'I'll decide what's relevant': Judge scolds Nikolas Cruz's sister | LiveNOW from FOX

The judge presiding over Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz's sentencing instructed Cruz's sister during her testimony to answer the question and not ask whether something was relevant. Cruz has plead guilty to killing 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.
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[@yesleksmith]

What was the point of this? Disrespectful. Rude. Irrelevant. She has NOTHING to do with her brother other than DNA. This is ridiculous.

[@martas9283]

I couldn't agree more!

[@Mammaj1963]

Why is she even on the stand

[@cassiehoh701]

They are trying to bring in his child hood neglect to dissuade the jury from sentencing him to death.

[@Thunderbyrd.]

@@Mammaj1963 She was there to testify on her brothers behalf, that means answering questions from the attorney's like she did today, although I didn't think the attorney's asked her anything relevant to the case for sentencing.

[@st_adam9058]

Just bs lawyer tactics to appeal to emotion She is there to make him appear more relatable, to show how hard his life was… appeal to the jury’s humanity and emotions so he might receive a lighter sentence.

[@Mercury688]

What was the point of this? To prove that even when this poor girl grew up horribly and Nicholas grew up privileged he’s the one who became a monster instead of her? Pointless questions

[@Franklin2OO7]

Zach?

[@notperfectandneverwillbe4825]

Zach is nickolas's adopted brother. I think Allison just made an error because they had spoken of Zach putting money on nickolas's books.

[@Mercury688]

@@notperfectandneverwillbe4825 omg how embarrassing. I’m new to this case and got mixed up while typing. Thanks for the benefit of the doubt😅😅😅

[@selap8682]

Yes. That lawyer is awful. Pointless

[@hus390]

@@selap8682 How's is it "pointless"?? The defence brought her to talk about her mother and upbringing (but Nick never lived the horrible life she lived. He grew up privileged and decided to murder 17 people). The prosecution is doing their job by clear the vogue the defence tried to creat.

[@lucye5752]

I hate the way this woman is being treated. You can clearly see she’s very confused about some of the questions she’s being asked. I really feel for her 😞

[@doracampos2088]

@@sA-ny2jl Thank you! Some people are just so quick to comment about that woman’s confused face AKA acting dumb and innocent, just like her “baby brother” murderer Nikolas Cruz. Stay with the facts people! 😠

[@vlz.matthew]

@@sA-ny2jl daily mail is very unreliable

[@lucye5752]

@@sA-ny2jl but the way he is speaking to her is as if she has killed 17 people. She may not be an Angel but this interview isn’t about that it’s about her brother!

[@BalletTapJazz]

@@sA-ny2jl Daily mail is literally a scandal magazine & constantly has in accuracies

[@paulconnelly6560]

@@BalletTapJazz Then lets go to the Miami Herald

[@kait6994]

I feel bad for this woman. She seems so confused and used by many people involved in this case. She should have been given the help she needed a long time ago.

[@brenda9228]

I agree. Confused is a good description. I really hope she gets help needed. It’s seems a product of environment.

[@ryang4059]

Although I believe your statement is somewhat true.. I think you’re giving her too much credit. She’s manipulating the situation some how by playing confused. At the same time she probably is confused at times naturally, because the nature of some of the questions. NC was a master manipulator as well, I’m sure she has some of the same traits.

[@nancyanderson2032]

i dont feel sorry for her. there are kids that grow up in worse conditions yet go on to be productive citizens

[@KitzBeeSeer]

@@nancyanderson2032 don’t do that. Every single person is different and the various and insidious ways parents abuse their children effects every person differently. Your comment is blatantly unfair. Check - the Menendez Brothers.

[@ryang4059]

The menendez brothers wanted their dad/parents money

[@barbarapearce9738]

I feel sorry for her being dragged into this. She may well not be perfect but it would be humiliatingly horrible to be his sister for the world to know.

[@greent16]

She volunteered for this. Nobody asked her for anything, this was all the defence

[@picklesdill9138]

@@greent16 so what was it? she volunteered or the defense asked her to be there?

[@faminehoa3445]

@@joan-lisa-smith the shooter is s scumbag but it's scummy to drag two people that had nothing to do with the shooting into this punish the perpetrator leave them alone.

[@faminehoa3445]

@@joan-lisa-smith I'm agreeing with you.

[@joan-lisa-smith]

@@faminehoa3445 Oh ok, lol....been a long day, my brain has stopped working

[@TheWobywoby]

This is absolutely inhumane. There is no good reason to be subjecting this poor woman to this kind of abuse. In my opinion, her and her brother are quite the opposite outcomes of a trauma household. One that victimizes themself and blames the world, and one that carries the pain of it all with them. I hope she will find peace one day.

[@paulconnelly6560]

She can find that peace while serving her possible mandatory life sentence... Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

[@TheWobywoby]

@@paulconnelly6560 thank you for your info

[@bandanakashyap268]

@@paulconnelly6560 Lord , bunch of crazies in the family

[@ElizabethT.]

I feel bad for her, but she needs help. Nicholas Cruz's sister is DEFINITELY high as a kite on Heroin/Fetynal or some sort of opioid. I know for an ABSOLUTE FACT because I am in recovery from these drugs. She's doing what's called the "brown frown" with her mouth. It gets that name from Heroin (which, before Fetynal, used to be brown.) She's semi-incoherent, her eyes are sleepy looking, and she keeps raising her eyebrows and trying not to nod off. She's all messed up!

[@kiriInvestigator4597]

All because of capitalism. If there was no capitalism but instead Resource based economy, there would be no environments or living conditions that push people to criminal to survive or escape the hard life espoused by capitalism

[@missspell4897]

I don’t think putting her on the stand was a good idea. It shows Nikolas had every opportunity handed to him and plenty of help unlike his sister and he still ended up being a garbage human being.

[@damotheman4196]

You say you don't think it's a good idea but in the 2nd part give a reasonable explanation as to why they DID put her up there. I think I just got whiplash! I have to admit I felt for her there... Seems like there's a lot of vultures around her. Edit-- I think I see what you mean, it was the defence that called her, right? You think it backfired? It certainly muddled things up that's for sure.

[@nickypoundtown9568]

Well done, you've just discovered cross examination

[@Alehigh4L]

@@nickypoundtown9568 ik bro he explained his own question while asking it

[@missspell4897]

@@nickypoundtown9568 uh sure, the defense was trying to make him look like a major defect to get him the “im damaged wah , that’s why I killed children” defense. It wasn’t cross examination. I also would bet that sister wanted to speak because she wanted that inheritance when her brother was executed.

[@thetruthdatedr.4766]

He was bullied and humiliated all through school.

[@Kick_Rocks_]

Wouldn’t exactly call that a “scolding” My heart goes out to the sister. It’s obvious she had a very rough upbringing.

[@JadeAkelaONeal]

Me either. I'd call it "getting shitty with an innocent woman".

[@kaoc799]

It's clickbait, imagine speaking to someone like that who has no expierence in testifying, especially a case with such media coverage.

[@michaelrobinson1945]

That's putting it mildly. That child wasn't raised. Dragged around to Crack Houses, liquer stores and Hookers Corners. It's a shame she didn't get free of that woman much earlier.

[@sexytrinny52]

Kick Rocks a Alot of people had a Rough upbringing but we didn't become criminals or drugs addicts.

[@ATLTraveler]

The sister is also facing life in prison. Lots of people have rough childhoods, they don't become criminals.

[@Meanie74]

She’s not the one who took her childhood trauma and decided to ruin 17 families with it. May she find peace in her lifetime

[@zandelscomicsandcards7543]

This title is slightly misleading. The judge wasn’t “scolding” her she was just explaining procedure. Typical Fox. 🙄

[@kadebebesis4204]

She did scold her. “You can tell him I don’t understand the questions or ask him to repeat, but you cannot fire off your own questions in response to him.”

[@zandelscomicsandcards7543]

@@kadebebesis4204 that’s not scolding. That’s explaining procedure. If she was scolding her she would be getting upset at her not following the rules. She wasn’t upset at her. She was correcting her. Not scolding her.

[@deebhoymcw2120]

@@kadebebesis4204 get a grip

[@sdjslkdjlsskldjslkdjsl8262]

@@zandelscomicsandcards7543 it's completely debatable whether or not that constitutes scolding lmao. the tone of the explanation was terse and confrontational, so they used the word "scold." I guess your idea of honest reporting is calling a burning city block a "fiery but mostly peaceful protest"

[@zandelscomicsandcards7543]

@@sdjslkdjlsskldjslkdjsl8262 I can see your point. Didn’t strike me as scolding though. Scolding seems exaggerated. Which is what most media outlets like to do. But whatever. I guess some people disagree. That’s fine.

[@shcl3329]

Unlike his sister, Nicholas was adopted to two loving parents and had a home with leisure. He even got a large sum of inheritance. No excuses for deliberately arranging a shooting massacre! Prayers for the 17 victims brutally killed, 17 survivors who have to live with the horror, 34 families that can never erase or heal from this nightmare massacre.

[@jenniferdiaz1084]

That makes no difference

[@lolab2896]

@@jenniferdiaz1084 ppl & his counsel will try to justify this 1,000 ways to the moon and there is simply no justification so the easy excuse is the bad childhood.

[@TheJanet4321]

@@jenniferdiaz1084 It makes all the difference.

[@_corrine12_]

Apples & oranges

[@Quitumbe954]

So what those are still his genetics

[@Theyralltakenfu]

Am I missing something here, why is this woman being treated as though she shot the gun. I feel so bad for her,. That last woman asking questions is so inappropriate. Does she even realize how idiotic she seems by asking her such questions. I sincerely feel she needs an apology from these people.

[@theirmom4723]

That woman, is part the NC's defense team. There is a 50 min video prior to this of that woman questioning her. This video is the cross examination with redirect.

[@BIaZeDaSHeLL]

same thing with the alex jones trail they act like he shot the kids when all he did was be dumb n say dumb stuff

[@KalosPVP]

She's not. She's just being asked some questions. How soft are you?

[@Gab19]

@@KalosPVP “some questions” - your level of empathy is through the roof.

[@stonehorn4641]

@@Gab19 this is court, not a playroom. Welcome to the real world.

[@lmtz894]

This poor woman, you can see the pain all over her face. I hope and pray she gets the help she needs, as an adult. Her childhood doesn't define her, it is a part of her, but it doesn't need to determine the rest of her life. Bless her 🙏

[@tencentpistol1]

Why dont you donate to her jail books or legal fund to help her get the help she needs instead of "prayers" which get you nothing in jail.

[@coolwater55]

@@tencentpistol1 It's your idea, you do it.

[@ClaytonBigsby93]

@@tencentpistol1 with all due respect, what a foolish statement. Clearly you don’t believe in the power of prayer, that’s fine. But many of us do. And of those who’ve seen the power of prayer manifest first-hand, one can only scoff at the audaciously absurd claim that is to insinuate the worldly power of money could ever lift a finger to match the of Power of prayer. But if one’s own spiritual ineptitude leads them to believing God doesn’t exist & therefore has no reconciled relationship with Him , I suppose it makes sense why you’d discard the power of prayer. That choice is your right & you’ve been given the free will to make it. The same sentiment I have no doubt you’d agree with & probably would echo had I instead pressed you on your right to your own belief. So then, who are you to impose your own foolish disbelief onto others?

[@EveHyland-in8jb9ti9y]

@@ClaytonBigsby93 Amen Sir. Blessings from Scotland. 🙏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ✌️

[@francescaparlapiano3402]

@@ClaytonBigsby93 you mean as you impose your own beliefs as the end all be all like freedom of religion isn’t a literal right. Who are you to sit hear and not only speak like god fixes anything? Let alone act like you’re superior just because you believe in some story that someone doesn’t? Faith doesn’t equate to god. Faith is anything and anyone. And honestly it’s “Christians” like YOU why my faith wavered because you want to preach about god loves everyone and forgives and no hate while in the exact same sentence bashing. Judging and hating for just a person having their own beliefs. I lost my own faith because of you and people like you because I genuinely can’t even call you Christians because it’s the way you guys represent “him”. Maybe if you focused less on judging others and anything and everything that goes against what YOU believe in and turned inward maybe prayer could work idk I don’t believe anymore. But how can you think prayers could work if they could while being so judgmental, close minded and just tainted. You’re faith isn’t anything when you’re preaching about god in one sentence and giving hate and judgment over social media to someone you don’t even know. Because that doesn’t sound very godly. The true meaning of god and what it says he believes in which is love every one and judge no one I believe in that, well I did. It’s people like you who most literally push believers into no longer believing.

[@Ten_Mil_Will]

The title is so misleading. The judge did not "scold" her, she helped her understand the rules of the court. That judge seems as empathic, towards that poor girl, as most of us are. Kid seems like ahe has eaten crap her whole life, she is strong tho, I love the whole "yea, you just told me" answers.

[@Noct343]

She's the same as him and just as capable of mass murder. If only the guillotine was still a thing, we wouldn't have to use up our tax dollars to feed these sick people.

[@fredbullmer273]

Leave it to Fox, CNN, MSNBC, any news org to hype up their own agenda. It's not just left or right, it's click so we get ourselves recognized.

[@martas9283]

Yes she gave as good as she got, fair play to her!

[@jakefink680]

The problam here is that her lawyer already pissed the judge off with a motion for protection and and she completely denied the motion which as far as I am concerned was the wrong move for such a profoundly important and critical trial with so much at stake. Her denial of his motion could open the door on an appeal if he gets the death penalty. I would explain why I think this but I sort of doubt weather anyone would understand it if they don't know enough.

[@PortlandMan]

She's 35, not a kid

[@D4veJap4n]

This poor girl gives me the impression she’s been kicked around all her life. My prayers are with you young lady. You’re stronger than you know to have come through all you have x

[@RobotoSan]

After 5 minutes I started to wonder if I had been click-baited, to save others that time: 6:56 Lawyer asks question. 7:06 She asks him. 7:09 Judge says the thing.

[@Kodak718]

Thank you!

[@NORWOODShadow]

You are a true hero

[@_Hanus_]

Thanks

[@Dreamagain11]

still clickbaited lol. she was not scolded

[@markedbybeauty007]

You’re elite. 😎

[@MacAutomationTips]

She should write a memoir. Her story is important for what some young people born to bad parents and in society that doesn’t know how to help traumatized people.

[@DragonsOfSnow]

There's been plenty. Society only gets worse because degeneracy is glorified everywhere kids look these days. The government encourages single parent households with payouts, the media glorifies "not needing a man" while simultaneously only encourages them to take all they can from men. Everyone is sleeping around with everyone without a second thought...list goes on and on. Cases like this are only going to increase and it has absolutely zero to do with guns or weapons of any kind. It has to do with a crap culture that isn't ging to be fixed anytime soon, regardless of how many memoirs are written.

[@AdiraJewel85]

I agree

[@OrderOfTheGash]

38 million people and families are in the same scenario waiting for it to play out. People already know about it plenty but scurry by it like they're a different class of homeless people, except living in houses, doing anything to pay rent.

[@paulconnelly6560]

@@AdiraJewel85 She will have to write it from prison Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

[@redead2450]

@@paulconnelly6560 not this guy again

[@laceyann738]

This is pitiful. These people are sick torturing the siblings when they did nothing

[@tatonkapeach]

Agreed! Leave her alone. She’s already been through enough

[@mclovin6039]

Wtf? It's called evidence 🤦🏽‍♂️ how else would you know the steps that lead up to this kid being a mass murderer. I suppose people should just use a magic 8 ball and guess work 🤷🏽‍♂️🤣

[@finchi55]

This cross reference thing is necessary to decide whether or not if Nicholas Cruz should receive the death sentence or not. Through this type of testimonial confession it will probably create sympathy for Nicholas Cruz so he will not receive the death penalty. This is currently the goal of the defense, to be able to save the life of their client.

[@PrincipalProductions]

You can tell the judge is biased toward death penalty

[@peaaanuuutz]

@@PrincipalProductions can't really blame her.

[@kingdoc3262]

Love her honesty. Lawyer trying to paint a certain picture but she's answering from heart

[@HighOverlordSnarffieBeagle]

I sold her some shoes.

[@paulconnelly6560]

@@HighOverlordSnarffieBeagle Lucky for you she paid for them and you were not another of her victims Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

[@HighOverlordSnarffieBeagle]

@@paulconnelly6560 she doesn't have feet

[@jamiekeno8487]

Is that who they're interviewing here?

[@melodieshimon]

She almost as bad as her brother

[@rachaelb.]

Was Nik Cruz under the influence of something or someONE when he walked into that school and fired? If no, then why would his sister have any relevance to this case?? This young man acted on his own accordance and should be tried as such. This is ridiculous.

[@mikeaguero2875]

She can't do that

[@mikeaguero2875]

She can't do that

[@robinmiller5256]

..and Cruz gets THOUSANDS for the Commisary!! WTF!🤬🤬🤬

[@youaremylight2172]

It seems like they are trying to make it seem as though his mom's crazy life made him do it..

[@elizabethschweickart5545]

He was a crack baby. His mother was hooked.

[@millionbillion6384]

Man you can see the pain in this woman. Gives me goose bumps. I thought my life was tough. We all have different levels of difficulties and deal with it differently. My mom was an alcoholic and smoker. Then my dad got custody. He was an asshole. Got both sides of a terrible life

[@paulconnelly6560]

Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

[@madreep]

Did someone actually think it was a good idea to put her on the stand? They didn't grow up knowing one another and she sounds like she's not operating on a full tank either.

[@Estimator00]

Her testimony was totally irrelevant. Defense is grasping

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

Shes on bail herself

[@xircc]

@@tashaax1993xanimalloverx She’s in custody lmao literally a guard right next to her

[@missmack3184]

I think it says that her life was worse and she didn’t murder

[@malcriadamedina5358]

It shows the kid didn't have a chance biologically. He was born effed up

[@terrymcvicker7064]

Feel kind of bad for her..life hasnt been kind to her. Didnt get the things a kid needed in life to succeed

[@diannemarshall4078]

Know one would mind living like that! To ask this young lady such questions show you how pompous this Lawyer is. She is obviously hurting and to humilate her with these fantasy questions is despicable.

[@paulconnelly6560]

This is despicable Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

[@sherryhansen3910]

Newly appointed and Learning the ropes so to speak....in a way, slight insecure w position....flicking that hAir ????? And new found eyelashes ???......She has.a long way to go Before her title changes to HONORABLE JUDGE, ALL IN TIME...IMO.

[@sallycinnamon5370]

@@sherryhansen3910 Ahhh sexism. A woman adjusts her hair and she is tagged as insecure. And women with no style get criticized for being frumpy and women that do follow trends are dismissed as shallow or less professional

[@6areIyhuman]

@@paulconnelly6560 lmfao under every reply copy and pasting. she’s a victim of severe child trauma u clearly have 0 sense of the effect that has on someone. she didn’t commit that crime and she went to school for several years.

[@katemaxwell2804]

That was one messed up family, if you want to call it a "family"

[@davidvincent9545]

May this lady find peace in her life. It's going to be a long hard road. God bless

[@Cappadonna72]

Didn't she agree to testify and defend for her brother? If so, she is allowed to be questions by the other side as well. All's fair. Am I missing something?

[@user-mary69]

She carjacked a 72 year old woman.

[@sdkjsdfo]

May the car jack victim find peace

[@paulconnelly6560]

@@Cappadonna72 You are only missing this Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

[@seanfrank32]

She's looking at life right now.

[@sagatuppercut2960]

It makes me sad that she had to grow up with a dysfunctional mother and had to navigate the trials of life on her own.

[@paulconnelly6560]

She also has to navigate her own trial for bashing, and almost killing a 72 year old woman while carjacking her....

[@forrestwilson4394]

Then adopt. Over 50% of the US homeless population comes from the foster care system. Either adopt or donate to programs that help kids in these situations. Former foster kid here ☮️

[@bobbiescales3949]

She is beautiful and held herself very well. The attorney trying to make her seem stupid because she hadn't realized she acquired the new attorney, is a special kind of absolute evil. Even the title of this video eludes to something rash happened, and all you see is a girl who doesn't know trial rules to this extent, and the judge directs her in that regard, and then the girl calmly acquiesced. Such deceit from noble people.

[@julesmisty]

You need to pay attention. This woman is a violent felon. She's not beautiful. Her soul is as ugly as her brothers.

[@GrumpyCat-mw5xl]

I thought the same thing. Some of these people mostly the media while on a moral high ground condemning cruz are at the same time using this to further their own agenda and make money off it.

[@GEECHIEGirl]

I know you meant no harm, but.... if she was ugly it would be ok? VERY SHALLOW OF YOU!!!

[@theesweetscience2084]

Articulated very well. Well said.

[@maromi4251]

@@GEECHIEGirl huh

[@hifiman4562]

The killer had plenty of incidents that would have disqualified him from owning a firearm. Law enforcement let us all down. Shame on them.

[@triciac1019]

Our laws need to be changed. Law enforcement can only enforce the laws. We need to get them made.

[@hifiman4562]

@@triciac1019 They had the procedures in place. It's "soft on crime" people who didn't want to harm Cruz that let him off the hook. When he struck his mom, he wasn't arrested. When he made threats against his school, he wasn't arrested. All the tools were there and in place to prosecute. We don't need new laws. Just action.

[@jraddd3477]

@@triciac1019 Cause criminals obey laws, oh wait, it's just the good people that are hurt by them

[@jraddd3477]

@@triciac1019 They should just make murder illegal, then none of this would happen...hows that for your argument?

[@paigeuphoff3995]

@@jraddd3477 the reality is, if it was impossible for people like him to obtain these weapons a lot less damage would have been done. He could have gone in there with a knife and taken down quickly. Dude had an ar15. He should have never had it

[@mariesheppert6212]

Why even bring this young lady into a mess a brother created, when she doesn’t even know who he was. What he did is Not her fault. Prayers she will get the help and Love she deserves. 🙏🏻

[@paulconnelly6560]

What she did in bashing a 72 year old woman almost killing her is HER FAULT!

[@cc3184]

​@@paulconnelly6560 what? she did?

[@paulconnelly6560]

@@cc3184 Her trial is coming up!

[@show_me_your_kitties]

@@paulconnelly6560 🤯

[@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424]

@@paulconnelly6560 what??? Seems they have homicidal tendencies

[@meandmybergerpicard]

Why do they ask her these terrible questions??? She is just the sister?!? Right? This is so ….. I have no words 😶

[@MissMarshall]

Point is, she came from the same womb, with far worse circumstances- and she did not commit mass murder.

[@sathanas420]

@@MissMarshall exactly. the defense is trying to argue that its all the moms fault and the sister is there to try to defend her bro by saying "its moms fault"

[@liandajane3207]

@@MissMarshall that still doesn't mean anything. Just because I have anxiety and depression doesn't mean my brother does..

[@lolab2896]

@@liandajane3207 it seems they’re trying to bring up his childhood as it’s some sort of justification for what he did.

[@joelkitchen2560]

@@liandajane3207 it means a LOT. It’s the whole basis of nature vs nurture. Because, our circumstances and environment as children greatly impact the way we turn out. It is not the whole determining factor, but it plays a part. That is why the prosecution wants to point it out. To show that while he did have problems, a LARGE effort was being made to help him. The route he took did not need to happen. Someone like his sister would have more reason to commit murder than he did and she didn’t commit murder. It is still his choice to rise above the odds, especially when he was given the opportunity to get help working through the trauma. Why are we blaming the people trying to make sure justice is served? It’s HORRIBLE that she has to sit there and go through the questioning. AWFUL! But if anyone is to blame it is her BROTHER. It’s Nicholas’s fault ENTIRELY that she is put in this position.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Absolutely disgusting behaviour…asking questions like they did with a woman that clearly has mental health issues.

[@margaret4807]

I ABSOLUTELY AGREE!! This is disgusting!!🤬

[@aiku111]

All the Cruz siblings have mental health issues, though now I only feel for her and his brother. This is a tragedy on many levels.

[@63076topher]

What is disgusting is the way she is acting thinking she can ask questions of the attorney

[@GorfLlubz]

@@63076topher well she didnt have much guidance when she was little and dont know no better

[@Sensiking19]

I hope you extend the same empathy to all tortured souls but I doubt it

[@ManWithAName425]

This judge gives off zero vibes of a dignified and competent judge. More like Barbie meets New Orleans red light district

[@chiefscheider]

She can't help being attractive, but she does overdo the make-up, eyelashes, and constantly touching her hair. She clearly loves being in front of the camera.

[@zeballos5757]

What in hell. Badgering this woman with useless questions.

[@joeyweston9001]

like watching a crapy wwe match lol

[@JamesSmith-gn9ou]

Drag it on as long as possible, raking in the chips.

[@lunity1111]

And they cut out all the questions that were actually relevant in this clip! Completely biased reporting.

[@Songbirdstress]

Not respecting his talk about moneyed houses. He suggesting several?

[@ChrisAndCats]

@@Songbirdstress I think he's trying to show the shooter had way more opportunities than the brother yet she didn't shoot anyone. Edited to say , I meant than the sister.

[@miawallace2306]

She doesn’t strike me as not playing with a full deck at all. To me, she comes off as street smart and untrusting. This chick has had some run-ins with the law and she’s not about to implicate herself into something she had nothing to do with.

[@_cannabliss92]

Thank you. I didn’t see her as unintelligent at allllll, just very guarded and street wise like you said 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@15DudeAwesome]

Not to mention she is extremely hideous

[@racheljay9963]

She’s in a jumpsuit and a guard next to her, she’s literally in custody right now lol

[@clarifyingquestions]

yup their mother was a drug addict - poisoned in the uterus.

[@greent16]

Exactly. She's attempted murder a couple of times

[@jacobstatzer6805]

This honestly disgusting this judge should have drawn the line on the questions far more than she did.

[@commoncents864]

I grew up the same way she did.. no food ..mother was an alcoholic.. I went on to get a career.. but listen we're all different.. but I feel very sorry for her ..she didn't ask for any of this... She's had a hard enough life.. now it just got harder and she didn't have anything to do with this travesty... this devil her brother..

[@davidwilliams3995]

He is mentally incompetent and has done something awful He is not the devil He was a bullied lost young man Who became fixated on school shootings If you want to stop this from happening in the future you need to understand that it isn’t just one simple thing like ban all the guns It’s the residue of a morally corrupt world filled with easily led victim’s

[@dustinfrost5214]

This isn't about you

[@isaiahmorales3847]

go look for pitty somewhere else

[@dawnatkinson7704]

Clearly you have not read the numerous criminal charges she currently faces. Life in prison for last offence of beating the crap out of a 74 year old. She is violent, a thief and clearly this family are a disgrace.

[@furfriends5338]

@@isaiahmorales3847 wow that’s a little rough DONT you think! It seems that you didn’t get hugs growing up so here is a hug ! Hopefully you can find some happiness!

[@rochelle2269]

My heart breaks for any kid having to live like this.

[@bethprather9241]

There are so many more out there. This is too many kids. Im glad they all dont shoot up schools.. But killing the kid wont do a thing. They need to run test and all they can do brain scans.. I mean really it wont stop another until they get behind the easy to access guns, all these horrible childhoods, answers Idk??? I AM pro life but things like drug addicted babies and rapes.. Incest all this is real. Pray and between God and them. We need to never allow this to happen again. We arent taking care of these abused kids.. and yes there are more.. and we defineatly didnt protect the ones that died. Still a lot go thru these horrid trials but dont shoot up schools..dear God help us

[@phantomjosh2148]

Judge in thumbnail kinda bad tho

[@fatherdirt2866]

Unfortunately alot of kids live like this...

[@freelikeyve]

Thank God you’re not the judge or the jury.

[@billyobfas6962]

She’s a kid?

[@shanaolson1812]

I love her courage and heart. I see a survivor. I see a woman lifting, pulling herself out. My heart is with her.

[@deezelkane]

SHES SPEAKING ON BEHALF OF HER BROTHER ! She’s a disgusting person, don’t know why people pity her

[@waldo2635]

Nicely put, I agree.

[@deezelkane]

@@waldo2635 she’s there to defend her brother ? What aren’t you getting lol

[@waldo2635]

@@deezelkane give me a time in the video where she defends her brother in any way shape or form

[@deezelkane]

@@waldo2635 SHES THERE FOR HIS SAKE !! Isn’t that enough ? She chose to be there.

[@KitzBeeSeer]

How can you not feel basic empathy for anyone who holds that amount of a lifetime of pain and abuse directly on her face?? I mean God Bless.

[@ricklichau9176]

Which God is that? The same God that apparently abandon and/or punished her?

[@ricklichau9176]

@@barnyardstormer Nope, I think he is a monster who should be put away for life or put down.

[@hank35682]

@@barnyardstormer prisoners don’t give af about school shooters, especially considering he was around the same age of the kids he killed, they’ll just view him as some weirdo and prolly take all his commissary, inmates only kill pedos and snitches

[@hank35682]

@@barnyardstormer what does any of that have to do with inmates killing child killers? 🤦‍♂️

[@KitzBeeSeer]

@@ricklichau9176 Rick. I’m with you. I swear. Lately I seem to equate ppl who have no compassion with ppl who call themselves Christians.

[@bgyd6687]

Interrogateare: Are you aware of that? Her: Well yes you just told me! 😂

[@colaboytje]

The answer is yes or no. The answer doesn't make sense.

[@sherriz3265]

She’s playing the game

[@colaboytje]

@Maddie C Yes. That would have been a much better question. But I think that the gist of the actual question was intended to ask if she was aware before testifying.

[@mona2242]

The last set of questions were more than rude, they were callous and extremely hurtful. My heart goes out to that poor sister .

[@pocatribe5682]

All of Brenda’s children are impaired (no excuse for what happened) I’m just saying why are ppl even debating about her not being all there. She also said she’s overwhelmed. Also if you all missed it; it said that the JUDGE “said that her and the brother Zach HAVE TO testify” I’m sure they didn’t/ don’t want to.

[@kadebebesis4204]

The judge has to make sure every t is crossed and every i is dotted, they’re determining whether this man should live or die, it’s not something to take lightly. It has to have a huge impact in the legal process, or Cruz will use whatever weakness there was in this trial to have it pushed or changed. Everyone loves to appeal after a trial, sometimes rightfully so. This is an example as to why. It’s boring, stupid and ridiculous, but it’s the legal way of things.

[@DakotaTheRota]

@@kadebebesis4204 There will be appeals no matter what happens, most people who are on death row stay on death row for a decade if not longer. Though typically mass killers don't last that long, but it still takes a while for it to happen.

[@amycoffin826]

The Cruz sister was being victimized on the stand by the male lawyer. If I was her, I'd be exhausted by the pummeling of questions. She is not responsible for anything that has happened. I don't understand why the judge did not make an effort to protect her from this courtroom abuse. Why in the world should her mother's behavior reflect on her? All the Cruz children suffered terribly. Then the lawyers rub salt in their wounds??! It is absolutely disgusting!!. She was incredibly calm and cooperative. If I was on the stand I would have been angry.

[@Seananigans.1]

The defense is trying to use their childhood to get a life sentence instead of a death sentence.

[@paulconnelly6560]

@@Seananigans.1 Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

[@Seananigans.1]

@@paulconnelly6560 Yes I know. I don’t know why you feel the need to tell me. Lol

[@jeffreyscottsgames9308]

Judge is in bed with the prosecutor. Usually always like that. Not even a defense attorney is allowed to question the prosecutor sometimes. Thats how one sided it is.

[@Seananigans.1]

@@jeffreyscottsgames9308 you clearly don’t understand what’s going on either.

[@broadwaybaby05]

I feel bad that she is being dragged into this because of her brother’s horrendous actions. She’s clearly so traumatized and confused.

[@heb725]

I see no "scolding" happening here. It's a normal court proceeding.

[@Pendulem268]

Then your acting blind

[@Anonymous-wb3nz]

@@Pendulem268 *you're. Spelling and punctuation matters. MoRoN.

[@melbella615]

I am so heartbroken 💔. No child should have to endure that brutality. I know she’s been in trouble her entire life. Her mom threw her away.

[@maryduhon9769]

At some.point we have to stop blaming others and/or our past. We have to take responsibility

[@cjsays19728]

@@maryduhon9769 wow what a charmed life you live in

[@klindquist44]

Sucks! 😔

[@SingleMaltBuckeye]

I had it terrible growing up. Way worse than this. And she's right. You have to forgive all those who have done you wrong and live a great life. When the intrusive memories pop up just let them go. Your thoughts are not you. Just let them come and go like watching a flim strip. And you certainly have zero excuse treating others bad just bc you were treated bad. If anything you should have more empathy for those in need.

[@paulconnelly6560]

@@cjsays19728 and what violent life the woman has chosen, almost killing a 70 year old woman during a carjacking! Her trial is coming!

[@stephanie1874]

God bless this woman. Her trauma runs deep and rightfully so. She's required by law to to share all of the painful details with the world 💔 Shame on them

[@paulconnelly6560]

What about the 72 year old woman she bashed, here criminal record is extensive. No blessings for her! Shame on Her!

[@msreen269]

she’s a violent criminal and her brother is a mass murderer blaming their mother as the reason why they committed their offenses. Their mother didn’t commit those crimes, THEY DID. Shame on them. Freaking animals.

[@raidernation956]

This women has a lot trauma! Yes she has done some pretty awful things and she’s payed the price for them. But shes not on trial here. Her brother is! These attorneys are taking full of advantage of her vulnerability and nervousness. You can see where she doesn’t understand some of the questions and there using that to there advantage. We have no right to say who should or should not receive blessings. God doesn’t discriminate or hold a grudge. Regardless of what she’s done she’s not the one on trial here. My heart goes out to her and all shes been through.

[@katrinamackenzie8789]

Why is this guy so brutal to her? She didn't kill anyone

[@JamesSmith-gn9ou]

Because they are POS attorneys who will drag this out to make as much money as possible. The judge is no better.

[@Estimator00]

I didn't think he was brutal. He was asking her hard questions. She was combative at times.

[@katrinamackenzie8789]

@@Estimator00 so would I be if I'd had a life like her and she is finding it hard to even say the things that happened, she was not the killer

[@Estimator00]

@@katrinamackenzie8789 she had no reason to be combative

[@megannoe2057]

@@Estimator00 You call this combative? I call this trauma and how nice it must be to not be able to identify when a person has suffered from immense trauma, survivors can identify fellow survivors.

[@mirrrstery]

How are these questions even allowed? He's shoving it in her face how poor she was, wtf.

[@winko567]

ikr? I'd be Really pissed off if I was in court and they were asking me these question... im trying to figure out what the point of this was...

[@taylorlowe6077]

In my opinion this depicts how she actually had a life that in the sense was much worse than Nik’s. She went through all of these terrible things and didn’t grow up to commit mass murder.

[@picklesdill9138]

@@taylorlowe6077 yeah great what does that have to do with the brother and the family he is living with... ... or the fact that they make tv shows? nothing.

[@taylorlowe6077]

@@picklesdill9138 did you not read my comment? The defense is playing the “mommy didn’t love me” card for Nik when he isn’t an only child and neither of his siblings went on to commit such heinous crimes

[@picklesdill9138]

@@taylorlowe6077 the line of questioning she is asking about being allowed, has nothing to do with any of what youre talking about... her brother zac being with the family that happens to make tv shows, has nothing to do with how his mother treated the children... none of those questions had anything really to do with her anyway

[@dolsiemercado3140]

Why are they putting her through this? It is bad enough her mom wasn’t their for her and now deceased. Her life hasn’t been easy. To hear your brother allegedly commit this horrific crime is hard. So why is she under fire. Let Nikolas take the burden. This is so horrible for the parents, and the families of the adults that past away. May their soul R.I.P.. My condolences to the families loss.

[@justingarcia4523]

The judge didn't "scold" her at any point.

[@TheRealityPlugg]

@7:18

[@WadesWorldd]

@@TheRealityPlugg The judge wasn't scolding her during this time. This was an effort to remind her of the rules of the court and also she showed empathy towards her knowing she didn't understand some of the questions.

[@TheRealityPlugg]

@@WadesWorldd she did that more than once and had to let her know not too ask back any questions to the defendant

[@jakefink680]

All the BS to the side, she has been incarcerated for a while now and I gotta say, I don't know how she COULD know anything about this Reality TV BS the prosecution is talking about. I'm sure that regardless of how they are dressing her up, she doesn't know anything about anything like that. The look on her face was the look of someone who just found out about it!

[@NWills]

My heart pours for this poor girl. 😩 Her trauma's from growing up. To finding out your brother committed a heinous crime, which is making people treat her guilty just by being related to him. The way she's being treated on the stand is horrible. 🙏🏼 Prayers to this girl finding some peace in her life, & peace within herself🙏🏼❤️

[@TheBebe2214]

You think she’s Innocent? Look her up. She has a big rap sheet. Even attempted murder of a cop.

[@jacobrobson8920]

@@TheBebe2214 good for her

[@Anonymous-wb3nz]

*traumas. Punctuation matters.

[@leilanirobinson1524]

And when they asked if she loved her brothers in the video before and she said yes with a smile 💔🥺.

[@kerryhayward9407]

She’s not worth a food stamp

[@johnhmielewski1230]

They're trying to push her to start tripping by asking her irritating questions to prove that anger runs in the family.

[@hus390]

Not at all. The defence called her to talk about her mother and her upbringing (but Nick never lived the horrible life she lived. He was adopted, grew up privileged and decided to murder 17 people). The prosecution is doing their job by clear the vogue the defence tried to creat.

[@slabbinonspokezz2375]

@@hus390 yes they are. It might not be their intent but they definitely are asking irritating stupid redundant questions that would piss of even the people watching

[@deebhoymcw2120]

No they are not how stupid are people and if they did it’s their job you 🤡

[@destinyjohnson5792]

I admire his sister for being honest. I know it's hard and my thoughts and prayers go out to her for beating the odds ❤

[@MT-lp1cp]

She hasn't beat the odds, she just got charged earlier this month for theft. Hence the cop behind her.

[@woodjacoodja9544]

Beating the odds? She's got 16 felony convictions. She's in handcuffs in this video...

[@Estimator00]

you don't know that anything she has said is honest. She is a career criminal. Convicted of 16 felonies. She hasn't killed anybody but she is going to jail for trying to kill two people.

[@josephguzzi939]

Your “thoughts and prayers” didn’t tell you to THINK about doing less than a minute of research to find out that this women has been arrested 22 times and has 16 felony convictions?

[@MIAMI113]

The sister is another thug that was charged with other crimes.

[@caliesehii]

Why tf are they being so hostile towards her? She didn't kill those kids. Jesus christ. I feel bad for her.

[@francerichards5955]

I’m fed up with people that use their childhood to kill people!!!! I had a horrible childhood but I wouldn’t hurt anyone!!!!!!!

[@Tameker6]

unfortunately though when you look at the history of people who commit heinous crimes they had bad childhoods and/or predisposed to mental illness so there is some relevance. Not everyone will become an awful person, but we do need to look at that aspect as well.

[@Usernamenotavailable.]

Exactly! She has a rap sheet as well… I don’t feel bad for her or Nicholas

[@josephtaylor3221]

I couldn't agree more. Danielle's testimony was a deliberate attempt by Cruz's defense lawyers to justify his actions by using the 'turbulent youth' angle. I felt no sympathy for her whatsoever. Her description of her troubled childhood was a legal weapon used by the team defending Nikolas. Something thar was clear to the majority of those present in court. Nikolas' sister didn't have to give that type of testimony but did so anyway. She's sociopathic and manipulative, just like her brother.

[@lifeisgood5226]

I feel so sorry for her.

[@ActiveAussie2024]

@Boston Gal oh. I thought it was just one car jacking charge? I mean, that's still serious by itself. I did not know she tried to kill anyone. I m am Aussie, but I follow USA news because I worked with USA people before and I have a few relatives there. Pardon my ignorance.

[@josephguzzi939]

@@ActiveAussie2024 hey man, good on you for this. It takes a lot for people to admit when they’re wrong especially on the internet. Class act👌

[@nicole-mq2dk]

@Boston Gal Yeah, it's possible to feel bad for more than one person for more than one reason.

[@paulconnelly6560]

@@nicole-mq2dk Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

[@nicole-mq2dk]

@@paulconnelly6560 I still feel sorry for her and the way she was raised. And I also still feel she should be held accountable for her actions.

[@cheese_wrld]

She didn't get scolded. The judge and majority of the courtroom, including the victim's families, had sympathy for her and could see the pain she was in. She has nothing to do with his actions.

[@LaurieTafoya]

What in the world is this line of questioning for?! He’s almost berating her!

[@nenej12]

She came up there just to talk about what the state already stated in there opening statements! And to say “Um & um” to basically reminisce on the past! The state is going to go at her THATS THERE JOB! The defense has done nothing but delay & delay! it’s pathetic!

[@TheBebe2214]

She chose to testify

[@colaboytje]

This was weird. She seems under the influence of medication. She seems confused. She didn't know the new lawyer, then she suddenly knew him and knew he was representing her.

[@sherriz3265]

She’s Playing the game

[@Moontrooper]

She never said she didn’t know him. She said she didn’t know it was her new lawyer until the lawyer asking her the questions told her so. Pretty easy to understand

[@Moontrooper]

Maybe ur on some type of medicine?

[@colaboytje]

@@Moontrooper Sticky Nicky uses "ur".

[@Moontrooper]

@@colaboytje at least I can follow a conversation. You would take your own life if you even went through a fraction of the hell this lady went through. It’s people like you who make people wanna shoot up schools

[@nellipalchevskaya2680]

The court system is so messed up, there was no reason to even question her. Everyone knows what he did and how horrible it was, why should this have anything to do to decide what to do with him. Smh

[@adumbratesly]

Sweet merciful heaven that was painful - I get the legal need, but this poor girl should not be on the stand. This whole thing is such a mess.

[@Moontrooper]

I know it was painful for this woman to be on stand but I’m glad the world gets to see the hell these kids grew up in. My heart aches for this lady. You can see in her eyes she’s been through more than most people could ever imagine

[@madreep]

He didn't grow up with her. He was adopted into a family with money.

[@annanderson7]

@@madreep interesting!

[@ronswansonsdog2833]

@@madreep he was a drug addicted baby born to a prostitute. Don’t blame the adoptive parents.

[@Moontrooper]

@Boston Gal the hell SHE grew up in. Sorry Boston

[@Moontrooper]

@@madreep I never said they grew up together. It was still hell for both of them

[@jodystreetman2275]

This lawyer is really out of place? My heart breaks for this young woman. She had a hard time answering many of the questions and should never have been put in this situation.

[@nenej12]

He got her to show that she is biased towards the killer, the defendant! He did a good job

[@Wackedout]

Great job on the judges behalf! She is doing everything to keep this a fair trial so the families don't have to suffer beyond this current trial. The families need time to grieve! Any bs in this trial will hurt the families, not Cruz. He's awareand accepted his fate. It's just a legal process that everyone is entitled to.

[@hus390]

The defence called her to talk about her mother and her upbringing (but Nick never lived the horrible life she lived. He was adopted, grew up privileged and decided to murder 17 people). The prosecution is doing their job by clear the fog the defence tried to creat.

[@wendyburgess2962]

It’s nice to see the compassion for Daniela in the comments, I I so wish she could have had better opportunities in life.

[@kencampbell4313]

Awful to put this woman on the stand. She is clearly the victim of her mother’s decisions and is not of clear mind.?

[@tencentpistol1]

She is completely situationally aware

[@jk-76]

Poor girl. She didn't want any of this, cut her some slack.

[@amymac41890]

I agree! It’s not her fault that her brother did this.

[@easymoneysniper9013]

Cut the parents some slack and answer the questions

[@jk-76]

@@amymac41890 I never blame family members who had nothing to do with the crime. They have to live with the stigma. I have seen families move away after their kid murdered someone. Not their fault.

[@tru3293]

Poor girl she is capitalizing off of the murder victis by getting money for a reality show!!

[@jk-76]

@@tru3293 Is that real? Any proof?

[@mindywomack3001]

She didn't scold her. She was merely instructing her, which happens quite often when witnesses are giving testimony.

[@krisbridges1776]

My heart aches for this woman…. This has to be very traumatic

[@hollywoodjoe3259]

You feel sorry for this girl ? You don’t get that her brother killed innocent kids and the sister is going to prison.what’s wrong with your Mellon?

[@krisbridges1776]

@@hollywoodjoe3259 she had nothing to do with the shooting…. And yes I have empathy for anyone who grew up the way she did.

[@hollywoodjoe3259]

@@krisbridges1776 look into the case a little deeper you will she was more miss behaved , a wild child more than abused .

[@LuvDesss]

@@hollywoodjoe3259 even still any child that was neglected and mistreated will act out and clearly there was no person guiding her the right way through life and so again no child deserves to grow up the way she did

[@hollywoodjoe3259]

@@LuvDesss good point

[@mikelovuolo6875]

Just more proof that we need better mental health and drug abuse programs in this country. This is heart-wrenching to watch from BOTH sides of the aisle.

[@mikelovuolo6875]

@Tom what's your problem?

[@karlaa97]

I agree!

[@zer0sixx]

Rude. Disrespectful, hateful and extremly awful against a sister WHO didnt do anything. Whats wrong with that male lawyer? He ask questions thats pointless and makes no sence or any worthy questions either. Judge was also extremly rude, first time i thought she was very rude. Poor sister, i wish her the best and i wish and pray that the male lawyer will get extremly bad karma after this. He wants to bad talk and make the sister look bad for no good reason at all.

[@lokazbyte2273]

Why did they abuse this woman in this way? They humiliated her for her upbringing, which she could not control. I hate lawyers

[@rodeo1126]

Just because your sibling or your family member did something wrong doesn’t make you a bad person. I can’t imagine being either of them, being hated and grilled for something they didn’t do.

[@paulconnelly6560]

What about what they did do... Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

[@rodeo1126]

@@paulconnelly6560 yes key word what SHE did. We’re all responsible for our own actions not the actions of others.

[@crafty1929]

Yeah she’s a bad person all on her own without his help

[@thinkhector]

@@paulconnelly6560 While I agree that's a horrible crime, we should do away completely with mandatory sentencing. Every case is different and every crime is different and only the judge that has heard all of the evidence should be able to sentence. Think about it, the sentence has already been handed down by politicians who haven't heard that case, don't know any of the facts. The option for a life sentence might be fine, but it shouldn't be mandatory.

[@solsticebaby]

And apparently she has three kids of her own so the cycle will possibly repeat​, again 😞@@paulconnelly6560

[@flowerfields2379]

Why did he treat her that way? So unjust

[@nightgirlmelody6987]

Bear in mind the man asking questions is part of the PROSECUTION. Not the defence laying groundwork.

[@carrieanncancino5118]

But he is putting her down making it for the world to know how poor she is and what a horrible mom she had like she had a choice in that. She has nothing to do with these horrible murders and attempt murders. She didn't grow up knowing the boys either. I feel sorry for this young lady. I hope she gets her life together and someone helps her in to be be in a wonderful woman and how to love herself and to over comes her hardships. . She is not here to be humiliated but that is what the state is doing. It shouldn't be happening. I fine that nico will be found guilty and given the death sentence. Having his sister is not going to help his defense. And maybe he deserves life in prison which would be a long time of suffering instead of fighting decades to be put to death.

[@babyshaq6455]

@@carrieanncancino5118 actually before this the defense let the sob story and poor me story go on forever. The prosecution took the sob story that was previously told and pointed out facts and the difference in their upbringing. So the prosecution is supposed to let the sob story the defense tried to get off without any cross???? 😆 all they did was point out that her upbringing was much worse and she didn't shoot up a school.

[@cheftornado1114]

@@carrieanncancino5118 he plead guilty from the very beginning. This is a sentencing hearing. Anytime death penalty is on the table it drags on and on

[@trinigrl09]

@@carrieanncancino5118 the state is not humiliating her just because they talk about her growing up poor.......poverty in childhood is not her fault....or in adulthood for that matter......the point is that he had every opportunity that his sister didn't have in life and he squandered them.......basically Danielle had a worse life than her brother and she didn't murder 17 people and injure another 17.......

[@shaunobrien6425]

@@trinigrl09 I think its up to her on what she finds humiliating.

[@GrumpyCat-mw5xl]

Living in a 4,500 sq foot house in a nice part of town doesn’t always equal a wonderful life. Living in 10,000 sq foot house doesn’t always equal a wonderful life. Behind mansion or mini mansion walls can be all kinds of chaos and unhappiness.

[@n0thanku]

Yeah that’s very true. Idk how/if it applies to nick but in general I completely agree.

[@PKL789]

Exactly, love grows best in little houses with fewer walls to separate!

[@GrumpyCat-mw5xl]

@@n0thanku from the wha I could understand the lawyer was saying nick got to grow up in a 4,500 square foot house and had a privilege life that he was adopted into. Where the sister lived poor. So nick had all the opportunities and could have done well for himself if he had taken advantage of it. But instead he chose to throw his life away along with the lives he threw away in the shooting.

[@Maidaseu]

Abusing people with mental health was what started this mess. Seems they'll never learn.

[@bradunruh9188]

The questions are above her answering in a manner the jury should consider 100% reliable.

[@belamoure]

Totally indecent that poor tired confused woman and her comments - were all relevant. These lawyers are terrible.

[@riamajor7210]

Geez… just because she’s his sister, doesn’t mean she’s involved at all. She’s made it clear prior that this is hard for her and I truly don’t see how the questions he asked were relevant. Granted, the judge is right in saying that it’s not her place to ask, but she does kinda have a point

[@paulconnelly6560]

In a chilling echo of her younger brother's killing spree, Danielle was arrested in June 2003 for taking a firearm into her school.

[@riamajor7210]

@@paulconnelly6560 Really? Wow, I wasn’t aware. I still don’t think the particular questions asked here are relevant though

[@scottlowman.1044]

I'm Thankful to God on a regular basis that I had wholesome parents & family.

[@sparklebutt1119]

I feel so badly for this woman. 😭

[@bassmentier]

I feel worse for the senior citizen she carjacked

[@angelozicarelli541]

@ 7:05 🤣 she thinks she's the judge

[@danya.6072]

Huh - besides making it known that his mom drank, smoked, and did drugs while pregnant w/ Nicholas, I'm a bit perplexed why the defense would be dragging the sister's testimony with all those questions that showed such contrast of her upbringing vs Nicholas'. That line of questioning IMO supports the prosecution more which would obviously argue for higher sentence. At this point, this argument shouldn't make any difference. Being found guilty of 17 counts first degree murders and 17 counts of attempted first degree murders should warrant a death sentence!

[@mynightmare3798]

I'm perplexed you would start your comment by stating the exact point the defense is trying to make, but end your comment by completely missing the point. The smoking, drinking, and drugs while pregnant with Nicholas, clearly impacted him neurologically. You could make the same argument for his sister. She's also going to prison for her own crimes. He grew up in a better home, but it doesn't seem like he was receiving all the access to treatment he needed. He should not have been in that type of school or been allowed to own firearms. When his adopted mom passed, and he was kicked out of school, he lost access to some of the resources he desperately needed. It's too little too late. You can empathize with their childhood and still acknowledge that he deserves to never be free. Personally, I think he deserves life in prison.

[@reallyitsbrit]

This is cross examination by the prosecution

[@theirmom4723]

@@mynightmare3798 Finally!!! Not defending his actions...He murdered innocent people. However, someone finally gets this line of questioning. How many commercials and posters have you seen in your lifetime talking about using substances during pregnancy and the affect it can have on your unborn child. Sheesh...people amaze me at what they are willing to throw out to fit their narrative.

[@majorkatesuragi1582]

Life in prison is worse than the death penalty

[@willli8163]

Same mother and yet she isn’t a psychotic killer!

[@boobietree]

Yet.

[@willli8163]

@@boobietree but that’s true for everyone on earth!

[@lellius]

No , she just carjacked and beat an elderly woman while she was donating to the Goodwill Store.

[@ДҜ74Џ]

@@boobietree I was gonna type the exact same thing.

[@yarelybanuelos1004]

Not everyone reacts the same

[@lil_cupkade1836]

I just want to hug this lady and compliment her for being so brave

[@onyourbirthdate1131]

What the hell is with these crazy questions with zack Richard Michael , reality tv series, and her not knowing who her lawyers are?!!! Why is she being badgered and humiliated?? This poor woman!

[@krisap1635]

The reality show people are using these siblings.....giving Zachary a place to live,paying Nicholas commissary bill,and now her new lawyer.

[@LolaRyck]

Perhaps bc she has new lawyers and doesn’t know their names it’s just showing that the new lawyers have an agenda and that she doesn’t know about it bc she doesn’t even know who her lawyers are. They Can now talk about it on their show. They have an inside story now. ( why does she have a lawyer anyways?)

[@1018Tim]

@@LolaRyck I would suggest anyone who must take the stand to testify should have a lawyer to advise them on their rights with regards to their testimony. It can help keep them from perjuring themselves and protect them from implicating themselves under their 5th amendment rights.

[@LolaRyck]

@@1018Tim thanks ;) I’ve never been to court or known anyone who had to hire a lawyer. Thanks again :)!

[@lioleigh9791]

@@krisap1635 or providing help when no one else will. Being in jail and prison is miserable without commissary money, it's impossible to get anything or sometimes even eat enough in a day without it. Should the 2 siblings just commit suicide out of respect for the victims their blood brother made? They still need to survive, no? Nothing in life is free. Shame on you for judging them for that.

[@jeanlarocque6586]

This is so tragic! If this young man had of recieved the help he needed, those children would have been alive

[@ShallowExistence]

No excuse for murdering kids. People have been through worse and they choose light not darkness he should have killed the mom or himself instead of the innocents he slaughter may he burn in hell when he finally dies

[@gabriellemartin9794]

He received loads of help.... perhaps if he'd been hospitalized that might have helped.

[@anneferguson5201]

He did not receive all the help he needed as his adopted mother could not afford all the medication he needed after her husband died.

[@anissaflores836]

If you look up the sister, she has been in and out of jail, already served time in prison, and recently got arrested (not sure if currently being held in jail) for stealing a car from an elderly lady while she was donating clothes. So I’m assuming that’s why she has a lawyer? Not sure if that though.

[@RGisselle]

Yeah I saw that. A lot of people are feeling bad for her but she almost killed the elderly lady. This is one messed up family.

[@blockbusterunderground]

She seems really out of it.

[@diannshowers9129]

So this killer is being well taken care of in prison? He shouldn't be allowed to capitalize on the murders of those he killed at MSD HS.

[@alanamos5906]

He's been in prison for 4 years now

[@ILOVEMARILYNMANSON89]

@@cattnipp please get over yourself and stop being petty. Do that on some other type of video.

[@ILOVEMARILYNMANSON89]

That's totally crazy to me as well. The brother better not be allowed to profit either.

[@Dev-qs7ss]

Everyone feels so bad for this woman, let us not forget she has 17 felonies with her latest felony being carjacking a 72 year old grandmother...

[@jordanmutebi]

yeah and she’s high!!! it’s so obvious too. plus she chose to testify. nobody made her

[@CRCR666]

​@@kristenb5177plenty of people have bad childhoods and don't end up with 17 damn felonies

[@NotReapiu-gd2zg]

@@CRCR666 Welcome to 2024! Where people still haven't figured out how to stop blaming others for random & inevitable chemical reactions in their brains that they have no control over!

[@herkleslie4561]

this is for comments soooo here is mine, embarrassing this girl to the nation is pointless why would ANYONE want these questions asked of them? and what difference do the answers make? the blames falls squarely on the shooter, not his sister, she has killed no one! ruining her life makes zero sense. very few people i know grew up in 4500 sq ft homes nor had jobs supplied to them and they grew up just fine, the parents should bare 40% of responsibility along with the school boards the enviroment these past presidents have made us all grow up and live in and the shooter himself and the manufacturers of all the kill games these lil murderers set in front of hour after hour playing, all of them are a product of the government that allows it

[@curtrW]

Hmm they don't want to hear the truth

[@ahhhreelmonsters366]

"the manufacturers of all the kill games these lil murderers set in front of hour after hour playing"... 🤣🤣🤣🤣... that went off the rails really fast...

[@Lyon05]

Thank you for mentioning violent video games as well. No one wants to own up to that. Media is becoming increasingly violent and realistic. Not everyone who consumes this media is going to become a killer, but for those with mental illness it can be a different story.

[@babyshaq6455]

Ruining her life???? Who exactly is ruining her life? Definitely not 1 person in that courtroom is. Does the ever present cop standing behind her not clue that her life has already went down that path?

[@herkleslie4561]

lol its like CNN ABC CBS MSNBC I GAVE OR GIVE MY COMMENT, ITS JUST AS STUEDY AS ANY NEWS AGENCY OF TODAY!

[@pringelsthegamefreak]

It's pretty damn ridiculous how it took 4-5 years to get this to trial and he still hasn't been sentenced yet. He massacred a lot of kids and I feel all of this is just a waste of time, money, and resources. The police would've been justified in taking him out on the scene

[@christopher399]

Would they? I believe he was unarmed and didn't resist arrest. Do we really want police officers to act as hitmen? Lethal force should be last resort. And also, at the time of the arrest, he was only a suspect. So do we really want police officers to have shoot-to-kill orders for people suspected of committing a crime?

[@court8896]

@@christopher399 the guy had just killed and injured many children, it WOULD be justified.

[@jenniferdiaz1084]

It's not a waste! There still was evidence to be gathered, examined and processed for both parties... your comment is so lame

[@Mrchong405]

She doesn’t understand half of the things he’s asking her.

[@kingjor09]

Judge shoulda ruled those questions irrelevant on the first objection. Someone making a TV show about this is irrelevant to the sentencing of the shooter