Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz demands jury not be allowed inside classrooms | LiveNOW from FOX

Nikolas Cruz is facing a possible death sentence for killing 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Cruz's defense team, arguing instructions before the jury visits the school, complained about class photos in rooms that show victims including Aaron Feis and the graduating seniors.
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[@toreckman8899]

Lawyer nailed it. “He’s responsible for every broken window”. God help our judicial process

[@WarrenAAndrews]

Exactly he is responsible for Everything

[@notperfectandneverwillbe4825]

A prosecutor IS A LAWYER.

[@EyesonEnforcement911]

@@demonjmh Prosecutors are lawyers.

[@toreckman8899]

@@demonjmh prosecutors are lawyers.

[@jamesbrown9607]

I don’t even understand why we are having this he is guilty pled guilty death automatically waste of taxpayers money

[@LisaMarie51968]

Arguing about broken windows when he committed such heinous crimes against children? Unbelievable! Just sentence him already!

[@jenivettebigham7060]

They have no further arguments.

[@RBS314]

You’re right. Enough is enough. Sentence this pos already. He has not rights! Punishment ASAP!

[@tonyg4622]

I say they fry his ass yesterday!

[@christinefay1761]

Amen

[@MrMustangrick]

Death? I think so.

[@racheleb143]

The defense attorneys in this case should frankly be disbarred. Their conduct was abhorrent and their blatant disrespect for the victims and the court is astonishing.

[@anlace3447]

apart from who who flipped the finger in a closed court, their behavior was fine. But, since you do not like the fact that they are defending Cruz, they should be disbarred lol Tell me, on what grounds should all of the defense be disbarred? What legislation did they violate? ...I'll wait...

[@artvandelay5157]

The entire defense was based on lies. The notion that Cruz’s alleged fetal alcohol syndrome rendered him unable to distinguish right from wrong is complete and utter nonsense. The defense also lied when they stated that Cruz “slipped through the cracks,” falsely claiming that he didn’t receive professional treatment for his alleged mental health issues. He had been treated for years. He had seen a therapist for 15 times in the span of one year alone. The defense should not be allowed to lie. Not to mention their unprofessional behavior, the way they would sit around joking and laughing with their despicable client. Weekes even had the audacity to say, “No one has gone through what [the defense lawyers] have gone through,” referring to the instances when the victims’ families criticized their behavior. He actually said that to a room full of parents whose children were murdered by a lowlife degenerate. If you think the only thing the defense did wrong was flip the middle finger in court, there’s something wrong with you. Seek help.

[@anlace3447]

@@artvandelay5157 You obviously do not what constitutes a "lie" in the legal sense, do you? You understand a "lie" in a court- perjury- is impermissible and is severely punished. But surprise surprise...the state lodged no motions regarding the defense and perjury. strange that. And defense lawyers are allowed to joke and laugh with their client...please cite the law that states otherwise...I'll wait... Oh, and Weekes was referring to the officers of the caught, in particular the other lawyers, not the families. You are not the brightest spark are you. Seek help (although I do not think it would do much good).

[@jamesworthy41.]

@@anlace3447 How about when the defense said no one has suffered what we suffered in this court room with the families sitting right there? That put the icing on the cake to me their behavior was appalling and egregious. There’s no defending them and frankly if you didn’t see it just go back and watch.

[@anlace3447]

@@jamesworthy41. that was one defense attorney. The guy was obviously talking in a professional capacity, he was referring to the officers of the court, not the families-- "No other attorneys in this court have had to suffer what we have had to".

[@coconutrapids5624]

I appreciate the judge’s emotional intelligence. You can tell she’s trying to avoid having to mention the deaths if she doesn’t have to, due to how hard this case is

[@hopesnopes]

She is brilliant, and yes, extremely emotionally mature.

[@OverRule1]

@@hopesnopes and a 10/10

[@spacejockey4746]

She’s a professional, after all.

[@spacejockey4746]

@@hopesnopes “extremely emotionally mature” Given she’s a judge I would hope so.

[@DarleneLouisewallaceWall-ju6bd]

No students broke glass out

[@perijetton9275]

Demands? He demands? He didn’t break “all” those windows!? He slaughtered children! His actions caused everything. I’m so tired of this shameful defense.

[@vaneokmi]

Hmm yea you have rights even if you're on defense. If you don't like how this country runs its court system maybe China would appeal more to you.

[@exxsclusive815]

Bet you wouldn’t be saying he has rights if you hugged your kid one morning and sent them to school for them to be killed.. where was their right to live and go to school? Yeah thought so

[@Oggre]

@@vaneokmi China or North Korea

[@acidreign0911]

you should be tired of the state of florida seeking the death penalty. had they opted for life in prison, this would have all been over years ago and the kid would be distant memory

[@vickieclark5931]

I agree. The thing is is his defense has no defense left. So they are nitpicking on everything. It's ridiculous.

[@nfareview]

He demands? How about we leave him in a room with the family members for a couple hours and let justice sort itself out.

[@Thunderwolffs2012]

Truth is he has more rights then we do as of right now...Only thing family members can do is keep him locked up forever!

[@jongar6672]

he deserves to get scolded by the parents honestly bro

[@stephanieann6622]

@@jongar6672 scolded? Lmao "SHOOTING UP A SCHOOL IS NAUGHTY! BAD!"😂 Nah man he deserves whatever the families have planned. They should be allowed 1 or 2 weapons each and be allowed in a locked unsupervised room with him. I'm not even a victim and I would not have a problem doing it, I can only imagine the family members especially parents would do

[@nalsra0]

@@jongar6672 not scolded, tortured and hanged

[@petedavidson6931]

That’s why I want life! People whom harm children do not last in prison, sometimes a quick death other times a slow painful death I’d like to see Cruz experience pain as every shank driven into him can remind him in some big way how and what the kids felt. If Death he gets a la la land injection so he’s floating on a dream. I want life. Death Row statistics run 200+ days to the present maximum of 40 years! Nic isn’t going to last 1 year in prison....

[@guyguy463]

I would like to point out that Cruz is not the one demanding these things, his defense team is. Cruz is still guilty without a shred of doubt, but the video title is misleading. His lawyers are just exploring their every option. If they don’t do that, Cruz could later sue them for inadequate representation. Cruz has a right to a fair trial under the US Constitution, and his legal team is just making sure they do everything they can to ensure that. To be clear, I’m not sympathetic to Cruz whatsoever. This is just how our system works, and the title is unnecessarily sensational and misrepresenting the situation Edit: I would like to add that I’m aware that he must confer with his attorneys on these requests, but based on the nature of the request, it seems that his attorneys pushed for that. He is not going to “demand” anything from the judge, but his attorneys can make requests. I imagine his attorneys don’t want him to be present for the tour so he doesn’t accidentally incriminate himself. His attorneys are legally obligated to do everything in their power to provide him a fair trial, and submitting this request is how they do that. If you really think he told his attorneys everything that they listed as reasoning to not be present, things only an attorney would know to care about, then please explain your perspective. Otherwise, please save yourself the effort.

[@lex2951]

They are representing him. He agrees with these demands on HIS behalf.

[@yourkeysre]

Good point.

[@mavisrobin]

His lawyers are speaking on his behalf and have to confer with him on everything.

[@LDGJJohnston-es1in]

Those students had a right to live so who cares about his azz and a fair trial!

[@CAC6363]

The client has the final say not the lawyer. Just stfu with your law and order degree.

[@debs6475]

Who is he to demand anything. He was responsible for every broken window, the lawyer got that right. I came across these videos will looking through KZbin. It's heartbreaking seeing those parents having to sit through this with that monster so close.

[@OhImSaucy]

yeah idk how the ppl sitting next to him can resist bashing his face into the table...

[@debs6475]

@@OhImSaucy how could those solicitors defend him. I wouldn't take the case.

[@OhImSaucy]

@@debs6475 pretty sure they are public defenders ASSIGNED the case so they can’t just say no even if they wanted to choke him out.

[@raidersoffriendship962]

And who are you? Absolutely nobody!

[@eedobee]

@@raidersoffriendship962 🤫 baby

[@uriahparlet7007]

This poor judge. This poor jury. The poor families affected. I’m heart broken.

[@robertpadua6096]

I agree. They should be ashamed of themselves

[@Kat-qr7hv]

I pity everyone in that courtroom who has had to watch footage and see photos of what happened. These people will need therapy

[@AcceptableBread]

And poor families and children who lost their lives.

[@uriahparlet7007]

@@AcceptableBread 100% may each of them Rest In Peace ❤️ always with us, never forgotten.

[@Simon-zo1vf]

Nobody sees that school shooters are lost souls and society has failed them. They got bullied by other students and teachers did not care.

[@rflaherty9410]

Imagine being apart of his defence team and having to say ‘we don’t want the jury thinking he broke this window when he didn’t’ as if THAT would be the deciding factor in whether to sentence him to death or not instead of the 17 different pools of blood around the building belonging to innocent people he MURDERED

[@mbroderick1984]

It's because the defense has no defense, so they're left to pathetically grasp at straws.

[@theroxygirl731]

Thank you!!!! You are 100% right. I understand there needs to be a judicial process in order to ensure justice is served but I think in the case of a monster senselessly and selfishly slaughtering 17 people and terrorizing and traumatizing countless victims the first and only priority should be the well being, best interests and needs of the victims NOT the monster that chose to terrify, injure and kill them. Get on with it. Stick the needle on his worthless arm.

[@drgreenthumb2190]

@@mbroderick1984 no his lawyers are leaving no stone unturned so he can't say he got a unfair trial. Most of the stuff they talk about is pointless but that's how it works they gta go ova everything cos if they don't he can say he got a unfair trial and have to go through this all again

[@ashleighmackenzie8670]

Right??!!!! Talk about clutching at fcking straws. Little b*stard murdered 17 innocent people in a school! Who tf cares about the damn windows

[@mbroderick1984]

@@drgreenthumb2190 makes sense. Just sucks that he get's a fair trial. Even if he get's put to death, it will be too humane. I say give him life and put him in gen pop. Throw him to the lions sort of speak.

[@JoshChristiane]

The defense doesn't want the jury seeing the crime scene because it makes everything very "real" once the jury steps foot into that school. It ceases to be just a story anymore in the minds of the jury, and becomes a real historical place of tragedy once you're there in person.

[@JP.Danny007]

But... it is real. This is not a story!!

[@lucasrhys0363]

For me, the reality kicks in when you see the killer himself. It kicks in when you spot grieving parents.

[@meurumtrain4747]

@@JP.Danny007 hearing a story and seeing stuff apart of the story is different

[@Gmoney00718]

They haven’t even touched the scene in 3 years?

[@wheresmyparade]

@@Gmoney00718 Yes I believe they have.

[@falseking989]

My mom was a juror for a homicide case & she still has nightmares after seeing where the crime took place. She said: “I just felt an evil energy when I went to that place.”

[@trinaren2462]

I’m so sorry you’re mom had to go through that..how awful..Sending healing wishes to her heart✨

[@gdgggggg]

Ok for a person outside America i am interested to know what are the selection process for deciding a juror in a case?. Is it that someone volunteers for that or is there any other ?

[@lavans5721]

​@@gdgggggg the Jury is selected randomly through a census of the populace. You can't volunteer to do it, to prevent bias towards or against the case.

[@debbieh9009]

What?! Broken windows? Who cares how many windows were broken and who broke them? Children and adults were horrifically murdered! Wow. Unbelievable

[@drgreenthumb2190]

Crus is allowed a fair trial so his lawyers are leaving no stone unturned so he cant say he got a unfair trial. This is how this stuff works most of it is pointless but it's gta be said for his fair trial

[@ashleighmackenzie8670]

Thank youu. I swear I was like omg shut tf up about the damn windows! Totally insignificant!

[@cpi3267]

stfu welcome to the justice system

[@Phuccphameee]

@@drgreenthumb2190 ok? And people can still be upset and outraged by the whole thing regardless. I’m pretty sure when these rights about fair defense were implemented a mass school shooting murderer wasn’t the ideal defendant

[@anomaly3215]

@@Phuccphameee of course not but this is how it is, if his defense team doesn't try to defend him then he can sue them and drag things out even further

[@Debbiebarker88]

That's embarrassing over windows, a window can be fixed these kids can't be brought back!

[@cynthiar7043]

Exactly

[@Weimerica8841]

And like the plaintiff lawyer said, he's responsible for those windows being broken. They broke them to stop him sooner.

[@bobross7473]

Well the people he killed were just plain evil. So it’s ok to me

[@lorygarraux4531]

@Boston Gal that’s not the point

[@aliciacoble7854]

They locked and have left the building as it was on feb 14,2018....nothing after the investigation has been touched

[@Mo-bc6bw]

Why is this trial 4 years late? The system is a joke!

[@petedavidson6931]

Pandemic delays, other trials we’re back up delayed rescheduled. Of course this delay gave both sides ample time to prepare and to prepare the witnesses

[@Thatillegal]

@@petedavidson6931 yeah yeah we get the “technical” answer, but the fact that our system makes these families have to go through all this, to make sure he doesn’t get off on technicalities that are just more problems caused by the same system. He did it, he said he did it.

[@guyguy463]

@@Thatillegal every American citizen is afforded the right to a fair trial under the Constitution, even the most heinous murderers, regardless of whether or not they admit to the crime. This is unfortunately the process it takes to ensure a fair trial, but it ensures that every American is provided their constitutional rights

[@redoksunflower]

Because of Covid 19.. it had everything including courts shut down

[@MariselaR.da1daOnly]

@@guyguy463 you are confused those. This is not a trial to prove guilt or innocence. He has plead guilty. This is to decide his sentence as a guilty and convicted murderer. He no longer has those type of rights. Going to see the damage he caused or were caused by others because of his actions should be seen by the jury to determine sentence.

[@missyjohnson6944]

The amount of coddling that they’re continuing to bestow upon this monstrous, calculating villain is ridiculous and quite frankly pissing me off. It’s sad when the killer has more rights and consideration than his victims.

[@thosewhocare2427]

Like always when it's a white man, any one else would of had the death sentence by now.

[@legatomodi3522]

They aren't coddling him. The defense is just trying their best to get the best outcome for their client. It's what you're supposed to do as an attorney. It's how our justice system works. If you can not afford an attorney one gets appointed to you and they're supposed to defend to the best of their ability, even if that best defense leads to them serving life instead of getting the death penalty. I think life plus no parole and being put in solitary confinement is much harsher than death and I'll be happy to pay my taxes to get someone like this in that place. Cause they won't have anything to do but think until the day that they die. Death would be a release from this world. They should be kept here alive but not able to live cause they should suffer a punishment.

[@maga2.062]

If we are all made in the image of God and we are, than but by HIS grace go any one of us Really think about that...

[@smtandearthboundsuck8400]

@@mc1069 « soon » 😂😂😂 You wish. This case is making good money for them, they’ll milk it to the max

[@AR7271]

@@legatomodi3522 our justice system needs an overhaul.

[@putee-p6646]

Whether he broke all the windows or not doesn't make him any less guilty of murdering 17 innocent people and destroying so many people's life. He doesn't have any right to demand or to wish for something that he does not deserve when he took 17 people's rights to live!

[@jimfixer9589]

Allegedly killed 17 people **

[@hammer23861]

Ok no

[@rayray8687]

@@jimfixer9589: Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty to the murder charges 9 months ago. There’s no “allegedly” here.

[@MelissaCardenas]

@@jimfixer9589 it’s not allegedly as he already pleaded guilty.

[@putee-p6646]

​@AJ XOXO Police had to break some of the windows to rescue/evacuate people because of him, therefore he is responsible for every broken window as the lawyer said.

[@mercuryangel9223]

The POS murdered 17 beautiful souls and the lawyer is concerned that the jury will see windows broke by authorities to rescue survivors? Disgusting!!!

[@mikeh2129]

We all know he's responsible for every broken window in that school. The cops didn't break any

[@madisonkliewer]

yes, because families will probably file lawsuits and such following this trial so everything has to be accounted for. It's a long process and we know what he did but it is what it is.

[@loreast2129]

Lol you haven’t watched this case at all i see

[@user-kl2nj3ox2v]

THE JUDGE IS WRONG FOR WHAT SHE IS TRYING TO DO.

[@toreckman8899]

@@user-kl2nj3ox2v well in these times she’s a woman so it’s OK to be wrong.

[@demonjmh]

Even his lawyers look like they hate themselves and know how pathetic any defense they try to come up with is. They always look like they just wanna say "this is pointless" but then they wouldn't be doing their job.. Its a hard job but by law someone has to do it.

[@ireignsupreme2355]

0:36 the facepalm guy

[@idancemyassintothepaint7571]

@@ireignsupreme2355 ha yeah I thought that he looked like he hated to be in the position he's in

[@jenivettebigham7060]

My exact thought. Like "how embarrassing that we're here"

[@SnappyS44]

No amount of money can acquaint to what that scumbag has done full-stop! How can anyone defend him, I wouldn’t, not even if it was for a million pounds, sod that!

[@Knowfere]

While the heinous murderer just looks bored out of his skull. I can't wait to see the headline "School shooter sentenced to death or life in prison with no possible parole, EVER"

[@mylifepostpain3705]

I know he has the right to defense but to be talking about broken windows when children literally lost their lives is just disgusting. He shouldn’t get to demand anything

[@PFFlyer64]

I think that jury should be free to look at ANYTHING they want to see in that building

[@bewareofsasquatch]

They’re not going to the school. It’s pictures.

[@x-ringcustomgunsmithing942]

@@bewareofsasquatch they are going to walking through in person.

[@boomds5602]

@@bewareofsasquatch no they are going there in person.

[@memoi6951]

How embarrassing. If I was the defense I would be so embarrassed to even bring that argument up.

[@actiongunner763]

Welp, better than him being able to appeal a death sentence for not being defended right.

[@ronswansonsdog2833]

@@actiongunner763 good point

[@XxneonskylinexX]

@@actiongunner763 I've said this almost 20 times now. People are so stupid. Thank god these simple minds are not lawyers or Cruz would be walking free on a technicality

[@michellesouthflorida9682]

@@XxneonskylinexX agree! the amount of people that just do not understand is exhausting. that’s why I tend to stick to forums with people that read lol

[@beanj580]

Everyone is entitled to fair representation, and it's the defenses job to defend Criz adequately and fairly. Their emotions are not part of the trial,,nor should it be.

[@farbodpirouz2457]

This guy straight up killed people. There's all kind of witnesses and evidence, yet we're here talking about " Okay but what color underwear was he wearing while performing the shooting?" This is ridiculous 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@martingarcia2586]

On my life

[@42o45]

It’s so dumb people are staving and homeless and money is being wasted on this stupid trial and the media are making Nikoluz Cruz a famous school shooter which will problay inspire other evil kids into shooting

[@zachz699]

Its because of the death penalty, they have to be very very squared away to legally kill someone. I am of the opinion he should be drug outside and have his throat slit, but the law does what it does

[@KatieCat567]

I’m sure those undies were brown when the cops showed up

[@YunhoJams7]

This is his sentencing😐 They’re determining death penalty or how long he stays in jail for

[@louiseosaur]

The Blonde woman's disrespect for the Judge is shocking. She should have been thrown off the case for her behaviour. I Feel sorry for the Judge having to put up with such awful human beings. Props to her. 😊

[@volsdeep9395]

That defense attorney’s face next to the woman at 4:25 says it all. He can’t even believe what they’re arguing.

[@basil33]

It is not an easy job! They are all suffering, by varying degrees, because of that idiot

[@tyga6348]

It’s obviously them that advised him on subject you can tell by the arguments.

[@teddyfromtheblock7272]

I actually think he was closing his eyes in reaction to when she said “The seniors” then went back and corrected herself to say “What would have been the graduating seniors” I literally did the same thing he did when I heard that

[@volsdeep9395]

@@teddyfromtheblock7272 yeah but he made the same expression earlier in the video too lol

[@nothingreallyrhymeswithora9377]

Epitome of grasping at straws. I was expecting the mental health defense, but this is really sad.

[@cbtx8615]

This jury is going to need therapy after this. My gosh. I cannot imagine seeing the images they've seen and having the load on their shoulders of deciding this man's fate v

[@blessall8856]

EVERYBODY there needs therapy after this trial.

[@lmlowe9100]

His fate should be the death penalty...period.

[@dopernautzofficial1504]

lol ive personally been though 100xs worse things. this world is so soft that's what is causing this

[@nnooooooooooob]

@@dopernautzofficial1504 ok Mr Tough Guy

[@cinnamon88]

@@dopernautzofficial1504 damn you want a cookie?

[@Vicki1951]

Cruz lost his right to demand anything the moment he started his massacre. It may be traumatic for the jurors but that’s part of being a juror. IMO, they have already been traumatized by the entire trial. Plus, there’s absolutely no reason to for an appeal. Cruz did it, he confessed that he was guilty, and even though he cried “one” time telling how sorry he was, he social media reports state “numerous” times that he wanted to make others suffer. He did it, he confessed he did, end of story. He’s only sorry because he was caught! Imo of course.

[@user-kl2nj3ox2v]

THE JUDGE IS WRONG FOR WHAT SHE DOING

[@lizafrench8455]

He still has rights as a criminal. Even though he doesn't deserve them after what he plead guilty to. I don't get why the jury matters when he plead guilty. He gave up his right of defense He still has rights tho.

[@dumpsky]

he did not demand this. you went with the clickbait title and commented on it. you very likely did not watch the video.

[@dumpsky]

@@user-kl2nj3ox2v you're wrong.

[@tomjohnson3010]

Even the worst among us have rights. I agree that he is incapable of guilt though.

[@jrock2460]

How these fools can even keep a straight face arguing about broken glass is astounding even to the most hardened mind. These people are dancing and singing in a stage play. Our judicial process is simply beyond repair. It’s sickening, it’s irrational, and the fact that the families haven’t witnessed the defendant take a long drop with a short stop already is UNACCEPTABLE.

[@loveistheanswer5924]

And its WAY to weak!

[@katherinecovington4850]

They're helping the victims believe it or not. If the defense didn't try everything they possibly could, this entire thing could just be appealed years later.

[@jrock2460]

@@katherinecovington4850 I know that’s what they’re doing, but the point is the process is BROKEN. For this to be considered “helping the victims” is borderline laughable. Yet, it’s true! The judicial system in this country is a shanda!

[@alliesabia2096]

Look at :36. This lawyer is over it and knows this is absurd lol. They know how insane this is but they have to do their jobs. Just like us they have families to feed. I can imagine they’re all traumatized a bit.

[@SPGHTTFRT]

@@jrock2460 I’m curious what your opinion is on other countries’ legal systems? Do you prefer a non-adversarial system? Cuz there’s plenty of those around the world, but usually people who talk like you tend to say the US is more fair and civilized than most other countries on earth.

[@denben8530]

He not only shattered those windows he shattered the hearts in to a million pieces and he shattered the lives of those innocent children and he shattered everyone lives that he so senselessly took and shattered all of those effected by this tragedy. These family friends and communities have been shattered never to be fixed ever again because of this monster. Even all of us watching, the lawyers, judge, jury and everyone who knows about what these families have gone through all our hearts are shattered in one way or another. Nothing like the parents friend sibling and families but you know what I mean.

[@caffienevaccine]

He actually only broke windows in the teacher’s lounge, and the doors TO the classrooms. He did not break any of the regular classroom windows, every single one of them was however broken by the Broward County sheriff‘s office.

[@klinnc8910]

I couldn’t agree with you more. We are not as traumatized, but I know I have sat on my sofa and cried about 5 gallons of tears for these victims, their families and friends and their community. I will admit. I was holding my dog CRYING because I was so sad for the pets of these victims. They lost a member of their family too. They don’t understand. They will just be wondering where that person went and why. And now I’m crying again.

[@simplydivinewithleahdeane549]

Every child was a victim, whether they were killed, injured or mentally hurt by the entire crime...who cares about broken windows...every single child at that school were his victim and the jurors should be allowed to enter every single classroom

[@myozbubble]

Can we just put him in general population prison? Problem solved!

[@klinnc8910]

@@myozbubble I sure hope that’s where he goes. I’d love to know he’s Bubba’s new butt buddy.

[@Geoffdam123]

He didn’t break that glass…..he broke everyone’s heart though

[@user-kl2nj3ox2v]

THE JUDGE IS WRONG FOR WHAT SHE IS TRYING TO DO.

[@bobby6569]

it would've been better if he got more though. if you're gonna do something, go all out 😂

[@reneealexiss]

@@user-kl2nj3ox2v why?

[@chiricanita6697]

@@reneealexiss people are saying they have already seen the video footage and enough evidence, so it is not necessary for them to go. And some are saying that it can put the jury’s health at risk to go in there since they will come in contact with a lot.

[@bobross7473]

He didn’t break anyone’s heart because the people and families of the people he killed were all heartless to begin with.

[@Hallelujah_777]

God have mercy on the families and jurors. Cannot imagine the evidence seen here. Just horrific. Heart breaking.

[@jtk6533]

I’ve been crying with every witness and family impact statement and I have to connection with anyone involved.

[@SkarKingg]

What about that gorgeous judge she has to see it as well

[@JB-sh9nf]

@@jtk6533 I'd probably recommend giving yourself a break from watching. (No offense)

[@Sabbyyy_19]

@@SkarKingg that's a weird comment

[@kristie988]

@@SkarKingg please stop about this judge being gorgeous ,sexy ,hot ect.. jezz this is all i been seeing ppl say since the start of this case... LET IT GO ABOUT THE DAM JUDGE PPL ...the judge is not what all this is about ..period... makes me sick.... PLEASE ENOUGH IS ENOUGH OK..... STOPPPPPP

[@jeannemilam3828]

He seems to be awfully concerned with his own feelings and making demands for his own sake. If he had been that concerned with his victims' feelings, they would all be alive and with their families.

[@24-Card]

Cruz’s actions broke every single window!

[@intuitivediane]

That poor jury. Bless them and going through this senseless trial. Don’t hide the victims.

[@notme2day]

I wonder if schools showing parts of this trial to students might help deture other students who are considering doing what Cruz did. The aftermath of so many life's destroyed might actually reach them and change their course. Parents with troubled kids should watch this and have conversations as well since an ounce of prevention has major merits.

[@aaroncortez8347]

@@notme2day These monsters probably enjoy watching others suffer. I can't wrap my head around why they get pleasure from this crap

[@pamelamorris3148]

@@notme2day they need to show exactly what bullying kid's can lead too. All of these school shooter's have been bullied and it carries a lot of pain when these people finally snap.

[@notme2day]

@@pamelamorris3148 Yes bullying is a problem but, NOT all of these shooters have been bullied. People with mental health issues view the world in a different way. They imagine slights or offenses to them where none are given because of their own illness. Not all kids are bullied and not all bullied shoot up schools. People are responsible for their own actions. EVERYONE makes choices. Nobody is forced into this behavior, it's a choice. People with mental health issues tend to act out on impulses. They lack a sense of self control and dont know how to communicate their pain or feelings in words. You also have parents who are either blind to or just plain refuse to see that their "little angel" is capable of abhorrent behaviors. Parents who won't admit to themselves of others what type of child they've raised and blame everybody else's kid. You have parents who see red flags but either ignore them or just don't know what to do or how to get help for their kids. Guns or not children in other countries don't behave like this. America may be a great country but it's not conducive to mentally healthy children.

[@Array_of_objects]

@@notme2day Imagine having to be the criminal defense lawyer for this case... Better go watch devils advocate like every day to put yourself into the mindset of not giving an F

[@averys8693]

The judge’s eye roll was the perfect response.

[@jerseymattt88]

I feel for the jury. Imagine having to endure all the evidence. They went to play some audio in a different video and I instant clicked away before it started playing. They have 1 of the hardest jobs in the world. We really should pay them better for this.

[@deagle2yadome696]

that audio was mostly censored anyway

[@MattTip]

It’s a constitutional duty

[@jerseymattt88]

@@deagle2yadome696 They played censored audio as evidence? Wut.

[@deagle2yadome696]

@@jerseymattt88 no the broadcast seemingly censored parts of it. i’m sure it was fully uncensored in the court room itself. it was also a video that the jury and ppl in court room see, but the media cameras are not allowed to pan and show it so we only hear bits of it

[@jerseymattt88]

@@deagle2yadome696 I served on a jury once. One piece of evidence was a photo this dude sent to a minor. Full frontal shot of him laying in bed with a ring on his fully exposed dick. Nothing censored. It was the most awkward moment of my life just sitting there staring anywhere else in the room in pure shock. He was sitting 10 feet away from us. Courtoom full of people. The attorney left it up there a solid 30-40 painfully long seconds.. just to make sure to drive home the facts of what we were looking at. Pure silence the entire time before we moved on to more evidence. You'll experience things as a juror. Things nightmares are made of.

[@jonathanrkauhako5863]

He lost his right to demand anything that day . Stop wasting time and sentence his ass . The families deserve closer

[@SoulDelSol]

Hear hear

[@jyung4957]

Welcome to America where we have rights.

[@adudedisguisedasadudeplayi8491]

@@jyung4957 yeah but there's a difference between rights and what is right...

[@jyung4957]

@@adudedisguisedasadudeplayi8491 cool, I hope someone stomps on your rights because they "think it's right." I hope it's a cop too. Then the judge. And jury. Lol.

[@MD-ny1rv]

@@jyung4957 he plead guilty, why is there any more litigation. Sentence him to death and be done with it.

[@ScoobyDoozy]

This poor judge looks utterly traumatised. I’ve almost no doubt she’s developing PTSD. My compassion to her.

[@nastylungsgotmecoughing]

No judge can feel anything u can't or u couldnt be a judge

[@salbonpensiero1704]

@@nastylungsgotmecoughing and your 13 yrs old

[@claudiacanales2662]

I wish they would have assigned a more experienced judge to this high profile case!

[@fatimal.330]

It takes a certain demeanor to be a judge or lawyer. The need to emotionally, mentally separated yourself on that kind of level is important, however, at the end of the day; we are all human and feel deeply. Monster's like Nicholas Cruz however don't feel anything but evilness. His soul is dark, his heart is black and with that comes destruction. It's everyone else in his life, in his path who suffer from his sickness. It's a permanent horrfic branding on innocent people's heart's. Everyone in that courtroom and beyond will be the one's to carry that heavy heart. This monster though will leave after this trial feeling one thing; pissed off he got caught. 🤜🤜

[@yesitssarahbby17]

@@nastylungsgotmecoughing that's not true.The emotions a judge feels will be as varied as the cases they hear. Because our legal culture expects judicial “dispassion,” however, judges do not often disclose their emotional reactions or discuss how they process them.

[@chiefbogo3282]

just as he didn’t give a choice to the students and adults he murdered, he shouldn’t have a choice. Like dude, I don’t think you get to demand anything

[@bewareofsasquatch]

It’s not him. It’s his lawyers.

[@OinariKanji]

@@bewareofsasquatch If I were his lawyers, I'd be sick to my stomach trying to defend this little monster.

[@bewareofsasquatch]

@@OinariKanji They probably are. But they have a responsibility and they also can’t purposely make it easy for the other side to win. That’s how our justice system. I mean one of his lawyers cried already. Doctors have to save lives of awful people even though they don’t want to.

[@OinariKanji]

@@bewareofsasquatch Yeah I understand, they're just doing their jobs as public defenders.

[@bobby6569]

he didn't have a choice, those students did. at least they had a good life. this guy will never have a good life.

[@lynnecarnivale6414]

I am in SHOCK that anyone would argue who is responsible for BROKEN WINDOWS when LIVES ARE BROKEN! So sorry to everyone who is hurting. In my opinion, the shooter is responsible for EVERY BROKEN window, every BROKEN DREAM, every BROKEN FAMILY. His acts caused all of it. Again, can't believe I just heard an argument about windows when loved ones are SITTING THERE. Disrespectful! I'm so sorry for your loss... all of you...so sorry. God bless you all. Lynne🍃💜✝️💜🍃

[@leatricesavois4166]

Why are they holding a lengthy and expensive trial? He did it !!!! My goodness you all are putting these families through hell. End the dang thing.!!!!!!!

[@thiscorrosion900]

I think this type of serial killer should be hung in public like the old days. Only reserved for this type of crime, etc.

[@Zeus-ne2oe]

It’s not a trial about guilt idiot, they are trying to execute him

[@aratsr1249]

They’re deciding whether to give him death penalty or life in prison.

[@SelfPreservation6]

I agree, this is dumb.

[@OS-xt9ii]

This isn't to prove him guilty or not guilty. He already pled guilty. This is to determine if he goes to prison or gets put to death. In Florida that is decided by a jury.

[@gonefishing4604]

This kid shouldn't haven't the choice in anything. Those kids didn't have a choice. Unbelievable

[@bcccca]

Yeah F his demands

[@loriwitmer6596]

What in the world difference does it make! Enuf already!

[@vickiyoung5651]

the judge is annoyed at the defense attorney

[@patjohnson5586]

You are whining about people thinking Cruz smashed windows - wow

[@petedavidson6931]

The defense doesn’t want the building’s current condition to be blamed totally on Nic or Mr.Cruz which is ironically stupid because here was building #12 minding its own business peacefully then entered Nic “ Sandman “Cruz putting 17 to sleep.

[@iamwhoiam7887]

@@petedavidson6931 lol you called him the sandman lmfao

[@Valhal1776]

You can see that, inside, this dude's defense attorneys are like "Objection, your Honor. My client is a POS, and quite frankly I don't get a sh*t if you fry his ass or not, but I'm required by law to object on his behalf in order for this to be considered valid representation. That's all. As you were."

[@christinecardimen544]

I think he’s received way more valid representation than he deserves, even before the window objection. They are stretching beyond belief!

[@karahcakes9146]

He didn't care about it when he went into the school..

[@Joyful477]

For real

[@bobross7473]

He had no reason to care about those heartless monsters. I honestly probably would’ve shot them too if they did all those horrible things to me.

[@brianabee88]

It’s been 4 years since this shooting. Why is this taking so long if they know he did it? He doesn’t deny it and there’s no other person responsible.

[@BostonRedSoxForever]

Seriously? America, the #1 country in the world by far when it's about mass shootings - and you're asking that very question? Ever considered the fact that courts in general have been extremely overloaded, not just due to mass shootings, but also because of the incredibly high number of non-homicide crime-related lawsuits per year, every year?

[@saxonian6634]

Defending people like Cruz is distasteful, and I understand why people develop strong feelings about defense Counsel in such cases. However, believe me when I say that the prosecution want the defence to do the very best job they can. Explore every possible avenue, raise every possible objection, however frustrating that may seem. Because only then is there true closure at the conclusion of trial. A failure on the part of the defense to do the most thorough job possible simply opens the door to a later appeal and drags out the pain and suffering for all involved. So whilst I understand it leaves a bitter taste, it is absolutely essential and I admire defense attorneys that understand that, and don't shirk away from giving the best possible representation to even the most despicable of human beings.

[@darianbirckett1933]

He has to have counsel unless he asked not to. Other than that these lawyers took and oath and are doing their job. It's not distasteful it just is what it is.

[@Nonowness]

my god are you blind? They are doing a really bad job, looking bored, not paying attention, showing off that they are not supporting their defendant, crying ,,,,,

[@Anykine50]

They know it’s a lost case. They’re using it as practice.

[@brunswicklord6365]

Trial by your peers is one of the cornerstones of the free world. And that includes the right of a defendent to a fair trial and a defense team to remind the state that defendents however evil have rights. In another case the defendent may well be innocent. Imagine a scenario in an athauritarian state where an innocent defendent is found guilty by a panel of puppet judges and then literally taken outside and given a bullet in the back of the head. Cruz does indeed deserve that but our democracies are a shining light to oppressed people around the world and so we allow his peers to decide his fate.

[@proudbirther1998]

There is no defense needed because its 100 percent clear Cruz murdered 17 people. You know it too. You just like to play the LEGAL SYSTEM GAME.

[@you_know_nothing_jonsnow6368]

I can't believe this is even an argument

[@MrAndy6279]

So the jury shouldn’t be allowed to see the crime scene 😳😳? Absolutely incredible

[@ZLSdrums]

Defence clutching at straws, let the Jury see the devastation of what Cruz did.

[@alisamarie9306]

I couldn’t imagine having to be his lawyer they are literally just doing their job because if they don’t then that wouldn’t be a fair trial. They have to do what he asks 😪 I could never

[@guitarttimman]

I could NOT be that piece of shit's lawyer. NO! 🤮

[@LMCSM]

So you wouldn't want the right to be defended in a trial? You wouldn't want someone to represent you and discuss matters that they are trained in? No one cares what you think is right or wrong, the fact remains that EVERYONE is entitled to a fair trial, whether you like it or not

[@Grandmatabby]

These Trails are so stupid...they just sit there and decide will this guy be in jail 60 years or his whole life??? Hmmm let's Decide...

[@maseratibarbie435]

@@Grandmatabby No its about death sentence or life

[@nine9nine9]

They're not just doing their job, they're doing it awfully. Laughing with a mass murderer is not part of their job description.

[@Woodstock9831]

My Gawd he pleaded guilty why are you dragging all these families through this mess again. Sentence is all you need to do

[@perijetton9275]

Facts! It’s a hideous display.

[@FelisThis]

I agree with Dale.

[@Deathcylance]

They're deciding on whether to kill him with a needle or to kill him of old age

[@janetheteach]

Because this is how it works in Florida. I’m sort of glad they have these procedures to determine if the death penalty is a valid option. Most states just go to Life w/o Parole after a guilty plea.

[@jayg5391]

The defense lawyers are just doing their jobs. That’s just how it is.

[@chriss1384]

How can you even defend this monster? Who cares about broken windows??? I think that's the least of anyone's concern

[@bobross7473]

He’s not a monster. You are.

[@thatlyingwitchinyourwardro3893]

@@bobross7473 “I wasn’t loved as a child”

[@robsperanza8917]

He murdered 17 people and their blood is there, and they are worried about who broke windows????? Insane!

[@michaelwenman2348]

Ok sure, he may not have broken all those windows but because of his actions, HE is the one RESPONSIBLE for all those windows having to be broken.

[@LMCSM]

That's 2 very different things.... The truth should always be known, whether you think its significant or not. That's what a fair trial is and EVERYONE has the right to that

[@martyal]

I feel bad for the judge having to listen to and rule on this crap. The sad thing is if she doesn’t consider every aspect of this horror show, his attorneys could get the trial thrown out on technicalities.

[@donaldcrider8291]

It’s certainly hard. You can see in her face and eyes how uncomfortable she is, but she has to be fair. She has already walked the building herself, so she knows exactly what the jurors are going to feel and observe in the rooms.

[@destructo3915]

i cant imagine if someone i loved was one of the victims. people like him, their problem is they have nobody to love. they cant empathize how it would feel for someone to lose someone they care about.

[@janicem9225]

People like him don't LOVE ANYONE, that's the problem. Demons are incapable of love or any other emotion, except hate.

[@DescartesStrollsIntoAPub]

I bet he loves his trigger finger. Let’s start by separating that from him and work our way up.

[@BruceWayneLover14]

@@janicem9225 I completely understand your viewpoint, but we must ask ourselves, how does one get to this point. I don't justify his actions at all, but if people are not shown and taught love, their sense of love will die out and unfortunately, that is what's happening with our teens and everyone around. There is no more empathy, compassion, and understanding for others anymore. And it all stems from home on how we treat each other.

[@LMCSM]

Using the fact he had no one to love against him is unkind. The very fact he is the way he is is BECAUSE of that. If you've been starved of love and affection all your life, are you trying to tell me you wouldn't go off the edge and not give a thought to doing unspeakable things without thinking of the consequences? A child NEEDS guidance, love and affection, it's what shapes who they become. Whilst I of course don't condone what he did, I'd like you to show me someone that could cope and deal with just half of what he's been through smh

[@destructo3915]

@@LMCSM Firstly, I was in no way using it against him. Secondly, you're only saying that because he didn't kill anyone YOU love. You're being too quick to judge, what you just said is basically what I said. I never said it was his fault. I was simply pointing out that he turned out that way because he has nobody to love. I myself actually do know how that feels, although I didn't commit the same action as him. All my life I had nobody that loved me, my mother always showed favoritism towards my siblings and would kick me out on a weekly basis from age 13-25. Women always rejected me. I didn't have many friends. One day I got really lonely and called a prostitute because that was the only way I could have an intimate interaction with someone. I gave her the cash, but attempted to take it back after our session because I needed the money for food, again, because my family only wanted to help my siblings, not me. My sister had a good job and was sending money to my mom, who would only use it on herself and my brother to go grocery shopping. She would never include me. It was the middle of the night and as I was running while she chased after me, my glasses fell off and I couldn't see where I was going. I jumped off a balcony not knowing how high the drop was, attempting to escape, as I landed I fractured my heel bone in 7 pieces. That was 5 years ago. Ever since I haven't been able to walk the same and can't work that much and I'm always broke as a result. All of this because of the same reason...I was lonely, my mother didn't love me, I couldn't find a girl to love me...I didn't care about what I was doing and did something unspeakable because of loneliness and rejection. So yeah, I actually do know a thing or two about what you just said and it's very unkind of you to assume things about me and twist around the meaning of my comment as unkind when I was really just sympathizing with him, trying to say hey, if this guy wasn't so unloved this wouldn't have happened, but at the same time I can imagine being so angry and not giving two f**** about how lonely he was if one of the victims was my brother. Ask yourself this: would you be calling me unkind if he killed someone you loved? I don't think so, I just don't. You can go and tell me you still would but I'm not going to believe you.

[@jeneenr33]

Didn’t he plead guilty to killing 17 people? So how is anything prejudicial against him 🤔

[@beautybrainsbrawn]

Oh, the nerve of that monster! Perhaps you should not have gone on a killing spree, demon.

[@lostallhope675]

Guys he's not demanding it, it's his lawyer's job to defend him as best as they can. So they will fight for the most minuscule thing they can. I don't believe brought this up. I'm Not defending him. But that's what defense lawyers job are.

[@gabbi9636]

@Sheila Keenan yes he plead guilty and they are putting every piece of evidence every piece of everything for him to get the death penalty, they have to do that for him not to appeal saying he didn’t get a fair trial.

[@lostallhope675]

@Sheila Keenan calm down, I know he's guilty, but you still have the right to be represented by a lawyer. I don't know why he has so many. But that the legal system.

[@seyumaiayami3536]

@@lostallhope675 Probably for kudos due to the case.

[@josesaavedra4371]

this is insane

[@kalievesely3200]

I love this judge.. I cannot believe how the one lawyer said to her straight up” I don’t agree with you.” How soulless is that woman !

[@bumblebeechris]

i thought the samething

[@saraadams9518]

He is responsible for every broken window. It's simple. He doesn't get to dictate the terms of the trial.

[@cm1642]

Oh dear God, he didn't break all of those window...he just murdered scores of people. This is a travesty of justice. He plead guilty. Get on with it what a waste of time and money!!

[@budgirl1368]

Ridiculous, he murdered innocent children, teachers!! He has No right to demand anything 😡

[@fulanichild3138]

You didn't watch the video, did you? Nikolas Cruz did not demand anything. His defense team made a request. The judge ultimately agreed with that request. If you are American, be glad that you live in a country where you have rights no matter what.

[@bobross7473]

They weren’t innocent and they deserved to be killed

[@ctaber2011]

I was a juror on this case and im just glad that it's over.

[@Xydorf]

I can imagine! My prayers to you.

[@cathy__wilson4930]

Are you sure ????You are juror on this case???

[@cazsmith2358]

They should be allowed to go in every room!!! Even untouched ones, the jury needs the full picture!!!

[@nxt-gengaming8453]

Welcome to America person pleaded guilty but we continue a trial for 2 weeks 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ what a joke

[@rayharvey1330]

They want to juice as much tax payer money as they can.

[@terrizajac1424]

The jury has to decide whether he gets life in prison or the death penalty. We already know he's guilty.

[@nxt-gengaming8453]

@@terrizajac1424 to be honest, it’s a crazy call to make! I get mad sometimes at your judicial system because of the flaws in the chain of commands from many aspect of our government, mostly because I think of the history of this country and what it was founded on. But to see this continue to go on like some reality show, and even throwing it this judge, that let’s be honest is a good looking women. You have to looks at things from a different perspective is this all a coincidence ? Because putting her on a case of this magnitude,there is more to it then it seems. Like Eminem once said “it’s all subliminal”. God Bless

[@seyumaiayami3536]

Welcome to America, where americans don't know how the justice system works or appeals.

[@nxt-gengaming8453]

@@seyumaiayami3536 we do know man, we are just tired of it.

[@itsautumnduh805]

QUIT GIVING THIS DUDE MORE ATTENTION! THROW HIS ASS AWAY!! Nobody gives an F about windows what a Joke! Already having to defend a murderer and now, trying to justify literally anything? For what reason, he is guilty there is no justification, this is pathetic! Side Note** that Judge is Pretty!

[@user-kl2nj3ox2v]

THE JUDGE IS WRONG FOR WHAT SHE IS TRYING TO DO.

[@stormblahblah5589]

@@user-kl2nj3ox2v Are you okay? Mentally?

[@ryanbremfoerder9839]

You are also pretty!

[@farmersneed8255]

the judge is a ho and biased vs defense

[@Yyyyyy5]

@@ryanbremfoerder9839 now isn’t the time to be thirsty.

[@thebeaverfamily1418]

How the judge is able to keep her cool during a case like this, I'll never understand

[@wheelchairgeek]

She's not.

[@armysenior1780]

Reading these comments is as difficult as watching those poor parents have to go through this. I am shocked at how little the general public knows about how a trial is conducted. This is how it works - EVERY TIME. They have to go over everything in painstaking detail. They have to cover every fact. Talk to every witness. Ask every single question over and over and do it with precision. If they miss one little thing there is a mistrial and the whole thing starts over. How ever painful this is how our judicial system works. No one is doing anything wrong here.

[@lumpstersmouse5471]

This is not a trial. He pleaded guilty in October 2021. This is the sentencing phase. Either life or death. 0% chance of a mistrial.

[@flipnotrab]

Except this isn’t his TRIAL. That is over and THIS is the punitive determination of the person ALREADY found guilty of the crime.

[@CraftCreations4fun]

@@flipnotrab exactly.

[@armysenior1780]

@@flipnotrab Correct and in order to make that determination the jury must see ALL the evidence. Therefore it is conducted exactly how a trial is conducted. Based on our system you cannot sentence a criminal, guilty plea or not, without evidence and those doing the sentencing seeing all that evidence. Sometimes a Judge can sentence but not in this case.

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

But broken windows? Please. He is not charged with vandalism.

[@chrisarm3047]

He didn’t break the windows ok! He’s not a monster. 🤯 he killed 17 people who cares about windows.

[@rayharvey1330]

Being in court all day must be the system's way of torchering that psycho Cruz. I get a headache just watching this trial for 5 minutes...and have to turn it off.🧐

[@brendanaderifar2462]

He's in no position to be demanding anything.

[@cshell64]

The defense’s argument is ludicrous! Let the jury go into every classroom and see all the pictures of people killed & wounded that tragic day. The murderer should have no say in this!

[@Dextermoon1]

It sucks when you have a defense lawyer who can even pronounce the word pictures

[@hoptoit5910]

How are pictures of the coach and children that are hanging in the classrooms prejudicial when they were there before and on the day. Ridiculous

[@juanmiguelgarcia9504]

The defense attorneys are concerned about the jury seeing broken windows ?????.... what about the lifes that he took ???!!!!!.... absurd.

[@glowrocks12345]

Stop it . Why are we concerned about his needs

[@karmasnan]

Total waste of time. The jury has heard enough 😡

[@michelleadamchak1330]

This trial needed about two actual days to start and finish. He's guilty. End of story. Guilty as charged, life without parole or Death penalty. Boom. Saved millions of tax dollars for ya. Why in God's name do they need to go to the school? It's not like they don't know what the hell happened. So stupid.

[@ekd1985]

He already pleaded guilty, this is to decide life or death penalty

[@hon.mr.ronburgundyiiiesq.2096]

Because this is what the rule of law looks like. If we cut corners and don't complete the process as the law demands EQUALLY and for EVERYONE then we are just as evil as he is. Every citizen gets a trial. Every citizen gets a defense. If you don't like this system you are welcome to move to North Korea.

[@bewareofsasquatch]

He was already found guilty. They’re trying to figure out his sentence.

[@ollieno971]

That’s literally the point of this trial… to see if he gets life in prison or death penalty

[@krist6074]

I agree! And since he's made a video of himself before the massacre, explaining what he was going to do and why, it's a simple case that shouldn't take 2 1/2 months to close. I'm sure jury deliberations won't take very long.

[@Jessicaddy]

at 3:00 minutes the judges just closes her eyes and shakes her head… and I am here for it. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 she knew how ridiculous they were being.

[@Nekulturny]

Because the judge knows that even the lawyer knows what shes trying to argue is ridiculous. Its a legal concept that any first year law school student learns called "but for"... but for Nicholas' actions, the police would not have had to respond to an active shooter situation and break windows to gain access to secure the place and render aid. Ergo he is responsible for any and all damage to the windows or anything else the police had to break or anything survivors and victims had to break to defend themselves and take cover.

[@boscoblack]

How do these people sleep at night knowing they are responsible for the defense of a perfectly clear murderer. I know it’s part of the process and it’s his right, but still

[@basil33]

They probably can’t 4:25 look at that attorney.

[@dlaplante8955]

Unfortunately those attorneys are probably appointed by the state, because we all know nic has no money, so we tax payers have to catch the bill for his crime, So these poor attorneys have no say whether they accept this client, and they know that if they don’t defend him properly and to the best of their ability, it leads to a mistrial and it starts all over again and the attorneys can face penalties and discipline if they fail to do the job. I feel so bad for his attorneys. God help them after this is done because they are truly going to need help.

[@chriscowan6630]

Considering the big picture of what happened here....the defense asking for the the jury to be informed of the police being responsible for the broken windows is quite sad.

[@bewareofsasquatch]

I’ve noticed that there is a lot of dumb comments on here. This trial is about what his sentence should be, life in prison or death. He already pleaded guilty and his lawyers are there to defend him from getting the death penalty.

[@stagename1031]

Yes so what does broken windows have to do with this

[@frogglen6350]

The problem is that the media is really milking this. There are people who got sentenced faster even *during the pandemic* So why on earth is this dragging out? Because our media has nothing else better to cover

[@bewareofsasquatch]

@@stagename1031 nothing. It’s just the things they do to delay it longer.

[@bewareofsasquatch]

@@m2543 Thanks.

[@nomenclature9373]

@@stagename1031 The jurors may think he broke the windows during the assault. It should be disclosed to the jury windows of closed rooms were broken by the police not the defendant.

[@mmmhrn6176]

Well, and WTF does it even matter to the defense of the jurors are allowed to go into “undisturbed” rooms or not?! What a ridiculous waste of oxygen

[@MrRobertito17]

We are stretching this way too far; we need to give these families some time to grief and move on and closure. God bless them.

[@CBR1000RRPilot]

And hope at some point in prison the guards "look away" and let prison justice run its course

[@NikkiM6593]

Yes!!!!! Let them have some f****** quiet

[@NikkiM6593]

@@CBR1000RRPilot yes.

[@XxneonskylinexX]

You just don't understand that THEY HAVE TO DO THIS. or he can walk free because of a technicality.

[@fulanichild3138]

If this were a life in prison case, it would be over. But it's a death penalty case so it will be dragged out ad nauseam. A 2016 study by Susquehanna University showed that death penalty cases cost on average $1.12 million more than other cases.

[@danderson4740]

I don't think I could ever be on the defense team. I don't know how they do it. It must be incredibly difficult to even sit near him.

[@calilove8545]

I hate when they say killers deserve a "fair trial". Sure wasn't fair for those they killed. SMH.

[@juicybear7696]

Everyone needs a fair trial, that is how a democracy works. Go to russia if you want to see the opposite. That basketball player was however very guilty lol.

[@fusemore1059]

@@juicybear7696 why even bring her up goofy bih

[@juicybear7696]

@@fusemore1059 because she shouldn't have carried drugs into a foreign country. Just a stupid move on her part.

[@calilove8545]

@@juicybear7696 Russian holds more people accountable then the US. 😂 WTF you talking about ? Obviously what I said went over your head.

[@Brosephus263]

Wait a minute, so you mean the school was left the way it was during the shooting? Suspended in time? It was never cleaned up or redone etc??!!! Thats crazy, this happened yearss ago.

[@CassFuckedKurtRussel]

Why are his lawyers fighting for anything like this?!?! Disgusting.

[@ronswansonsdog2833]

So he can’t go back and say “they missed something so I should get a new trial.”

[@CassFuckedKurtRussel]

@@ronswansonsdog2833ohhh right , I guess they still do have a job to do, but its a pretty frustrating argument to hear for sure

[@spiffy74]

I cannot for the life of me grasp why they made such a big deal about the windows - had he not been there, those windows would still be in perfect condition to this day. HE IS ABSOLUTELY responsible for every piece of broken glass in that place. For the Defense to have the audacity to say otherwise is grosely absurd. Wasting time on broken windows - so stupid.

[@HolisticLeah]

Arguing about windows 🥴 He murdered 17 people

[@romanalara1220]

The jury should go see everything, nobody should tell the jury not to do something.

[@suzannedavila1446]

Why is this taking so long? He pled guilty, just sentence him already.

[@peterhernandez7817]

Death....now can I flip the switch 🤔

[@Asidebar]

It's our justice system. It's a long process.

[@Levi-dz7zx]

People shouldnt forget. That the police officers and the police chief who was there did NOT enter the school while this massacre happened. Hold the police department accountable just like uvalde.

[@Sunkissedmiami]

Exactly

[@CameronJP]

Sheriff Isreal and all Broward Sheriff personnel involved have blood on their hands as well. I

[@boomds5602]

This whole thing happened in 7 minutes. I can’t remember how long it took police to get there. A couple of minutes maybe but they wouldnt have been able to save anyone by the time they got in there and found the kid and took him down. There was 10 dead in the first 2 minutes. The only person who could have saved anyone was that Andrew Medina guy who saw him get out of the Uber and clearly knew he wasn’t supposed to be there and the resource officer on campus who could have maybe saved half of them if he was lucky.

[@Levi-dz7zx]

@@boomds5602 7 minutes is alot of time. The cops were there within the first couple minutes of shots fired. They failed those students. And the same police chief went on the air to say we need gun control but the idiots who couldve used their guns to save lives chose to be cowards. Theres no excuse.

[@Levi-dz7zx]

@Boston Gal Then dont attempt to hold departments accountable when massacres happen and the police do not attempt to stop it. If your one of the people who cried for accountability for the departments and said this your a sad excuse for a human being

[@wendymarie7151]

Can you imagine how disgusted the judge is regarding Cruz? I'm glad she's allowing the jurors in the classrooms.

[@sherrimatheny3672]

He shouldn’t be allowed to demand anything, he caused everything that day, Ridiculous for him to have a say about anything.