BREAKING: SRO Not Guilty in Parkland Shooting
Jury Acquits Officer Who Stayed Outside During Massacre
In a stunning verdict, a jury has acquitted former school resource officer Scot Peterson of all charges related to the February 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Peterson's Actions During the Shooting
- Peterson, a 32-year veteran of the Broward Sheriff's Office, was armed and in uniform when the shooting occurred.
- Witnesses testified that he remained outside Building 12, where the shooting took place, for several minutes before finally entering.
- Peterson's defense argued that he followed his training and that he did not know the extent of the threat at the time.
The Verdict and Sentencing
After deliberating for just over two days, the jury found Peterson not guilty of seven counts of felony neglect of duty.
Peterson, who was 60 years old at the time of the verdict, broke down in tears as it was read. He faces no further charges or penalties.
The verdict has been met with mixed reactions from the community. Some have expressed outrage, while others believe that Peterson should not have been criminally charged in the first place.
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