Summary
A Virginia jury awarded $10 million to Abby Zwerner, a former teacher shot by a 6-year-old student, after she sued an ex-assistant principal, Ebony Parker, for failing to prevent the shooting. Zwerner accused Parker of ignoring warnings about the child having a gun. Zwerner was seriously injured, requiring multiple surgeries, and has since left teaching.
Key Facts
- Abby Zwerner, a teacher, was shot by a 6-year-old student in January 2023.
- A jury awarded Zwerner $10 million in a lawsuit against Ebony Parker, an ex-assistant principal.
- Zwerner claimed Parker ignored staff warnings that the student had a gun.
- Zwerner required six surgeries due to her injuries and still suffers physical limitations.
- The shooting occurred after the student returned from a suspension.
- Zwerner testified about receiving gun warnings before the classroom incident.
- Parker faces a separate criminal trial for felony child neglect regarding the incident.
- The student's mother received a nearly four-year prison sentence for child neglect and weapon charges.
