Abby Zwerner
Abby Zwerner is a first-grade teacher who gained national attention after being shot by a 6-year-old student in her classroom at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, on January 6, 2023. Following the traumatic incident, Zwerner filed a $40 million lawsuit against an ex-assistant principal, alleging negligence for ignoring warnings about the student possessing a gun prior to the shooting. Zwerner has since struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder and significant changes in her emotional well-being.
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Abby Zwerner was awarded $10 million after being shot by a student.
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