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ZANGARI, JOLIE BODNER |
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Criminal Justice; Summer2024, Vol. 39 Issue 2, p7-13, 7p, 1 Color Photograph |
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The article discusses a recent criminal trial in which a mother was found criminally liable for her teenage son's intentional murder of four classmates at their high school. This verdict is significant as it is the first time parents of a school shooter have been convicted in the United States. The parents were charged with involuntary manslaughter due to their neglectful conduct, which included ignoring their son's cries for help, disregarding signs of mental illness, and providing him with access to guns. The article raises questions about whether more parents will be held criminally responsible for their children's actions in the future. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of parents exercising reasonable care and safe storage of firearms. [Extracted from the article] |
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