Defense seeks plea agreement for mother of 6-year-old school shooter.

Deja Taylor, the mother of the 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher at Richneck Elementary School, appeared in court for her arraignment and her lawyer is seeking a plea deal. Taylor faces charges of felony child neglect and leaving a firearm in a way that could endanger a child. Her lawyer cites mental health issues following a 2021 ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage as a contributing factor to the shooting. The defense has requested a bench trial and anticipates testimony from healthcare professionals and school employees. The trial is set for August 15.