Virginia Teacher’s $10M Award Uncovers Shocking School Cover-Up Behind 6-Year-Old’s Gun Attack
Ever wonder how a bustling elementary classroom could turn into the setting of a nightmare no teacher ever anticipates? Well, in Newport News, Virginia, Abigail Zwerner found herself violently thrust into such a reality, when a 6-year-old student shot her, leaving her with severe injuries and a harrowing tale of ignored warnings. What’s downright staggering is that a jury agreed the assistant principal, Ebony Parker, overlooked crucial signs leading up to this tragic event, resulting in Zwerner being awarded over $10 million for gross negligence. It begs the question: how often do bureaucratic blind spots pave the way for catastrophe? As Zwerner’s chilling emails to school officials reveal a crescendo of distress and ignored cries for help, one can’t help but ponder the fine line between theory and heartbreaking reality in school safety. Brace yourself to dive deep into a story where overlooked dangers had devastating consequences — and justice, at least in this courtroom, was finally served. LEARN MORE
Abigail Zwerner sued her boss, Ebony Parker, the former vice principal of Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, for gross negligence, alleging Parker ignored multiple warnings the young child had a gun on campus and was planning the heinous act in 2023.
The bullet ripped through her hand and chest, and left her with a collapsed lung.
After the verdict, Zwerner’s attorneys spoke to reporters outside the courthouse, celebrating the decision.
“I remember just three years ago, almost to this date, hearing for the first time Abby’s story, and thinking that this could have been prevented,” attorney Diane Toscano said.
“So now to hear from a jury of her peers that they agree that this tragedy could have been prevented… we’re very happy with the outcome for today, and we’re happy that Abby’s story got to be told.”
Parker is still facing criminal charges of felony child abuse and neglect for her alleged indifference in a separate legal matter.
The first incident took place on October 11, when Zwerner alerted administrators the child displayed concerning behavior after he allegedly gave one of his classmates the middle finger.
Less than a month later, Zwerner sent superiors another email regarding the student’s alleged actions.
The teacher shared that the troubled child pushed another student to the ground after he “bumped into a classmate while running around the class.”
Zwerner then sent superiors yet another email regarding the student’s alleged actions.
“As of today, I do not feel comfortable with him returning to my classroom,” the teacher wrote in the follow-up email to Parker.
The teacher also suggested a meeting with the student’s parents to discuss “behavioral difficulties.”
At the time of the shooting, the student was on a special care plan that required his mother or father to be in class with him, however, the week of the shooting was the first time that the student’s parents were not present.
According to Zwerner’s lawsuit, the student had a “history of random violence” and was known to have “attacked students and teachers alike.”
The mother described her son as “energetic” and said despite his ADHD, he was working on a plan to improve his disruptive behavior.
“He has ADHD. Some people have it mildly. He’s off the wall,” Deja Taylor continued. “Doesn’t sit still ever. He had started medication and he was meeting his goals academically.”
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