Jennifer Crumbley, convicted of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2021 Michigan high school shooting carried out by her son, is requesting release from prison while her appeal is under review.

In a motion filed by her attorney, Michael Dezsi, Crumbley argues that she poses no danger to the public, has not committed any additional crimes, and is not a flight risk. Crumbley is currently serving a sentence of 10 to 15 years at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility.

“She hasn’t hurt anyone directly and has no history of fleeing. There is no legitimate reason to keep her incarcerated during the appeals process,” Dezsi said. He also criticized the case as an “overreach,” claiming it unfairly placed blame on a parent for broader societal issues.

Crumbley and her husband, James Crumbley, were both sentenced earlier this year after being found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Their convictions marked a rare instance of parents being held criminally responsible for their child’s actions in a mass shooting. Prosecutors successfully argued that their negligence, including the purchase of the gun used in the shooting, contributed to the tragedy at Oxford High School, where four students were killed.

Dezsi contends that the trial was flawed, alleging that it relied on secret deals with witnesses and calling the sentence “unjust.” He stated, “This sets a troubling precedent and raises concerns about fairness in the judicial process.”

Oakland County Chief Assistant Prosecutor David Williams responded sharply, arguing that Crumbley’s conviction was based on her own actions, not those of her son. “Jennifer Crumbley was convicted by a jury of her peers after they reviewed substantial evidence and testimony. Her sentence reflects the gravity of her role in the events leading to the Oxford High School shooting,” Williams said.

Williams also pointed out that the Michigan Court of Appeals had already reviewed and rejected similar legal arguments raised by Crumbley’s defense.

The court has not yet ruled on whether Crumbley will be allowed to post bond and await her appeal outside of prison.