On Monday, seven jurors (and two alternates) were selected to serve in the $40 million civil lawsuit filed by Abigail Zwerner — the former Richneck Elementary School teacher shot by a 6-year-old student in 2023 — against the Newport News School Division and former Assistant Principal Ebony Parker.
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Tuesday morning, the courtroom was packed for opening statements, according to WTKR Newport News reporter Kelsey Jones.
Zwerner’s attorney Diane Toscano began her statement around 9:30 a.m., where she discussed how Parker was second in command at the school and that it is her role to ensure safety.
Then, “1:58 p.m., BANG!” Toscano said.” A bullet went through Abby’s hand, then through her chest.” The bullet is still in Abby’s body because it’s too dangerous to remove, she added…