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Concerns Raised With Witness Agreements in Crumbley Cases

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PONTIAC, March 22, 2024 ~ Questions have been raised with the prosecution in the trials of the parents of the Oxford High School shooter on whether they were completely transparent with the defense about two key witnesses who testified at the trials.

Oxford counselor Shawn Hopkins and Dean of Students Nicholas Ejak had confidential agreements that indicated their statements to investigators would not be used against them. After the trials, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen MacDonald issued a statement saying that no criminal charges would be filed against any school employee because there was no evidence to support doing so.


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March 22, 2024 ~ Some serious questions have been raised regarding the cases of the Oxford High School shooter’s parents after it was disclosed that two witnesses, Oxford counselor Shawn Hopkins and Dean of Students Nicholas Ejak, had confidential agreements that indicated their statements to investigators would not be used against them. WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses these concerns with Tom Jordan.


(CONTINUED) This statement came after her public comments, alongside the victims’ families saying she would continue to fight for justice for the parents. The Supreme Court has issued rulings that require the prosecution to disclose to the defense evidence that could challenge the credibility of a witness. The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office adamantly denies making any promises to the school officials that they would not be charged in exchange for their testimony.


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