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Judge Dismisses Charges Against VA Assistant Principal
22 May
Summary
- All criminal charges were dismissed against a former assistant principal.
- She was accused of ignoring warnings about a student with a gun.
- The student later shot and wounded their teacher.
In a recent ruling, a Virginia circuit court judge dismissed all criminal charges against Ebony Parker. Parker, formerly an assistant principal at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, had faced accusations from prosecutors. These charges stemmed from allegations that she ignored multiple staff warnings about a student possessing a firearm on school grounds.
The student in question ultimately used the weapon to shoot his teacher, Abby Zwerner. Fortunately, Zwerner survived the incident and later secured a $10 million settlement in a civil court verdict. This case highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding liability when juveniles commit acts of violence in schools.
