WATCH LIVE: Parkland Shooting School Officer On Trial — FL v. Scot Peterson - Day One | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Defense argues that Scott Peterson is not a criminal and was sacrificed in the case, while the prosecution presents evidence of the shooter's actions during the 6-minute rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Key Insights

• 👶 Scott Peterson is being tried for neglect of a child and perjury charges during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
• 🤣 The defense argues that Peterson was not present during the shooter's rampage on the first floor of the building.
• 🤣 The prosecution presents evidence of Peterson's presence during the shooter's actions on the second and third floors of the building.
• 🏛️ Witnesses will testify about the difficulty of discerning the source of the shots and the echo and reverberation in the building.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: What are the charges against Scott Peterson in the trial?

Scott Peterson is being charged with neglect of a child and perjury during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

Q: What is the defense's argument in this case?

The defense argues that Scott Peterson is not a criminal and was not present during the shooter's rampage on the first floor of the building.

Q: What evidence does the prosecution present against Scott Peterson?

The prosecution presents evidence that shows Scott Peterson's presence at the scene during the shooter's actions on the second and third floors of the building.

Q: Who are the witnesses in the trial?

There are 22 witnesses under subpoena who will testify that they heard the same shots as Scott Peterson and could not determine their exact source.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Scott Peterson, a school resource officer, is being tried for charges of neglect of a child and perjury during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

• The defense argues that Peterson is not a criminal and was not present during the shooter's rampage on the first floor of the building.

• The prosecution presents evidence that shows Peterson's presence at the scene during the second and third floors of the building.