Commission recommends reprimand for judge in Parkland shooting trial.

The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission has recommended a formal reprimand for Judge Elizabeth Scherer, who oversaw the death penalty trial of the Parkland school shooter, for appearing to favor the prosecution. Scherer did not contest the findings and agreed to a reprimand. The commission found that her conduct created the perception of bias against one party, tarnishing public confidence in the judiciary's impartiality. The jury declined to unanimously recommend the death penalty, resulting in a life sentence, angering many of the victims' families. Scherer announced her resignation in May, which was not a result of the investigation.