VA - Boy, 6, in custody after shooting teacher, Newport News, Jan 2023 *mom charged* #3

[Cool Cats]

This Grand Jury Report is a MUST READ for anyone and everyone!!

https://www.wavy.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/07/Full-Report-2024-opt-2.pdf

Reading this, Parker seems to have ignored the brewing problem more than 3 times. REFUSED to allow anyone to search the child's coat pockets where the gun actually was, while he was wearing this coat with his hands in the pockets holding the gun.

Obvious she is guilty...throw the book at her.

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[Simply Southern]

Newport News cannot send anyone to prison, only a judge can after charges are filed and the defendant is found guilty or pleads guilty.

The State of Virginia has already filed charges.

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I meant the judge or jury. It's been a battle to get anyone charged in this case.
Moo

 

[pol100gk]

Parker did not 'only' ignore the problems that day but she also set up a system, with the principal, that the shooter would be accompanied by a parent in the classroom to ensure he behaves appropriately. A drug addict and a felon were allowed into the classroom with 20 other kids without background checks and without informing the other parents. This is equally egregious.

 

[Cool Cats]

Parker did not 'only' ignore the problems that day but she also set up a system, with the principal, that the shooter would be accompanied by a parent in the classroom to ensure he behaves appropriately. A drug addict and a felon were allowed into the classroom with 20 other kids without background checks and without informing the other parents. This is equally egregious.

I am upset by alot of things thanks to that Grand Jury Report that fred&edna posted above.

The school district was nasty about any parents trying to transfer their kids to a different school. And refused to do so.

The friend who was shown the gun and told 2 adults about it is in couseling for guilt he feels because he knew about it and nothing was done. His mom hired a lawyer to force a tranfer.

When he was ushered into the classroom across the hall he told that teacher "I tried to save you."

The rotten school did not notify parents until after dinner time.

A grandmother in the office tried to get the administrators out of their offices to protect a child just sitting there alone. They refused. So the grandmother had the child hide behind the copy machine and comforted him, told him he would be OK.

 

[fred&edna]

I am upset by alot of things thanks to that Grand Jury Report that fred&edna posted above.

The school district was nasty about any parents trying to transfer their kids to a different school. A parent hired a lawyer to force a tranfer.

The friend who was shown the gun and told 2 adults about it is in couseling for guilt he feels because he knew about it and nothing was done.

When he was ushered into the classroom across the hall he told that teacher "I tried to save you."

The rotten school did not notify parents until after dinner time.

A grandmother in the office tried to get the administrators out of their offices to protect a child just sitting there alone. They refused. So the grandmother had the child hide behind the copy machine and fomforted him, told him he would be OK.

It's sad and a disgrace.

We all remain curious as to the WHY.

 

[Cool Cats]

It's sad and a disgrace.

We all remain curious as to the WHY.

Parker and principal incompetent with security, protocols, student records, parent communication....etc...

My mom was an assistant principal of a high scool then an elementary school principal. She always said she was...

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[mickey2942]

This Grand Jury Report is a MUST READ for anyone and everyone!!

https://www.wavy.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/07/Full-Report-2024-opt-2.pdf

OMG! I just read THREE paragraphs that were completely crazy. No rules were followed for assessment, placement, it is insane! No criminal background check on the parents around other kids....it goes on and on....

 

[LifeIsAMystery]

" What record?" " I don't see any record !"

The school is in trouble.

6-year-old boy who shot teacher allegedly tried to choke another

The incident and others were described in a notice sent to the Newport News, Virginia, school district by an attorney for teacher Abby Zwerner.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[x_files]

Parker did not 'only' ignore the problems that day but she also set up a system, with the principal, that the shooter would be accompanied by a parent in the classroom to ensure he behaves appropriately. A drug addict and a felon were allowed into the classroom with 20 other kids without background checks and without informing the other parents. This is equally egregious.

YIKES!

 

[x_files]

It's sad and a disgrace.

We all remain curious as to the WHY.

Laziness, incompetence? Or she has her own addiction/mental health issues that impaired her judgement?

 

[pol100gk]

Possibly a power trip on her part? In our school district, a school board member in cahoots with an elementary school principal conspired to have the high school principal fired so the elementary school principal could take their place. Fortunately a grand jury absolved the principal of all wrongdoings and they were reinstated. But power trips and lack of ethics often have a lot to answer for. That feeling that you are above the law is a 'dangerous drug'.

 

[LifeIsAMystery]

Possibly a power trip on her part? In our school district, a school board member in cahoots with an elementary school principal conspired to have the high school principal fired so the elementary school principal could take their place. Fortunately a grand jury absolved the principal of all wrongdoings and they were reinstated. But power trips and lack of ethics often have a lot to answer for. That feeling that you are above the law is a 'dangerous drug'.

This is quite possibly a factor, JMOOO. Also, wonder what her prior and ongoing relationship with members of the boys' family were, depending on aspects, that could also have played a role IMHO.

 

[wendy44]

I can't find any information on whether this is still the case, but my kids attended public schools in Virginia and were among the first groups of elementary kids taking SOLs. At that time reporting incidents of violence was required by Virginia law and wrapped up in accrediting schools. Their elementary principal was investigated for not reporting incidents that should have been reported in order to keep the school's accreditation. So I wonder if this could be at play here too.

 

[Simply Southern]

Latest update 12/9/24...per article Parker is pleading the fifth on all questions regarding AZ civil suit.

$40M lawsuit over teacher's shooting at Virginia elementary school moves forward

$40 million civil case filed by Richneck Elementary teacher shot by student in 2023 moves forward with hearing Thursday

www.wtvr.com

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The majority of the hearing Thursday was spent on arguments over what questions Parker does and does not have to answer in a deposition.

The questions had previously been agreed to by both sides in the case.
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Representatives for Parker and the Newport News school district argued against Parker having to answer any questions, saying they could impact her separate criminal case related to the shooting.
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As of Thursday, Parker was facing eight felony child abuse and neglect charges, and was scheduled to go to trial in February 2025.

 

[mickey2942]

Latest update 12/9/24...per article Parker is pleading the fifth on all questions regarding AZ civil suit.

$40M lawsuit over teacher's shooting at Virginia elementary school moves forward

$40 million civil case filed by Richneck Elementary teacher shot by student in 2023 moves forward with hearing Thursday

www.wtvr.com

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The majority of the hearing Thursday was spent on arguments over what questions Parker does and does not have to answer in a deposition.

The questions had previously been agreed to by both sides in the case.
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Representatives for Parker and the Newport News school district argued against Parker having to answer any questions, saying they could impact her separate criminal case related to the shooting.
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As of Thursday, Parker was facing eight felony child abuse and neglect charges, and was scheduled to go to trial in February 2025.

I am actually surprised that all of the wagons are not tightly surrounding Parker, supporting her 100%. It sounds to me, like the school district wants to disengage themselves from Parkers actions and decisions that day.

I say this, because it is huge what is NOT said in the article, that the district supports Parker. It is explained that Parker did not need to answer questions that would incriminate her in criminal charges.

I think that we will see a settlement at some point in time for the victim. They are stringing it out, but I don't see this actually going to court.

 

[Simply Southern]

I am actually surprised that all of the wagons are not tightly surrounding Parker, supporting her 100%. It sounds to me, like the school district wants to disengage themselves from Parkers actions and decisions that day.

I say this, because it is huge what is NOT said in the article, that the district supports Parker. It is explained that Parker did not need to answer questions that would incriminate her in criminal charges.

I think that we will see a settlement at some point in time for the victim. They are stringing it out, but I don't see this actually going to court.

They may settle. I think AZ will hold out for details. I do believe she wants to expose the incompetence. Moo ...

 

[mickey2942]

They may settle. I think AZ will hold out for details. I do believe she wants to expose the incompetence. Moo ...

She will have plenty of opportunity for that in the criminal trial. I am sure that she has plenty to say. The criminal charges are against Parker only, and do not involve the school district.

The criminal charges against Parker are significant, and interesting. She is being held accountable, for not keeping the school safe. That other children could have been shot in the incident. Hence, child endangerment charges. Five years for each count. I bet she wants to settle this. Either that, or shift blame to the school resource officer.

Imagine that, there are still missing documents from the shooter's file. There is a separate investigation regarding this issue. (LOL).

Prosecutor explains unusual charge against former Virginia school administrator after 6-year-old shot teacher

Former Richneck Elementary School assistant principal Ebony Parker was charged with eight counts of felony child abuse and neglect in the wake of a 2023 shooting.

www.nbcnews.com