Detroit mom accused of giving daughter knife that was used in school stabbing to appear in court

A Detroit mother accused of sneaking a knife into a school and giving it to her daughter is expected to appear in court on Wednesday. Lacara Anita Parks, 37, has been charged with two misdemeanors, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor and possession of a weapon in a weapons-free school zone. Her 13-year-old daughter has been charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm and possession of a weapon in a weapons-free school zone. The charges stem from a stabbing that happened at about 8:40 a.m. on Oct. 8 at Gompers Elementary-Middle School, which is located in the 14400 block of Burt Road.