NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Nearly three years after former Richneck Elementary School teacher Abigail Zwerner was shot in the hand in her classroom by a six-year-old student, the trial for her civil lawsuit against a former assistant principal at the school reached a verdict Thursday.

The jury sided with Zwerner, recommending she get $10 million. The lawsuit asks for $40 million.

Watch: Abby Zwerner, former Richneck teacher shot by 6-year-old student, awarded $10M in lawsuit Abby Zwerner wins lawsuit against assistant principal liable in Richneck shooting

On January 6, 2023, a six-year-old student pulled a gun out of a backpack and fired one shot, hitting Abby Zwerner in her hand.

The bullet went through her hand and into her chest, where testimony during the trial revealed it will s

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