A Florida jury found former sheriff’s deputy Eddie Duran not guilty of manslaughter with a firearm in the shooting death of Roger Fortson, a Black U.S. Air Force airman. The incident occurred inside Fortson's apartment after authorities responded to a false report of a domestic disturbance. The Okaloosa County jury reached its verdict on Thursday after approximately two hours of deliberation. Duran, 38, faced a potential sentence of up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
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Florida jury acquits former sheriff’s deputy in shooting case
A Florida jury acquitted former sheriff’s deputy Eddie Duran of manslaughter in the shooting death of Roger Fortson, a Black U.S. Air Force airman. The shooting occurred following a false domestic disturbance report, and the jury deliberated for about two hours before reaching their verdict.
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