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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ben Finley

Her 6-year-old son shot his teacher. Now she is being sentenced 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, 10 months after her son used her handgun to critically wound the educator.

Deja Taylor faces up to five years behind bars. But as part of a plea deal, prosecutors will recommend a six-month sentence that falls within state guidelines. A judge will ultimately decide Taylor's punishment.

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