Deputy Scot Peterson Acquitted in Parkland Shooting Trial
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Former Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson has been acquitted of felony child neglect and other charges for failing to act during the 2018 Parkland school shooting. This marks the first trial in U.S. history of a law enforcement officer for conduct during an on-campus shooting. Peterson, who wept as the verdicts were read, had been charged with failing to confront the shooter, Nikolas Cruz, during the attack that left 17 dead. The jury deliberated for 19 hours over four days before reaching their decision.
- Deputy acquitted of all charges for failing to act during deadly Parkland school shooting The Associated Press
- Florida jury acquits deputy charged in wake of Parkland shooting MSNBC
- Jury Acquits Deputy Who Failed to Confront Parkland Gunman The New York Times
- "Not guilty:" Scot Peterson acquitted on all charges WPBF West Palm Beach
- Scot Peterson acquitted of child neglect charges in Parkland shooting trial The Washington Post
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