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Her 6-year-old son shot his teacher. Now she is being sentenced for child neglect

The mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia is scheduled to be sentenced for felony child neglect

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia could be jailed for failing drug tests

The mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia could be jailed for failing mandatory drug tests

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Prosecutors ask a judge to revoke bond of mother of Virginia boy who shot his first-grade teacher

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to revoke the bond for the mother of a Virginia boy who shot and wounded his first-grade teacher after she allegedly failed multiple drug tests while awaiting sentencing on felony charges

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Parents, schools face increasing scrutiny after shootings

As school shootings continue across the U.S., parents and educators are facing increasing scrutiny

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Attorney: Mom of Virginia boy who shot teacher was depressed

An attorney says the mother of a 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot and wounded his teacher had a series of miscarriages and post-partum depression in the year leading up to the shooting

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Richneck shooter’s mother turns herself in, released on a $5,000 bond

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The mother of the 6-year-old student who shot his teacher at Richneck Elementary School three months ago has turned herself in to face two pending charges.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023

Criminal probe focuses on school where boy, 6, shot teacher

Prosecutors in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old shot his teacher are investigating whether the actions of any school employees could lead to criminal charges

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023

Grand jury indicts mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher

A grand jury in Virginia has indicted the mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2023

Grand jury charges mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher; prosecutors look to further investigate security issues

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Newport News grand jury on Monday indicted the mother of the 6-year-old boy who shot his first grade teacher at Richneck Elementary School three months ago.

Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023

Teacher shot by 6-year-old student files $40 million lawsuit

Abby Zwerner, a first-grade teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, was shot in the hand and chest on Jan. 6 by a student. No charges have been filed.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2023