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The Kindness Project: The Power of Cooperation {Speech is Beautiful}

Do any of your students have trouble cooperating? Sarah Wu from Speech is Beautiful offers the perfect easy solution (and freebie) for you today as we continue our Kindness Project Series.  Sarah reminds us of why teaching cooperation should be important to SLPs.

Cooperation is a skill that we start learning about when we go to preschool and interact with other kids (or at home if we have siblings). Those skills of learning to share in those small moments can echo throughout the lifetime of children. Knowing and realizing that other people have needs and require respect helps kids understand and put themselves in another person’s shoes.

All of those little chances to cooperate, share, and work together teach the value of kindness to kids from a very young age. I’ve always been a huge believer in early childhood education for so many reasons but that is one of the major reasons kids need preschool. In my opinion, social skills are at least as important as academic learning for kids.

Not to mention cooperation is the bedrock of human society. We work together in our families, in our communities and in our larger world. We all work together to help our people move forward. It’s important for kids to know that they have a place and a role in their communities –and that it starts in school.

That’s why I created my cooperation puzzles in English and Spanish with images and words for kids to use to learn about the kind of actions they need to make to cooperate with other kids. It’s a free no prep puzzle set just for you and your students. Kids can use it right away — all the teacher needs to do is print it off! Kids can even learn fine motor skills by using scissors to cut them. Click here to download: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/NO-PREP-Bilingual-Cooperation-Puzzles-Consider-Kindness-2950508

Bio: Sarah Wu is a bilingual speech-language pathologist based in Chicago, Illinois. It is her 11th year as an SLP. She blogs at speechisbeautiful.com

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Life is a beautiful journey, filled with unending surprises and lessons. Every day, you encounter new experiences, each adding a unique hue to your existence.

Life’s beauty doesn’t just lie in joyous moments, but also in the challenging ones. They shape you, making your life’s painting even more vibrant.

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Good day, everyone! When we say “Life is Beautiful”, what does it mean? It means to find joy in the small things, to feel hope in tough times, and to believe in the power of dreams.

Life is beautiful because it’s full of colors. Just like a rainbow, it is full of different shades – sometimes bright, sometimes dull. Each color tells a story, each color brings a lesson. And all these colors together make life a beautiful painting.

Life is beautiful because it’s full of surprises. Imagine if everything was predictable, wouldn’t it be boring? It’s the unexpected moments that add excitement to our lives. It’s like opening a surprise gift every day!

Life is beautiful because it’s full of love. Love is not just about hearts and roses. It’s about caring for each other, helping each other, and sharing happiness and pain together. It’s the warmth of love that makes life beautiful.

Life is beautiful because it’s full of dreams. Dreams give us a reason to wake up every morning, a reason to try something new, and a reason to keep going. It’s the pursuit of dreams that makes life interesting and beautiful.

In conclusion, life is a beautiful journey. It’s a journey of colors, surprises, love, and dreams. It’s not always easy, but it’s always beautiful. So let’s celebrate this beautiful journey and remember, no matter how tough the path is, always keep believing that life is beautiful!

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Good day everyone! I am here to talk about a simple, yet profound idea – Life is beautiful. I truly believe that if we stop for a moment, look around us and breathe in the world, we will see how wonderful life really is.

Let’s begin by thinking about nature. Picture a sunrise, the way the sky changes colors from dark to light, the warmth of the sun touching your skin, and the peaceful sound of birds singing. Isn’t that beautiful? Or imagine the sight of an open field, filled with flowers of every color, swaying gently in the breeze. These are the simple things around us that show us the beauty of life.

Next, think about the people in your life who care about you. Can you see their smiling faces? Can you hear their laughter? Can you feel their hugs? Your family, your friends, your teachers – they all make life beautiful. They help you when you’re down, cheer you up when you’re sad, and celebrate with you when you’re happy. They add color, warmth, and joy to your life.

Now, let’s consider the experiences that life offers us. Each day, you learn something new. You face challenges and overcome them. You set goals and achieve them. All of these experiences make you stronger, wiser, and more confident. And isn’t it beautiful how life constantly gives you opportunities to grow and learn?

Finally, think about love and kindness. Imagine a world where everyone helps each other, where everyone shares and cares. Isn’t that a beautiful thought? And the best part is, you can help make that world a reality. By being kind to others, by showing love and compassion in all that you do, you can make life beautiful not just for yourself, but for others as well.

In conclusion, life is beautiful in so many ways – through the natural world around us, the people who love us, the experiences that help us grow, and the love and kindness we can spread. So, let’s celebrate the beauty of life. Let’s appreciate the simple joys. Let’s cherish the love we receive and give love in return. Let’s be grateful for each day and make the most of it. Because life, my friends, is truly beautiful. Thank you!

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Melania Trump Called A ‘Hostage’ Online After Looking ‘Miserably Unhappy’ During Husband Donald’s Speech

Melania Trump's appearance at a Florida fundraiser with her husband, Donald Trump, has raised eyebrows on social media.

The former first lady joined her husband at a $250,000-a-ticket bash held at billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson's Palm Beach, Florida, home Saturday to raise funds for Donald's 2024 reelection campaign, the  Daily Mail  reported.

Photos and videos from the event showed Melania looking stunning in a pink jumpsuit with a tropical-themed design.

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However, one  video  of Melania looking zoned out and shaky while standing next to Donald as he gave a speech quickly sparked concern and speculation on X, formerly Twitter.

Some claimed that the former model allegedly looked like a "hostage."

"Melania looks like she's in a hostage video tonight. Blink twice if you need help," MeidasTouch editor-in-chief Ron Filipkowski wrote alongside the video.

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"Melania looks like she's being held hostage and has been paraded out in front of the cameras. She looks like she wishes someone would just save her from this fake show of support," another X user  claimed .

Another X user  claimed  Melania "looks miserably unhappy" in the clip, adding that the former first lady looked "almost emaciated" and "like she really lost weight."

"Melania certainly does look uncomfortable, if not a hostage," a fourth user  observed .

But other X users focused on Melania's look for the fundraiser, gushing over the "beautiful" ex-FLOTUS.

"Melania Trump's dress is very interesting. She's beautiful as always!" one person  commented , referring to Melania's jumpsuit.

"Melania could wear a paper bag and look beautiful," another  claimed .

Despite the speculation, Melania appears to be ramping up her public appearances after mostly staying away from the public eye since leaving the White House in 2021.

Earlier this week,  Politico  reported that Melania is set to headline a fundraiser for the conservative LGBTQ group Log Cabin Republicans.

The fundraiser will be held at the Trumps' Florida resort Mar-a-Lago on April 20.

Melania has made just two formal public appearances for her husband's 2024 presidential campaign so far.

She supported Donald at the launch of his latest White House bid in November 2022.

Melania also appeared alongside him to cast her ballot in the Florida presidential primary last month.At the time, Melania seemingly teased her potential return to the campaign trail.Asked by a reporter if she plans to make appearances at campaign events in the coming months, the former first lady said, "Stay tuned." 

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Dawn Staley Had Beautiful Message for Caitlin Clark During NCAA Championship Trophy Ceremony

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South Carolina was able to race past Iowa in Sunday's national championship game in Cleveland and win their second title in three years with an 87-75 victory over Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes .

Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley was emotional immediately following the win during her postgame interview with ESPN's Holly Rowe. Then during the trophy presentation, Staley took a minute to shout out Clark and all that she's done for women's basketball during her legendary career, which came to an end Sunday.

“I want to personally thank Caitlin Clark for lifting up our sport,” Staley said. “She carried a heavy load for our sport and it’s not going to stop here on the collegiate tour. When she’s the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft she’s going to lift that league up as well. So Caitlin Clark, if you’re out there, you are one of the GOATs of our game and we appreciate you.”

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Erika Jayne Shows Off Her Beautiful Backyard Pool — With Some Unexpected Guests

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills  cast member's backyard oasis saw some "cute" visitors. 

During an August 2021 episode of  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills ,  Erika Jayne   opened up about her new living arrangements  following her divorce from Tom Girardi, gushing about her 1920s Spanish-style home in California. “I love that it’s a little Spanish bungalow with a cute pool in the back and a cabana,” she said. “It’s just big enough for my dog and myself. And it’s adorable. It’s like a little baby doll house. And I have fun there.”

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Since that episode, Erika has given us several views of the stunning spot, recently showing off that "cute pool in the back" along with some "cute" visitors. 

Erika Jayne shows off the pool in her backyard — along with a family of ducks 

On April 8, Erika hopped on her Instagram Stories to peek outside at her serene backyard, which features a beautiful blue inground pool surrounded by a concrete patio with grassy accents and plenty of lush greenery. 

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But Erika wasn't just showing off her pool — she had an adorable family of ducks who were enjoying the backyard area. Erika was sure to document all their activities, even showing off "one egg that didn't hatch" in a section of her yard.

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Then, the ducks "turned up" again by Erika's two lawn chairs, looking adorably at home next to her pool. As Erika settled in for the night, she took a video of the mother duck sitting on the babies to keep them warm. 

The next morning, the duck family was still there lounging by the pool. "I will be giving them some lettuce today," Erika said in her video. 

In her last video, Erika gave a "quick update" on the duck saga, revealing the mother duck and her ducklings ventured over to the neighbor's house. "I came over here [and] now she's trying to get back into my place...can she do it? She better hope so," Erika hilariously shared in the video, documenting the ducks. "Girl, how'd you even get out here?" 

Erika Jayne's bedroom in her home

In addition to her pool, on Season 13, Episode 5, which aired on November 22, 2023, Erika's mother came over to stay with her in her home. During that visit, we grabbed a few glimpses of  Pretty Mess  author's beautiful home, including her clean white kitchen, colorfully printed chairs, and elegant gold accents. 

We also got a look at Erika's peaceful primary bedroom , which featured a large bed that sits on a beige square bed frame. The bed also has cozy white bedding with a geometric design around the edges, giving all the high-end hotel vibes. 

We also spotted a large grey and white area rug, a side table with a vintage-style lamp, and a large brown armoire with intriguing designs. 

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In a February interview with  The Daily Dish , Erika shared more details about her current living situation. "I'm still here, and I love my little home," she shared at the time. 

"I think it's absolutely adorable. I couldn't have found a better place to land after leaving Pasadena, and I love the neighborhood I live in," she added. 

-Additional reporting by Stephanie Gomulka   

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Livestream replay: James, Jennifer Crumbley sentenced to 10-15 years in prison

James and Jennifer Crumbley, the first parents in America to be held criminally responsible for a school shooting by their child, were sentenced Tuesday in Oakland County Circuit Court to 10-15 years in prison each.

They were convicted by separate juries of four counts of involuntary manslaughter — one for each classmate their son murdered at Oxford High School on Nov. 30, 2021:  Tate Myre, 16; Hana St. Juliana, 14; Madisyn Baldwin, 17; and Justin Shilling, 17. Each count carries a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years, though the sentences are expected to be served concurrently.

The prosecution sought the 10- to 15-year prison sentences for each parent. Both Crumbleys , who have been jailed since their arrest Dec. 4, 2021, asked to be sentenced to time served . Their son Ethan pleaded guilty to his crimes and is serving life in prison without parole.

Prosecution: 10-15 years in prison sought for James, Jennifer Crumbley

The sentences are expected to be handed down by Judge Cheryl Matthews after the court hears victim impact statements. Jennifer Crumbley is represented by Shannon Smith; James Crumbley by Mariell Lehman. Oakland County Assistant Prosecutor Marc Keast speaks for the prosecution in much of the proceedings. Here's a recap of the day's proceedings, which included statements from Jennifer and James Crumbley.

Madisyn Baldwin's mom: 'You took four beautiful children from this world'

Nicole Beausoleil, the mother of Madisyn Baldwin, was the first to deliver a victim impact statement.

Through tears, and her voice shaking at times, she lambasted the Crumbleys and asked the judge to give them the maximum punishment.

"The lack of compassion you have shown is disgusting ... shaking your head during a verdict," as James Crumbley did, is the worst sign of disrespect "I have ever witnessed," Beausoleil said, blaming the parents for the loss of her beautiful daughter and the neverending pain.

"You created all of this. you created your son's life ... You don't get to look away ... You failed as parents. The punishment that you face will never be enough," she said.

Step by step, the grieving mother took the Crumbleys through the pain she suffered and reminded them of the daughter she lost because of their parenting decisions.

"Madisyn, she was a kind soul," her mother said from the podium, choking up at times. "She lit up a room when she walked in ... Her laugh, I could listen to all day."

"The passion that she had for everything and everyone was remarkable."

Her voice cracking, she talked about how she would often look at her daughter and wonder: "What did I do to deserve a perfect person? I grew up because of her ... I mattered because of her."

"From the moment she was born, I promised myself I would be there no matter what ... I wouldn't miss a thing I would always protect her."

Then she referred to the day of the shooting: 

" Nov. 30, 2021 ... made me break my first promise. As her mom, I didn't protect her."

She then talked about an unforgettable moment during trial, when Jennifer Crumbley said: "I wouldn't do anything different."

She then asked the shooter's mom to consider the following: 

"While your son was hearing voices and asking for help, I was helping Madisyn pick out classes.

"When you were called to the school over his troubling drawing, I was planning an oil change for my daughter.

"When you were on the phone ... trying to figure out where the gun was ... I was on the phone with her father trying to figure out where she was ... I was trying to get there as soon as possible.

"When you texted 'Ethan don't do it,' I was texting Madysin 'I love you. Please call Mom."

"When you found out about the lives lost that day, I was still waiting for my daughter in the parking lot.

"When you got a chance to speak with your son ... I was waiting for my moment.

"When you asked him why ... I was waiting for the last bus that never came. ...

"When you worried about what people thought of you ... I was learning your son fatally shot her in the head.

"While you were hiding, I was planning her funeral.

"I was forced to do the worst possible thing a parent could do. I was forced to say goodbye to my Madisyn.

"I loved being a mom ... you cared more about your wellbeing ... and because of that you took four beautiful children from this world." 

She said she wished she could have taken the bullet that day.

"The loss that you say you have suffered ... does not come close to the life sentence that I was given."

Hana St. Juliana's sister: Instead of quality time, 'you gave him a gun'

Reina St. Juliana brought many in the courtroom to tears as she talked about losing her 14-year-old sister, Hana —how her little sister, best friend and better half would never see prom, graduation or even her 15th, 16th or 17 th  birthday.

"I never got to say goodbye," Reina said. "Hana was only 14 ... she took her last breath in a school she hadn't even been in for three months."

She looked at the Crumbleys and said: "The fact is, you did fail as a parent, Jennifer. Both of you ... Instead of giving quality time ... you gave him a gun."

"Your mistakes created our everlasting nightmare," she said before directing her statements to Jennifer Crumbley.

"Jennifer, you stated that you wouldn't do anything different ... I cannot fathom that," the sister said, adding. "You don't have to roll your eyes. It's on video."

"I can never do Hana justice ... she's all I want to talk about," she said, describing her sister as a funny person who made people laugh "and even more importantly, she made you feel seen."

"I miss her with every breath I take," she said. "I have never known pain that is forever until I saw Hana in a casket."

She then looked at the Crumbleys and said that one day, "I hope you live like Hana. I hope you love unconditionally like Hana."

Hana's father: This 'destroyed a large portion of my soul'

Steve St. Juliana said it was the Crumbleys’ choices that enabled their son to carry out the shooting that killed his daughter.

“They chose to stay quiet, they chose to ignore the warning signs,” he said. “They continue to choose to blame everyone but themselves.”

The impact to the father has been devastating, he said.

“It’s impossible for me to truly to convey the complete impact of my daughter’s loss,” he said. “Hana’s murder has destroyed a large portion of my soul ... I remain a shell of the person I used to be.”

All of the dreams St. Juliana had for his daughter have been lost because of the Crumbleys, he said. Like the parents who spoke before him, St. Juliana said the parents continue to fail to take accountability for their actions.

“I will never have the chance to hold her or her future children in my arms,” he said.

Hana’s family has  established a memorial fund in her honor , which is raising money to build a garden in her honor.

Justin Shilling's mother: 'If only they had taken him home'

Jill Soave, Justin Shilling’s mother, said her “trauma and devastation is hard to put into words.” She described Justin's achievements in school and said their family would have been celebrating his 20 th  birthday soon.

Instead, she is in court.

“The ripple effects of both James’ and Jennifer’s failures to act have devastated us all,” she said. “If only, your honor, they had taken their son to get counseling instead of buying a gun … If only they had checked his backpack, if only they had taken him home or taken him to counseling instead of abandoning him at that school, I wouldn’t be standing here today.”

Like Beausoleil, Soave criticized the Crumbleys for failing to parent, leading to “deadly consequences” and the loss of her son.

“It is devastating and heartbreaking that it doesn’t appear that either of you cherished or ever wanted your son,” she said.

Soave is honoring Justin  through the Forever Justin Shilling Foundation , an effort announced last year to honor his love of nature, which promises to use donated funds to help plant trees, host local clean-up events and support clean water and air programs.

“His future was so very bright and full of possibilities,” Soave told the court.

Justin's father: 'Living a life like this is not normal'

Craig Shilling, the father of Justin Shilling, said giving an impact statement was an opportunity for him to describe how the shooter’s actions have impacted not just his life, but everyone in the courtroom.

“Most people will never have to make an impact statement,” he said. “This is not normal. Living a life like this is not normal.”

Shilling said the facts in this case would be strong enough to convince any jury of the Crumbleys' guilt.

“James and Jennifer Crumbley failed at their parental responsibilities,” he said.

He said both James and Jennifer should each receive the maximum sentence.

“I just can’t get over the fact that this tragedy was completely avoidable,” Shilling said. “They failed across the board ... this type of blatant disregard is unacceptable.”

Both Beausoleil and Craig Shilling in their impact statements singled out Jennifer Crumbley’s comment during the trial that she would not do anything differently, pointing to what Beausoleil described as a lack of compassion.

“You say you wouldn’t do anything different, well that really says what type of parents you are, because there’s a lot of things I would do different,” Beausoleil said.

Tate Myre's father: 'It's time to learn from this'

Buck Myre, the father of Tate Myre, focused mostly on what believes should happen after Jennifer and James’ sentencing in his victim impact statement.

“This is the low-hanging fruit,” Myre said. “Now it’s time to turn our focus to Oxford Schools, who played a role in this tragedy.”

He said he wants the government to investigate the shooting and the actions taken after.

“cc, from the purchase of the gun to the response,” he said. “That’s when real change happens. When we look at something, evaluate it and apply lessons learned.”

Attorneys battle again over whether Crumbleys were fleeing

The hearing turned heated before any impact statements were read when the defense sought to challenge the prosecution's claim that the Crumbleys were on the run after learning they would be charged.

"What the prosecution has done is put together a false narrative that has been repeated by the media over and over and over," Jennifer Crumbley's attorney Smith argued. "The prosecution claimed they were crouched near a mattress, which just isn't true ... They made it sound like they were crouching and hiding."

"It's complete garbage that the prosecution has been able to carry out this narrative out through trial," Smith said, maintaining she texted Karen McDonald after the Crumbleys hired her in anticipation of being charged, and notified her that the Crumbleys would be turning themselves in.

But McDonald, she said, charged the Crumbleys without ever responding, and then declared them fugitives.

"All she had to do is let me know we are charging," Smith said.

Matthews, though, said that the prosecutor has no duty to notify the defense that charges are coming and that law enforcement can arrest anyone when it wants. 

Keast defended the prosecution's handling of these events, noting that during trial, a text message was shown to the jury between Jennifer Crumbley and her lover that stated: "On the run." And when the cops did show up to arrest the Crumbleys, they reached out to their lawyers. One of the lawyers responded: "Oh s---," though it's unclear who sent that message.

The defense maintains the Crumbleys were afraid for their lives and hiding from the public and media — not law enforcement — and had set their alarms for a court appearance, which also was shown to the jury.

The judge, though, concluded that the Crumbleys were properly scored for their fleeing behavior.

"It's unclear to the court, to this day" whether the Crumbleys planned to turn themselves in, said Matthews, who then blamed the Crumbleys for getting arrested in the middle of the night in an art gallery in Detroit. "They brought this circus to Detroit."

Judge agrees that James Crumbley's phone comments were threats

James Crumbley's attorney Lehman sought to spare her client from being penalized in his state sentencing report score over alleged threatening jailhouse calls he made that targeted Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald, including: "she’s going to be f------ sucking on a f------ hot rock down in hell soon,” and “I am f------ on a rampage, Karen. Yes, Karen McDonald. Your ass is going down and you better be f------ scared."

Lehman said he was venting about being locked up for 23 hours a day for a crime of which he believes he is innocent. 

"He has vented," Lehman argued. "He has been angry ... but he has never physically threatened Karen McDonald ... the statements made by Mr. Crumbley ... he vented his frustrations you're honor. And he never threatened harm,"

Keast disagreed and became agitated during his remarks, stating: "Rarely do we see" someone threatening a prosecutor.

The judge agreed and upheld penalizing James Crumbley over his comments.

Tension between the Crumbleys, who have been jailed separately and tried separately, appears high. Jennifer Crumbley appeared to look with contempt toward her husband many times, especially when his jailhouse calls were brought up.

James Crumbley also was visibly agitated when this came up.

Judge bats down defense objections to sentencing reports

Before victim impact statements, defense attorneys made several objections to the contents of the state's sentencing reports, which call for sentencing the Crumbleys between 43-86 months in prison. 

It challenged the scoring system that was used to come up with these guidelines, arguing it penalizes the Crumbleys for a crime that was carried out by a shooter who was charged as an adult, convicted as an adult and sentenced as an adult.

"He made the decision on how many people to shoot. He made intentional choices," Smith argued. "At the end of the day, Mrs. Crumbley shouldn't be sentenced" for four deaths.

Lehman echoed that.

"In this case, it is one grossly negligent act that resulted in four deaths," Lehman said, stressing: "We haven't seen this before."

Jennifer Crumbley: Defense attorney blasts prosecution's narrative, seeks leniency in sentence

The defense objected to various points that were assigned to the Crumbleys and enhanced their punishments.

Keast countered that the Crumbleys engaged in multiple acts of gross negligence — like not locking the gun or storing it in a locked safe. 

"Case law is clear ... four children were murdered ... because of that each defendant was charged and convicted," on four counts Keast. "They don't get to have a scoring of zero as if three children weren't killed."

The judge agreed and upheld the scoring system.

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Jennifer Crumbley's marijuana use stricken from report

"I know this is an emotional day for everyone," Matthews said before starting the sentencing hearing. 

The hearing began with the defense objecting to the Crumbleys being labeled as having substance abuse problems in their presentencing report.

The prosecution, in its sentencing memo and in court, argued that the couple has substance abuse problems and cited 18 bottles of alcohol purchased in one month from a liquor store. 

The defense has maintained that the Crumbleys entertained for Thanksgiving that year. The prosecution countered that they had only six guests at their Thanksgiving dinner.

The defense also objected to an assertion that Jennifer Crumbley had a marijuana problem. The prosecution said she started smoking pot as a teen. 

The judge agreed to take the marijuana reference out of Jennifer Crumbley's report.

Should Crumbleys be barred from contact with each other?

Jennifer Crumbley's attorney Shannon Smith also contested the narrative of the state's presentencing report, which included a claim that Jennifer Crumbley is rarely home.

"That is not a crime," Smith argued.

"I agree," Matthews said. "The same could be said about me."

Smith said she wants it put on the record that the probation department — in her view — included a narrative that is pulled from inaccurate police reports that do not reflect what really happened.

"This is a document that will follow Mrs. Crumbley, so I wanted to make a record," Smith said.

Lehman, made the same objection.

Matthews noted that presentence reports typically rely on police accounts, not trial transcripts, noting that in this case, no one has ordered trial transcripts from either Crumbley trial, which cost about $35,000 each.

James Crumbley: Defense attorney says Crumbley never threatened prosecutor, he was 'venting'

"I believe it to be accurate," Keast told the judge. 

The defense also objected to the probation department's recommendation that as part of their sentences, the Crumbleys not be allowed to have any contact with each other or their son.

That's unconstitutional, the defense argued, maintaining the family has a right to keep its ties.

Matthews said she has spoken to state officials about this, and that once the Crumbleys are sentenced, they will be considered "as enemies."

"I've obviously never faced this issue," Matthews said.

Keast argued the Crumbleys, because they are codefendants, should not be allowed to have contact with each other after sentencing because of the nature of this crime and typical policy by the Michigan Department of Corrections.

"We want the Michigan Department of Corrections to do what it would do in any other case," Keast said. 

Matthews said she questioned if she has the legal authority to issue a no-contact order for the Crumbley family if they are all in MDOC custody.

Matthews agreed to delay making a decision on this matter. A decision is expected within a week.

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