Oxford High School Students Sue District, Allege Violation of Right To Safety And Education

Nearly 20 students attending Oxford High School where four students were killed and seven others were injured in a mass shooting are suing the school district, alleging that their constitutional rights to safety and education were violated. A law firm is representing the students.

The lawsuit, which states that the students want to see changes to improve security, names the Oxford Community School District, its former superintendent, and other officials.

The lawsuit demands that the school district hire a third-party investigation of the actions and events leading up to the shooting.

It also states that the district needs to put an end to the practice of concealing and minimizing threats of violence.

While other lawsuits against the school district have sought financial damages, the students’ lawsuit does not.

It is asking for the school district to stop students from going to class if they pose a threat to themselves or others.

The alleged shooter, 16 years old Ethan Crumbley, was charged with terrorism and murder as a result of the shooting that took place on November 30 at Oxford High School.

On the morning of the shooting allegedly committed by Crumbley, his parents came to the school and were shown drawings that their son had made, showing a handgun and the following words: “The thoughts won’t stop. Help me.”

According to authorities, the parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, did not take him home after the meeting. They were charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter and have pleaded not guilty.

Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald said that James Crumbley bought the weapon found at the scene of the shooting at a local firearms store on Black Friday.

Parents of the children in the lawsuit said that the Oxford School Board has declined a review of the incident and events leading up to it by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office.

Last month, the district said it is hiring a law firm and an independent investigations firm to conduct a review.