for two parents who are the first in the U.S. to be held criminally responsible for a school shooting. The parents, convicted of involuntary manslaughter, were not accused of knowing their son's plan but were found negligent in securing a gun at home and addressing his mental health.
The judge will determine the minimum sentence next week, with the maximum being 15 years. The parents, who have been in jail since their arrest, are seeking alternative sentencing options.
The tragic incident at Oxford High School in 2021 resulted in the deaths of four students. The shooter, their son, is serving life in prison after pleading guilty to murder and terrorism.
During the trial, it was revealed that the parents had been alerted to their son's disturbing drawings and phrases but failed to take immediate action. The father, who had purchased the gun used in the shooting, was found to have made threats while in jail.
The prosecutor emphasized the severity of the tragedy caused by the parents' negligence and argued against leniency in sentencing.
As the community awaits the judge's decision, the case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of responsible gun ownership and mental health awareness in preventing such devastating events.
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