Jennifer Crumbley, convicted for her role in the tragic Oxford High School shooting, has requested release from prison while her appeals are underway. She argues that continued incarceration during the appeals process would be unjust. Crumbley was found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter for the November 30, 2021, shooting perpetrated by her son, Ethan, which claimed the lives of four students and injured seven others. Her husband, James Crumbley, was also convicted on identical charges.

In a motion filed with the Oakland County Circuit Court, Crumbley's lawyer, Michael Dezsi, asserted that she poses no flight risk or danger to the public. He criticized the prosecution's involuntary manslaughter charges against a parent for the intentional actions of her son, who was legally treated as an adult. Dezsi contends that holding Crumbley for the potential years it may take for the case to reach the Michigan Supreme Court is unfair, especially considering the questionable nature of the charges and the time she has already served.

Oakland County's Chief Assistant Prosecutor, David Williams, countered that Crumbley's imprisonment is a consequence of her own actions and inactions, not her son's. He emphasized the jury's unanimous guilty verdict based on extensive evidence and testimony, resulting in a justified 10-15 year sentence. The Crumbley case marks a historic first, with parents held accountable for a mass shooting committed by their child.

Jennifer Crumbley received a 10-15 year sentence after evidence presented in court depicted her alleged neglect of her son's pleas for help leading up to the tragedy. The Crumbleys' visit to Oxford High on the day of the shooting to discuss Ethan's violent drawings with school officials, followed by their return to work, further fueled the controversy. Earlier this month, Jennifer Crumbley filed a motion seeking to overturn her conviction or be granted a new trial.