Former Virginia Assistant Principal Charged with Child Abuse After School Shooting

The unusual charge follows a 6-year-old's shooting of a teacher, highlighting potential legal accountability for school officials in preventing gun violence.

A Virginia prosecutor has indicted a former assistant principal on felony child abuse charges after a 6-year-old student shot a teacher at Richneck Elementary School.
The charge is part of a broader legal trend where educators and parents are held accountable for failing to prevent gun violence.
Special grand jury findings criticize the assistant principal for ignoring multiple warnings about the child's behavior on the day of the shooting.
The case has sparked discussions on the role of school safety and the responsibility of educators in managing student behavior.
Legal experts debate the potential for similar prosecutions to become more common, influencing how gun access is managed by guardians.