The mother of the first-grader who shot his teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Virginia back in January was sentenced today to 21 months in federal prison on gun and marijuana charges.
Deja Nicole Taylor, 26, was sentenced for being an unlawful user of marijuana in possession of a firearm and also submitting false information on a federal background check form when she bought the gun seven months before the shooting took place.
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She also could face more prison time if she gets hit with a state felony child neglect charge during another sentencing that will take place in December. As we previously reported, The Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney, Howard Gwynn announced that there won’t be any crimes charges against the 6-year-old who shot his teacher. Gwynn said that he does not believe the law supports charging a 6-year-old child with aggravated assault.
“The general consensus [among experts across the country] is that a 6-year-old cannot form the requisite criminal intent to be guilty of an aggravated assault,” Gwynn said over the phone with 13News Now. “I think it is problematical to assume that a 6-year-old understands the criminal justice system enough to be competent to stand trial.”
But Gwynn said that he does not believe there is a legal basis to charge a child and that his office, after receiving the case in February from Newport News police, is spending their time focusing on others. “Our objective is not just to do something as quickly as possible,” Gwynn said. “Once we analyze all the facts, we will charge any person or persons that we believe we can prove beyond a reasonable doubt committed a crime.”
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Back in April Taylor’s attorney, James Ellenson spoke with the Associated Press and said, “She is nervous and scared because she has never been charged before, but she is holding up well.” he stated. Ellenson also said his client was looking to reach a plea agreement with prosecutors and hopes they will consider what he called “mitigating circumstances.” He cited a number of miscarriages the woman had, including one following an ectopic pregnancy that resulted in a hospital stay in January 2022.
“We’re looking forward to working collaboratively with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office to resolve the charges,” Ellenson said, adding that he is hoping for “something that is fair, something that is just.”
After hoping for something that’s fair. The mother was still slapped with 21 months and couple possibly be facing more! #Socialites what are your thoughts?
