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Prosecutors have asked a federal judge to revoke the bond for the mother of a Virginia boy who shot and wounded his first-grade teacher after the mother allegedly failed multiple drug tests while awaiting sentencing on two felony charges. Taylor was released on bond pending sentencing on the condition that she refrain from unlawful drug use and possession. In a motion filed in U.S. District Court last week, prosecutors said Taylor tested positive for marijuana and cocaine use, failed to attend two drug screenings, and missed two scheduled drug treatment sessions. Deja Taylor pleaded guilty in June to having a gun while possessing marijuana and lying on a federal background check form when she purchased the 9mm handgun her son used to shoot teacher Abigail Zwerner at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News. The boy was 6 when he pulled out his mother’s gun in January and fired one shot at Zwerner in a classroom full of students. Zwerner was seriously wounded but survived. Do you b...

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