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A retired Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper, Michael Griffin, was killed while assisting at a crash scene in Panola County. Griffin stopped to check on one of the drivers involved in the crash when the vehicle rolled on top of him, resulting in his death. Griffin was known for his dedication as a public servant and law enforcement officer. The crash is currently under investigation.
A retired Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper and sworn Law Enforcement Officer with the Department of Public Safety, identified as 62-year-old Michael "Mike" Griffin, was killed when a vehicle rolled on top of him at a crash scene on Highway 6 in Panola County. Griffin had stopped to check on the driver of one of the vehicles involved in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Griffin was described as a dedicated public servant and a beloved friend, and his death is being mourned by many. The crash is currently under investigation.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, the Pickens County Coroner's Office, and Easley police are investigating a death on railroad tracks in Easley, South Carolina. The victim's identity has not been released, but condolences from law enforcement agencies suggest that the victim may be a law enforcement officer. All trains in the area have been stopped, and the investigation is ongoing.
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 upon hearing the verdict, had been accused of failing to confront the shooter and protect the students. The jury deliberated for 19 hours over four days before reaching their decision. Peterson, who has maintained that he would have confronted the shooter if he had known where the shots were coming from, expressed relief at getting his life back and hopes to one day sit down with the Parkland parents to tell them the truth. However, some parents believe Peterson prioritized his own safety over the students' and have no interest in meeting with him.
Mason Joel Courson, a Florida man, has been sentenced to almost five years in federal prison for attacking a police officer during the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. Courson pleaded guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer with a dangerous weapon and participated in an assault of a Metropolitan Police Department officer. He was also ordered to pay restitution of $2,000 and three years of supervised release. Over 1,000 people have been arrested in connection with the Capitol breach, with more than 350 charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.