Richneck Elementary School
Coverage of Richneck Elementary School in the Nexus archive.
- Virginia judge dismisses charges against assistant principal in teacher shooting case
A Virginia judge dismissed an eight-count indictment against Richneck Elementary School assistant principal Ebony Parker, who was accused of ignoring warnings about a six-year-old student who brought a gun to school and shot his teacher in 2023. The dismissal occurred on legal principles just one day after prosecutors completed their case presentation.
- Virginia judge drops case against school official accused of ignoring warnings before 6-year-old shot teacher
A Virginia judge dismissed all eight felony charges against Ebony Parker, the former assistant principal at Richneck Elementary School, ruling the prosecution failed to prove its case. Parker was accused of ignoring warnings before a 6-year-old student shot teacher Abigail Zwerner in January 2023. The dismissal ends criminal proceedings, though Zwerner previously won a $10 million civil judgment against Newport News Public Schools.
- Judge dismisses trial against former Virginia assistant principal in case of 6-year-old with gun
A judge has dismissed the trial against Ebony Parker, former assistant principal of Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, after three days of the prosecution's case. The dismissal relates to a case involving a 6-year-old child and a firearm at the school.
- 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.