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Ex-deputy acquitted in shooting death of Black airman

Published Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Updated October 3

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  • A Florida jury acquitted former sheriff's deputy Eddie Duran of manslaughter with a firearm in the fatal shooting of Roger Fortson.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the family's ongoing pursuit of accountability through a civil rights lawsuit despite the criminal acquittal, highlighting the mother's grief and unsurprise at the verdict.

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