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politics1 year ago

"VP Harris Visits Parkland Shooting Site, Announces Gun Control Measures"

Vice President Kamala Harris toured the site of the 2018 Parkland high school massacre, announcing a $750 million grant program to assist states with "red flag laws" allowing temporary gun seizures from individuals deemed dangerous. Harris emphasized the need for improved school safety measures and stronger gun laws, acknowledging the lasting impact of the tragedy. The visit prompted discussions on gun legislation and school safety, with some advocating for stricter measures while others express concerns about potential infringements on constitutional rights.

via KATU|
#gun-violence-prevention#kamala-harris#parkland-massacre
crimetragedy2 years ago

"Accountability and Action: Demolition of Stoneman Douglas Building and Acquittal of Deputy Spark Controversy"

The building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where the Parkland mass shooting took place in 2018, will finally be demolished after the conclusion of the trials related to the tragedy. The building, known as the 1200 building, has been preserved as a reminder of the shooting, but now the community is eager for its removal. The school district plans to demolish the building and restore the site to a landscaped condition, although the work is not expected to be completed before the new school year begins. Families of the victims have requested the opportunity to walk through the building in its original condition, while teachers want to retrieve their personal items. A memorial is likely to be built on the site once the demolition is complete.

via South Florida Sun Sentinel|
#crimetragedy#demolition#emotional-closure
crime2 years ago

Deputy Scot Peterson Acquitted in Parkland Shooting Trial

Scot Peterson, the former school resource officer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during the 2018 Parkland massacre, has been acquitted of child-neglect and culpable negligence charges. Peterson, who was criticized for not taking action during the shooting that killed 17 people, was the first U.S. law enforcement officer to be tried in connection with a school shooting. The jury deliberated for over 19 hours before reaching a verdict. Peterson's defense argued that he did everything he could with the limited information he had at the time. The acquittal has sparked controversy and disappointment among some victims' families and activists.

via The Washington Post|
#acquittal#child-neglect#crime