Scot Peterson acquitted in Parkland school shooting trial

Former Broward County Sheriff's Deputy Scot Peterson has been acquitted by a jury of all charges related to his alleged failure to protect students during the 2018 Parkland school shooting. Peterson, who remained outside the building during the attack, was charged with felony child neglect and misdemeanor culpable negligence. The jury ruled that Peterson was not guilty on all 11 charges. While Peterson expressed relief at the verdict, the parents of the victims condemned the acquittal, believing that his inaction contributed to the tragedy.