Newport News, Virginia – The mother of a 6-year-old child who accidentally shot his teacher in a classroom has pleaded guilty to a charge of felony child neglect. The incident, which shocked the nation, occurred in January and left the educator critically wounded. In a plea agreement, prosecutors agreed to drop the misdemeanor charge against the mother for recklessly storing a firearm. The sentencing is expected to adhere to state guidelines of six months in jail or prison. The shooting has prompted multiple legal actions, including a $40 million lawsuit against the school system for gross negligence. Investigations into the incident have revealed that the child brought the gun to school in his backpack, but it remains unclear how he obtained it. The mother claimed that she believed the gun was securely stored in her purse, but authorities have been unable to locate the trigger lock mentioned in her statement. In a separate federal case, the mother pleaded guilty to using marijuana while in possession of a firearm, which is illegal under U.S. law. The mother’s attorney has cited mitigating circumstances, such as her history of miscarriages and postpartum depression, to explain the incident. The child, who has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was under supervision at school, apologized for his actions through his mother.
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