Charges Dropped Against Virginia Principal in School Shooting Case
School principal sobs as charges are sensationally dropped over six-year-old boy who shot teacher
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Ebony Parker, the former assistant principal of Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, had all criminal charges dismissed by a judge regarding her handling of a shooting incident involving a six-year-old student. The shooting left teacher Abigail Zwerner seriously injured. Zwerner's family hopes for systemic changes to prevent future incidents.
- 01Ebony Parker faced eight counts of felony child neglect related to the January 2023 shooting of teacher Abigail Zwerner.
- 02Judge Rebecca Robinson stated Parker did not break the law, prompting tears from Parker as charges were dismissed.
- 03Zwerner testified about the boy's violent behavior and her warnings to Parker prior to the shooting.
- 04Zwerner was awarded $10 million in a gross negligence lawsuit against Parker for failing to act on reported concerns.
- 05The boy's mother, Deja Taylor, was sentenced to two years in prison for felony child neglect, but no charges were filed against the student.
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In a significant legal development, Ebony Parker, the former assistant principal of Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, had all charges against her dismissed by Judge Rebecca Robinson. Parker faced eight counts of felony child neglect following a January 2023 incident where a six-year-old student shot first-grade teacher Abigail Zwerner. The judge ruled that Parker did not violate any laws, stating that if her actions were to be considered criminal, it would require legislative action to codify such behavior. Zwerner, who was severely injured in the shooting, testified that she had alerted Parker multiple times about the boy's violent behavior leading up to the incident. Zwerner's family expressed hope that the tragedy would lead to changes in how schools handle violent children. In a related lawsuit, Zwerner was awarded $10 million for gross negligence against Parker, who reportedly ignored warnings about the child's behavior. Meanwhile, the boy's mother was sentenced to two years in prison for child neglect, but the child himself faced no criminal charges.
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The dismissal of charges against Parker may influence how school administrators respond to reports of student violence, potentially affecting safety protocols in schools.
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