'Not how it works': Parkland judge argues with Nikolas Cruz lawyers over swastika evidence

[@melisabueno7057]

This defense team is absolutely atrocious. This judge keeping her patience intact is amazing because wow.

[@azalago]

I agree. They are asking for extra time to figure out what to do when her motion is denied? That's something they should have already discussed.

[@HyperInflation2020]

Well it's Kinda hard to defend the indefensible.

[@melisabueno7057]

@@HyperInflation2020 no argument there but still. This won't be their last case and the last thing you want to do I'd think is piss off a judge, no matter how detached you are from your job at hand.

[@HyperInflation2020]

@@melisabueno7057 The Judge is HOT! So I'm on her side.

[@switchitup5446]

@@HyperInflation2020 be careful, cougars bite

[@jeremyrogers4839]

This Judge has had enough, and who could blame her?

[@CatholicsForTrump]

But it’s her job.

[@BoyMama87]

@@CatholicsForTrump yea its her job, but don't we all get to a point of 'i've had enough' at work?

[@iiLoveAutumn]

She clearly made and makes sure that the court takes a lot of breaks, though...

[@trapmafia4716]

@@CatholicsForTrump She's only human, and she seems very attached to this case, there's pain behind those pretty eyes, don't be fooled

[@JD-pk3ot]

'Suck balls'

[@aidyn8646]

the defense calls her “judge” instead of “your honor” i feel like that shows how little respect they have for her

[@amejia57]

The defence is pushing the boundaries by wanting to redact evidence. The judge is doing a great job at containing the defence’s shenanigans.

[@nadinekeating3255]

Well, does a swastika on the defendants backpack really have anything to do with the reason why they're sitting in this courtroom? 🤔 The defense is doing exactly what they're job is. The states job is to get a conviction. The defense's job is to do everything they can to lessen the states case against their client. There is only ONE person sitting in that courtroom who the defense is working for... thats the defendant.

[@ShebrewQueen]

Indeed.

[@Billovesya]

De-FENCE

[@Krystaldoll282]

I disagree that they are shenanigans. I believe they are doing their job .. it’s the way the justice system works. Like it or not!

[@borupert]

All these shenanigans they are pulling will more than likely be raised on appeal.

[@barbm2375]

The defence is sloppy and the judge is hyper vigilant because she doesn’t want the case to be appealed.

[@meganroconnell1]

That’s what I think too, kinda feel bad for the judge. I couldn’t do it 😂 A mistrial would be terrible at this point

[@lindajames978]

It's obviously going to appeal and it will take years. I don't understand why there is a court case he pled guilty. Those parents dont need to hear this 4 years later. Can any judge in the US sit on a murder trial ?

[@trapmafia4716]

She's super intelligent not just beautiful 👍

[@mamarobyn]

This is also her biggest case I mean it would be anybody's biggest case but it's like her 1st big case ever.

[@barbm2375]

@@lindajames978 A death penalty sentence would automatically trigger the appeals process. I was referring to appeals based on incorrect instructions or rulings by the judge. I wasn’t clear in my statement though so nobody would know what I meant 🙃

[@kathivargo1743]

You can’t put anything past this judge. She knows her job and doing it well

[@ThePrissy11]

She is pretty bad.

[@silvaskiproductions3937]

nah she is a baddie

[@iiLoveAutumn]

I assume - pretty confident in fact - that you haven't watched the live coverage of the trial... That's all I want to say; ask those who watched the coverage 😉. Don't make assumptions based on a fraction of the matter.

[@Billovesya]

Past? Sure

[@darlenedeluca7850]

@David Wang Yes I agree she is pretty good 4 sure !👌👍!

[@cpdfan41]

It amazes me how the judge has to explain how the law works to a bunch of lawyers who clearly don't know what their doing or they're just playing stupid. Their ignorance and lack of respect for the law astounds me.

[@beckydoesit9331]

I see the judge and Nikolas Cruz getting together following this hearing. She obviously coddles him and has opinions about how his defense is performing. When she talks you can tell she hopes Cruz is listening and impressed. Cruz should get 20 years for his part in the Parkland shooting, but I see this judge leaning to a more lenient outcome.

[@the_grand_inquisitor2511]

@@beckydoesit9331 girl what?? Becky shut the he11 up girl 💯🤣

[@planetdearth6371]

You have to remember this isn't a guilty/non-guilty case. This is a plea-sentencing case. It is these lawyer's job to literally throw anything and everything that sticks to prevent their client from dying due to providing juror doubt. This is what they have to do. Give them some credit.

[@mothalutherking6240]

@@beckydoesit9331 the jury is the one that will convict him of life or death, not the judge. He’s have a jury trial, but he already plead guilty. His defense is fighting for the death penalty to be off the table, the judge is just invoking the punishment.

[@josefontanez3871]

They do know. But as lawyers, they need to try every trick in the book, even playing naive. The burden to proof culpability falls on the government. And that is a tough burden.

[@kimfauth9542]

What a waste of time. I feel for the parents that have to listen to this BS

[@lucy2014]

Me too, Kim. Why is this sentencing phase just dragging on? I feel so bad for these families having to sit through all this crap..The jury should have enough info by now to determine whether he gets life or death. And I really don't like this judge.

[@robjj5373]

@Boston Gal shhh

[@lucy2014]

@Boston Gal I'm aware of the fact the families don't have to be there, and totally understand why many aren't there. But fot the ones who do choose to be there, it has to be hell. And I'm sure a lot of the families not there are listening to this bs at home. I'm not sure what I'd do if I were in their place, but I do know for sure I'd be keeping up with what's going on!

[@petedavidson6931]

Nicholas will be sentenced to life in a Mental Institution in beautiful Vermont, he is a victim here and those kids needed to be sacrificed to finally bring to light Nic’s torment and anguish….he will outlive the parents so they too can find tranquility…

[@kimfauth9542]

@Boston Gal How can they not be there with what they have invested in this - it is about their child and having what little control they have left since their child's death. It is being their child's voice to make sure this person is punished. It is about trying to understand the unimaginable. It is about trying to forgive someone sick so that they can attempt to live with their pain as they have daily reminders that their child is dead. They don't want to be there listening to all this but how can they not?

[@falseking989]

People have to understand. This is Elaine Bredehoft levels of incompetence. The defense wants to admit a journal as evidence, but doesn’t want to say what to exclude until it’s convenient for them to go through it. This is rules of evidence 101. It’s truly unbelievable.

[@peggybaby0894]

There is absolutely nothing funny about this trial at all but that comparison is gold! It really needs to catch on more!

[@LCx829]

Defense is free lawyers and it shows. They’re not ready and mass confusion.

[@coucticanitic]

@@LCx829 what much can you possibly do to help this guy. It's not their fault, it's a closed and shut case really

[@carlitoslemon]

@@LCx829 I thought Cruz was ineligible to get public defenders so he had to hire his own lawyers?

[@cthulhuhoops]

thank you for comparing this to elaine. not only does it allow me to get a better idea of their level of incompetence, it's a nice reminder that that woman's fuckery will not be soon forgotten.

[@christophermillett2273]

Glad this case has a judge with a backbone.

[@shoelesblondlady]

My only problem with the judge is that they didnt get an ugly old dude. Its kind of unfair that he gets to leave jail and see a gorgeous woman. They should put a screen blocking his view of the judge with a picture of balls on it or something

[@deb9869]

This judge is great, she doesn’t let things slip by her! Perfect for this trial with all the defense’s bloopers.

[@KNM17_91]

truth!

[@johnjohnson7092]

She sure does. I can tell 🤔👻

[@fakeaccount8342]

Me and this judge could redefine the term"backbone!" 😉

[@SB-nz5im]

Seeing the same parents in the gallery, watching this all unfold over weeks, breaks my heart. I send all my prayers and love to you guys. We’re all thinking of you during this time ♥️

[@trapmafia4716]

That guy with the short grey-hair though, who keeps shaking his head, creepy!

[@goose7574]

Agreed SB. It's so sad... 😔

[@trapmafia4716]

@@goose7574 huh?

[@goose7574]

@@trapmafia4716 I was agreeing with the OP (original poster- S B).

[@trapmafia4716]

@@goose7574 oh sorry Miss, I've made a Goose of myself 😳

[@nicolebitesback]

This trial has lasted long enough!!! This is crazy🤦🏽‍♀️

[@petedavidson6931]

I bought shares in CBS FOX NBC it’s better than the OJ Simpson trials 1 & 2…

[@MTC008]

i find it funny how does she really have to see and describe nikolas cruz drawings 😂😂😂

[@AuntBee59]

I totally agree with you. This is enough.

[@court8896]

It’s all about the $

[@Hbizz813]

Same thing I was thinking

[@bobbyswain7049]

This judge is a saint having to deal with these clowns..... unreal 😂

[@JK-vi3jm]

Give credit to us taxpayers as well, America sure knows how to waste hard earned money

[@oldaccount5217]

She’s getting overpaid by middle class taxpayers to sit there. I agree she’s a saint. We all are. But she’s still a tax collector like everyone else here wasting our money

[@DarthCaviar]

@@JK-vi3jm you pay no taxes🤣

[@writtenhousesecurity6499]

Don't those parents have jobs to be at ? 🤔🤔

[@beckydoesit9331]

I see the judge and Nikolas Cruz getting together following this hearing. She obviously coddles him and has opinions about how his defense is performing. When she talks you can tell she hopes Cruz is listening and impressed. Cruz should get 20 years for his part in the Parkland shooting, but I see this judge leaning to a more lenient outcome.

[@lissa9714]

It is extremely funny to me how in another video the defense lawyer stated that they promised the jury they would be completely honest with them, and here they are trying to suppress something Nikolas was very passionately drawing. If your intention is to be completely open and transparent with the jury, show them the swastika. Show them what your client thinks of people who are different from him. Being open and honest doesn't just mean showing endless evidence of his troubled childhood.

[@denisebranch4719]

ABSOLUTELY 💯

[@giancarlocarattini4985]

Yes, but..... what he is drawing now is irrelevant to what he is being tried for.

[@isometimespaintstuff]

This poor judge having to deal with all of this. She's handling it with such grace it's inspiring.

[@JasonP6339]

You clearly know nothing about this judge then because she is a bully who is ADA for years and now likes to push everybody around like she always knows best.......

[@isometimespaintstuff]

@@JasonP6339 who hurt you

[@switchitup5446]

@@JasonP6339 bully? Lmao maybe u just weak, she's a great judge

[@rekzuh]

@@JasonP6339 tell me you think you're a special unique snowflake without telling me you think you're a special unique snowflake

[@elmalloc]

@@rekzuh Jason is republican

[@LizBeLike_]

Not the judge mumbling “I don’t care” to herself 😂

[@billyesxobar2247]

Lol When ?

[@billyesxobar2247]

Nvm I saw it 😂😂😭😭😂

[@Winngee]

😂 I love her honesty.

[@LizBeLike_]

@@Winngee same!! 😂 she’s a straight bad ass

[@demi0758]

4:25

[@tshamarie826]

I like that she is trying not to let this drag out . The defense wants to drag this out for so many stupid things . Whatever nick did , whatever he was drawing , whatever he has said , whatever racist comments he has made should most definitely be a part of this case . I find it sick that they don’t care about the N word being mentioned but they want the swastikas covered so the jury doesn’t see them . He drew this on almost everything and it most certainly should be allowed to be shown to this jury. This is who he is and how he thinks and acts . Unbelievable.

[@jade7381]

Agreed, we have to remember eventhough he pled guilty he also has a right to a defense, he could argue a mistrial just on that basis. They are just doing their job the best they can. He is the one of the worst.

[@giancarlocarattini4985]

a good point, but probably not germane to what the jury is considering at this trial.

[@ladylucks910]

The only thing I could think of is that the witness being cross examined felt threatened by the swaztikas because she identified with the Jewish population maybe? That may be why they want to redact those parts, but like the judge said, that’s not how it works.

[@giancarlocarattini4985]

@@ladylucks910 The judge is Jewish herself...

[@mikemancini8176]

Some people look at Nik at being a hero. And no one cares about the N people in general, most wish they didnt exist!!!! Its why she said it - judge - so openly in the trail. She has a hot face!

[@tiffanyandco4156]

Y know the defense is supposed to defend him, but come on! This lady acting like he didn’t kill 17 people.

[@chasingthefish9042]

Thats a good thing. Image if the defense treated their client was guilty. Almost like there would be no such thing as justice

[@tiffanyandco4156]

@@chasingthefish9042 maybe if this was a trial to see if he is guilty or innocent. This is a killer who plead guilty. Not really arguing weather she is doing her job, I just don’t like how she is doing it.

[@jakefink680]

@@chasingthefish9042 lmfao there is no such thing as justice!!! Are you kidding me?? 😂😂😂

[@iiLoveAutumn]

@@chasingthefish9042 This trial is only about whether he gets life or the dp...🙄

[@chasingthefish9042]

@@iiLoveAutumn yea the lesser sentence of life is what they are trying to get. Exclusions of evidence would make that a bit easier dont you think? Personally they could put that wild beast down the second he was found guilty i wouldn't care. But his lawyers are supposed to care and thats a good thing.

[@jeanhill6062]

What an amazing judge, you go girl.❤️🙏

[@mikemancini8176]

She is hot, we all agree.

[@carolinehobson7365]

This is not justice! To allow evidence to be withheld because it’s “too biased” isn’t right. No, it needs to be seen.

[@coucticanitic]

Well unfortunately that's not how it works.

[@roxaneshaw599]

Bless. You obviously do not have a clue on Florida procedural rules.

[@obnoxiousbluebird6634]

@@Mercury688 thanks from me for that. I'm not American but am I interested about the US legal system, and knowing how to access information to explain things I'm watching or reading makes things much easier. America has generally similar or same kind of legal methods and laws as in my country and I love learning about how things work and the amount of power the individual states have is really interesting to me.

[@Mercury688]

@@obnoxiousbluebird6634 there’s a great KZbin community of people who explain all the legal stuff that’s why I love Emily D Baker:) there’s also a channel called Law and Lumber who oddly enough is really entertaining also!

[@shondraclemons8358]

I agree they doing everything they can to save this loser

[@grizzlyuppercut]

"Your honor, I object!" "And why is that?" "Because it's devastating to my case!" "Overruled." "Good call!"

[@kirarenee1010]

Mommy I don’t like this can I get a cookie 😂

[@kimfauth9542]

This takes having a fair trial to a whole other level - let the jury decide and move on. What a waste of taxpayers money.

[@elainew2230]

exactly... the waste of money on this little punk is incredible. The money wasted on him could probably send 25 kids his age to college.

[@Meanie74]

What I don’t understand is looking this bad as lawyer in court. They couldn’t even get it together for their preservation of their reputation. This is such bad lawyering they have increased frustration and hostility toward their client. How would not simply resting at this point, be the better decision

[@sashane01]

Amen! He did it! Let’s give him a needle and move on

[@princessmoore9026]

@@cobrakaifan5489 shut the hell up there are lots of bad cops out there who don't do their "job". Don't play dumb as if all cops are angels , a lot of these cops and reckless and power hungry and needs to be held responsible.

[@Randy-md6xl]

The sentencing stage is taking longer than the actual trial.

[@timellison24]

Not sure what you mean - this entire trial has been for sentencing.

[@connor7048]

There was no trial. He pleaded guilty immediately.

[@nataliesosa363]

This judge is so tired of all of the bs from the defense and so tired of this trial being dragged out for so long. The defense for the last 4 years has been buying themselves time and the judge has had it. they think they have so much time, they’re sitting talking to the judge like they are not in a court room and talking to one another when the state is speaking to the judge. Insane.

[@beckydoesit9331]

I see the judge and Nikolas Cruz getting together following this hearing. She obviously coddles him and has opinions about how his defense is performing. When she talks you can tell she hopes Cruz is listening and impressed. Cruz should get 20 years for his part in the Parkland shooting, but I see this judge leaning to a more lenient outcome.

[@TimothyGod]

@@beckydoesit9331 doesn't seem that way to me

[@SweetyD2023]

@@TimothyGod Me either! I think the judge is doing a great job!

[@agatarudi]

This Judge deserves a medal for her patience, profesionalism and composure!

[@gipszjakab7437]

And for her look too 😉

[@legacytv4208]

Trash Instagram model Judge with a long history of incompetence. She has essentially destroyed any possibility that Cruz will ever get the death penalty. Mark my words, even if Cruz is given the death penalty after this hearing, he will likely never even get killed by the state. This case will just get thrown through appellate court until Cruz dies of old age in prison.

[@WhyX11]

Is it really her first trial? She seems to lack something called experience.

[@kimberlycantrell9742]

@@WhyX11 I read that this is her first big trial. She wasn’t supposed to get it originally but somehow still ended up with it. She’s trying really hard to avoid a mistrial. But she’s done trials before, just not one this huge.

[@ThePrissy11]

Oh please, she’s way above her head.

[@kimbo30kh]

This judge has my respect! The defense is a bunch of clowns!!!

[@april7536]

ohh his Attorneys are digging anything they can up and making mistakes. they do not know how to handle this trial.. this Poor judge is a angel and needs a raise

[@neurodivergentpixi6736]

I love Judge Liz

[@iowanation1034]

Why?

[@Chattyjaccki]

@@neurodivergentpixi6736 yup she’s no BS

[@cindy_lou_loves_to_stitch]

She deserves a long vacation!! I can't imagine how frustrated she feels!!

[@mikemancini8176]

She is a judge. She got there based on her hot face. She wants a raise, she will get back on her knees

[@tinacathey8241]

Great job Judge in not allowing Cruz's attorney to get a mistrial. They should not be allowed to play these silly games.

[@CatholicsForTrump]

Just because she’s “not allowing it” doesn’t mean it won’t get a lot of attention in the appeals. Cruz got lucky getting an incompetent judge.

[@writtenhousesecurity6499]

He is going to get a mistrial , Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments, but also mentions “excessive fines” and bail. 20 days this is beyond reasonable . 🤕🤕

[@danielwebster4607]

@David Wang It's not just poor; it's unprofessional.

[@CN45475]

@@CatholicsForTrump She is actually a great judge with a backbone.

[@giancarlocarattini4985]

@@writtenhousesecurity6499 Well, Florida has a rich history of botching electric chair executions, if he chooses that way to go. Their lethal injecton record is not much better...

[@32sherilyn]

I love this judge. She knows the law and is not letting the defense get away with it.

[@christophercasey6775]

What's worse is that Nicholas Cruz behaves better than their attorneys.

[@nfgbabe072]

These lawyers have to do what they are doing to be competent. They have to preserve the record. It is a death penalty case, so please keep in mind that these are a special caliber of death certified attorneys. I sympathize with these defense attorneys, it must be extremely hard to defend this defendant. As a lawyer, I think the judge is going an okay job. Not sure she has the experience to oversee a capital case, and it shows.

[@AlexB-pp7dc]

But you don’t know the law so how do you know she’s not being fair

[@rhyskendall4479]

Link to her Instagram?

[@christinale9593]

@@nfgbabe072 working in the court system...I absolutely agree. It is really interesting to see the judge get as flustered as she does throughout. She is trying hard, but her inexperience does shine throughout this trial. Sometimes i feel embarrassed for her because I know she's trying but fumbling, especially in the beginning of the trial, regarding procedures.

[@DeathsFlagShip]

You can hear the exhaustion in the Judge's voice. I feel like this happens in court more and more. What kind of lawyers are the schools pumping out?

[@lololollolololol7148]

Shoot up a school? BETTER CALL SAUL!

[@F5_cena]

Woke cry baby lawyers

[@jenn9432]

i think they’re probably bottom of the barrel lawyers. who would, in good faith, defend this demon?

[@jenn9432]

i think they’re probably bottom of the barrel lawyers. who would, in good faith, defend this demon?

[@kirstenL475]

This judge has my utmost respect! I would need mental help after dealing with this case!

[@KNM17_91]

yes girl! I’ve seen multiple videos of some of her badass moments shes awesome.🤍

[@beckydoesit9331]

I see the judge and Nikolas Cruz getting together following this hearing. She obviously coddles him and has opinions about how his defense is performing. When she talks you can tell she hopes Cruz is listening and impressed. Cruz should get 20 years for his part in the Parkland shooting, but I see this judge leaning to a more lenient outcome.

[@rickymiller1045]

@@beckydoesit9331 it's life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty either way he's spending the rest of life behind bars

[@susanstrickland6774]

Agree. So hard to hear for many. Those family members, I am so proud of them for being able to sit through that. Hearing from the ME information especially. Horrible.

[@InfantryRifleman00]

you still need mental help without this case too

[@lynneaiken1647]

Why are they still debating evidence?? Isn't all that done prior to trial??!!!! Rediculous..

[@helenmiller3119]

I feel like because she’s pretty no one takes her seriously.. your amazing judge 👩‍⚖️ you let them have it lol

[@kirarenee1010]

This is 2022 you are living in 2000

[@helenmiller3119]

@@kirarenee1010 no it’s obvious and btw no one asked you 😂 your opinion

[@foley15136]

The judge has _had it_ with the defense.

[@CatholicsForTrump]

The defense doesn’t even want to be there. They’re public defenders that have to do this job by law.

[@deb9869]

I think most of us have had enough of the defense, this is a joke to prolong the inevitable! If it was up to me, he should be put to death as he clearly shows no remorse for his crime nor has he shown any empathy for the victims or their grieving families. He is a total loser that will only go on killing if given half the chance. I do not buy his sob story either as he made a conscious choice to KILL as many children and teachers as possible when he was 18/19 years old? At that age you KNOW right from wrong! Enough already, get on with the sentencing!!!

[@artgroupie]

@@CatholicsForTrump which is why I don’t get there motive.

[@johnbullen5400]

Judge not having it, I'm glad she is pinpointing certain drawings out loud! And how many their are, And even 1 drawing is too much. Go girl. Very good at her job and Defence is really pathetic and going to do more damage in there case. Shocking

[@Judas1911WR1]

watch the whole clip... "... i need to do one thing at a time... why dont you make a clean copy for me ...i will be right back so i can consentrate! and storms out of the court room! that is everything but professional and like i said befor if anything goes wrong in this case it will be judges fault

[@Whynotcreate]

What if a kid is drawing a bad guy with a gun and superhero? Its not always evil..I know it might seem like that though

[@johnbullen5400]

@@Whynotcreate I get what your saying, But their is 7 pages, Also a pattern through school life of strange and bad behaviour

[@dejuhvu1793]

@@Judas1911WR1 I can’t blame her. They want to bring in evidence, but they want to redact some of it, but they don’t know what. Lawyer says we should bring it into evidence & then decide if it’s actually evidence the jury will see next week. That’s not how this works! They look disorganized & it’s embarrassing. This is too big of a case to mess it up.

[@Judas1911WR1]

@@dejuhvu1793 watch aaaall videos and clips... like i said befor and like others said befor me... its 100% obvious she has not experience enough to handle such a "high-profile-case"...

[@ShebrewQueen]

She is not having it. I like this judge.

[@gaenordeacon9431]

Is the defence team trying to suggest that if the swastika symbol is disassociated from the defendant this will make it less likely for the jury to choose the death sentence. Is that logical?

[@angelorobledo1536]

Yeah i had the same question. What is the end goal of the defense here? Do they really think that if they throw all these speedbumps at the sentencing, he will magically avoid the death sentence from the jury?? No way in hell that is going to happen. So who is paying these lawyers to fight this hard??? It would be way cheaper for his family if they just ended all of this 6 months ago, because this result was absolutely inevitable from the beginning.

[@iiLoveAutumn]

If they have a history of their grandparents fleeing Germany, very much so...

[@Billovesya]

De-FENCE

[@Chronically_JBoo]

I could not live with myself to ever defend someone like him.

[@agirlisnoone5953]

The defense is NOT trying to prove his innocence. They're trying to argue life in prison vs the death penalty. Could you sentence someone to death? End someones life like Nikolas Cruz did? I was for the DP until i thought about being on a jury and essentially playing god. I couldn't say - he deserves to be killed. Everyone in the US is entitled to a trial. It doesn't mean the public defenders think someone like this is innocent.

[@Dreamagain11]

They are only "defending" him in the sense that he spends his whole life in jail vs being executed in his probably 50's. This whole thing is so dumb.

[@captainhoopla7773]

Jobs a job

[@paulafigueroa1573]

Someone had to do that job. It’s the law. 😐

[@welza001]

Everyone has a legal right to counsel... The law is not about your morals and you should never go into it if you're going into it for your morals.

[@AuntBee59]

This is ridiculous.

[@suleyman3047]

You sound like a sad person. Maybe spend more time in the real world instead of books. I get if your parents beat you up when you wanted to play video games and was forced to study. Wang. Youre commenting stupid condecending stuff everywhere.

[@miryreina925]

On point judge. She will not allow nonsense in her courtroom. 👏👏

[@michellexena1]

I have so much respect for this judge

[@mikemancini8176]

Agreed. Because she is hot, it makes this useless trail entertaining.

[@Welpie557]

@@JK-nq1dl why does how she look have anything to do with her intelligence? Ofc you can be both.. and saying she looks like she could be a lazy sugar baby is just sexist tbh

[@k4til384]

@@JK-nq1dl maybe just dont relate a woman to a "lazy sugar baby" because shes pretty u sick person

[@marygray7933]

So sad to see these parents having to hear this all going on,,glad the judge is doing what is law regarding this argument.These parents need this to be finally moved to allow them to continue grieving for their child , It's so heartbreaking for me from Scotland UK 😢 to see this case take so long,,as a parent and grandparent my heart aches for these parents and all families in America loosing their beautiful child with all the gun violence.I pray for comfort and peace for them all.🙏prayers for America 💙

[@fizzarollli]

Bless this judge omfg the patience she has to deal with these brainless lawyers, wow

[@alexarodriguez8524]

This is pathetic. From both sides. Kind of wish the judge would have treated them harsher. This is a mess. Never seen a trial like this...

[@jeanettesmith765]

Good job, judge, for not putting up with the defence team's nonsense.

[@gronnerud22]

get this clown out of the public eye, let him rot in a cell. This sucks the way its dragging on.

[@matthewbellafaire3914]

I don't get it. He pled guilty for the crime. Just give him the death penalty. Their wasting time and money

[@patrickarchbald8734]

This is going on to a ridiculous level and needs to come to an end. Teams of lawyers making hundreds of thousands of dollars each... and then a guarantee of appeals for the next 25 years and more and more lawyer fees.

[@Kira_Terpsichore]

No one here is making hundreds of thousands of dollars. The prosecution are public/state employed, as are the defence who are public defenders. Look into the salaries of these positions, you may be surprised.

[@donnawatson845]

What a waste of time. My God. I'm so sorry, families of victims.

[@Nisha_Chantel]

This is how trials actually work. It’s not like in the movies. I’m in law school right now. They are basically arguing about admitting certain evidence because the defense is arguing that certain parts of the paper will unfairly prejudice or result in inappropriately emotional responses from the jury and that the prejudice is outweighed by the probative value. The court is saying that the probative value is not outweighed. These kinds of arguments happen in every trial.

[@michellesouthflorida9682]

Remember defense did not WANT this trial. Prosectors did. Cruz plead guilty and was ready to accept life sentence.

[@savannah5333]

I felt like the preschool arguments were bs and a waste of time. There are so many other cases where you could’ve argued insanity or a developmental disability. But to go back to his first 3 years of life? Waste of time, no one cares if he punched little Timmy when he was two, only the events directly leading to his crimes. I feel his team is going too far back for the evidence or arguments to even stand. As a preschool teacher I wouldn’t remember 20+ years back clearly and accurately.

[@michellesouthflorida9682]

@@savannah5333 No they are important to show that he had issues even THAT young. They didn't just start when he was in middle school. He was showing signs of disturbing behavior very young. Needed help from a very young age. They are appealing to people's sympathy for a preschool age child.

[@Tarheel13]

@@Nisha_Chantelno, it’s not. A defense lawyer does not flip off the Judge in court and laugh about it with the defendant.

[@tessa4668]

How much longer is this going to drag on? He killed 17 innocent people. We need to never hear from him again.

[@christywolf5028]

There saying until end Oct or middle Nov...

[@donnacording6731]

I can't watch this anymore. this is ridiculous

[@lasurenia7]

Don’t

[@donnacording6731]

@@lasurenia7 ok thanks

[@Victoria-wz9ub]

I agree. I was following it but can't any longer. Tuned in to this portion and realised it is overwhelming depressing and frustrating (justice system) and traumatically bleak (victims, families). The time and detail taken over this individual is excruciating. 17 dead.

[@claire7900]

This judge is amazing.

[@KNM17_91]

lol I’m obsessed with her!

[@DeterminedVeteran]

God Bless that Judge … I know she has to be completely worn out hats off the the DA as well for maintaining their professionalism

[@2112jp]

What a waste of our Florida taxes….

[@sweetness2285]

One attorney having to spend the night in jail or write a $5000 check for contempt of court would clear up the problem for this judge

[@risitas5874]

The justice system is WAY too slow.

[@therose5783]

What an enormous waste of time and money having this sentencing trial go on for so long.

[@swampophelia2098]

Do they think that removing a few demented scribbles is going to change the outcome…?

[@shereehewings8483]

I'm in Australia following this and I don't get why Nichols has not already been sentenced. Get on with it , he either gets death or life in prison it's that simple. Why drag this on and give the parents and families more anxiety and stress He killed innocent children and people there is absolutely no excuses.

[@Audrey_650]

Because they are fighting for a life sentence not death. They are doing everything they possibly can to create doubt in the jury’s mind he should not be put to death. It’s hard to defend such a guilty person.

[@MrKornnugget]

Because they have to prove it was a hate crime to get the second death penalty.

[@angelicaduncan9694]

That’s just how it works in the states. Everyone has the right to a fair trial. Unfortunately …

[@novascotiaskater1868]

Because when it is a Death Penalty Penalty phase trial the court has to be absolutely certain they won’t make rulings that provide the Defense with Appellate issues… it’s much better to do it right this time instead of after he’s be sentenced to Death and can delay it for years by submitting a multitude of appeals based on rulings, or ineffective assistance of counsel.

[@harrylook7810]

this could be avoided if the state agreed to lock him up for life. the state wants to kill him (I don't disagree), so the defendant gets enormous leeway in defending himself. after he is sentenced to death, there will be at least a decade of appeals before he is actually killed.

[@Miss_Jane_Doe]

Mistrial my ass! That’s been their goal the entire time. Shame on the people sending money to him and paying for his attorneys!

[@IHeArTrOcK20]

Lol it’s obvious that it still didn’t afford him very good attorneys

[@Miss_Jane_Doe]

@@IHeArTrOcK20 look into how much these terrible attorneys cost! And this has been going on for YEARS! They’re probably much better than you think. It’s not easy to defend him! All of south Florida seen his social media video bragging about planning the shooting for that day. We’ve all seen the videos. We all know the victims or know someone who did. The victims and survivors also got some great footage that I hope was played in court. They even have to openly admit he’s guilty now but trying to say “it’s not his fault”. These lawyers are brave. They’re going to be finished in south Florida! Time to move!

[@victoriabagwell8426]

Seems the judge is at her wits end with the defense. Just my opinion.

[@haileylockhart8967]

Honestly one of the most amazing judges I've ever seen

[@paigeuphoff3995]

I wish someone in jail would take him out already. End all this bs

[@amicablefire9693]

He is probably kept in solitary away from the people who would “serve justice” in the system. Everyone deserves a fair trial.

[@CatholicsForTrump]

That’s a Nikolas Cruz mentality, be better.

[@paigeuphoff3995]

@@CatholicsForTrump no it’s nothing like his mentality I wouldn’t ever want a bunch of innocent people to die.

[@petedavidson6931]

He’s in protective custody 24/7 guard watching him. They are not about to let him kill himself or be murdered… I mean imagine as hilarious as this fiasco has been if he was gone tomorrow…well 50% would feel ok 50% would be pissed they didn’t know if the Jurors would have given the death sentence….

[@Spencer.Stratos]

I completely agree, that's what I've been saying too.

[@cinder7183]

There's some truly evil people in this world.

[@WorldClassSatanist]

Exactly

[@hautemama85]

The product of an evil world. Just look at it. 🤮

[@ronaldraygunpew]

Are his defense attorneys any of them?

[@rickyhyppa7960]

@@ronaldraygunpew No. They are there to provide a service. It doesnt matter how guilty anybody is, they are entitled to a lawyer. Unless of course, you want the government to just be able to jail and execute whoever they want. Forget trials! They take too long! Forget the constitution too, who needs that?

[@ryanc2927]

Clearly the state of Florida was too rich for him. He was lucky to have had been adopted by that family imo. It’s as if this is a huge social experiment. In Florida retirees move there because they’ve paid into the system as well (they can do whatever they want in a. Court room for that reason). That state itself had income tax laws for specific reasons we all tend to collectively not want them. Anyway did you know serving life is actually LIFE there for crimes? No getting out in 10-15 etc etc . There’s a reason this is happening and hope to god there is no mistrial for what he did

[@RubiconSS26]

Guilty Plea and then a Four(4) Month Trial for a penalty Life vs Death.... We have no limits on How Our Government can Waste taxpayor Dollars

[@katmartin62]

Exactly.....

[@AuntBee59]

I agree.

[@darkmusicchannel5016]

Is this a mock trial ? Why is everyone so unprofessional and clueless ?

[@SimmSumm]

The judges makeup is sooo 2008 and I love it. I can tell she's wearing MAC Cosmetics Saint Germain from here.

[@emakelley6807]

Hahaha hit the nail on the head. I’m like that’s exactly what I wore working at a nightclub when I was 19.

[@skyxonxfire]

Unbelievable that we're still here going round and round with these nonsensical details that don't matter at this point. He's already been convicted, he's already admitted to everything. If he doesn't receive the death penalty, he will certainly commit suicide otherwise. This is exactly what he wanted. The attention. He need to be put down. Case closed.

[@eej1983able]

I have to agree. We can't let him get what he wants. I am not often a death penalty advocate but ppl like this....

[@veronicamarrs]

I haven't been following this and I've never been to school but this seems a lot like a law class instead of actual court.

[@joelpaniagua2024]

Judge Liz must be tired and exhausted dealing with this case, but she is doing a good job!!

[@mariaslavinski1588]

This kid was born so twisted that even if he was institutionalized at a young age on up he still would of been homicidal cuz we all know he's not suicidal.....my heart just bleeds for the victims parents have so much to deal with besides their loss of children this has got to be torture it's so long of a trial I have never seen nor remember another 1 like this 1 ❤🙏

[@ash90989]

That’s me he hasn’t cried a single tear he’s only pissed cause he got caught and is now facing the death penalty dude thought he would get jail time but don’t think he expected the whole world to hate him and want him fried 😭🤣💀

[@mariaslavinski1588]

@@ash90989 most shooters don't come out alive usually their taken down by 1shot to the head from swat for him to be alive and walk out that school after causing so many innocent victims to be killed made it up to the 3rd floor all these lives he forever changed the families loosing their kids such destruction from his twisted mind he truly deserves death penalty.....if he wasn't caught let's say nit I.D. I honestly think he would of done it again!!!!!

[@MTC008]

this is one of the main reasons why we should not bully anyone in schools, he might have done something really terrible but people can be literally blamable for their actions towards him, if they only did not bully him and don't poke him even if he is neurologically different, this massacre would have never been happened and those love ones of the families lost would had been still alive today...

[@MTC008]

to all americans out there who attend schools, better next time don't bully anyone to prevent terrible things like this, blaming someone for their bad actions wont changing a thing and will still going to keep and keep happening if you wont going to stop bullying people in schools unless if your government bans your civillian with access of weapons from purchasing or gaining those

[@mariaslavinski1588]

@@MTC008 life is hard wear a helmet.... we all get bullied I get ya feel he got it worse than most but he had a foster family who had cared about him and a brother n sister and that's more that most kids get in foster care he also had a support team in place thru his schools as well although bullying is never acceptable it can't be used to walk in a school to shoot and kill ppl who had nothing to do with him he was pissed at others but sacrificed these kids for the ones who really did pick on him. As I said in other comment most shooters don't come out alive this kid did and just went on his day like it never happened kids are getting soft these generations gotta be careful what ya say around them they want to be grown demand respect I feel this does come from home environment as parents we all have to see what our kids are up to we gotta get involved stay involved social media should be limited and monitored and friends where are ya going?? Who you going with??? What's your plan and how ya getting back n fourth??? Know their friends have em spend time at your house to get to know them their families and have an open honest relationship with your kids we gotta talk to them and talk some more!!!! I'm sorry to say but I'm not 💯 on board with death penalty but this kid if it's recommended I won't loose sleep nor will alot others but I respect jurors decision whatever it may be!!!!!

[@vegasbabyy]

I’ve never liked this judge from the gate but I gotta say she’s starting to grow on me. Lol. She’s a badass and getting tired of these defense fools. Smh

[@Chattyjaccki]

The DAs are acting like they have no common sense. I can tell they’re emotionally drained at this point.

[@VickiBee]

I can't believe that her dad, the guy I follow on Twitter because I survived gunshot wounds, is still watching this trial. Only a few parents are still at the trial.

[@ahnonemous8250]

Hi, who is the witness? I didn't see the name in the bio.

[@aliciacoble7854]

Some of the parents had to return back to work

[@takethechance7422]

I mean, the parents have to work. The trial is going to last through October and maybe even go into November. Most, if not all, of them probably don't have the luxury to take that much time off work. It seems most of the parents are showing up intermittently.

[@VickiBee]

@@takethechance7422 This friend hasn't been able to keep a job since his daughter died. He told everyone, so I can say it. I thought I was the only one who couldn't work consistently since I got PTSD.

[@takethechance7422]

@@VickiBee who are you talking about?

[@joelpaniagua2024]

"What are we doing here?" She said that line like a boss!!

[@calistman222]

This judge is terrible. She keeps trying to debate and philosophize with the attorneys. This entire conversation would have been over in ten seconds if she had just stuck to rules of evidence and denied the motion. Instead she went on a tirade about how 'everyone feels' about the evidence. It doesn't matter, she should have stuck with procedure, denied it and moved on. No one cares about how the evidence made her feel.

[@Tarheel13]

This is the sentencing phase. Got to be vigilant on the part of the Judge.

[@frankconti6591]

⚠️ ‘No -Mercy’ for ‘Nick Cruz’ ⚠️🎭💀

[@chrissy9153]

I don’t care what u think if you’re a professional you don’t give someone the bird in the courtroom the defense lawyer has lost all respect

[@j80hdmanos]

This Hearing to determine Punishment is one where I feel, the outcome is a foregone conclusion. The one who entered a Guilty Plea will never again be free to walk among the free. He should never know any Freedom what so ever. Ultimately he will die in confinement. His time in confinement will be one of constant fear, put him in General Population. Fair and Just Punishment is not possible in this case because I feel this killer was in fact aware of what he was doing, aware of how to enter and depart the scene of his Crime undetected, he was in control of his mental facilities, he knew what he was doing was beyond wrong, and did it anyway. He must be treated as the Killer he is and not a mentally defective person.

[@tracyd693]

Constant fear? Hahaha no. It's not a medieval dungeon! Jesus Christ

[@waterurplants3767]

@@tracyd693 it’s jail, tracy. and getting put in GP with inmates who know what he did… he would be living in constant fear which is what he deserves

[@Carlos-sy8hz]

But is also a waste of taxpayers money to pay for his meals his whole life

[@Carlos-sy8hz]

@David Wang nah, I believe human life has intrinsical value and should be respected since fecundation until its natural death. My idealization of what should be done could end up being quite unpractical.

[@Carlos-sy8hz]

@David Wang I'm not pro rehabilitation>punishment, but my (very) impractical idea of what would be more ethical is inmates being in able to work while in jail to pay off the costs of it and the rest of the money being saved until they get out.

[@coreymartin6486]

Judge is like asking the prosecuters "can you believe this?". Prosecuter is just as flabbergasted.

[@katmartin62]

Just put him in general population......nuff said!!

[@giancarlocarattini4985]

My guess is that they'll end up putting him in Protective Custody. It is the state's obligation that the sentence is carried out exactly as ordered, not to cut him loose in Gen. Pop. to be killed by other prisoners.

[@marissag8727]

I don’t care if you’re doing this for a check or because you believe everyone deserves a defense, you do NOT need to disrespect a courtroom like that. Disgusting.

[@nameless_alchemist]

Whatever they are paying this judge....it isn't enough.

[@rikcab]

This is what happens in a For-Profit justice system.

[@RebeccaHeckenbach]

This defense is absolutely unbelievable and horrific!! What clowns!!

[@pulit2000]

How is this still going on? Why does it take months to determine his sentence? Seems like a distraction or something.

[@takethechance7422]

Really? Because it's court. Trials typically last awhile. They said from the start it would last about 16 weeks. We're about 5 or 6 weeks in so far. Let me remind you the full scope of this trial- there are 17 deceased victims, over a dozen more that were injured and survived, and hundreds and hundreds of witnesses that are all getting called to the stand. And thousands of pieces of evidence, and tons of video and audio to go through from that day. This is a huge case so yes, it's going to drag out. They have to thoroughly go through everything and present it all to the jury.

[@SelfLoveU]

Cruz Lawyer has a haughty attitude towards the Judge. I don't think that will serve her or her client well.

[@lovelifelaugh2727]

I’m surprised the dog wasn’t called as a witness from that one picture with the way they are trying to get every crumb

[@lostallhope675]

Why does he get 6 lawyers. That I think is the problem, one doesn't know want the other is doing. They are all tripping over each other. No communication what so ever!

[@kristinadaubney2068]

I could NEVER be a Defense Lawyer and defend people I know who are GUILTY!! Especially a Mass Murderer then make lame excuses for why he or she should be found innocent or get Leniency. 🙄

[@countryfriedent]

What about a 5 year old doing the same thing?

[@jakethegamer1227]

The problem is they have no choice they get assigned to whoever even the worst of the worst

[@dragonballz4998]

You are confused I think. This is not a trial to find guilty or not guilty. He already confessed to the crimes and the judge has already accepted the plea. The public defenders are appointed to this case. This is a sentencing trial. The state wants the death penalty and the defense wants life no parole. Everybody in Florida knows he did it, even his lawyers, the guilty part is over with, now they need to convince a jury whether he lives or dies. Asking for a mistrial doesn't set him free but it will start the whole process over. Both teams have done a good job

[@sunleo6161]

you have to do it to protect their rights so the case does not get thrown out. learn what the law is

[@sunleo6161]

also, the lawyers were appointed…

[@michaelgilbert4736]

Why is this trial still going on is beyond my comprehension

[@silvaskiproductions3937]

lmao david has no chill

[@petedavidson6931]

Because until the next kid hears “ Voices “ this episode is the latest n greatest show in town..

[@FinsMom]

It infuriates me to see this being dragged out . Laws need to change.

[@countryfriedent]

Like kill the shooter while he is killing

[@sparklebutt1119]

It's a trial for sentencing. It's supposed to be fair to the defendant. No way to change this. All the evidence has to be considered.

[@fakeaccount8342]

Abolish politicians

[@mikemancini8176]

Agreed. We let women be judges now!?!?! Drive cars and vote? WTF!?!!?!? this judge is on that seat because of her fineness. Im only watching because of that fineness, like all men. We dont care what Nik did or didnt do, doesnt effect us in our day to day.

[@HillCountryWine]

Absolutely the WORST JUDGE. She is absolutely a JOKE

[@jaybeezy5429]

I keep up with this, and this public defender has tried multiple times to derail this, and many attempts at a mistrial. Something is up with that.

[@MoeKnight_21]

Thus judge was amazing at keeping her cool. Had I been in her position I would have thrown those attorneys out if not have em arrested for stupidity.

[@Tassie85]

The real obscenity is what the shooter perpetrated in February 2018. I think the jury can handle the presence of a swastika - they have seen and heard much worse during this penalty trial. Dragging on this horrible experience is compounding the agony of families, friends and, yes, the jury. Get on with it.

[@aliciacoble7854]

Like the judge said that there was other religious symbols other than the swasticas sign

[@deb9869]

You are quite right on this point!

[@Jimm7676]

@@aliciacoble7854 😱

[@perryholt3815]

And sadly…if just 1 juror votes against the death penalty…..all this trial was for nothing.

[@strykerthepsycher8412]

No disrespect to the families here in time of mourning and grief, but that is literally the sexiest judge I have ever seen in my life.

[@perpettersen2565]

How many clowns are there in that killer clown defence team actually ?

[@carolchristiansen635]

This is a ridiculous point this lawyer is trying to make. A swastiker is the least of his worries.

[@-PsyOp]

Based

[@Imawhiteboard]

This defense team is a 3 ring circus