Tate Myre's father speaks after Oxford shooting hearing

William "Buck" Myre - father of Tate Myre who was killed in the Oxford High School shooting Nov. 30, 2021 - speaks after James and Jennifer Crumbley were ordered to stand trial on involuntary manslaughter charges. Video by Mandi Wright, DFP.
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[@SelfLoveU]

This man is 100%. Love him. My heart goes out to him.

[@amberjean1107]

I feel so sorry for these parents. Losing their children is wrong

[@riverafamily7]

I am not part of that community, but I apologize to these families. They didn't deserve this. Their children didn't deserve to die this way. I wish I could hug them. I wish I could take away their grief.

[@PaulaJoW]

It's so clear that the school fell down on this. That boy should never have been sent back to class. He and his belongings should have been thoroughly searched and he should have been held in a secure room until authorities dealt with the situation. There have way too many of these shootings not to have treated this with zero tolerance.

[@W8RIT1]

Agreed... But read comments elsewhere... From other people... There are many who think that the school staff had no role and nothing that they could do in time. Even Sheriff Bouchard stated that he was puzzled why they didn't call the school resource officer. The county prosecutor doesn't seem like she will be putting any criminal charges forth... Hopefully Fieger and the others can do their work.

[@pn1831]

They have a 72 hr lockdown here for people who hint about self harm or hurting others. Straight to a medical analysis by a dr or psychiatrist

[@W8RIT1]

@@pn1831 I'd still be a bit wary of what is considered a hint. In Ethan's case it was painfully apparent...hell... He even drew them pictures. I'm not letting him off the hook for what he did... But there were other people... regardless of the parents... Who did nothing for him... And by their doing nothing they let others be killed and hurt. It was a very simple thing that should have been done... Required no training and the authority was already there: search his backpack which was initially left in the classroom, then brought down to the office after a class change...or search his locker. Sheriff Bouchard stated that he was puzzled why they didn't call the school resource officer.

[@braindirt7499]

The school counselor failed to properly assess the situation and Ethan. Because of this, he made the tragic mistake of thinking Ethan was suicidal not homicidal. He was grossly negligent and failed to perfom his legal duties. Too busy or lazy? It doesn't matter. There's no excuse for him.

[@martymakeupartist]

Poor man, I cannot imagine what he must be going through. ❤️

[@angelacarlton1550]

Sending my deepest condolences to you sir in this extremely difficult time. You are making your son very proud right now, you conduct yourself the way ALL others in this country should when something tragic directly affects/changes their lives bc the outcome on what they are trying to achieve would be much different. Salute to you sir! Your son had one HE££ of a man to call DAD.

[@melb2258]

Seems the counselor went with his emotions. Since Ethan had not been on their radar for being a disruptive kid, parents had never been called before. mr Hopkins went with the suicidal ideation rather than a threat to others, kinda like he felt sorry for this kid esp when Ethan started to tell him of the losses he’d had…. The parents failed to be forthcoming with the counselor, they never mentioned any problems their son has, this counselor was in the dark the entire conference, never crossing his mind to search the backpack, never crossed his mind that he was carrying a gun or to call 911… Mr Hopkins got misguided information, w/ the parents lack of being truthful to the school officials, led to this entire horrific ordeal….pulled one over on the that counselor, wow!

[@evangeline77x]

Because the counselor is a mandated reporter he should have acted, regardless of whether he believed the kid was a danger to himself or others. Particularly in this situation where the child was suddenly exhibiting red flag behaviors that were noticeably 'out of character', suddenly being disruptive, displaying an abnormal preoccupation/fixation with guns/gun violence and making allusions to acts of both self harm and violence against others. All of this should have been taken seriously, especially when the parents refused to cooperate or implement any kind of care plan. At that point it became the school's responsibility to act in the interest and welfare of both the child and the other students in their care. Even if the counselor believed the child was struggling with suicidal thoughts but was not a danger to others, it was still the counselor's responsibility in that moment to protect that child. The school resource officer should have been immediately requested to detain the child and have him brought to a hospital for an emergency mental health assessment. The allusions to suicidal ideation alone were enough to warrant this. Had this day gone differently, and the child gone on to commit suicide on campus the school could/very likely would be held liable for failing to report a suicidal child in their care.

[@baby5968]

@@evangeline77x I agree, I do think the school counselor is a compassionate person and felt badly for Ethan but not enough was done. Also, why was whether Ethan had access to a gun, or if his parents had guns never come up?

[@lydialutz]

Even if he is only worried about Ethan and his suicidal ideation, that would also be reason enough to check the backpack.

[@lindadoesvancouver]

If he thought he was suicidal...he still should have checked the backpack

[@braindirt7499]

The parents never lied. It was this trained professional's job to ask certain questions. They were never asked by Hopkins if they owned guns. They never asked the parents if they could inspect Ethan's backpack. They were never told Ethan was a threat to others. The counselor failed to perform his legal duties: to properly assess Ethan and the situation in order to ensure student safety. He was lazy, and now it seems like he cares only because he has a guilty conscience. But he doesn't care, or he would come clean and admit responsibility.

[@greensteelusallc7862]

The parents failed kid an school failed these parents

[@dogmomofive7011]

I’m a high school teacher and I learned from this. I don’t trust administration or guidance or our resource officer who doesn’t even pick up the phone in the office. If I ever see any hint or threat of a student being violent I’m dialing 911 and dealing with whomever is pissed off later.

[@ReelDragFishing]

Seriously, don’t fuck around with kids these days, just brainless twits. Thank gosh we grew up in simpler times!

[@Nobody-in4kt]

@@ReelDragFishing you can say that again!!

[@Nobody-in4kt]

Thank you for that.. as a parent of a high school student I don’t trust anyone either..

[@donna-donna]

Calling 911 is a great point!! Because you as the teacher, wouldn't be allowed to look in the student's backpack or search his locker, right? I just think the parents failed the child and the school. Kids have so many rights and soon as the teacher or school violate them... Its a whole thing. I think we should be making some school policy changes now. But I don't know anything, I'm not a teacher, just a parent on the outside looking in. And you right... If I was involved, I would be blaming EVERYBODY!

[@tiger38able]

The parents, school counselor, school administrator all FAILED this community! The son needed to be institutionalized way before his killing spree! They all should be charged....

[@braindirt7499]

If Hopkins had done his job and hadn't made the mistake of thinking Ethan was homicidal instead of suicidal then this tragedy wouldn't have happened.

[@angelsamongus9528]

@@braindirt7499 you mean hadn't made the mistake of thinking he was suicidal instead of homicidal? Slip of the keyboard or can't keep it straight in your head because you've picked a target and have blinders on? He's not the only one responsible. Other school administrators and the parents to name a few.

[@janetpartyka5968]

Why would the counselor search the backpack when the parents didn't inform him of a gun.

[@VictoriaCatLady]

I'm from Canada and we have a case of a school shooting in Toronto where a 14 year old shot and killed an 18 year old with a stolen gun, so that's why that backpack should have been searched.

[@lydialutz]

because his drawing had a gun in it. That's enough of a reason to check. I like how the guy in the video said it, to calmly "trust and verify"...I trust you and I'm going to verify it.

[@sophiashattuck1736]

Because the counselor believed he was a danger to himself, that is why

[@lindakennedy1164]

So So Sad & Preventable.....This Was Failure On Multiple Levels At The High School & Of Course The Parents Were Negligent....Children Should Never Be Victims Of Gun Violence....Under Any Circumstances....When Children Are Murdering Children Inside Schools 🏫 Over & Over & Over Again...The Entire Country Has A Responsibility To Do Whatever It Takes To End The Carnage!!!!!!....#voteblue #everyzip #everyelection

[@marcathens2951]

Prayers to you Man I cant imagine your pain As well as the other families involved. Heart wrenching and sickening. So preventable. Makes me sick and im not even a parent. 🙏

[@margaretmccrea4147]

there were several students who knew he was going to shoot up school and did not come to school that day..

[@lunamequa]

Wow how do you know this? Is there an interview or something somewhere?

[@W8RIT1]

@@lunamequa yes, there were news interviews of a few school students that didn't come in that day. Just be careful on any research you do on this... There were also some students that didn't come to school regarding another earlier incident involving a deer head. There were also news interviews with other students.

[@ginachaltraw3798]

someone should talked of kids knew no one talked everyone who did nothing should be reliable for this it was preventable not just on parents students who knew they didn't go to school the school and parents everyone everyone who could of did something and his only friend

[@lunamequa]

Thanks guys I didn’t know about this.

[@rubyoro0]

The video is from Click On Detroit channel titled, “3 killed, 6 injured in Oxford High School shooting: Parents, students react to latest information” from Nov 30.

[@leoh1191]

To apologize is an admittance of guilt... And can we used against them during the lawsuit

[@AO-MH]

The counselor indicated he assessed Ethan and felt he was a danger to himself. That means, this child needed to be immediately sent to the local crisis center for a mandatory 3 days. While there, psychiatrists and clinicians would have diagnosed Ethan and kept him & the community safe.

[@ShutUpAndBump]

If he wasn’t sent, it’s probably not Michigan law. He showed signs of having suicidal IDEATION which isn’t the same as being suicidal. You don’t send people to crisis center for ideation, Ethan would’ve had to show clear signs of being a danger to himself. He hadnt harmed himself or anybody else at that nor threatened to so it could only be a recommendation and the parents would be responsible for following through.

[@ShutUpAndBump]

The counselor had ZERO RIGHT to check Ethan’s backpack. There was ZERO RIGHT for anyone to search his belongings except police. They would have needed probable cause. The counselor did his job by calling the parents. It was the parents job to tell the counselor we purchased a gun for him, check his backpack. If the counselor checked the bag and nothing was there they’d be suing the parents for some kind of wrongful accusations.

[@ShutUpAndBump]

@J Desnmore None of that is probable cause for a kid with ZERO behavioral issues at school. There’s nothing to base it on when the child is telling you everything to keep the heat off of him and playing the game well. Y’all miscalculating how good this kid was. This boy was a mastermind and knew what to say and whatnot to say.

[@jlorde8838]

@@ShutUpAndBump he set his parents up.

[@justgeorge3728]

The Dean should have checked the property of the child and the school locker. The councilor should have called county medical to come take the child, if the parents refused to take him.

[@margaretmccrea4147]

this boy was sick asked for help from his parents..

[@MoonlightSonata88]

Stop

[@W8RIT1]

Hell... He even drew them pictures

[@thomasdykstra100]

Victim families need to take this to the bitterest ends that can be served up to culpably negligent accessories / facilitators. There is nothing beside civil suits available to them, since there is no State capital (death) penalty in Michigan...

[@tatianalonghurst5916]

The school is ultimately accountable and their hiding not taking accountability!!! Yeah the parents had their own crap but this school should be on trial!!!

[@braindirt7499]

I couldn't agree more. Shocking that these corrupt prosecutors are letting this community down by not bringing this negligent school to justice.

[@tatianalonghurst5916]

@@braindirt7499 yeah i don't understand why the community is not seeing that this school failed these kids. They ultimately failed these students. It's so sad.

[@MamaBakerElisabethBaker]

A lot of things weren't handled properly that day, and my heart hurts so much for these families. I do feel, however, that Mr. Hopkins did what he could to help Ethan. I know I haven't heard all of the details, but what I have heard doesn't leave me wondering why he didn't search Ethan's backpack. As a person with Major Depressive Disorder, I've written a lot of self-hatred notes to myself, but I was never a threat to anyone else. Mr. Hopkins is not a mind-reader, and I have no doubt that he feels absolutely horrible about what took place that day. I've been keeping the families of the kids whose lives were stolen in my prayers. Nobody should ever have to know the feeling of losing a child.

[@suzypos4571]

I'm a former Michigan school employee and I'm sorry but they need to be accountable for not doing enough to handle or look into things a bit more.

[@nzkiwiange]

Bless your heart and I'm so sorry for your loss. No one should ever have to bury their child.

[@necole1023]

My Heartbreaks for the pain you & your family are going through and the other families as Well😢Such a Horrific Sad Tragedy that should have NeVer happened!! Keep fighting in being strong and making your Son Proud, sending Love, Prayers, & Sincere Condolence’s to you & yr family🙏❤️

[@rafaelesparza4110]

As soon as a threat to the environment is observed via student drawings, words, actions it must be immediately communicated to the administration, resource officer and parents. The counselor failed to communicate the threat properly. Immediate bag check should have occurred. Protocol breakdown , lack of training or incompetency.

[@lwest284]

Shame on the parents for making light of it until it was too late and shame on the school for not only not checking the boys back pack, but for sending him back to class, back to it. A simple search of that backpack; with the student present, and a witness could have prevented all of this. I worked in a middle school for 21 years. It's not uncommon to do this. It's a risk worth taking. What isnt and is so startling is (school) sending a kid back into the student population who is clearly; and openly screaming for help, because hes never been a discipline problem ... ? Really? School shooters seldom ever are behavior problems. Leave the backpacks in the lockers instead of carrying them for starters and search them if need be while still IN the lockers. Kids can and will learn to manage their books, etc throughout the school day without backpacks when they understand why they are doing it. You have to start somewhere

[@cristineconnell7803]

Prayers for all the loved ones! This was so avoidable! The school should have called authorities, when they called the parents! As someone working in schools on a volunteer basis for 35+ years, I am more than disgusted by how the school admin has handled this!

[@sophiashattuck1736]

Agree, the family feels so let down, they are very active in the school and the community. They have done nothing to reach out to any of the families

[@kennyw871]

The school's attorney's told them not to apoligize, it can be an admission of guilt. Bessides, what did the school do wrong? Did they have access to Nathan's journal? No. The fault lies 100% on the parents.

[@lauratober9275]

Prayers for the families 💖🙏

[@greenbrain8725]

Yes but, nobody knew the boy had access to a gun, except for him and his parents. Should the school have made that assumption?

[@natalieleonard5876]

It’s crazy how it takes a series of deaths and lawsuits to change education. We now have to wait when we have “fire drills” bc stoneman Douglas high shooting. I watch and as an educator and await to see the changes

[@lindaj171]

If this had happened prior to the Columbine Massacre, and the many that followed . . . maybe excuses could be made. But everyone in America was already painfully aware of the threat of unhinged students shooting up schools so this represents an absolute dereliction of duty on behalf of both the parents and the school. Condolences to all those experiencing the grief of this event. 💔

[@donnawarmouth9329]

This could have been stopped by so many people!!!! I’m soooo upset for these families. God Bless them.

[@mrsdashwood9700]

There's a lot of incompetence that goes on in the public schools. I agree Ethan should have never been allowed to go back to class. He was drawing guns, bullets, dead bodies and the words help me. How many red flags do people need to see before they think maybe it's not a good idea for this kid to go back to class. Also, Ethan's Mother appeared to be more interested in her horses than she was in her own child. Last, but not least, a lot of horrific bullying, goes on in schools and absolutely NOTHING is done to stop it. A kid can snap after year in and year out bullying.

[@lydialutz]

I agree with your first paragraph but I'm not sure bullying is relevant to the conversation. It has been said that there was no evidence of Ethan being bullied and I guess at best we just don't know if he was. Also, while there is not enough done to stop bullying, it isn't helpful to speak in absolutes..."absolutely NOTHING is done to stop it." That's just not true. A lot is done to stop bullying day in and day out by teachers and school staff and peers. Some schools are worse than others regarding bullying and there is a lot more we should do about bullying, but to say nothing is done doesn't acknowledge the active work many are doing to prevent and stop bullying.

[@mrsdashwood9700]

@@lydialutz All I can go by is my own experience with my child. My son endured relentless bullying throughout his time in the public school system and NOTHING was done to stop the day in and day out harassment. One teacher told me it was the worst case of bullying she had ever witnessed, but no matter what I said, or did made NO difference. It was like talking to a series of brick walls.

[@mrsdashwood9700]

@@lydialutz Could you please tell me what steps administrator's and teachers are doing to curb, or stop bullying in school.

[@lydialutz]

@@mrsdashwood9700 I am so sorry for your experience. That is horrible.

[@lydialutz]

@@mrsdashwood9700 administrators and teachers...(I was a teacher for over 15 years)...here are some of the preventative and remedial actions they take... *pairing students who work well together on a seating chart and not sitting a known bully with a victim *building relationships with their students so they can have influence with them and talking to them when they offend *detention, in school suspension, or out of school suspension in severe cases. One student was bullying me as the teacher with a horrible note he wrote and he received 3 days of out of school suspension *October anti-bullying campaigns within schools where teachers talk about bullying, role play how to stop it, etcetera. October is anti-bullying month. One school I worked in it was a very popular initiative with students and I noticed students trying to be kind because of it. *creating a positive environment where students feel safe and respected, leaders have an influence on the school climate and culture *responding to a bullying moment on the spot *increasing adult supervision in hot spots where bullying is more likely to occur. Adult presence makes a difference. *training staff and students regarding how to respond to bullying *if it is happening on the bus, the administrator can remove the bully from the bus route and parents have to drive them *separating students and then listening to their story *if greater threat of harm exists, call police or school resource officer As I said before, we can do WAY better than we are doing and some schools are worse than others, but the list I put above are things that happen daily to prevent and stand up to bullying.

[@williamclark6555]

Unfortunately, this will happen over again and again.

[@t.martin3179]

It doesn't have to be this way. "We the people" accept this reality based upon whom we elect as our "representatives".

[@teresabenge711]

Legal Department for The School.. Has gag ordered all it's staff...

[@Cash4Fruit]

Oh my God just heartbreaking.

[@rebeccasansonette2036]

Sincerest condolences 🙏🏻💜

[@margaretmccrea4147]

the gun may have been in the bathroom and not back pack

[@paulamcdonald6568]

God bless this man, his family and friends as well.

[@sophiashattuck1736]

Thank you

[@mirnabelford1591]

😢 omg this father looks destroyed devastated. I am so sorry for what he is being going through….

[@phileasler5401]

Correct, the DA needed to charge the school officials as well

[@MrOsasco]

Is the procecutor using the school employees as hostages to win the case? Are the parents being ignored by the state?

[@t.martin3179]

Well MacDonald has said she doesn't see criminality in the actions (or inactions) of the school officials. Legally this may be true but it cannot go unnoticed that Oxford is a public school so the state has a financial interest.

[@brendaleigh7834]

Why is it that the good kids get murdered but the rotten egg is still alive?

[@cm1642]

I agree 100%

[@mp6756]

This should never had happened and I'm so sorry for the families who lost their children. The school failed their families no doubt about that, this could have been prevented by the school. That said it doesn't change the fact that the boy and his family bare responsible as well and the mom and dad are rightfully being charged. Seriously how could someone have not looked through his backpack including his mom and dad.

[@joanhebert7456]

Sweeping under rug is the school

[@Lisa-ir2gz]

Sadly, an apology is an admission of guilt. So, they are not going to apologize.

[@marig6184]

I am so sorry for the loss these families have suffered.

[@sophiashattuck1736]

Thank you

[@brianparent8901]

Someone has to say we are wrong and we are very sorry

[@brianparent8901]

So sad.

[@krissymichele]

The fact that this school hasn’t so much as picked up the phone to extend their condolences to a single Family member, is absolutely despicable!!... And apologizing for their part in all of this, absolutely doesn’t equate to guilt... it’s called being a fu#%ing human being!!! This Father is so incredibly spot on with literally everything he said.

[@sophiashattuck1736]

No calls no letter? Sad heartbreaking

[@todd3205]

Right?

[@Midwestmagic93]

I’m sorry but the counselor was not trained and didn’t have the awareness to do any of those things. He wouldn’t have known any better.

[@dluten3]

I agree, he doesn’t even deal with discipline of the students if they need to be expelled or what not.

[@patticake4566]

Did he even bring the school resource officer in on this meeting with Ethans parents?

[@t.martin3179]

No. The Oakland County Sheriff has publicly questioned why the SRO wasn't called. No good having resources if they're not utilized.

[@carolinelvsewe]

If the parents wouldn’t take Ethan home, can you hold a student in a room all day? The school should have done something but I’m not sure what. Maybe someone can tell me what schools can do in this case. A lot needs to change!!!

[@margaretmccrea4147]

it's very wrong..

[@carmennunez1405]

If this kid would of been sent home, nothing like this would of happened. If the parents said NO they had to work, call the child services, or 911 on them. They should of been Forced to take there child out that day.

[@mmcmann9539]

I wouldn’t be surprised if the parents did see the journal. There is no reason to believe they would have done anything differently had they seen it. I wouldn’t be surprised if he left it laying around for them to read.

[@margaretmccrea4147]

kids need a place to run to with that info... they knew they knew..

[@lrod8721]

Heartbreaking 💔 this all could have been prevented

[@arissasemos6764]

Poor father

[@jeynjohnstone5917]

Those people working only for benefits not caring about the students at all need to leave the vocation.

[@Guys-Mom]

Legally they couldn't anymore than they could search your children's lockers. Don't blame that counselor. Would you child want you to😥🙏😢

[@rizzomatt]

Solution was so easy - sent the kid home. I hope the attorneys bankrupt the school district.

[@thealee3157]

That’s not fair to the school counselor. He had no knowledge of any gun so why would he look in the backpack. He had information that this kid was suicidal. They should direct their anger to the parents

[@neveahjeffries8636]

We all know something went wrong they drop the ball on the Oxford children and the Oxford community the police everybody they should’ve checked his backpack he shouldn’t have been allowed to stay in school and the police should’ve been called they dropped the ball on the school district and the community and that’s why those precious babies are laying 6 feet under they deserve to pay

[@harrybalzk3489]

STAY STRONG. FOR TATE. HANNAH JUSTIN AND MADISON.

[@francescagibbons5842]

💯

[@jlorde8838]

He carried the back pack with the gun and ammo and didn't notice the WEIGHT?

[@doberman1ism]

In order for evil to prevail all it takes is for one person to do nothing! Many people did nothing!!

[@willieverusethis]

HIndsight is 20/20.

[@cynthiaandena3350]

Poor father. Who is this guy beside the father he talks like a child.

[@leoh1191]

But what about the drawings...didnt Ethan draw pics of dead people..werent the patents shown these pics

[@frankdiscussion2069]

parents of the dead looking for cash settlement...the parents are guilty of nothing

[@thomaselam]

The school or anybody apology the parents of them apology somehow are you guys done jump on the bandwagon that is the Publix fall or the kids went to school for instead of the boy who knew better had a plan and his parents fail the community and they should be held responsible

[@crystalrogers2937]

Right look in back pack

[@Oochakaballa]

I guess I'm a little cynical - but I feel like this Father wants to go after the school in a civil suit rather than the parents for negligence.

[@jlare1953]

The school has more $$$$$$$$$. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@sturgeon427]

No, what he wants is his child to not have been murdered. So with that, I support whatever he "wants" now.

[@Oochakaballa]

@@sturgeon427 Ya, I get that. Duh.

[@Oochakaballa]

@@jlare1953 Exactly.

[@Galloway278]

@@sturgeon427 agreed!

[@bodhi8260]

We expect too much from schools.

[@kevinhajducky5482]

Come on the kid an his parents are the ones responsible shit happens money won’t help. everyone in the sate will end up paying an him an his family will live off the government an state for life the crumbley are responsible

[@tricia4075]

You are missing something. When children are in school, the school is responsible to keep them safe.

[@niecee2196]

The school had the obligation to search Ethan's locker, backpac, and him.... If they HAD, he would have been removed from the school by police, and none of this would have EVER happened!!! I hold the school responsible for the death of 4 of their students!!! His parents are a joke; however, all schools should be prepared for this type of situation due to poor parenting scenarios 24-7-365!!!!

[@adrienneleasa1303]

We need Red Flag laws passed in this country to empower law enforcement and school officials to stop these attacks. When a student makes a threat of violence against a school or fellow student/s they should not be able to return to that school. Ever.

[@braindirt7499]

There are elements in place to prevent school shootings. Shawn Hopkins job is to prevent tragedies like these. He failed to do what he's specifically trained for. The schools need to be held accountable if they're negligent. Which, in this case, they were.

[@sophiashattuck1736]

@@braindirt7499 I agree

[@averyshenan958]

Waste no time to ask for money lol no time to mourn just money

[@braindirt7499]

Hopkins failed to perform his legal duties and was grossly negligent. He did not review the evidence he was presented with prior to the shooting. He was too lazy to properly assess Ethan. He misled Ethan's parents when he told them Ethan was suicidal not homicidal, and only recommended therapy. He allowed Ethan back to class without even checking his backpack. This lazy and negligent counselor should be behind bars.

[@lc4011]

The school counselor did an incompetent evaluation - he assessed suicidality and was exclusively concerned about that. He did no analysis or inquiry into homicidality, a closely related issue.

[@kevinjohnson7693]

Hopkins failed the system

[@truecowboy]

Your son was a bully.

[@sophiashattuck1736]

No he was not, absolutely not, what a horrible statement

[@sophiashattuck1736]

You are obviously ignorant

[@sidmail8621]

he should get 15 minutes alone in a room with ethan.

[@peanut924]

Awe how sad for this parent. It's unfortunate that saying sorry is an admission of guilt in the courtroom. Just as a decent human you want to say sorry it happened at all.

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

School dropped the ball. Im sorry but when the teacher found and took a picture of that drawing they had probable cause to search that locker and backpack. There are police at most schools now. They could have got a search warrant to search with the parents in the room while they were there.

[@derekjeter3654]

That man should have been roasting Ethan publicly. I can see white people don't get upset. In my country people would say curses and threats to that guy.

[@rodepps9930]

It's not the school's fault.