Scott Peterson's Conviction Is Unprecedented in the Context of the Mass Shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.

Scott Peterson was found not guilty of felony child neglect, culpable negligence and perjury. The former sheriff's deputy could have faced nearly 100 years in prison. Seventeen people died during the massacre at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. Prosecutors said he ignored his training to confront the gunman.