Trial begins in Roger Fortson shooting case

Trial begins

The trial has begun for a former Florida deputy charged in the fatal shooting of Airman Roger Fortson.

Fortson was an airman. The case involves the former deputy’s actions in the shooting that led to Fortson’s death.

What the case concerns

The proceeding will address the criminal charge against the former deputy and the circumstances of Fortson’s fatal shooting. A trial allows the prosecution and defense to present their cases under court rules.

The charge is an allegation. The trial will determine how the case proceeds under the court’s decision-making process.

What happens next

The court process can include testimony, presentation of evidence and arguments from the parties. The case will end with a decision under the applicable court procedure.

The proceeding is being followed as a police and courts matter involving a former Florida deputy and the death of an airman.