Former school official returns to court for case of 6-year-old who shot teacher
Ebony Parker, a former assistant principal, is back in court facing criminal charges related to the 2023 shooting of a first-grade teacher by a 6-year-old student. She is charged with eight counts of child abuse and neglect for allegedly ignoring warnings about the child's possession of a gun. If convicted, Parker could face up to 40 years in prison, which may also impact a $10 million civil award granted to the injured teacher, Abigail Zwerner.
- ▪Ebony Parker is facing eight counts of child abuse and neglect in connection with the shooting incident.
- ▪A jury previously awarded teacher Abigail Zwerner $10 million after finding Parker liable for negligence.
- ▪Parker's trial is expected to last three days and could result in a significant prison sentence if she is convicted.
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U.S. newsFormer school official returns to court for case of 6-year-old who shot teacherLast year, Ebony Parker was found liable for ignoring warning signs that the child had a weapon.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Virginia elementary school teacher Abigail Zwerner in 2023. Carlos Bernate for NBC NewsShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 8:40 AM EDTBy Mirna AlsharifA former assistant principal is back in court Monday to face a criminal trial in connection with the 2023 shooting of a first-grade teacher by her 6-year-old student.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Ebony Parker is facing eight counts of child abuse and neglect in connection with the Jan.
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