Newtown shooting Newtown shooting Daughter of Sandy Hook Victim Says Hillary Clinton Is the Only Candidate Who Will Fight the NRA Erica Smegielski's mother was the principal at Sandy Hook Elementary. Tonight, she will tell her story on the DNC stage. You Won't Truly Understand Gun Violence Until You See the 'Newtown' Documentary It is a visceral, powerful experience. You will cry. It is worth it. By John Hendrickson Published 15 March 16