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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Finley

Her 6-year-old son shot his teacher, now a Virginia woman faces sentencing for child neglect

The Virginian-Pilot

The mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia is expected to be sentenced Friday for felony child neglect, nearly a year after her son used her gun to critically wound the educator.

Deja Taylor faces up to five years behind bars, but as part of a plea deal, prosecutors said they will recommend a six-month sentence that falls within state guidelines.

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