Georgia Father Sentenced for Enabling Son’s School Shooting – Same Day, 12-Year-Old Rapist’s Dad Defends Him: “You Gonna Put Him in Jail?!” – Why the Pass? (Video)
In a landmark case that has shocked the nation, Colin Gray, 54, was found guilty on multiple felony charges after his 14-year-old son, Colt Gray, carried out a deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. The jury took less than two hours to convict Colin Gray of two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of involuntary manslaughter, 20 counts of cruelty to children, and five counts of reckless conduct.
Colt Gray is accused of using an AR-15 style rifle — a Christmas gift given to him by his father — to murder two students and two teachers, while injuring nine others. The massacre unfolded in September 2024, leaving the small community devastated and sparking nationwide debate over parental responsibility, gun access, and school safety.
Prosecutors argued that Colin Gray knew his son had disturbing behavior and violent tendencies, yet still purchased and gifted the firearm. The conviction marks a rare instance of a parent being held criminally accountable for a child’s mass shooting. Jurors clearly believed Gray’s actions — or lack thereof — contributed directly to the tragedy.
On the same day, a completely different tone emerged in another case. The father of a 12-year-old boy accused of rape defended his son in court, shouting: “This is a 12 year old boy. A black boy!! You gonna put him in jail?!” The video shows the father in a courtroom, looking defiant as he questions the judge’s decision to detain his son. Parents of school shooters have been arrested and charged for their child’s crime on multiple occasions. Why isn’t this guy charged? What about the boy’s mother?
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A relative of one of the boys charged with r*ping a young girl and stuffing rocks in her mouth to keep her quiet, went on a long rant defending him. The video shows the aunt in a red shirt, passionately arguing against the charges and defending the boy’s actions.
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A relative of one of the boys charged with r*ping a young girl and stuffing rocks in her mouth to keep her quiet, went on a long rant defending him pic.twitter.com/Inx1Ct5XfO https://t.co/aEv85mVdYT
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The contrast is glaring and raises serious questions about bias in the system. In one case, a father is held fully accountable for his son’s access to a gun and the resulting tragedy. In the other, a father openly defends his son’s alleged rape without facing similar scrutiny. Why the pass? Is it race, politics, or something else? The left loves to scream “equity,” but moments like this expose the hypocrisy — selective justice based on who fits the narrative.
This double standard is why trust in the system is eroding. Victims deserve equal justice, regardless of the perpetrator’s background. The Georgia case sets a precedent for parental accountability, but it must apply across the board. Anything less is a failure.
The left will spin this as “systemic racism” in one direction or the other, but the facts speak for themselves. Real justice means holding everyone accountable — no exceptions.
**Opinion Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article, including questions about potential bias and calls for equal accountability, reflect a critical perspective and may not align with all readers. Facts are based on reported events and court proceedings; readers should form their own conclusions.**
Natalie D. is an American conservative writer who writes for Supreme Insider and Conservative US, ! Natalie has described herself as a polemicist who likes to “stir up the pot,” and does not “pretend to be impartial or balanced, as broadcasters do,” drawing criticism from the left, and sometimes from the right. As a passionate journalist, she works relentlessly to uncover the corruption happening in Washington. She is a “constitutional conservative”.
