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[@jamieparrish5143]

The thing that strikes me most is how well composed these kids/young adults are. They’ve been through something traumatic and they don’t add to it or take away from it. They just tell the truth from their prospectives, and it is really moving.

[@kimsyracuse9062]

I agree with you how they made it though it I don't know grace of god I don't know how I made it though without my son either I not one of parents dearly know how they feel with there son being gone my son was Navy seal and came back from Iraq and Afghanistan then the unbelievable thing happened in my life never knew but the stuff inside his mind body soul he committed suicide from being over what he seen 23 years old it's not like their case but I know how each day goes by with the pain of them not around them that why I sending prayers love light faith hope to have god blessed them all

[@jenna6421]

@@yeehaw_123 exactly! It’s empowering for them to take back their power.

[@kimsyracuse9062]

What I thought was inspiring what and whoever else does this they included the students that past away from Cruz truly unjustified action they look up each students put how what where they came from how well they were in life path to remember All those students and do pictures of them and remember them at graduation day it's sad that parents had to Walk arcoss the stage to collect the diploma it should have been each of the 17 children walking across that stage to collect or achievements of what they did in your life unfortunately and justly actions of Cruz doing that 17 lives cannot walk across the stage to collector achievement award

[@jasmines.6325]

Theyre composed because they got counseling and therapy most likely, I doubt Cruz got any of that after his mom died and when he was in foster care getting bullied

[@jamieparrish5143]

@@jasmines.6325 he was adopted out of foster care. He was an adult when his adoptive mom died. She tried to get him help when she was alive. He was seen by psychologists, counselors, even social workers were involved. He just, for whatever reason, wasn’t receptive.

[@XrpAndy]

The fact this kid still has the courage to sit in A classroom is beyond comprehension. What a strong kid

[@EatinGoodOsrs]

I was thinking the same thing, freshman year gets shot and his classmates die laying next to him. Then has to continue going to school for the next 4 years.

[@XrpAndy]

@@EatinGoodOsrs i don’t know if I would have had the courage to go back personally. I commend Him for not letting evil win

[@EatinGoodOsrs]

@Mike umm yeah? Homeschooled? Switch schools? Drop out?

[@XrpAndy]

@Mike your comment is absolutely moronic. He could do online school, or have such bad ptsd he doesn’t go back to a classroom ever again

[@toreckman8899]

@@XrpAndy really? How? Life goes on skippy.

[@graysonax4719]

Every witness his age had gone on to college pursuing bigger things while this shooter listens about his evil ways. Good prevails. Unfortunately we lost some as well. Prayers to the family.

[@wioi]

Yes so true! That's the problem with these kind of mentalities, that they don't see tomorrow, they don't think about what's going to be in a few years from the day they plan or do their senseless "attack"

[@collar1967]

Good has not prevailed here don't gaslight yourself

[@sweetluvgurl]

But those affected who survived live with the trauma, and not to mention all the lives that didn’t get to move forward.

[@ryanfraser167]

Only sort of positive thing that has come out of this trial is seeing how the survivors have gotten on with progressing their lives in spite of what happened, no doubt it still haunts them though and rip to those who lost their lives way too soon 🙏

[@foshuajabia3771]

@@collar1967 how has it not? All these innocent survivors are moving on in life while that murderer is going to rot in prison

[@katiedunlap235]

I can't fathom being a freshman in high school and dealing with this. Freshman year was already one of the most intimidating school years of my life. This young man is so brave, kudos to him for doing something good with his life and not letting this define him.

[@guitarttimman]

I miss those days. I was a hippie screw up, but my girlfriends were all honor girls and clean cut. lol

[@katiedunlap235]

@@guitarttimman hahahaa that's goals

[@remindmewhy]

I watched because of the overwhelming respect I have for the bravery, strength, and resilience of the survivors. You deserve to be heard and supported. I feel so much hope and love for you. ❤️

[@Zeus-ne2oe]

I bred this dude on the stand, he bottomed for me

[@alecloiselle9004]

@@Zeus-ne2oe huh?

[@user-sj8ki6ep5i]

@@Zeus-ne2oe , what does "bred" and "bottomed" mean ?

[@karilari8057]

I like how the lawyer tried to ease his nerves at the beginning. These kids went through so much trauma, he’s so brave for telling his story

[@Goatonomics]

Death penalty due to it being premeditated, vicious, and the number of kids. I believe it warrants the death penalty…

[@kira-ml9qg]

Nah he don’t deserve the easy way out

[@omensoffate]

@@kira-ml9qg jail is also an easy way out lol

[@jwalker3343]

It's Florida. His ass is getting fried.

[@justv2976]

@@omensoffate Jail is not the easy way out, it's the hard way out. Death penalty will be the easy way out. This guy needs life without parole.

[@itsall_coming_down]

@@omensoffate How? Seen his face lately? Looks like a scared little you know what. Let him Rot in his cell because his own thoughts will eat away at his mind. He’s already a weirdo.

[@honda86tb]

From what I’ve seen, the defense hasn’t been asking questions of these surviving students. I do appreciate that decency. Poor kids have been through enough.

[@azrasufiah]

Because there isn’t anything to defend, the defence is only there really to try lessen his charges/ not face the death penalty. Especially crimes as school shootings they have to give their client the best outcome, obviously for Cruz that’s not gaining the death penalty. Sometimes they’ll go down the route that he isn’t in a perfect state of mind, which Cruz tried to do, which is actually stupid for ‘sane’ people to do as mental institutions are known for being worse than regular prisons, as well as being extremely hard to get out of.

[@sallycinnamon5370]

He’s pled guilty and trying to discredit the victims is only gonna make him look worse. Their defence, from my understanding, is that he is also a victim of his upbringing so doesn’t deserve to die and should get life

[@movingsocks579]

The fact that he has a defense is insane to me.

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

@@movingsocks579 Why not? Go to Mexico and live their way.

[@movingsocks579]

@@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes he's a terrorist. Osama bin Laden didn't get a trial.

[@judem1359]

As every witness testifies I am so inspired with their bravery. They relive their trauma but they step up to share their experience and ensure the accused is sentenced appropriately. Regular young men and women in a terrifying situation. Well done them, that they have continued on with their lives and taken back their power despite how the terrible event has changed them…… and my heart goes out to the families who sit in the court room representing their deceased children…… the pain no family should have to feel…..

[@nolagirl7082]

All of these kids have very short testimonies. While I would like to hear more of their story, I do think it’s good that they’re getting them in and out quickly. It must be really hard for those kids to sit there with Nicholas Cruz in the same room while telling their stories

[@Sebas.504]

But like what else do you wanna hear? They literally were just in class like any regular day, shots started ringing, some got shot & injured, and others died. Real life isn’t like the movies. There’s no subplot, music, or anything like that.

[@manasajoshi5813]

@@Sebas.504 I guess they mean they would wanna know the aftermath. The PTSD, recovery, going back to the classrooms, etc. Everything that happened as a result of this one man.

[@jeanettesmith765]

@@manasajoshi5813 There are lots of interviews and stories on these survivors online.

[@birdysayhi]

These kids don't have to and need to talk about the emotional side of their experience, and the recovery. Sure it may add weight to the evidence already provided. But the every person's trauma process is different. Making them talk about the emotional effect can seriously mess people up. For example I can tell you how I got bitten in my face by a dog and be very factual about it. But as soon as I start talking about the aftermath and everything that happened after that and all the scar treatments I've gotten. I still notice that there's a lot of tension in my body, I start talking faster often jumping from one point to another etc. This was definitely a dangerous situation that I was placed in, and the owners response was beyond negligent. My biggest fear is that something similar might happen with one of their (future) animals, and it being a lot worse. My situation with this animal and the law that apply here are already complicated, and that directly effected my emotions/trauma. Imagine what these kids have gone through, with the media, politicians etc. Their story is theirs. It shouldn't be an entertainment thing.

[@rainy4354]

@@birdysayhi Agreed. Even in a controlled setting, I doubt the kids would like to tell the whole world how they were "recovering." They've lost people. Close friends. Families. Teammates. I think people are a bit too nosy... and should stop prying so much for a big story.

[@brianag9726]

Heartbreaking 💔 You cannot convince me that an 18 year old’s “right” to own a gun is more important than children being able to attend school without being shot and forever scarred emotionally and physically.

[@kayleesykes2739]

You’d think more people would understand this… making it harder for kids and criminals to get guns doesn’t mean we want guns taken away. If you’re fully able then gun laws getting tighter shouldn’t affect most people. I wish they’d do something.

[@maryellenjohnson1932]

😢

[@peacefulone4461]

@@maryellenjohnson1932 😢 🙏

[@_freedomordeath_]

If someone want's to get a gun they'll get it illegaly, meanwhile law abiding citizens can't defend themselves if they don't have the "right"

[@brianag9726]

@@_freedomordeath_ I just saw that the Uvalde gunman tried to get guns illegally before he was 18 but couldn’t. Sure some people will, but not everyone can.

[@joe18425]

If nikolas cruz does NOT get the death penalty then the United states should just abolish it altogether. If this aint a death penalty sentence then what's the point ?

[@gort9623]

He should be getting the death penalty considering this trial is happening in Florida

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

2a is death penalty. For bad guys.

[@lisavauhti7675]

It will be a death. But we still can't call it as victory over gunman. 17 died and more injured due to his actions. God bless america they really need a way to live through the every day gun threat

[@lisavauhti7675]

And I think it's disrespectful to all victims' families to just put this guy to death and have the case closed. Another gun rampage and killing spree going on by another mentally ill person

[@wozo9210]

​@@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes Last year of 61 active shooting incidents 4 were stopped by armed citizens. 'constitutional carry' is basically worthless

[@brandimyhren6317]

All these kids will forever have this that bonds them together. They survived a shooter together. They will be able to support each other no matter where or when because they were there.

[@coolboy5428]

🤡

[@maryamalhammadi588]

Unfortunately two surviver committed suicide

[@Yentra163]

You would hope so, but really they'll go back home and play a bunch of video games and post pictures of themselves on Instagram. They're all disconnected now.

[@JugTilliDie]

@@coolboy5428 ?youre a weirdo dawg

[@carolebuckle7977]

“Do you remember that day?” He probably will NEVER forget that day bless him 😞🇬🇧

[@Tonii1208]

It took police 20 minutes to rescue these kids but the poor elementary students in Uvalde waited 77 minutes 😢 that’s so sad

[@ZXZVX]

Teachers should be armed and have an action plan.

[@Tonii1208]

@@ZXZVX now they should. It’s happen way too many times now.

[@st4rgazings470]

The police were still late into entering the building in this situation as well, cruz had already escaped the building when they had finally arrived

[@nelsonllediastrujillo8689]

So teachers should also be military too? So will this come with an increase in wage or what? Cause nobody wanna signup to be a teacher and also be handed a gun

[@WinstonWolfe21]

Nope. The police were ineffective cowards here as well and let ppl bleed out inside

[@purplesunrise1]

Brave man. That has to be so difficult to retell the trauma of that day with the shooter in the room. I hope he goes on to do great things. 🙏🏻💗

[@coydowney6000]

What a coward…. Can’t even look up at hearing what he did to the people he shot.

[@Bigopp-nr8be]

That’s what I said

[@sawdust2556]

What a brave and amazing young man to testify. God bless him and all the survivors, victims, and all their families who will forever be haunted by the terrible actions of Cruz that day. How he planned for the day openly showing mental instability to others long before he acted and just proceeded to talk to students, go and buy a soda, etc. after his horrific actions, etc. warn that he is still capable of anything. May no attorney, court officer with a weapon or individual ever let their guard down now or in the years to come despite however calm or apologetic he seems.💕🙏🏼

[@anthonymichael4181]

I feel so bad for these kids man nobody should have to deal with this

[@rachaelvaughan1017]

The fact that they can remember all of these small details 5 years or so later is pretty impressive and I know people might think that I'm being rude for bringing that up but I was in a similar situation and I couldn't remember all of the details because it was like an outer body experience for me.

[@midnightjasmine13]

That's not rude at all. Yes, some people remember every detail for years and some people remember nothing. It depends how your brain chooses to protect itself and whether it goes in overdrive taking everything in or whether it shuts down.

[@silvaskiproductions3937]

what an insensitive and unmannerly comment, reported.

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

@@silvaskiproductions3937 I'm reporting you for false reporting. You will be deemed unfit for KZbin society.

[@silvaskiproductions3937]

@@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes i didn't even report, so now your false report is false reporting in of itself, GET CHECKMATED

[@rosevoyer8113]

I know what you mean. Back a few years ago, while at work we had an armed burglary. That was the scariest day of my life. I hope that you are doing better.

[@sophiaclairedelano]

These witnesses are so mentally strong to be able to do this

[@apophispnw5717]

That’s because they’re actors.

[@itsall_coming_down]

👆🏼🤡🤡🤡

[@missflip6522]

@@apophispnw5717 they are not actors. They are the real life thing. Apparently u are the actor

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

@@apophispnw5717 Go to the sandy hook blog. This was real.

[@Alternativeegos]

@@apophispnw5717 they wanted it to happen

[@amt9289]

That monster can’t even look at the person he shot.

[@ajdoubleyou6781]

It’s gonna take the jury less than 10 minutes to make their decision.

[@caitlinmaemartin8830]

THAT PART! I’ll be surprised if it’s that long

[@takeonefortheteam3764]

Its definitely already made i hope

[@Oceangirl_505]

I'm confused as to why the Prosecutor is not asking witnesses about the psychological effects the shooting has had on them. I think that is relevant and important information.

[@GirlofGlamour89]

In this case you are only worried about facts. That’s it. They just want to know of what he did warrants death or not. It would be relevant if they were convicting him of the crime not sentencing him.

[@petedavidson6931]

I think in a victim impact statement the further details are presented or a victim has the microphone to read a pre-approved statement

[@raineyj560]

@@petedavidson6931 💯

[@mcbethanyy7970]

They’re sentencing him, so it’s not necessary in this case. If they were deciding if he was guilty or if they were reading victim impact statements it would be necessary. Cruz has pled guilty, no need to decide based on emotion.

[@nw6070]

@@kristendigioia4152 wait how on earth is testimony about physical after effects more factual than psychological effects? Your argument is totally absurd and does not answer the op.

[@saphiregood2550]

Its amazing to see so many survivors wanted to speak for this. How many of them wanted to make sure the shooter gets what he deserves. Each and every one of then are so strong. I pray god blesses them and their families endlessly, as well as the families of the victims who didnt survive.

[@ddobry21]

By the time that young man is in his 50's, that minor mobility issue will probably have developed into significant pain on a daily basis. For sure he will have daily reminders of what Nikolas Cruz did to him and his fellow students.

[@internetcensure5849]

If he lives that long.

[@IndianaJonas96]

@@internetcensure5849 nice n positive, atta boy

[@kcd7836]

Death penalty = eradicate a human being who does not deserve to live for having removed the life of so many other innocent beings. The planet does not need these sick evil souls around, whether in prison or not. Eradicated for ever.

[@Rowm222]

Wow… this was just so senseless. All those lives lost and people injured… physically limited forever, mother and fathers grieving… 😣 cowardice, selfish act.

[@someoneout-there2165]

People relentlessly bullying others they do not know are cowards too. By this time.. people with even a shred of common sense know this is potentially an outcome from bullying and they don't stop either do they?

[@wildflowerred6323]

This is why parents need to teach their children that bullying is not okay and schools need to develop zero tolerance of bullying. Bullies should be made to attend counseling as a condition of returning to school.

[@oceanrocks]

@@someoneout-there2165 Oh please. If the suspect was bIk you wouldn’t even be bringing up the bullying narrative. Gtfo.

[@oceanrocks]

@@wildflowerred6323 Oh please. If the suspect was bIk you wouldn’t even be bringing up the bullying narrative. Gtfo.

[@wildflowerred6323]

@@oceanrocks Your comment makes no sense. Bullying is related to the epidemic of school shootings. Race has nothing to do with it.

[@Jac-Jay]

What brave young people these survivors are, they've all held themselves with dignity and are a credit to themselves and their families,they should be so so proud of themselves..I also think the states team are doing a fantastic job here of not dragging out these survivor's testimonies.

[@sethwolpert1391]

Thanks to everyone who testifies. It’ll mean more to everyone than you ever know

[@histerp51]

I’m sooo sorry Justin you carry this burden with you and the pain of this kids evil. Many people are praying for you to do big things in life and look for you to help many kids in High School and more from your experiences…Hugs young man.

[@nakiyacowles2155]

I just can’t imagine the pain and fear that these people feel while telling their story in the same room as the person who is responsible. To think about the amount of mental preparation it probably took to be able to be able to sit in that room and talk about it... It’s terrifying how one person can destroy so much.

[@1977sallysue]

Poor kids I couldn’t imagine what they all went through and are still going through , prayers to all the families my heart aches for you all 🥲💔

[@blessall8856]

The Judge must tell Cruz to sit up and stop fiddling with his hair, ears, hands. This is not hanging-out time.

[@mikeellis7286]

The same outcome as his victims .

[@kimberlyqmontez2485]

Seeing how grown everyone is sadly even watching Cruz grow yet these beautiful babies are no more .

[@kimmiesunshinebubbles5879]

These kids are all amazing going on to bigger things after such an event all in college it’s amazing

[@internetcensure5849]

Going to college is routine in the US, and ending up in menial jobs as well.🤣

[@tytywrId]

the fact that every time they have pointed to him during his trials he is always pointed towards the floor is horrible… cant even look at the people he hurt.

[@tanyaali3992]

At the end of the video you can see Cruz take a look at the witness as he was leaving the witness stand for a brief moment... I'm guessing so that he doesn't have a chance to make eye contact. What a coward.

[@tamarevans9025]

He's a coward. A despicable coward.

[@r.a.c.h6172]

Heartbreaking these kids went through this horror and still do to this day xx

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

Can you cook?

[@r.a.c.h6172]

@@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes yes why haha

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

@@r.a.c.h6172 What can you cook?

[@prodbytarantino]

It seems like a lot of freshman were directly involved smh. Like 14-15 years old. Thats rough. I can’t imagine how much this brought that class together tho, and what they’ll do for themselves and their community in the future. Some of these kids testifying were shot. If that’s not a sign you have a huge purpose in life idk what is.

[@alisonrussell2140]

Apologies but Cruz should be made to look at these brave you people in the eyes and listen to everything that he caused these young people to endure . No putting his fingers in his ears . The bravery of these young people is astounding! The parents who lost i can’t imagine 💔

[@TheKnallkorper]

I agree. He should be cuffed

[@broadcastinknowledge]

I completely agree , handcuff him and have him face the people he tortured without remorse

[@buzz17]

God bless the families that were involved in the shooting. These school shootings are getting worse, schools used to be a safe haven, now kids have to fear for their lives, so sad.

[@sadhu7191]

I assume u watch news media all the time

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

There was a sign that said no guns allowed. Could the shooter not read?

[@scam]

Which god? I can bless them if you want, I am a god.

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

@@scam There's only 1. And you aren't.

[@mariahdiane1196]

@@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes actually there are many… and yes i do believe in christ but there is more than 1

[@devonkelly44]

im sorry but the prosecutor cracking jokes about him "swallowing the mic" was already inappropriate, but then at 1:22 the attorney literally asks the witness to repeat himself?! im mortified by that tone-deaf man and enraged for this young witness. he deserved more respect and so did the countless parents sobbing in the courtroom as this old man cracked jokes.

[@lissat7317]

Agree....it was disgusting. But they let the shooter sit there with his fingers in his ears at times and nothing said! That lawyer needs a lesson in manners and respect.

[@crazzychickk101]

I can imagine that he was already incredibly nervous and on edge and then to try to embarrass him right before he starts his testimony? Can hardly believe this man is a “professional”. Brave kid

[@catapillargirl2021]

Since this monster said “he enjoys his victims pain” why is this all necessary? I just hate that the victims have to relive all this potentially for his enjoyment or fame. 😞

[@tamarevans9025]

He actually said this? 😳

[@rebeccamaye6600]

He said he looked forward to seeing the families suffer before he committed the act

[@ashleytubbies990]

I remember the day after this happened someone tripped the fire alarm in my second period class at Lockport Township High School. Our Sociology teacher did not let us leave the class room because of what happened the day before. It was v scary & this was across the country.

[@perijetton9275]

God bless these victims and their families!

[@fathergabrielstokes4706]

May God bless all survivers and people affected

[@jeepgirl1224]

I am amazed that these kids, have finished high school and has moved on to college. 🙏

[@tamarevans9025]

Isn't that wonderful?? 😊

[@drewroy826]

I personally don’t believe everyone should have the right to a trial or go through the legal system. That person lost there right the second they committed a horrible crime.

[@tc3383]

You wouldn’t know what crime their guilty of then genius. You’re one of those Trump idiots who thinks you’re a founding father but doesn’t realize they said they’d rather have 100 guilty men go free than have one innocent Man be convicted that’s literally out of the words of their mouths/text when they formed the laws of the country you live in.

[@simoncohen9323]

Good thing you don't have a say

[@mochalove7356]

@@simoncohen9323 yeah, I guess stringing it along for 4 years is a better option 💀

[@simoncohen9323]

@@mochalove7356 yup

[@peterday1834]

Really, really sad case. All of these cases are sad, whether at a school or not. Condolences to all the victims and families.

[@Skilpadjie1]

Why is there a trial. He admitted guilt already to killing all these kids and ruining all these families.

[@danielmay3496]

this is not a trial to determine guilt or innocence... this is a trial to determine whether he gets life in prison, or the death penalty

[@collie1476]

he already had a guilty/innocent trial, this is the phase for the death penalty or not

[@lisacapuletco]

This is the penalty trial to determine if he rots in jail with no parole or is sentenced to be executed.

[@Tuxiedo]

Yeah unfortunately they still must go over each individual homicide in regards to if it warrants life in prison or death penalty

[@jeanettesmith765]

This is the penalty phase with a jury. The judge told Cruz this is what would happen.

[@williambroyhill7638]

He has a life long injury. I'm sure he'll never forget about it.

[@sonnycheba4024]

Group Strength over individual weaknesses. Cheers and prayers to the families touched by this tragedy. You are inspiring. You are brave. You are loved.

[@abolisher]

I would befriend him in a split second knowing the pain he’s been through being relatable.

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

He's gone now. He could have been saved but he alone made the choices.

[@viki1604]

@@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes I believe they’re talking about the victim, not the shooter. They want to befriend the victim.

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

@@viki1604 O. Who wouldn't?

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

@Richard Schiffman Trump would not have let putin invade Ukraine. Putin smelled weakness after Afghanistan withdrawal.

[@Celestalis333]

Cruz should be forced to apologize and listen to each and every person he has inflicted physical or emotional pain on.

[@alwaysyouramanda]

3 years after just finding a dead girl, I was a wreck on the stand.

[@VW613]

So heartbreaking for the victims of this selfish evil act! Death penalty please!

[@leomduffy794]

It's so sad how all these victims have to relive the worst day of there lives and I pray that all who survived like this strong brave kid. 🙏

[@KP-us5pq]

These kids are all so brave. I’m so happy for them for continuing with their lives and trying to do something good with their life.

[@carnellsmith339]

Lmaoo okay??

[@Rae_Naeee]

These kids are strong af!!! 🙌🏽❤️

[@hlaback]

At this point, im going to homeschool my future kids

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

Let's have some. Then we can decide.

[@pattyterry5629]

My son found an empty box for an AR-15 at his school. The school sent out a letter to parents, but that's it. He was terrified to go backl, so he ended up finishing high school doing it online at home. I'm not a huge advocate for home school, but something needs to change for our kids to be safe at school.

[@surpriseimblack]

I'm not going to have any. Problem solved. Why bring them into a treacherous, precarious environment.

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

@@pattyterry5629 Kids should have better weapons than the bad guys.

[@pattyterry5629]

@@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes I just wish it wasn't so easy for the bad guys to get assaults rifles. Just so unnecessary.

[@boss-ih6uk]

It's crazy they have to face the attacker and aren't allowed to do anything to him. Injustice!!!

[@nakiyacowles2155]

I started bawling before anyone even spoke. The courage of these people to speak on something that should’ve never happened, is visible. It’s so hard not to get emotional when thinking about this. Just a couple of minutes permanently changed the lives of so many people. Innocent people and their families and friends. The survivors, and families and friends of the people who are no longer with us, are so strong. Nobody should ever have to feel what these people did. You go to school to learn and build a life, not to have somebody try and take it from you.

[@RainCloud848]

did you see the videos of the police who were there and crying? Such brave souls.

[@kelsiecaswell9845]

"We are we are... the youth of a nation."

[@diandiaz9026]

I think the perpetrator should be faced with holding his head up to see these people and what he did to them and see their families. The fact that he’s able to hold his head down is ridiculous but I know they can’t force them to do that

[@suelynrogers]

They could if they got him in a neck brace!

[@emilymaybe5405]

i want to agree but some of the victims probably wouldn’t want him to look at them, out of disgust or fear or..idk could be triggering

[@felipegiraldo8100]

thats not the problem, the problem is why was he sitting in a lowered chair with customes and hairstyles and a book to type his garbage whenever he wanted being a mass murderer? lesser murderer have been facing their trials handcuffed unable to freely move their hands like that and with orange suit, This POS just got an unfairly nice trial for him, threated like a kid with mental health, its disgusting.

[@tonyvillasenor3153]

Why is this still going on. Ridiculous.

[@riner9]

The coward shooter can't even look up and show his face during any of this.

[@kimsyracuse9062]

Oh my gosh he still alive with the stuff inside his body God bless him dearly

[@lastingbeauty7416]

I hate Cruz so much for what he has done.

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

Let's grab dinner.

[@exploringwithteresa296]

Its a miracle these kids survived

[@YinYeung11]

What were they the beautiful young lives lost from their families I cried for them. The murder must pay his life as a penalty for sure.

[@internetcensure5849]

" beautiful young lives"🤣

[@silviadeleon8365]

I just am so annoyed that the shooter, can not even look at the victims. What a coward.

[@angiietineocardenas]

The shooter is having all the attention that he wants

[@RileyTheGamer]

With all due respect, dudes got incredible hair.

[@caroldaronch1974]

He does ❤️ He looks like my brother, who also had incredible hair in the 1980s and throughout his life until he passed away in 2000

[@rossimarti]

I would need some serious therapy knowing that part of Nikolas is inside me. Just disgusting. Best wishes to the survivors and RIP for those whose departure was untimely.

[@twilit]

Part of NK?

[@rossimarti]

@@twilit Remnants from Nikolas Cruz. Parts of his plan. Broken bullets, shrapnel.

[@faemae7012]

@@twilit the killers name.

[@rossimarti]

@@faemae7012 Sorry, corrected once I realized it's Cruz (with a "C") 🤦 :face-palm:

[@faemae7012]

@@rossimarti you’re good lol

[@MrBartman002]

Idk how you finish high school after something like this

[@herpderp6653]

If you do not value life than this world has no place for you.

[@rugby3431]

I have mental health issues, self harm, suicidal tendances because my dad died when i was young age 16, i see these young people, confident, happy, BRAVE.... they have been through worse than me, i just can't figure it out, we're all human but very different, i look upto each and everyone of them.

[@isaac8141]

i would challenge cruz to 1 on 1 unarmed combat

[@Unknownandbroken]

Their names deserve to be used in the title, they’re not just victims of the shooting. They should be remembered not the shooter

[@JENNIFAFAA]

He kind of looks like the actor that plays Steve in Stranger Things

[@yunnokendra]

he wrecked SO MUCH havoc on so many different people's lives over what? vengence? retaliation? nothing will ever justify why he did what he did to that school that day.

[@cocosurgerow]

It might be to get back at the school security macho guys patrolling in the golf carts -- I’ll get around them and shoot kids. They had history with the killer.

[@AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

On a Live video of this case someone asked, "Why didn't he joined the Army if he wants to kill people?" Of course anybody's response to that question, is that he's a coward bottomline. No other answer to that question other than that, that's it.

[@skaetur1]

Omfg, get educated.

[@AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

@@skaetur1 What's to be educated? Of course murder is wrong on both accounts whether a person is at war or not, "Thou shalt not kill." -Exodus 20:13. The thing is this person who is on trial needs mental help and i personally don't condone such foolish behavior when it comes to senseless violence. God bless you.

[@blessedbutterfly1111]

These poor kids.

[@yurmomsaccount]

If you have the ability to, take your kids out of public school. Cyber is available in a lot of places and its A LOT easier than you think it's going to be. 💙

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

These kids, now adults, make me very proud. Not only have they taken time to heal and even go back to school or whatever they choose to do, and be brave enough to testify against this slimeball. They definitely understand how vital their testimonies are to put this AH away for good.

[@sol.ringen]

i know its considered a normal thing to put sports updates on the news but am i the only one that sees it as disrespectful to put sports updates at the bottom of the screen during this? like is this just the world we live in now? sports updates under school shooting victim testimonies? someone please tell me this isnt just me and im not crazy

[@alnisa]

No I understand you completely. It looks out of place

[@ActiveAussie2024]

Sick and depraved Western societies

[@RustyR3volva]

At least this Lawyer has humour, a good thing to destress people to what's happening.

[@missflip6522]

Why drag the trial out for a week or so? You can make a decision on what to do with Nikolas.

[@gaymer07]

They have to choose wether the death penalty or life without parole, which Cruz is placing his fate in the hands of the family.

[@jeanettesmith765]

Since there was no trial, the evidence is being presented for a jury to decide his punishment.

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

@@jeanettesmith765 Trial is over.

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

@@gaymer07 He wants death. Give him life. His goal was 20 people. He failed.

[@ricowrld._]

No kid should go through this traumatic experience

[@LikkleJamerican]

I’m so sad for these victims. This has been something they’ve dealt with since 2018 yet they still have this case going. The emotions that have to come back up while detailing what happened maybe hard to suppress again. I saw he should get life and have to deal with the guilt of it all.

[@Jeff527]

I can't imagine being in the same room with the person that shot me. Personally, I would have some rather vulgar words for that piece of crap.

[@covid45gate11]

Scot Peterson resource officer was hiding outside the building the whole time. So much for the good guy with the gun

[@covid45gate11]

@Tiny Princess tell that to MAGA nazi corrupt Rudy Giuliani ( speech at the 2016 MAGA nazi RNC )

[@covid45gate11]

@Tiny Princess tell corrupt Rudy that keeping America safe under trump was police killing unarmed African Americans

[@covid45gate11]

@Tiny Princess " THEY DON'T ASK IF YOU ARE BLACK OR WHITE THEY JUST COME AND SAVE YOUR LIFE " corrupt plunger gate 1997 RUDY ( BROOKLYN ) on police protecting us from bad guys at the 2016 ULTRA MAGA NAZI convention. FACT

[@covid45gate11]

@Tiny Princess racist CORRUPT Rudy said POLICE OFFICERS save and protect US ( U and ME ) WHAT do you say about THIS ?

[@covid45gate11]

@Tiny Princess how you feel about these facts ?

[@yuvaleliaz]

He is the chubby version of Steve Harrington from stranger things

[@GoldStal2]

Why is there even trials in these cases… waste of time.

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

@Avo Cado He didn't shoot at cops.

[@jeanettesmith765]

Punishment phase.

[@lebum4923]

​@Avo Cado Blah blah blah, muh acres, muh mules. Dis whitey fault. Foe hunned years.

[@GoldStal2]

All im saying is that he pled guilty and the evidence is overwhelming. Why drag it for many more years.. just execute him now and get it over with. Even if he gets the death penalty they’ll wait another 16 years to do it.

[@KosiOW]

Because they're deciding if he gets the death penalty or life without parole. It's how the justice system works. If anything I feel that it's a positive thing, to let the victims have closure and face their attacker if they so wish, and for Cruz to listen and feel guilty. Hopefully he's capable of that.

[@kimberlyvlogs2634]

Why is it taking 4 years for this parkland shooter to get the death sentence or life it’s ridiculous these young ladies and gents need Justice

[@22lyric]

I think a lot of people feel like he's OUR son, too. 🙏❤️

[@y.n.w.a401]

Question.....the the guy who shot dead 17 people dead......did he not loose the right to live when he shot dead the 17th person? I'm from England 🇬🇧....

[@joeydimeo2265]

That’s what this trail is basically is he getting death penalty or life in jail

[@lebum4923]

Death by hanging, using piano wire!

[@RD-kw7mk]

Prayers aren’t going to bring back the lives taken. Prayers aren’t going to give back the years of ptsd and trauma the survivors endured. Prayers isn’t going to stop another massacre from happening. Stop saying thoughts and prayers because it absolutely minimizes everything that every parter experiences and has to go through after an event like this. Let’s talk about gun reform. Let’s talk about mental health. Let’s talk about ways to identify a possible killer. Stop saying thoughts and prayers because it shows you don’t actually care about survivors or victims, you just want to look like a “good” person doing “their part”. Actually do something by voting for politicians and leaders who will give a damn try to enact change

[@andrewsercer9538]

Assuming you obviously don't believe in God or an eternal afterlife based on your comment. I know very few actually do any more. But if you did, then you'd understand that yes, prayers would be the ultimate gift a human can give. But modern "enlightened" humanity needs physical proof/evidence for everything, even when it's been established by logic and reasoning that not everything in our life can have a physical meaning or explanation. So, here are some more "pointless" prayers for you specifically that you will receive the graces necessary for your life. Thankfully, God knows what to do with them even if you don't. I'm not trying to single you out .... everyone needs prayers.... even moreso in today's Godless (therefore, decrepit) society.

[@devonlindsay5784]

Can this guy sue the shooter civilly for damages??