Trial Begins for Parkland Resource Officer Accused of Inaction During Shooting
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Former sheriff's deputy, Scot Peterson, is on trial for child neglect charges for not intervening to stop the Parkland school shooting in 2018. Peterson, who was the school resource officer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School at the time of the shootings, faces 10 charges, including seven counts of child neglect. The trial is expected to last two months and could have sweeping repercussions for policing in Florida and beyond. A conviction of a member of law enforcement for inaction during a mass shooting is rare and could set a precedent for future cases.
- Former Florida Deputy Goes on Trial for Not Confronting Parkland Gunman The New York Times
- Scot Peterson, Parkland resource officer, stands trial for inaction USA TODAY
- Trial begins for Parkland school resource officer who stayed outside during shooting, as defense argues ‘biased’ investigation CNN
- Jury selected in Scot Peterson trial, opening arguments begin Wednesday WPBF West Palm Beach
- Opening statements expected in trial of former Parkland school resource officer Scot Peterson CBS Miami
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