Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old wins $10 million verdict

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Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old wins $10 million verdict
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A Virginia jury awarded $10 million to Abby Zwerner, a teacher shot by a 6-year-old student at Richneck Elementary, after ruling that an ex-administrator ignored warnings about the child's access to a gun. The incident, which resulted in severe injuries to Zwerner, has raised concerns about school safety and gun access among young children.

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