Former Broward County sheriff's deputy Scot Peterson appears in the courtroom for a hearing at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., June 6, 2019. Peterson has insisted he would have confronted Cruz but thought the shots came from a sniper, perhaps firing from nearby trees. “I want the truth to come out, and if it is going to be through a trial, so be it,” Peterson said. The state report says Peterson had completed three active shooter courses over the years that teach tactics for such situations. Jurors will want to know why Peterson thought his actions were “reasonable or prudent,” he said.

Source: Huffington Post May 30, 2023 23:58 UTC