Judge dismisses all child neglect counts against Newport News assistant principal Ebony Parker
Parker was accused of ignoring repeated warnings that a 6-year-old had a gun that was later used to shoot his teacher
Minyvonne Burke, NBC News
FILE - Former Richneck Elementary School assistant principal Ebony Parker looks back into the courtroom during Abby Zwerner's lawsuit against her on Oct. 28, 2025, in Newport News, Va. (Stephen M. Katz/The Virginian-Pilot via AP, Pool, File) (Stephen M. Katz, The Virginian-Pilot)
Ebony Parker was charged with eight counts of felony child neglect in the January 2023 shooting at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News. First-grade teacher, Abby Zwerner, was injured in the shooting.
Judge Rebecca Robinson said she was striking all eight counts against Parker, who broke down in tears.
“So those matters are dismissed,” the judge said. “I want to add my ruling today is based upon legal principles only.”
