A lawyer representing the parents of a Michigan teenager charged with shooting at Oxford High School to testify in a couple's trial on Monday that he had killed four of his classmates. He said he would call him.
Attorney Shannon Smith tells Oakland County Patrol Judge Cheryl Matthews that Ethan Cranby's testimony is related to "external issues" rather than the November 30 shooting. Said.
"I need him as a witness to this trial. I have a specific question that we can't ask. We understand that," said Smith on behalf of Jennifer Cranby. Told.
Disclosure was made during a court hearing in Pontiac, and Matthews calls for a change of ground for the involuntary mansions of James and Jennifer Cranby, scheduled to begin tentatively in late October. I opposed the defense's allegations.
Matthews upheld the couple's claim that some evidence, such as the condition of his home, was not found in court. Matthews said he would allow the Oakland County Public Prosecutor's Office to allow statements in his son's diary, text messages to friends, and Internet searches.
Seven others, including the teacher, were injured during the shooting about 30 miles (50 km) north of Detroit.
Ethan Crumbley faces murder and other sins. His trial is scheduled to begin in January. His parents were accused of not being able to keep the gun used for the shooting safe at home and not being able to reasonably care for his son when he showed signs of mental distress. I am. They pleaded not guilty.
Matthews said Monday he was wondering if his son would be called to testify.
Prosecutor Karen McDonald asked in court, "Do they want to call on their son to somehow reduce and emphasize his role rather than his parents?"
But Mr Smith said he called him to testify. Smith added: "This is about the client defending the proceedings."
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Williams reported from West Bloomfield, Michigan.