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    Jennifer Crumbley's attorney filed a motion to sever her trial from her co-defendant husband James Crumbley. They are both charged with involuntary manslaughter for their role in the Oxford High School shooting. New witness interviews conducted in Florida may be used by the prosecution. Severance is requested to avoid prejudice to Jennifer Crumbley's substantial rights and ensure a fair determination of her guilt or innocence. The joint trial could deprive her of her constitutional rights to a fair trial and effective counsel. Severance is necessary to promote fairness to both parties.

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    Jennifer Crumbley's attorney filed a motion to sever her trial from her co-defendant husband James Crumbley. They are both charged with involuntary manslaughter for their role in the Oxford High School shooting. New witness interviews conducted in Florida may be used by the prosecution. Severance is requested to avoid prejudice to Jennifer Crumbley's substantial rights and ensure a fair determination of her guilt or innocence. The joint trial could deprive her of her constitutional rights to a fair trial and effective counsel. Severance is necessary to promote fairness to both parties.

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    Jennifer Crumbley's attorney filed a motion to sever her trial from her co-defendant husband James Crumbley. They are both charged with involuntary manslaughter for their role in the Oxford High School shooting. New witness interviews conducted in Florida may be used by the prosecution. Severance is requested to avoid prejudice to Jennifer Crumbley's substantial rights and ensure a fair determination of her guilt or innocence. The joint trial could deprive her of her constitutional rights to a fair trial and effective counsel. Severance is necessary to promote fairness to both parties.

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    Jennifer Crumbley's attorney filed a motion to sever her trial from her co-defendant husband James Crumbley. They are both charged with involuntary manslaughter for their role in the Oxford High School shooting. New witness interviews conducted in Florida may be used by the prosecution. Severance is requested to avoid prejudice to Jennifer Crumbley's substantial rights and ensure a fair determination of her guilt or innocence. The joint trial could deprive her of her constitutional rights to a fair trial and effective counsel. Severance is necessary to promote fairness to both parties.

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    STATE OF MICHIGAN

    th
    IN THE 6 CIRCUIT COURT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY

    THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN,

    Plaintiff,
    Case No. 2022-279990-FH
    Hon. Cheryl A. Matthews
    v

    JENNIFER CRUMBLEY,

    Defendant.

    KAREN D. McDONALD (P59083) SHANNON M. SMITH (P68683)


    Prosecuting Attorney Attorney for Defendant Mother
    Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office Smith Lehman, PC
    1200 N. Telegraph Road 1668 South Telegraph Road, Suite 200
    Pontiac, MI 48341 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
    (248) 858-0656 (248) 636-2595

    MARC A. KEAST (P69842) MARIELL R. LEHMAN (P74760)


    Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Attorney for Defendant Father
    Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office Lehman Law Firm, PLLC
    1200 N. Telegraph Road 8113 Wilson St.
    Pontiac, MI 48341 Shelby Township, MI 48316
    (248) 858-0656 (586) 291-3414

    DAVID W. WILLIAMS (P55611)


    Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
    Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office
    1200 N. Telegraph Road
    Pontiac, MI 48341
    (248) 858-0656

    DEFENDANT JENNIFER CRUMBLEY’S MOTION TO SEVER TRIAL

    NOW COMES the Defendant, JENNIFER CRUMBLEY, by and through her attorney,

    SHANNON M. SMITH, and for her Motion states as follows:

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    1. Defendants Jennifer Crumbley and James Crumbley are each charged by

    Information with four counts of involuntary manslaughter contrary to MCL 750.321 and a trial for

    both Mr. and Mrs. Crumbley is currently set for January 23, 2024.

    2. On October 31, 2023, law enforcement conducted additional interviews of

    witnesses in Florida.

    3. The prosecution provided the police reports and audio recorded copies of the

    interviews to the defense on November 2, 2023.

    4. Upon reviewing the new discovery, severance of the defendants in this case is now

    necessary as the prosecution intends to call one or both of the witnesses.

    5. Pursuant to MCR 6.121(C), “[o]n a defendant’s motion, the court must sever the

    trial of defendants on related offenses on a showing that severance is necessary to avoid prejudice

    to substantial rights of the defendant.”

    6. Further, pursuant to MCR 6.121(D), “[o]n the motion of any party, the court may

    sever the trial of defendants on the ground that severance is appropriate to promote fairness to the

    parties and a fair determination of the guilt or innocence of one or more of the defendants…”

    7. At this time, severance of the trials is requested and necessary for the following

    reasons:

    (a) to avoid prejudice that will impact substantial rights of Mrs. Crumbley;

    (b) to promote fairness to the parties, including Mrs. Crumbley; and,

    (c) to ensure that a jury reaches a fair determination of the guilt or innocence of Mrs.
    Crumbley.

    8. If the trial is not severed, Mrs. Crumbley will be deprived of her constitutional

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    right to a fair trial, to be represented by effective counsel, the right to due process, the right to

    confront the witnesses and evidence against her, and the right to fundamental fairness under both

    the State and Federal Constitutions. See U.S. Const., Amends VI, XIV; Const 1963, art 1 § 20.

    WHEREFORE, for the reasons stated above, Mrs. Crumbley asks the Court to sever the

    trials of Mr. and Mrs. Crumbley and grant all other relief deemed fair, just, and equitable.

    Respectfully submitted:

    Dated: November 10, 2023 Shannon M. Smith


    SHANNON M. SMITH (P68683)

    PROOF OF SERVICE

    On the 10th day of November, 2023, the undersigned certifies that a copy of the above

    Motion was served upon the prosecution and Counsel for Mr. Crumbley by e-mail/ e-file.

    Respectfully submitted:

    Dated: November 10, 2023 Shannon M. Smith


    SHANNON M. SMITH (P68683)

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