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Ebony Parker
Ebony Parker was the assistant principal at Richneck Elementary School on Jan. 6, 2023, when a 6-year-old boy shot his first-grade teacher, Abigail Zwerner.
Students sue former assistant principal found liable in teacher’s shooting
Students are filing suit against former assistant principal Ebony Parker, who also faces criminal charges after a teacher was shot. More
November 10, 2025
Looking Ahead to Ebony Parker’s Criminal Case
Ebony Parker, who was the assistant principal at a school when a 6-year-old boy shot his teacher, Abigail Zwerner, faces a criminal case More
November 10, 2025
Jury Finds in Favor of Abigail Zwerner, Awards Her $10 Million
The civil trial of Abigail Zwerner and Ebony Parker for the shooting of Zwerner by a 6-year-old student has reached a verdict, awarding her $10... More
November 7, 2025
Presser: Jury Finds in Favor of Abby Zwerner, Awarded $10 Million
Abby Zwerner's attorneys speak after a jury awarded $10 million to their client in the Abby Zwerner v. Ebony Parker civil trial. More
November 6, 2025
1st Grader Shoots Teacher Civil Trial: Watch the Verdict!
After more than five hours of deliberations the jury returns with a verdict in the Abby Zwerner v. Ebony Parker civil trial. More
November 6, 2025
Abby Zwerner v. Ebony Parker: 1st Grader Shoots Teacher Civil Trial
UPDATE: A jury deliberated for five hours before reaching a verdict in Abby Zwerner's multi-million dollar lawsuit against Dr. Ebony Parker. More
November 6, 2025
Jury Deliberations Resume in 1st Grader Shoots Teacher Civil Trial
Jury deliberations resume in the Abby Zwerner v. Ebony Parker civil trial, where Zwerner filed a $40 million lawsuit against Parker. More
November 6, 2025
Defense Closing: ‘Dr. Ebony Parker Did Not Breach a Duty to Abby Zwerner’
Civil defense lawyer Sandra Douglas presents Dr. Ebony Parker's case as she faces a multi-million-dollar lawsuit filed by Abby Zwerner. More
November 5, 2025
Plaintiff’s Closing: ‘It Was Dr. Ebony Parker’s Job to Investigate’ Threat
Kevin Biniazan presents the plaintiff's closing argument, saying it was defendant 'Dr. Ebony Parker's job to investigate' threat. More
November 5, 2025
Closing Arguments Expected in 1st Grader Shoots Teacher Civil Trial
Closings are expected in the Abby Zwerner v. Ebony Parker civil trial. Zwerner filed a $40 million lawsuit against Parker. More
November 5, 2025
School Safety Expert: Ebony Parker ‘Did Not Breach’ Professional Standards
A school safety expert says Ebony Parker 'did not breach' professional standards in respect to Abby Zwerner on the day Zwerner was shot. More
November 3, 2025
‘I thought I had died’: Abby Zwerner details being shot by 6-year-old
Abby Zwerner said there are gaps in her memory from the day of the shooting, but remembers thinking that she was dying. More
October 30, 2025
1st Grader Shoots Teacher Civil Trial: Day 2 Wrap
Day 2 of the Abby Zwerner v. Ebony Parker civl trial included testimony from Abby's twin sister, Hannah Zwerner and medical professionals. More
October 30, 2025
Will Compelling Visuals in 1st Grader Shoots Teacher Trial Impact Jury?
Compelling evidence was presented in the civil trial of Abby Zwerner v. Ebony Parker, including bodycam footage from the shooting response. More
October 30, 2025
How Can Gross Negligence Be Proven in 1st Grader Shoots Teacher Civil Trial?
Abby Zwerner was seriously injured when a 6-year-old child at Richneck Elementary School pulled out a gun and shot her. More
October 29, 2025
1st Grader Shoots Teacher: Emotional Staff Members Recall Shooting
Staff members of Richneck Elementary school give testimony recalling the shooting; Abby Zwerner was shot by a 6-year-old in her classroom. More
October 29, 2025
1st Grader Shoots Teacher Civil Trial: Plaintiff Opening Statement
Diane Toscano delivered the openings for Abby Zwerner. Zwerner filed a $40 million lawsuit against former assistant principal Ebony Parker. More
October 28, 2025
1st Grader Shoots Teacher Civil Trial: Defense Opening Statement
Daniel Hogel delivered the openings for Ebony Parker. Abby Zwerner filed a $40 million lawsuit against former the assistant principal. More
October 28, 2025
First Grader Shoots Teacher Civil Trial
Abby Zwerner, who was shot by a student in her class, has filed a multi-million-dollar suit against former assistant principal Ebony Parker. More
October 27, 2025
Former Asst. Principal Charged in Case of 6-Year-Old Shooter
Former asst. principal Ebony Parker was charged with felony child abuse in connection with a 6-year-old shooting his teacher in 2023. More
April 12, 2024
Former assistant principal charged with child abuse in case of 6-year-old shooter
Ebony Parker has been charged with eight counts of felony child abuse in connection to a 6-year-old shooting his teacher, Abby Zwerner. More
April 10, 2024
Lawsuit filed by Virginia teacher details day she was shot
The statement of facts says the 6-year-old student had a history of random acts of violence before he shot Zwerner on Jan. 6. More
April 3, 2023
Parents at school where boy, 6, shot teacher prepare to sue
Families of 2 students at a Virginia elementary school where a 6-year-old shot and wounded his teacher are preparing to sue the school system. More
February 8, 2023
Lawyer: Principal unaware boy had gun before teacher shot
Lawyer says ex-principal of Virginia elementary school where 6-year-old shot his teacher wasn't aware of reports the student had a gun. More
February 2, 2023
Fallout from shooting by first-grader includes staff shakeup
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — The fallout from the shooting of a teacher by a 6-year-old student in Virginia has prompted a staff shakeup in... More
January 27, 2023
