James Crumbley, the father of Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley, addressed the court ahead of sentencing for his role in the deadly shooting, addressing the pain the victim's families have endured.
"I can't imagine the pain and agony for the families that have lost their children and what they are experiencing," James Crumbley said.
"My heart is really broken for everyone involved."
He named all of the children who died at his son's hands.
"I have cried for you and the loss of your children for more times than I can count," Crumbley said.
"I know your pain and loss will never go away."
He asked the judge to sentence him to time served and put him on probation.
Jennifer and James Crumbley were in court together Tuesday for their sentencing. They are the first parents convicted in a mass school shooting in the United States.
They were convicted of involuntary manslaughter in separate cases. They were accused of neglecting to secure a gun at home and failing to address the clear signs of their child's mental distress.
The judge sentenced each to 10-15 years in prison.
Ethan Crumbley killed four students at Oxford High School in 2021.
Prosecutors say they could have prevented the shooting by removing the 15-year-old from school when confronted with his disturbing drawing on his math assignment shortly before the shooting.
During the trial, prosecutors also emphasized the fact that the teenager had access to a Sig Sauer 9 mm handgun that was bought by James Crumbley just four days prior.
Prosecutors are seeking at least 10 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.
