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.