Examining Accountability and Legal Gaps in Parkland Shooting Case

Former Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson, who was acquitted of felony child neglect charges related to the Parkland school shooting, stated that he "wouldn't have done anything different." Peterson's defense argued that he took cover due to limited information and echoes of gunshots, while prosecutors claimed he could have confronted the shooter and saved lives. Peterson hopes to meet with the families of the victims to explain his actions, but some have no interest in speaking with him. This case marked the first trial of a law enforcement officer for conduct during an on-campus shooting in U.S. history.