GUILTY FL - 17 killed in Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, Parkland, 14 Feb 2018 *shooter Guilty, School officer NG* #5

[SeesSeas]

Parkland shooter judge’s hug of prosecutors comes back to haunt her in death penalty case

Judge Elizabeth Scherer was disqualified from a separate capital punishment case partly because she hugged members of the prosecution team in the Parkland mass shooting penalty phase.

lawandcrime.com

Apr 13th, 2023, 5:51 pm
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Scherer lashed out at the defense during the proceedings. She dressed down members numerous times during the penalty phase and sentencing proceedings. On one occasion, she ripped the defense for “unprofessionalism.” Scherer faced criticism for hugging members of the prosecution after the penalty phase.

Tundidor argued that Scherer, a former prosecutor who used to work for Satz, was inappropriately chummy.
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[Weki]

Interesting. Although I defended Judge Scherer in how she handled defense in the Parkland case I can see that’s she’s also opened the door for defendants to make this claim. It’s all about perception.

 

[Gardenista]

Parkland shooter judge’s hug of prosecutors comes back to haunt her in death penalty case

Judge Elizabeth Scherer was disqualified from a separate capital punishment case partly because she hugged members of the prosecution team in the Parkland mass shooting penalty phase.

lawandcrime.com

Apr 13th, 2023, 5:51 pm
[...]
Scherer lashed out at the defense during the proceedings. She dressed down members numerous times during the penalty phase and sentencing proceedings. On one occasion, she ripped the defense for “unprofessionalism.” Scherer faced criticism for hugging members of the prosecution after the penalty phase.

Tundidor argued that Scherer, a former prosecutor who used to work for Satz, was inappropriately chummy.
[...]

Was just coming to post this. Worst. Judge. Ever.

 

[Gardenista]

Exclusive: Judge in Parkland school shooter case to step down from the bench

Judge Elizabeth Scherer submitted a letter of resignation to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office, Court TV exclusively learned.

www.courttv.com

 

[Weki]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1656371862392172579

 

[Weki]

@Gardenista and others who can’t stand this judge - congratulations! Lol

Ultimately, she didn’t have the right temperament for the job. I also wonder how much pushback she was going to get from defense lawyers moving forward - how many were going to move to disqualify her from their cases based on her alleged bias? I bet that was gonna be an ongoing problem.

 

[PrairieWind]

Exclusive: Judge in Parkland school shooter case to step down from the bench

Judge Elizabeth Scherer submitted a letter of resignation to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office, Court TV exclusively learned.

www.courttv.com

She will go to work for a firm and make 5 times the money. She didn't have good temperament in this trial, but her frustration was legit.

 

[arielilane]

Judge who sentenced Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz resigns

https://twitter.com/x/status/1656390662747566081

Judge who sentenced Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz resigns

She was recently removed from a death penalty murder case by the Florida Supreme Court, which agreed she showed unfair sympathy for prosecutors in the Parkland school shooting case.

www.wesh.com

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. —
The judge who oversaw the sentencing of the Parkland massacre gunman Nikolas Cruz has resigned.

 

[mothwings]

Judge who sentenced Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz resigns

https://twitter.com/x/status/1656390662747566081

Judge who sentenced Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz resigns

She was recently removed from a death penalty murder case by the Florida Supreme Court, which agreed she showed unfair sympathy for prosecutors in the Parkland school shooting case.

www.wesh.com

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. —
The judge who oversaw the sentencing of the Parkland massacre gunman Nikolas Cruz has resigned.

This is good news. She has a natural talent for cosmetics.

 

[SeesSeas]

Ex-Deputy Charged With Failing to Confront Parkland Shooter Says He's Ready For Trial

Scot Peterson has said that he didn't enter during Nikolas Cruz's deadly shooting spree because he thought the shots were being fired from outside.

www.courttv.com

EX-DEPUTY CHARGED WITH FAILING TO CONFRONT PARKLAND SHOOTER SAYS HE'S READY FOR TRIAL​

Scot Peterson has said that he didn't enter during Nikolas Cruz's deadly shooting spree because he thought the shots were being fired from outside. (5/23/23)

Ex-Florida deputy charged with failing to confront Parkland shooter says he's eager for trial

Scot Peterson, labeled by some as the 'coward of Broward,' could face nearly a century in prison if he is convicted.

www.courttv.com

May 23, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A fired Florida sheriff’s deputy charged with failing to confront the gunman who murdered 17 at a Parkland high school five years ago said Monday that he is “looking forward” to his trial, which is scheduled to start next week.
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Prosecutors say Peterson’s actions show he knew the shots were coming from inside and that he could have prevented some of the shootings if he had confronted Cruz, who was armed with an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle.

Peterson’s attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, said there are 22 defense witnesses who will testify that they also thought the shots were coming from somewhere other than inside the classroom building.

“He’s not the only one who heard those shots and believe they were coming from a different location,” Eiglarsh said.

Peterson retired shortly after the shooting, was fired retroactively and charged a year later.
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[mothwings]

Was just coming to post this. Worst. Judge. Ever.

I would agree.

 

[SeesSeas]

Florida deputy faces trial for his alleged failure to confront the Parkland school shooter

The National Association of School Resource Officers says Scot Peterson is the first U.S. law enforcement officer tried for allegedly failing to act during a school shooting.

wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu

The National Association of School Resource Officers says Scot Peterson is the first U.S. law enforcement officer tried for allegedly failing to act during a school shooting.​

WUSF Public Media - WUSF 89.7 | By Associated Press
Published May 30, 2023 at 11:50 AM EDT

Jury selection begins Wednesday in the trial of former Broward County Sheriff's Deputy Scot Peterson, who remained outside a three-story classroom building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during Nikolas Cruz's six-minute attack on Feb. 14, 2018. Opening statements are scheduled for early June, and the trial could last two months.

Peterson, 60, is charged with seven counts of felony child neglect for four students killed and three wounded on the 1200 building's third floor. Peterson arrived at the building with his gun drawn 73 seconds before Cruz reached that floor, but instead of entering, he backed away as gunfire sounded. He has said he didn't know where the shots were coming from.

Peterson is also charged with three counts of misdemeanor culpable negligence for the adults shot on the third floor, including a teacher and an adult student who died. He also faces a perjury charge for allegedly lying to investigators. He could get nearly a century in prison if convicted on the child neglect counts and lose his $104,000 annual pension.
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For Peterson to be convicted of child neglect, prosecutors must first show he was legally a caregiver to the juvenile students. Florida law defines a caregiver as “a parent, adult household member or other person responsible for a child’s welfare.”

Eiglarsh has argued there is an exemption for most police officers that covers his client. Circuit Judge Martin Fein ruled that is for the jury to decide, noting that Florida courts have found babysitters, landlords and even kidnappers to be caregivers.

If jurors find Peterson was a caregiver, they then must determine whether he made a “reasonable effort” to protect the children or failed to provide the care necessary to maintain their health.
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[PrairieWind]

Florida deputy faces trial for his alleged failure to confront the Parkland school shooter

The National Association of School Resource Officers says Scot Peterson is the first U.S. law enforcement officer tried for allegedly failing to act during a school shooting.

wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu

The National Association of School Resource Officers says Scot Peterson is the first U.S. law enforcement officer tried for allegedly failing to act during a school shooting.​

WUSF Public Media - WUSF 89.7 | By Associated Press
Published May 30, 2023 at 11:50 AM EDT

Jury selection begins Wednesday in the trial of former Broward County Sheriff's Deputy Scot Peterson, who remained outside a three-story classroom building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during Nikolas Cruz's six-minute attack on Feb. 14, 2018. Opening statements are scheduled for early June, and the trial could last two months.

Peterson, 60, is charged with seven counts of felony child neglect for four students killed and three wounded on the 1200 building's third floor. Peterson arrived at the building with his gun drawn 73 seconds before Cruz reached that floor, but instead of entering, he backed away as gunfire sounded. He has said he didn't know where the shots were coming from.

Peterson is also charged with three counts of misdemeanor culpable negligence for the adults shot on the third floor, including a teacher and an adult student who died. He also faces a perjury charge for allegedly lying to investigators. He could get nearly a century in prison if convicted on the child neglect counts and lose his $104,000 annual pension.
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For Peterson to be convicted of child neglect, prosecutors must first show he was legally a caregiver to the juvenile students. Florida law defines a caregiver as “a parent, adult household member or other person responsible for a child’s welfare.”

Eiglarsh has argued there is an exemption for most police officers that covers his client. Circuit Judge Martin Fein ruled that is for the jury to decide, noting that Florida courts have found babysitters, landlords and even kidnappers to be caregivers.

If jurors find Peterson was a caregiver, they then must determine whether he made a “reasonable effort” to protect the children or failed to provide the care necessary to maintain their health.
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To me it is just sad and astounding that this trial is even necessary. The legalities of this are complicated but and who knows how an appeals court would handle it.

 

[JerseyGirl]

As Peterson trial begins, here's a look at changes within school resource officers in Florida

Passage of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Act prompted there be officers at each Florida public school.

www.wtsp.com

 

[SeesSeas]

Fast start to jury selection at trial of ex-deputy accused of failing to confront Parkland shooter

55 finalists were selected on Wednesday and will be brought back on Monday ahead of the trial of Scot Peterson.

www.courttv.com

Fast start to jury selection at trial of ex-deputy accused of failing to confront Parkland shooter​

Posted at 4:54 PM, May 31, 2023
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Circuit Judge Martin Fein had tentatively scheduled three days of preliminary jury selection, seeking 50 candidates whose schedules and employment would allow possibly two months of service at the trial of former Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson.

But by the end of Wednesday, the judge ended the process after finding 55 finalists out of 300 prospects interviewed.
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If all goes according to plan, opening statements would be given the middle of next week.
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[SeesSeas]

Judge rules Scot Peterson jurors won’t visit Marjory Stoneman Douglas 1200 building

The jury in the Scot Peterson case will not be visiting Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

www.local10.com

Judge rules Scot Peterson jurors won’t visit Marjory Stoneman Douglas 1200 building​

Published: June 1, 2023 at 5:38 PM

 

[arielilane]

 

[arielilane]

Curious to see what the evidence will be... however, thinking it's a waste of taxpayers dollars. Most importantly, this poor man, worked hard and lived (from what I've read) his whole life respectively, and this is what he gets? MOO



Scot Peterson is charged with felony child neglect for allegedly failing to confront the Parkland school shooter, who killed 14 students and three staff members in 2018.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1663887927187742720

Parkland officer accused of failing to confront school shooter faces trial

Jury selection is set to begin Wednesday in the trial of Scot Peterson, a former school resource officer charged in connection with the Parkland school shooting.

abcnews.go.com

May 31, 2023, 6:12 AM

Jury selection is set to begin Wednesday in the trial of a former school resource officer charged with felony child neglect for allegedly failing to confront the Parkland school shooter.

Scot Peterson was assigned to Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Parkland as a school resource officer when a gunman opened fire at the South Florida high school on Feb. 14, 2018, killing 14 students and three staff members.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

"School resource officers need to be carefully selected and specially trained to do the job that they are tasked with doing. They no longer can be that officer that's at the end of their career, in their late 50s. It's no longer a job just to sit behind the desk," said Max Schachter who lost his son, Alex, in the 2018 mass shooting.

Peterson "is just a coward," parent Andrew Pollack said, calling him an obscenity. His 18-year-old daughter Meadow was the adult student murdered on the third floor.

"He wouldn't have gone in with full body armor and a bazooka," Pollack said. Other victims' relatives have made similar statements.

A Broward sheriff's deputy for 32 years, Peterson had been at Stoneman Douglas for nine years after 19 years at other schools. He said he's"eager" for the trial to start.

"I want the truth to come out, and if it is going to be through a trial, so be it," Peterson said. "Not only the people in Florida, the country, and most importantly the families, they need to know the truth about what happened, because unfortunately it has never been told."

Jury questioning set to begin in trial of former Marjory Stoneman Douglas High resource officer Scot Peterson

He's facing eleven charges for remaining outside of the school while a gunman roamed the halls, killing seventeen people

www.cbsnews.com

 

[SeesSeas]

Jury selection continues in trial of former Parkland school resource deputy

The next phase of jury selection was underway Monday in the trial of Scot Peterson, the former Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy accused of failing to confront the gunman during the Parkland school shooting.

www.local10.com

Updated: June 5, 2023 at 6:20 PM
There were 55 prospective jurors as of Monday afternoon. That pool will be narrowed down to 10 — six jurors and four alternates.