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Defense Attorney Misty Maris Discusses Recent Legal Developments

In this Feb. 8, 2022, photo, Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of Ethan Crumbley, appear in court in Rochester Hills, Mich. The mother of the Michigan school shooter is headed to trial o

Defense attorney Misty Maris discussed the alleged threats made by James Crumbly from jail, highlighting the significance of the threats that led to the restriction of his privileges. The mystery surrounding the recipients of these threats remains a focal point.

The defense strategy in the case involving Ethan Crumbly's attack revolves around foreseeability, emphasizing what the parents, particularly James Crumbly, knew or should have known about Ethan's behavior leading up to the tragic incident. Testimony from a detective indicating Ethan seemed fine on the morning of the shooting raises questions about awareness of the danger Ethan posed.

In Uvalde, Texas, families of the victims expressed anger over an independent investigator's findings that local police did not commit wrongdoing during the 2022 school shooting, despite delays in confronting the shooter. The report, commissioned for potential litigation purposes, contradicts a DOJ report highlighting significant police failures.

The independent report may serve as evidence in future trials but does not provide definitive conclusions. It is particularly relevant for determining the employment status of the officers involved in the incident. The conflicting reports underscore the complexity of the legal proceedings surrounding the tragic events in Uvalde, Texas.

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