Man Who Paralyzed USC Student Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges The 21-year-old Columbia resident who accidentally shot and paralyzed a 19-year-old USC student last fall appeared in federal court on Wednesday, February 19th, and pleaded guilty to federal gun charges. Michael Juan Smith faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted on the charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm, which is a federal offense. Smith faces several charges related to the accidental shooting of Martha Childress, a 19-year-old USC student who was in … [Read more...]