Prosecutors say Deja Taylor failed drug tests and missed treatment sessions while she was awaiting sentencing in a gun case related to the high-profile incident.
A special grand jury empaneled by Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn will begin meeting later this month to hear testimony on any security lapses related to the shooting, the Newport News Circuit Court clerk’s office said Monday. Gwynn announced his plans for a special grand jury in April, and it was unclear why it was not convened sooner. Gwynn’s office did not respond to requests for comment.The U.S.
Prosecutors wrote they are awaiting another round of tests to confirm that Taylor had drugs in her system.Taylor also missed mandated substance abuse treatment sessions on Aug. 17 and Aug. 24, according to the motion. In addition, prosecutors allege that Taylor missed two required drug testing appointments in August.as part of a deal with prosecutors in state court in August. She is scheduled to be sentenced in that case on Oct. 27.
Taylor previously expressed remorse about the shooting. Gwynn has said the boy, who is currently being cared for by his grandfather, won’t be charged in the case.
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