REPORT: Deputy Peterson Accused Of ‘Covering Up’ Alleged Sexual Assault By Broward Sheriff’s Son
A local Miami news station released an explosive report on Thursday night about a “disturbing assault” that happened at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School four years to the day before the tragic shooting in February. The alleged incident involved one of the sons of Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel and was allegedly “covered up” by Officer Scot Peterson, the resource officer who infamously failed to confront the Parkland shooter.
WPLG Local 10 investigative reporter Bob Norman reported Thursday that two 17-year-old students at the school allegedly bullied a 14-year-old freshman boy, with one of the 17-year-olds holding down the student while the other 17-year-old kicked the victim, grabbed his genitals, and then grabbed the victim’s own baseball bat and began shoving it against his buttocks “simulating rape” through the boy’s clothes.
We have allowed our society to get so sick that we take unpleasant terms…those we want to not believe exist…and give them nice sounding names: Infant murder…women’s choice; pornography…adult entertainment; spy…confidential monitor; armed guard…resource officer; etc. No wonder Senator Book can get away with her shenanigans. She takes a whole range of ‘sex offenses’ and calls them ‘perverted actions’ and scares the public into a panic. No sex offense is acceptable but few turn a person into “Jack the Ripper”.
Sexual harassment used to mean a violation of workplace rules/laws. Now everything is “sexual assault” and should be punished in the most heinous manner or, at a minimum, should require that a person be stripped of everything.
This sheriff is sick in the head. No wonder the resource officer is collecting pension now. Ill rub your back if you rub my back.
Like I’ve heard said…those who are the most vocal about offenses are likely to be guilty themselves and use their positions of authority to pass the ‘heat’ on to someone else. I hope the allegations are not true but nowadays that’s becoming less and less likely.
That doesn’t even compare to an incident in Bay City, Michigan years ago where a school teacher was found in the back seat of his car, naked, with a naked 15-year-old naked girl, and another 15-year-old girl in the front seat. The teacher was the son of the school district superintendent. The teacher was not prosecuted, and was allowed to move to a different state to continue his career there. Probably had glowing job references too. So often, I see articles where police and politicians who were accused of sexual misconduct get wonderful plea deals which lower the charges to the point where they don’t even have to be on the registry. Often the sentence is nothing but probation. Obviously, the law is not applied equally, and the public defender system for poor defendants is a joke.
Gerald, You said
” and the public defender system for poor defendants is a joke.”
Dont you mean “Public PRETENDER??”
Throw the book at him.
We’ll see how law enforcement changes their mind about yhe registry when it hits home.
Isn’t covering up a crime considered aiding a criminal. Lock the cop should be on the registry as well.
Totally agree there. Punish the cop(s?) that abused their power covering it up and punish the assailant if an assault actually occurred, to the limits of the law and no further. I don’t blame the kid for being the son of a sheriff.
WOW. This is going to get very interesting. I hope more media picks this up.
DS,
*ring–ring–ring***
Hello Mister DeFede….??
Have I got a topic for you. A disgraced deputy, a corrupt Sheriff, “Alleged”Sexual battery case against the Sheriff’s son involving the deputy covering up the charges/allegations.
And on a side note (seeing it is a topic of sexual abuse) why not invite Ron Book in for his thoughts on what should happen to the good Sheriffs son if sent thru the same process as you or I ?
@ Sean I am in complete agreement someone should contact Mr. Defede and get him to asked those questions…..After the alleged sheriff’s son has his day in court. I know it is unfair but the media has to push the issues. I sorry but we can’t start calling people family members sex predators or offender till they become convicted of something. I know you are angry and upset but use that the right way Maybe you can call him ( Mr. Defede and give him your point of view and say u go on tv or whatever. Your anger and bitterness will destroy your health. Please hear me out I know because I lost a lot because of bitterness no one wants to be around me and the anger I had Now I have to take high blood pressure meds.
Joseph, you are so correct. Bitterness and disappointment led to my failure in character. I thank God that He gave me back a future that at one time I could no longer see. Bitterness is a poison that can poison our health and ability to live a productive life. May all RSO’s come to be encouragers and help us all to prepare for the day the truth is made known and we are all restored to the fellowship of man.
Amen @Capt Charles and thank you for your service too