Mother of 6-year-old shooter faces federal gun charges and pleads guilty.

The mother of a six-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia earlier this year has been charged with federal gun crimes. Deja Taylor, 26, is accused of illegally using drugs while in possession of a handgun and making a false statement while buying the gun. Ms Taylor was earlier charged with child neglect and endangerment. If convicted on the two new charges, Ms Taylor could spend up to 25 years in prison.