Scot Peterson Acquitted in Parkland Shooting Trial

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Scot Peterson, the sheriff's deputy who was present during the Parkland shooting in 2018, has been found not guilty on all counts, including child neglect. Peterson, who was the only armed school resource officer on campus at the time, was charged in connection with the deaths and injuries caused by the gunman. Surveillance video showed that Peterson did not confront the shooter and a public safety commission stated that he hid for about 48 minutes. Peterson retired from the Broward County Sheriff's Office after the incident.
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