Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student takes $40 million lawsuit to trial

A Virginia court has begun hearing teacher Abby Zwerner’s $40 million lawsuit after she was shot by a six-year-old pupil at Richneck Elementary School in 2023. Zwerner accuses former assistant principal Ebony Parker of ignoring warnings that the boy had a gun. The case tests school officials’ legal duty to prevent such tragedies and ensure classroom safety.