In a story Aug. 24 about a Kansas woman facing charges accusing her of using marijuana, The Associated Press, relying on information from the Finney County district attorney, reported erroneously that Shona Banda had pleaded not guilty. Banda has not entered any plea.

 

GARDEN CITY, Kan. (AP) — A western Kansas woman has a November hearing scheduled in a case stemming from accusations that arose after her 11-year-old son said in school his mother smokes marijuana “a lot.”

Finney County District Attorney Susan Richmeier said in an email that Shona Banda’s preliminary hearing is Nov. 16.

The Wichita Eagle reports  that law enforcement and Kansas Department of Children and Families officials started investigating Banda after her 11-year old son said “my mom smokes … a lot!” during an anti-drug program at a Garden City school.

Banda’s lawyer, Sarah Swain, did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

Banda faces charges accusing her of using marijuana and is the author of a book recounting her use of concentrated cannabis oil to treat Crohn’s Disease.