The “prospect that a 6-year-old can stand trial is problematic,” Newport News prosecutor Howard Gwynn said, but charges for his parents is still under review.
Virginia prosecutors have largely decided it would be too “problematic” to criminally charge the Virginia first-grader who blasted his teacher in front of his classmates earlier this year — but have yet to decide whether they will hold his parents criminally liable.
just one day after her 6-year-old brought her handgun into class — an incident that left no injuries. The 6-year-old Richneck Elementary student would likely not face criminal charges because he wouldn’t have the understanding of the legal system, officials said.“Our objective is not just to do something as quickly as possible. Once we analyze all the facts, we will charge any person or persons that we believe we can prove beyond a reasonable doubt committed a crime.”
The boy’s parents could face charges if officials can prove the gun was unsecured and easily accessible.The 25-year-old teacher claims the student has a history of behavioral issues that was repeatedly reported to administrators.
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