Prosecutors have twice charged law enforcement officers for inaction during school shootings. Juries aren’t buying it.
- Posted on January 24, 2026
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Prosecutors have twice charged law enforcement officers for inaction during school shootings. Juries aren’t buying it.
The acquittals of Scot Peterson in Parkland, Florida, and Adrian Gonzales in Uvalde, Texas, demonstrate how difficult it is to prosecute law enforcement officers and suggest many jurors do not regard hesitation during a school shooting as a crime, legal experts said.
