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On the sixth anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, students and staff at Eagle Ridge Elementary School in Coral Springs gathered to create a heart shape in honor of the victims, while other schools in the area held moments of silence and reflection. Activities such as a service dog visit, mindfulness activities, and creating messages of kindness and love were planned to commemorate the day across Broward County Public Schools.
Gun experts have fired live bullets inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, to re-enact the 2018 mass shooting for a lawsuit brought by families of the victims. The re-enactment aims to gather evidence regarding the school security officer, Scot Peterson, who stayed outside during the attack. Acoustics and ballistics experts used the same high-caliber rifle to fire live bullets into a safety device from the same part of the building where the attack occurred. The audio evidence collected will potentially be used in the civil case against Peterson, who was cleared of criminal charges in a previous trial.
A civil lawsuit against former school resource officer Scot Peterson, who remained outside during the 2018 Parkland school shooting, will include a reenactment of the massacre using live gunfire. The reenactment aims to prove that Peterson heard the shots and knew where they were coming from. The school will be closed for the day, and no students will be present during the reenactment. A bipartisan congressional delegation will also tour the site of the shooting, with several families of the victims joining them. The families hope that the tour and reenactment will lead to the implementation of school safety legislation.
The Florida Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded Judge Elizabeth Scherer, who presided over the trial of Nikolas Cruz, the shooter responsible for the Parkland school shooting in 2018. The court found that Scherer violated judicial conduct rules by appearing partial to the prosecution, chastising defense counsel, and embracing victims and prosecutors after sentencing. Scherer resigned in June and had previously been removed from another death penalty case for similar behavior. The court emphasized the importance of judges maintaining due process, order, decorum, and impartiality.
The Florida Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded Judge Elizabeth Scherer for showing bias towards the prosecution during the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz. The Judicial Qualifications Commission found that Scherer violated several rules of judicial conduct, including unduly chastising the defense team, wrongly accusing an attorney of threatening her child, and embracing members of the prosecution after the trial. Scherer retired from the bench last month, and her handling of the case drew both praise and criticism. The Supreme Court had previously removed her from overseeing post-conviction motions in another case due to concerns about her impartiality.
The Florida Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded Judge Elizabeth Scherer for showing bias toward the prosecution during the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz. The Judicial Qualifications Commission found that Scherer violated several rules of judicial conduct, including unduly chastising the defense team, wrongly accusing one attorney of threatening her child, and embracing members of the prosecution after the trial. Scherer retired from the bench last month, and the court acknowledged the stress and tension surrounding the high-profile case but emphasized the importance of maintaining due process, order, and decorum in the courtroom.
The Florida Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded Judge Elizabeth Scherer for showing bias towards the prosecution during the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz. The Judicial Qualifications Commission found that Scherer violated several rules of judicial conduct, including unduly chastising the defense team, wrongly accusing an attorney of threatening her child, and improperly embracing members of the prosecution after the trial. Despite the stress and tension surrounding the case, judges are expected to ensure due process, order, and decorum. Scherer retired from the bench last month.
After being locked away and preserved as evidence for over five years, the Parkland school building where 17 people died in a shooting has been opened for private tours by the victims' families. The tours allow relatives of the deceased and the wounded to visit the site and see where their loved ones were during the tragedy. The school district plans to demolish the building and replace it with a memorial. Some families are also seeking a reenactment of the shooting as part of a civil lawsuit against the deputy who failed to stop the attacker.
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.
Former Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School resource officer Scot Peterson has been acquitted of felony child neglect and other charges for failing to act during the 2018 Parkland school shooting. Peterson, who could have faced nearly 100 years in prison, wept as the verdict was read. The jury deliberated for 19 hours over four days. Peterson had been charged with failing to confront the shooter, Nikolas Cruz, during the attack that left 17 dead. Prosecutors argued that Peterson did not follow protocols for confronting an active shooter, while his defense emphasized the failure of the sheriff's radio system and the difficulty in pinpointing the shooter's location. Peterson retired shortly after the shooting and was subsequently fired.
Scot Peterson, a former sheriff's deputy, has been found not guilty of failing to protect students during the 2018 Parkland school shooting in Florida. Peterson, who stayed outside during the attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, was acquitted of 11 charges, including felony child neglect, culpable negligence, and perjury. The shooting, which resulted in the deaths of 17 people and injured 17 others, was one of the deadliest high school shootings in US history.
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 as the verdicts were read, had been charged with failing to confront the shooter, Nikolas Cruz, during the attack that left 17 dead. The jury deliberated for 19 hours over four days before reaching their decision.
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.
The trial of former sheriff's deputy Scot Peterson, who failed to confront the Parkland school shooter in 2018, could set a precedent for how police are expected to respond to school shootings. Peterson is facing charges of felony child neglect and culpable negligence, with prosecutors arguing that he neglected his duty by not entering the building while the gunman attacked students. The case raises questions about the moral obligation of law enforcement officers to protect students during such incidents. A conviction could have implications for other school staff, including teachers who carry guns. However, some experts argue that blaming Peterson alone does not address the larger issues of gun access and mental health resources.
A state commission has recommended that Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer, who oversaw the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz, should be publicly reprimanded for showing bias toward the prosecution, failing to curtail "vitriolic statements" directed at Cruz's attorneys by the victims' families, and sometimes allowing "her emotions to overcome her judgment." The commission found that Scherer violated several rules governing judicial conduct during last year's trial in her actions toward Cruz's public defenders. Scherer announced last month that she would be retiring from the bench on June 30.