Florida Supreme Court reprimands judge for conduct in Parkland school shooting trial

Judge Elizabeth Scherer was publicly reprimanded for showing bias toward the prosecution during the penalty trial of the Parkland school shooter.
The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission concluded Scherer violated several judicial conduct rules, including chastising the defense team and embracing the prosecution.
Scherer retired from the bench in June after receiving mixed reviews for her handling of the emotionally charged trial.
The reprimand stated judges must ensure due process, order and decorum regardless of external pressures.
Scherer's perceived bias also led to her removal from overseeing post-conviction motions in another death penalty case.