Sentencing Delayed for Mother of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher in Child Neglect Case

The sentencing hearing for Deja Taylor, the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia, has been delayed until December. Taylor faces up to five years in prison for felony child neglect, but prosecutors will recommend a six-month sentence as part of a plea deal. The incident, which revived a national dialogue about gun violence, occurred when Taylor's son accessed her unsecured handgun and shot his first-grade teacher. Taylor's attorney cited mitigating circumstances, including miscarriages and postpartum depression. Taylor also pleaded guilty to using marijuana while owning a gun and will be sentenced separately in federal court. The teacher is suing the school board for gross negligence, but the board argues that her injuries fall under workers compensation.