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Nikolas Cruz sentencing trial: What we’ve learned so far

Jurors are weighing whether to sentence Cruz to life in prison or to death for carrying out one of the worst school shootings in American history

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

‘Poisoned’ in the womb, untreated conditions and orphaned: Nikolas Cruz had a horror start to life but does it matter in trial?

Jurors are learning more about the early life of Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz from his apparent exposure to alcohol in the womb, the deaths of his adoptive parents and his behavioural and emotional problems. But will it make any difference in their decision to sentence him to life in prison…

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

Nikolas Cruz sentencing trial: The key witnesses jurors won’t hear from after defence rested case

With the defence resting, jurors will no longer hear from several widely anticipated witnesses

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

Judge in Florida school shooter case refuses to step down

The judge overseeing the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz has rejected a motion by his attorneys that she step down

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022

In Parkland trial, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are blamed for spawning a killer. What is this and how prevalent is it?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The warnings are bold on alcohol labels: if you are pregnant, consuming alcohol could cause serious health problems for your baby.

Tribune News Service · Sep 17, 2022

Parkland defense has convinced some that school shooter deserves mercy

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The sudden end of the defense case in the Parkland mass shooting trial this week drew criticism of and from the presiding judge, temporarily overshadowing the biggest question at issue — was enough evidence presented to convince a jury to spare the defendant’s life?

Tribune News Service · Sep 17, 2022

25 years after Kentucky school shooting, a chance at parole

In December 1997, Michael Carneal opened fire on his fellow students during a morning prayer meeting at a Kentucky high school, killing three and wounding five more

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2022

Defense seeks judge's removal in Florida school shooter case

Attorneys for Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz have asked for the judge in his murder case to remove herself two days after she scolded them when they abruptly rested their case

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2022

Parkland shooter trial heats up

"This is the most uncalled for, unprofessional way to try a case," says Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer

Salon · Sep 15, 2022

Uproar in court as Stoneman Douglas gunman’s defense rests without warning

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The defense in the Parkland mass shooting trial rested its case Wednesday, shocking the judge and prosecutors who were unprepared for the start of the next and final phase of testimony.

Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022