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crime4 days ago•4 min saved

Virginia judge drops criminal charges against former assistant principal in Richneck shooting

A Virginia judge dismissed eight felony child abuse charges against former Richneck Elementary assistant principal Ebony Parker in the 2023 shooting of teacher Abby Zwerner by a 6-year-old student, ruling the conduct was not a crime. The decision follows a civil verdict that found Parker grossly negligent and awarded Zwerner $10 million, and defense lawyers argued Parker’s actions reflected a lapse in judgment rather than criminal intent. Parker pleaded not guilty. The case’s dismissal affects criminal liability while civil proceedings continue; the shooter’s mother, Deja Taylor, remains in prison on related charges.

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#abby-zwerner #crime #ebony-parker

crime6 days ago•3 min saved

Virginia administrator faces charges after warnings of gun in 6-year-old's backpack were ignored

Opening statements in a Virginia trial claim assistant principal Ebony Parker ignored repeated warnings that a 6-year-old student had a gun, which was later used to injure teacher Abby Zwerner at Richneck Elementary. Parker faces eight counts of felony child neglect; the defense argues others should have acted, while Parker is blamed for not reporting the threat or removing students. The case notes school policy required crisis reporting, the security officer was unavailable, and the principal was unaware of the threat. The episode followed a separate civil ruling awarding Zwerner $10 million, and the student’s mother had earlier been sentenced to prison.

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world6 days ago•4 min saved

Virginia elementary school case tests accountability as admin faces neglect charges over gun warning

In Newport News, Virginia, assistant principal Ebony Parker is accused of ignoring repeated warnings that a 6-year-old had a gun before the 2023 shooting of first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner. Parker faces eight counts of felony child neglect, with prosecutors saying she failed to take basic steps (searching the child, contacting police, separating students) while the school policy required action. The case highlights the rarity of criminal charges against school officials in shooting incidents and follows a civil verdict that awarded Zwerner $10 million.

via CBS News|

#abby-zwerner #child-neglect-charges #gun-in-school

crime8 days ago•38 min saved

Ex-assistant principal on trial in Virginia school shooting case

More than three years after a 6-year-old shot his teacher at Richneck Elementary in Newport News, former assistant principal Ebony Parker faces a three-day criminal trial on eight felony child abuse counts for allegedly ignoring warnings that the student had a gun. A parallel civil case awarded teacher Abby Zwerner $10 million. The boy's mother, Deja Taylor, pleaded guilty to felony child neglect and faces prison time; prosecutors say the boy will not be charged criminally. The cases raise questions about accountability for educators when juveniles commit school violence and highlight ongoing debates about school safety.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

#abby-zwerner #crime #ebony-parker

crime8 days ago•14 min saved

Ex-VA school administrator to stand trial over warnings ignored before 6-year-old’s shooting

A former Richneck Elementary assistant principal, Ebony Parker, is set to face trial for allegedly ignoring warnings that a student had a gun, three years after the 6-year-old shooter incident that injured a teacher. Abby Zwerner later filed and won a civil lawsuit against Parker, with a verdict reached in November 2025.

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#abby-zwerner #crime #ebony-parker

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Teacher Shot by 6-Year-Old Testifies in $40 Million Lawsuit

Abby Zwerner, a teacher shot by a 6-year-old student in Virginia, testified that she believed she was dying during the incident and described her injuries and recovery. She is suing a former assistant principal for negligence after warnings about the student having a gun were ignored. The case highlights concerns about gun access among young children and the safety protocols in schools.

via CBS News|

#abby-zwerner #child-gun-access #lawsuit

law6 months ago•5 min saved

Testimony Begins in $40M Lawsuit Over 6-Year-Old Student Shooting Teacher

A civil lawsuit is underway against a former assistant principal accused of ignoring warning signs before a 6-year-old student shot teacher Abby Zwerner in Virginia, potentially setting a precedent for holding school officials accountable in gun violence cases. The case highlights failures in school safety protocols, the devastating injuries to Zwerner, and the broader issue of responsibility in school shootings, with the lawsuit seeking $40 million.

via Yahoo|

#abby-zwerner #gun-violence #law

education2 years ago•4 min saved

Virginia First-Grade Teacher Fights for $40M in Damages After Being Shot by 6-Year-Old

Abby Zwerner, a first-grade teacher in Virginia who was shot by a six-year-old student, appeared in court as she seeks $40 million in damages from Newport News Public Schools. Zwerner alleges gross negligence by school administrators, claiming they ignored warnings that the boy had a gun in his backpack. The school board argues that her injuries fall under workers' compensation, limiting her compensation to 10 years' pay and limited medical benefits. The judge will decide whether the case should proceed to trial or be handled by the workers' compensation commission. The mother of the six-year-old shooter is also awaiting sentencing for felony child neglect.

via Daily Mail|

#abby-zwerner #education #lawsuit

lawsuit2 years ago•1 min saved

"Judge Delays Ruling on Abby Zwerner's $40 Million Lawsuit for School Shooting Compensation"

A judge in Newport News, Virginia, needs more time to decide whether Abby Zwerner, a first-grade teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student, should be entitled to workplace compensation or her $40 million lawsuit against the school board. Zwerner's attorneys argued that her injury was not a workplace injury, while the school board claimed it was a hazard of her job. The judge will provide a written opinion in about a week.

via WAVY.com|

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education2 years ago•2 min saved

Teacher Shot by 6-Year-Old Resigns from Virginia School District.

Abby Zwerner, the first-grade teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student, has resigned from her job with Newport News Public Schools. Zwerner's lawyers claim that she has not been paid since February, and the school district tried to get her to take workers' compensation. However, NNPS says that Zwerner refused workers' compensation and exhausted all of her leave. Following the shooting, HR began processing workers' compensation for Zwerner, and she was on admin leave with pay until the workers' compensation payments began.

via News 3 WTKR Norfolk|

#abby-zwerner #education #newport-news-public-schools

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Virginia Teacher Shot by 6-Year-Old Resigns, Mother Pleads Guilty to Gun Charges

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.

via WAVY.com|

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crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Mother of 6-year-old Virginia school shooter arrested for child neglect.

Deja Taylor, the mother of the 6-year-old boy who shot his elementary school teacher in Virginia, was arrested on child neglect and weapons charge Thursday after turning herself in to the police. Taylor’s arrest comes more than three months after police say her 6-year-old son shot and wounded his first-grade teacher, Abby Zwerner, as she sat in her classroom at Richneck Elementary School on Jan. 6. Zwerner has recovered from her injuries but filed a $40 million lawsuit against the school system last week, accusing school officials of gross negligence and of ignoring multiple warnings from teachers and others that Taylor’s son had taken her gun to school that day.

via New York Post |

#abby-zwerner #child-neglect #crime

society3 years ago•1 min saved

Abby Zwerner shares her challenging recovery journey after being shot by a student.

Abby Zwerner, the teacher who was shot by a six-year-old student at Richneck Elementary School in January, spoke out for the first time in an NBC News interview with Savannah Guthrie. Zwerner discussed her recovery and how she has been doing since the Jan. 6 shooting in an exclusive interview that will air in full on NBC News’ Today Show Tuesday morning. She said she has gone through four surgeries for her injuries. The Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney said earlier this month that the six-year-old will not face charges.

via WAVY.com|

#abby-zwerner #interview #recovery