Friend of the Devil

 The name on the unverified post matches his, but there are conflicting reports about what his Instagram handle was and several people who appear to be imposters have recently created Instagram accounts or are part of a group that celebrates his “work”. [More]

In a rational world, that would be probable cause to obtain warrants to identify and investigate them, and if corroborated by findings to initiate a full due process hearing to determine if the suspects can be trusted without a custodian.

Instead, we have "red flag laws" and LE being weaponized to expend resources conflating patriots with "white supremacists."

I note the (alleged!) demonic little freak's parents have lawyered up-- I have a feeling we'll find there's more to them than helpless, loving parents in denial...

[Via bondmen]

UPDATE:

The Oakland County Prosecutor is announcing charges against the parents of Ethan Crumbley, following the teen's rampage through a Metro Detroit high school that killed four people. [Watch]

As usual, the focus is on guns and minors, which can result in horrible unintended consequences, instead of on parental responsibilities to know, supervise, and get needed treatment for their children. 

[Via 1Gat]

UPDATE:

Parents of Oxford school shooting suspect charged with involuntary manslaughter [More]

Assuming they've had their guns taken away, are they going to go home or into hiding? Because there are some people out there who wouldn't mind skipping a trial and going straight to punishment.

[Via Mack H]

UPDATE -And they're off!

Manhunt Underway for School Shooting Suspect Ethan Crumbley’s Parents After Charges Announced [More]

My first thoughts are "What did he do to that kid?" and "What did she enable?" I have a feeling these two are about to become low-hanging fruit poster children to smear limited government gun owners with.

[Via Jess]

As an aside, I like how the rest of the courtroom is masked up, there are plexiglass shields in front of the bench, and the dumbass judge licks her fingers before handing documents to the prosecutor: