Abby Zwerner
Coverage of Abby Zwerner in the Nexus archive.
- Judge dismisses all child neglect counts against Newport News assistant principal Ebony Parker
A judge has dismissed all child neglect counts against Ebony Parker, the former assistant principal at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia. Parker had been facing these charges in connection with an incident involving a shooting at the school. The dismissal comes during legal proceedings related to Abby Zwerner's lawsuit against Parker.
- Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old says boy showed ‘violent’ warning signs – assistant principal now on trial
A former Virginia teacher, Abby Zwerner, testified that a 6-year-old student showed violent warning signs before shooting her. The student's behavior was reported to school administrators, including assistant principal Ebony Parker, who is now on trial for felony child neglect charges. The shooting occurred on January 6, 2023, at Richneck Elementary School.
- Former Virginia assistant principal on trial after allegedly ignoring warnings before 6-year-old shot teacher
A former Virginia assistant principal, Ebony Parker, is on trial for felony child neglect charges after allegedly ignoring warnings that a 6-year-old student had a loaded gun before shooting a teacher. The student shot first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner in 2023. Parker faces eight felony child neglect charges and could face up to five years in prison for each count.