Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz rushed to safety after potential juror mouths threats to him
2 years, 8 months ago

Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz rushed to safety after potential juror mouths threats to him

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz was rushed to safety after a potential juror mouthed threats to him. A member of the jury pool mouthed a threat to him and that caused others to become “excited,” which made deputies protecting Mr Cruz believe that a brawl might break out. Meanwhile, the potential juror who had mouthed threats to the shooter, told deputies that he wasn’t trying to cause problems but was “emotional” and wanted to curse out Mr Cruz. I am not challenging their actions.” But she said that she wondered if the deputies could simply stand between Mr Cruz and the threat if something similar happens again.” Osvaldo Tianga, meanwhile said that each situation is different, but he would “consider her suggestion.” The jury selection will resume on Wednesday, local reports said.

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Parents of Parkland victim end up talking about Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting INSTEAD of speaking about the anniversary of their son's death: 'Not surprised at all'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Parents of Parkland victim end up talking about Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting INSTEAD of speaking about the anniversary of their son's death: 'Not surprised at all'

Daily Mail  

Manuel and Patricia Oliver were set to speak six years after son Joaquin's death, but in a stunning moment, were subjected to scenes from the shooting instead The parents of one of the children who died during the Parkland shooting had a live interview interrupted by a broadcast from the stricken Kansas City Chiefs parade. As they spoke, footage from …

Judge: Lawsuit against Parkland school deputy over 2018 massacre can go to trial
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Judge: Lawsuit against Parkland school deputy over 2018 massacre can go to trial

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A lawsuit filed by families of the 17 people killed and other victims of the Parkland, Florida, school massacre against a former sheriff’s deputy who failed to intervene can go forward, a judge ruled, rejecting his motion to dismiss the case before trial. Circuit Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips, in a ruling posted Wednesday, said a jury should …

Parkland School Massacre Will Be Reenacted With Gunfire As Part Of Lawsuit
1 year, 5 months ago

Parkland School Massacre Will Be Reenacted With Gunfire As Part Of Lawsuit

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PARKLAND, Fla. — Ballistics experts will fire up to 139 shots at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Friday during a reenactment of the 2018 Parkland massacre organized as part of a lawsuit that accuses a sheriff’s deputy of failing in his duty to protect the victims. Tony Montalto, president of Stand with Parkland, which represents most …

The Parkland school massacre will be reenacted, with gunfire, in lawsuit against sheriff’s deputy
1 year, 5 months ago

The Parkland school massacre will be reenacted, with gunfire, in lawsuit against sheriff’s deputy

Associated Press  

PARKLAND, Fla. — Ballistics experts will fire up to 139 shots at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Friday during a reenactment of the 2018 Parkland massacre organized as part of a lawsuit that accuses a sheriff’s deputy of failing in his duty to protect the victims. Tony Montalto, president of Stand with Parkland, which represents most of the families, …

Florida Supreme Court reprimands judge for conduct during Parkland school shooting trial
1 year, 5 months ago

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

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded the judge who oversaw the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz for showing bias toward the prosecution. That panel had found that Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer violated several rules governing judicial conduct during last year’s trial in her actions toward Cruz’s public defenders. The 15-member commission found …

Deputy's acquittal in Parkland school massacre case shows holes in the law, attorneys say
1 year, 6 months ago

Deputy's acquittal in Parkland school massacre case shows holes in the law, attorneys say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy When Florida prosecutors charged former …

Prosecutor: Deputy fled during Parkland school massacre, putting own life ahead of students’
1 year, 6 months ago

Prosecutor: Deputy fled during Parkland school massacre, putting own life ahead of students’

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Florida sheriff’s deputy fled to safety during the 2018 Parkland school massacre, putting his own life ahead of the children he was charged with protecting and giving the gunman time to fatally shoot several victims, prosecutors told jurors Monday during the closing arguments of his trial on child neglect charges. Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson …

Judge who presided over Parkland school shooting trial announces resignation
1 year, 7 months ago

Judge who presided over Parkland school shooting trial announces resignation

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Florida judge who gained a national profile while presiding over the Parkland school shooting trial announced Wednesday that she is resigning June 30 to pursue unspecified career opportunities. Scherer also had frequent heated arguments with Cruz’s lead public defender, Melisa McNeill. So please be seated.” The two clashed again during Cruz’s sentencing hearing in November …

Families unleash grief and anger on Parkland school shooter
2 years, 2 months ago

Families unleash grief and anger on Parkland school shooter

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Families of the 17 children and staff members Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz murdered cursed him to hell, wished him a painful death and called him a coward Tuesday as they got their one chance to address him directly before he is sentenced to life in prison. Speaking at Cruz but refusing to say his name, …

Parkland families share anguish at Nikolas Cruz sentencing hearing: ‘Because of you, I will never feel safe’
2 years, 2 months ago

Parkland families share anguish at Nikolas Cruz sentencing hearing: ‘Because of you, I will never feel safe’

The Independent  

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Nikolas Cruz sentencing trial: Key revelations about Parkland shooter and his massacre
2 years, 2 months ago

Nikolas Cruz sentencing trial: Key revelations about Parkland shooter and his massacre

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Nikolas Cruz sentencing: A timeline of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
2 years, 2 months ago

Nikolas Cruz sentencing: A timeline of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting

The Independent  

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‘You don’t know me, but you tried to kill me.’ Parkland victims and loved ones get last word before shooter sentenced to life in prison
2 years, 2 months ago

‘You don’t know me, but you tried to kill me.’ Parkland victims and loved ones get last word before shooter sentenced to life in prison

CNN  

CNN — Anguished survivors of the Parkland school shooting and grieving relatives of victims faced the gunman in court before he’s sentenced to life in prison, testifying Tuesday about the loved ones and sense of security he stole from them, and expressing anger over a jury’s decision not to recommend he be put to death. I am broken and altered, …

Families get final say before Parkland shooter is sentenced
2 years, 2 months ago

Families get final say before Parkland shooter is sentenced

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz will be sentenced to life in prison this week — but not before the families of the 17 people he murdered get the chance to tell him what they think. After Cruz is sentenced, he will be transferred from the Broward County jail to the state correctional system’s processing center near …

Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz avoids death penalty and is sentenced to life
2 years, 2 months ago

Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz avoids death penalty and is sentenced to life

The Independent  

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‘He’s an animal’: Furious Parkland families hit out after Nikolas Cruz spared death penalty
2 years, 2 months ago

‘He’s an animal’: Furious Parkland families hit out after Nikolas Cruz spared death penalty

The Independent  

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Nikolas Cruz’s chilling reason for ending Parkland shooting as he says he targeted victims over ‘nasty look’
2 years, 2 months ago

Nikolas Cruz’s chilling reason for ending Parkland shooting as he says he targeted victims over ‘nasty look’

The Independent  

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Jury recommends life in prison for Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz
2 years, 2 months ago

Jury recommends life in prison for Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz

LA Times  

Nikolas Cruz will be sentenced to life without parole for the 2018 murder of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., after the jury said Thursday that it could not unanimously agree that he should be executed. Cruz’s lead attorney, Melisa McNeill, and her team never questioned the horror he inflicted, but focused on their belief …

Florida school shooter may have been his own worst witness
2 years, 3 months ago

Florida school shooter may have been his own worst witness

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s possible Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz talked himself into a death sentence. “All of this made Cruz himself perhaps one of the state’s best witnesses,” said David S. Weinstein, a Miami defense attorney and former prosecutor who has been monitoring the trial. “I studied mass murderers and how they did it, their plans, what they …

Defense seeks judge’s removal in Florida school shooter case
2 years, 3 months ago

Defense seeks judge’s removal in Florida school shooter case

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Attorneys for Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz asked for the judge in his murder case to remove herself on Friday, two days after she scolded them when they abruptly rested their case after calling only a fraction of their expected witnesses. The Broward Public Defender’s Office said in a motion that Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer held …

Defense suddenly rests case in Florida school shooter trial
2 years, 3 months ago

Defense suddenly rests case in Florida school shooter trial

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Attorneys for Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz suddenly and surprisingly rested their case Wednesday after calling only a fraction of their expected witnesses, leading to a shouting match after the judge accused them of a lack of professionalism. There were 11 days of defense testimony overall, the last two spotlighting experts about how his birth mother’s …

In a surprise, the defense rests early in the Parkland school shooting trial
2 years, 3 months ago

In a surprise, the defense rests early in the Parkland school shooting trial

NPR  

In a surprise, the defense rests early in the Parkland school shooting trial Enlarge this image toggle caption Rhona Wise/AFP via Getty Images Rhona Wise/AFP via Getty Images In Florida, defense attorneys for the gunman who killed 17 people at a Parkland high school surprised prosecutors and the judge today by abruptly resting their case. Dr. Kenneth Jones said, "I …

Defense suddenly rests case in Florida school shooter trial
2 years, 3 months ago

Defense suddenly rests case in Florida school shooter trial

LA Times  

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz is shown at the defense table just before his defense team announced their intention to rest their case during the penalty phase of Cruz’s trial at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday. There were 11 days of defense testimony overall, the last two spotlighting experts about how his birth …

Nikolas Cruz’s mother described him as a ‘sore loser’ and believed something was ‘very wrong with him’
2 years, 4 months ago

Nikolas Cruz’s mother described him as a ‘sore loser’ and believed something was ‘very wrong with him’

The Independent  

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Nikolas Cruz teacher Carrie Yon reveals notes about his ‘dangerous’ behaviour years before Parkland shooting
2 years, 4 months ago

Nikolas Cruz teacher Carrie Yon reveals notes about his ‘dangerous’ behaviour years before Parkland shooting

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Testimony: School shooter made threats years earlier
2 years, 4 months ago

Testimony: School shooter made threats years earlier

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — During his middle school years, Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz frequently cursed at teachers and made threats, and his drawings of gunshot victims were so disturbing that one teacher kept them for years, turning them over to authorities immediately after he massacred 17 people, evidence presented Tuesday at his penalty trial showed. During cross-examination of a …

Parkland School Shooter Was Intellectually Slow And Violent As Child, Court Hears
2 years, 4 months ago

Parkland School Shooter Was Intellectually Slow And Violent As Child, Court Hears

Huff Post  

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz is seen Tuesday during the penalty phase of his trial in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. via Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz as a toddler was intellectually and physically behind other children, which caused him to isolate himself and hit and bite to get what he wanted, a …

Parkland mass shooting jurors shown graphic victims’ photos
2 years, 5 months ago

Parkland mass shooting jurors shown graphic victims’ photos

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Prosecutors on Friday showed jurors photos of the horrific damage the bullets fired by Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz’s AR-15 rifle did to some of his 17 victims, causing extensive wounds to their heads, bodies and limbs. Dr. Iouri Boiko, the medical examiner who did the four autopsies shown Friday, said the biggest and most gruesome …

Parkland school shooter acted casually after fleeing
2 years, 5 months ago

Parkland school shooter acted casually after fleeing

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz walked casually into a sandwich shop minutes after he murdered 14 students and three staff members at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School four years ago, showing no signs of stress or nervousness, video played at his penalty trial Thursday showed. Thursday’s abbreviated court session focused on Cruz’s attempted escape after …

Attorneys for school shooter want pretrial hearings closed
3 years, 4 months ago

Attorneys for school shooter want pretrial hearings closed

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Attorneys for the suspect in a 2018 Florida high school massacre told a judge Tuesday that the news media and public should be barred from all pretrial hearings, saying Nikolas Cruz’s right to an impartial jury will be irrevocably harmed if certain evidence is revealed before jurors are seated. Chief assistant public defender David Wheeler told …

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