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Opening Statements Begin in Abby Zwerner’s $40 Million Trial Over Virginia Classroom Shooting

The former assistant principal faces a separate criminal trial next month.

Overview

  • The civil case centers on claims that then assistant principal Ebony Parker ignored multiple warnings that a 6-year-old had a gun on campus.
  • Court records show the trial opened Tuesday and is scheduled to run through Nov. 6.
  • The complaint describes student and teacher reports, a backpack search during recess that found no weapon, and an alleged refusal to allow a search of the child.
  • Parker has been charged with eight counts of felony child abuse, with a criminal trial set for November.
  • Three other defendants, including the school board and two administrators, were dismissed from the suit as Zwerner continues to report lasting physical and psychological injuries.