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Coverage dated October 8, 2026 to October 9, 2026

Mother charged under Bennie’s Law gets out of jail

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An Albuquerque mother, accused of keeping a gun where her underage son allegedly used it to shoot his friend, is getting out of jail.

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  1. KRQE Albuquerque

    Albuquerque mom charged under Bennie’s Law released ahead of trial (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A mother who is facing charges after her 14-year-old son got a hold of her gun and accidentally shot and wounded his friend was released Thursday before trial. Leigh Cleveland is facing charges under what's known as "Bennie’s Law" for negligently making a firearm accessibl…

  2. KOB 4

    Mother charged under Bennie’s Law gets out of jail (opens KOB 4)

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    An Albuquerque mother, accused of keeping a gun where her underage son allegedly used it to shoot his friend, is getting out of jail.