Deja Taylor, the mother of a first-grader who shot his teacher back in January, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison. The 26-year-old was sentenced for using marijuana while owning a firearm and lying on a federal background check form when she bought the gun seven months prior to the shooting.
Deja also pleaded guilty to a felony child neglect charge for which she will be sentenced in December.
If you recall, Deja's son, who remains unnamed due to his age, is accused of taking a handgun to school and intentionally shooting his teacher, Abby Zweener, back in January.
Abby was struck by a single bullet that went through her hand and into her chest, where it remains today. She has since filed a $40 million lawsuit against the Newport News School District as well as Richneck Elementary officials. Abby claims that they ignored multiple warnings about the student's behavior, as well as concerns that he may have a gun.
" My life and once cherished career have been completely turned upside down. I feel as if I have lost my purpose." Abby said. "I loved children, and now I'm scared to have a job involving them."
