Parental Negligence and Gun Safety: Lessons from Virginia Case

This case chronicles a January 6, 2023 incident where teacher Abby Zwerner was injured by a student at Richneck Elementary in Virginia. The student's mother, Deja Taylor, faced state and federal charges for child neglect and firearm-related offenses, resulting in consecutive sentences. Ethical and legal discussions underline parental responsibility and negligence in weapon storage. Sentencing highlighted Taylor's remorse while ensuring accountability. The impact emphasizes the need for...