Mother of 6-year-old Virginia shooter arrested for neglect charge.

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Mother of 6-year-old Virginia shooter arrested for neglect charge.
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The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot and wounded his teacher in Virginia has been arrested on charges of child neglect and failing to secure her handgun. The boy used his mother's legally purchased gun to shoot his first-grade teacher in January. The mother was released on a $5,000 bond and has a status hearing scheduled Friday. The teacher has filed a $40 million lawsuit against the school system, accusing school officials of gross negligence. The city prosecutor's office is investigating whether the actions or omissions of any school employees could lead to criminal charges.

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