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A Virginia jury awarded $10 million to a teacher shot by a 6-year-old student, holding an ex-administrator responsible for ignoring warnings about the child's access to a gun, highlighting issues of school safety and gun control.
A jury awarded $10 million to Virginia teacher Abby Zwerner, shot by a 6-year-old student, in a civil case against an assistant principal for failing to act on safety concerns, potentially setting a precedent for liability in school shootings.
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in a Virginia classroom has been sentenced to two years in prison for felony child neglect. Deja Taylor's sentence exceeded the recommended maximum and state sentencing guidelines. The judge emphasized the physical and psychological toll on the teacher and the emotional trauma inflicted on other students and staff. The boy obtained his mother's handgun from her purse and shot the teacher, causing critical injuries. Taylor's son spent time in inpatient treatment and now lives with his great-grandfather. The teacher is suing the school district for $40 million, and she has decided not to return to teaching due to the shooting's lasting impact.
New details have emerged regarding how a 6-year-old boy in Virginia accessed his mother's gun and shot his teacher. The child's family claims the gun was placed on a high closet shelf with a trigger lock, but questions remain about how he accessed it. The mother, who pleaded guilty to using marijuana while possessing a firearm, could face 18 to 24 months in prison. The investigation revealed that no lockbox or trigger lock was found in the residences. The child, who suffers from an "acute disability," had received treatment at a medical facility. The teacher has filed a $40 million lawsuit alleging negligence by school administrators. The case is ongoing.