Virginia Teacher Shot by 6-Year-Old Resigns, Mother Pleads Guilty to Gun Charges
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Abby Zwerner, the first-grade teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in January, has been fired by Newport News Public Schools, according to an email obtained by WAVY. Zwerner's attorney called it a firing, while the school system said it was a confirmation of her resignation. Zwerner has filed a $40 million lawsuit against the school board and former administrators. The school system has not paid her since February, according to her attorney.
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- Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher pleads guilty to federal gun charges NBC News
- Charges for parent of student who shot Newport News teacher and more Va. headlines Virginia Mercury
- Richneck Elem. teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student resigns from Newport News Public Schools News 3 WTKR Norfolk
- Mother of 6-year-old who shot Va. teacher pleads guilty to gun charges The Washington Post
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