Judge dismisses all child neglect counts against Newport News assistant principal Ebony Parker
A judge has dismissed all child neglect charges against Ebony Parker, a former assistant principal in Newport News, Virginia. Parker faced accusations related to a shooting incident involving a 6-year-old student who shot his teacher. The judge's ruling was based solely on legal principles, and Parker expressed her emotions upon hearing the decision.
- ▪Ebony Parker was charged with eight counts of felony child neglect.
- ▪The charges stemmed from a January 2023 shooting at Richneck Elementary School.
- ▪The judge stated that the dismissal was based on legal principles only.
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BREAKING NEWSMay. 21, 2026, 2:54 PM UTCU.S. newsU.S. newsJudge dismisses all child neglect counts against Newport News assistant principal Ebony ParkerParker was accused of ignoring repeated warnings that a 6-year-old had a gun that was later used to shoot his teacher. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Former Richneck Elementary School assistant principal Ebony Parker during Abby Zwerner's lawsuit against her in Newport News, Va., in 2025.Stephen M. Katz / Pool / AP fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Minyvonne BurkeA judge on Thursday dismissed the criminal case against a former Virginia elementary school assistant principal who was accused of ignoring warnings before a 6-year-old student shot and wounded his teacher.
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