Case against former assistant principal on trial after teacher shot dismissed
Summary
A Virginia judge dismissed the criminal case against Ebony Parker, a former assistant principal, who was charged in connection with a 2023 shooting at an elementary school involving a 6-year-old student. Although the criminal charges were dropped, a civil jury previously found Parker grossly negligent and awarded $10 million to the injured teacher.Key Facts
- Ebony Parker faced eight felony child abuse charges related to a 2023 shooting at Richneck Elementary School.
- The shooting involved a 6-year-old student who fired at a teacher.
- Prosecutors said Parker ignored staff concerns about the student having a gun.
- Parker pleaded not guilty to all charges.
- A judge dismissed the criminal case against Parker on May 21, 2026.
- A civil trial found Parker grossly negligent and awarded $10 million to the injured teacher, Abby Zwerner.
- The dismissal means the city cannot deny insurance coverage for the civil case based on criminal charges.
- Abby Zwerner complied with subpoenas despite the emotional difficulty of the trial.
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