Closing arguments in trial for teacher shot by student

A Virginia jury is deliberating in a $40 million civil case regarding whether former Richneck Elementary School assistant principal Ebony Parker acted with gross negligence when a 6-year-old student shot teacher Abby Zwerner in January 2023. Zwerner’s complaint claims Parker ignored multiple warnings about the student’s firearm presence, leading to her life-threatening injuries. The defense argues that Parker made real-time judgments and did not breach her duty of care. Closing arguments highlighted the emotional and physical toll on Zwerner versus the defense’s position that the incident was unforeseeable.

Want More Context? 🔎