Judge delays trial of ex-deputy charged for inaction during Parkland school shooting

Source: WPLG

Scot Peterson’s trial postponed to next year

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Attorneys were concerned about potential timing conflicts during the trials of the Parkland school shooter and the former Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy who was accused of inaction during the massacre.

Attorney Marc Eiglarsh, who is representing Scot Peterson, was in Broward County court on Thursday asking Broward Circuit Judge Martin Fein to reschedule the start of the former deputy’s trial.

“Our hearts go out to the victims’ families. We know that this being continued adversely affects them. We understand that, but what is fundamental in every criminal case is that a defendant has the right to due process and we need more time to prepare,” Eiglarsh said after the hearing.

Investigators found Peterson was hiding outside the building where Nikolas Cruz fired his AR-15 rifle on Feb. 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, according to prosecutors. He was the only armed school resource officer on campus.

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