A jury found James Crumbley, the father of the Michigan school shooter, guilty on four counts.
This comes just weeks after his wife, Jennifer, faced similar charges and conviction.
Both James and Jennifer could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison.
In November 2021, their son tragically shot and killed four students and injured seven others at Oxford High School. The jury believed James shared responsibility because he and his wife didn't take any action to prevent the shooting.
A lawyer representing the victims' families expressed this verdict as a step towards holding everyone accountable. They are also suing the school, claiming they could have stopped the tragedy.
James' lawyer hasn't commented on the situation yet.
Prosecutors revealed James purchased the very gun used in the shooting for his son just before Christmas. They further argued that James failed to secure the weapon properly and neglected to address his son's mental health struggles.
Adding to the concerns, the Crumbleys were called to the school on the morning of the shooting due to their son drawing a gun on a school assignment. They left the meeting abruptly, failing to inform anyone about their son actually having a real gun.
Jennifer's trial concluded earlier this year, resulting in her conviction on four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Her sentencing is scheduled for April.
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The lawyer representing the victims' families expressed confidence that both James and Jennifer will receive fair sentences. While hoping for the maximum penalty, they acknowledged they will accept the judge's ultimate decision.
"This has to end, but it only ends if we make it end," the lawyer stated regarding the potential impact of the Crumbleys' case on future situations. He emphasized the need to analyze what went wrong and explore possibilities of preventing similar tragedies.
Last year, the shooter, Ethan, pleaded guilty and received a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
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