Parkland trial fireworks: Nikolas Cruz lawyers demand mistrial | LiveNOW from FOX

[@benjaminbowman1276]

This is what happens when a team of defense lawyers have to make an attempt at defending something that is indefensible.

[@PandoraLawson-666]

Exactly

[@mjenkins91]

Nick Cruz is innocent I think. Frame job. It was actually Hilary operation to get fully semi-automatic assault rifles outlawed

[@JenJen_88]

Yes !

[@rhondaalbrecht]

LOL! A mistrial of the sentencing trial??? Because there was no trial to find him guilty... he pled guilty!

[@Take_Flight465]

did he do it? then whats the fkn problem.?

[@gillianmcmullan6945]

In the current climate....What a waste of tax payers money. He killed all those people and should accept his fate. My heart breaks for the victims & their family.

[@exoticalBecky_Miami]

Yeah at this point it's like yep defense you have successfully proven that he was let down a lot of times in his life guess what so was I and plenty of other people and we didn't go take pleasure in hurting children... Everything is irrelevant because he made all of those statements wishing for pain and torture that's what he got he needs to die nobody needs him on this planet.

[@Truth1561]

I was going to say the same but you expressed it far more eloquently than I would have. I’m sick to death of seeing these long drawn out penalty phases, especially when there is zero doubt that someone is guilty of a heinous crime/s.

[@cor-z8m]

What did he think was going to happen to him after he recorded the evil he was about to commit? Get away with it? No way! Consequences matter!

[@snoopyontheground3481]

This thread is full of ignorance; he, the kiler, wants the death penalty - he, the killer, pleaded guilty on day 1. The defence argument has nothing to do with guilt - wake up idiots. The defence is arguing/preserving the integrity of the cout - the defence is correct to defend the Law.

[@ryanc2927]

Some might also say it’s FLORIDAS tax money because they still use income tax - that state is a rarity - furthermore a life conviction is life in Florida - not 10 years not 15, no parole, it’s done it’s LIFE in that state. The retirees who paid into the system and move to Florida know this and from how the state preserved the crime scene it sounds like they knew it has to be this way. If you’re not from Florida it’s irrelevant, technically.

[@aportman58]

I understand that every person has a right to be defended, but it is a crying out shame how much time and money is wasted to defend someone that has obvious committed such hate-filled and direct criminal acts 😡😡😡

[@RogueReflections]

You'd appreciate those efforts if you were innocent and they were bringing charges against you. The justice system is FAR from perfect, but there are processes which need to be respected.

[@missmew3499]

@@RogueReflections we're not talking about an innocent person. Clearly this guy is NOT innocent. Your reply was completely ignorant and unnecessary. Smarten up and learn some comprehension skills 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@garyjsimm]

@@RogueReflections people just don’t get it. You are exactly right

[@joyousone2953]

It’s that he’s plead guilty to all charges. The Prosecution wasn’t going to let a case of this news magnitude to rest until the public heard all the evidence for why this kid became a mass murderer. Maybe some of it is our desire to understand why these mass shootings have become so common; or maybe better, they simply wanted the political capital of being “the people who put away Nick Cruz.” This is the second part of a trail that’s usually short because little more is heard & only decide what sentence to give the criminal…but since he pled guilty they are using this as a full on guilt or innocence prosecution.

[@XxneonskylinexX]

They have absolutely no choice. It is their job and the law.

[@livingforJesus2120]

A mistrial... Lord have mercy on the judge. She has put up with some serious messes and awful courtroom behavior throughout this trial. You can see she's done.

[@themoshpit8341]

@@thatoneguy_9633 100%

[@jimlynch8796]

Those lawyers need to be disbarred immediately

[@thegoodfather1177]

@@thatoneguy_9633 We're all criminals in the eyes of God, we are all deserving of Hell

[@janae5989]

@@thatoneguy_9633 how can you possibly know that

[@alienalien1824]

Agreed.

[@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC]

Addressing your opposing counsel directly is a well known breach of decorum. Seasoned trial attorneys absolutely know better.

[@zeWuzard]

Time stamp?

[@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC]

@@zeWuzard 19:38

[@ladybuglover4eva52]

15:05 as well

[@kimward5746]

it seems really tacky.

[@abdallaha92]

Question, did the judge get it right or wrong in this situation?

[@anniefannycharles9951]

This defense attorney needs to be suspended. So disrespectful to the judge. Very unprofessional.

[@kj4ilk]

kinda like the other one in a different case i watched ill have to find it

[@aubreyburke9506]

She can’t even get the year right!

[@canadianbeef1958]

I hope she never gets hired again after this.

[@abdallaha92]

@@canadianbeef1958 She's a public defender, who managed to deal with one of the toughest cases a lawyer could deal with

[@seizuregirlllll]

The defense attorney has been trying to get off of this trial since the beginning she has asked to be taken off of this case and the judge said no. And to be fair from the beginning of the trial the judge has treated the defense side a completely different way from the prosecuting side

[@mandystewart6737]

Unbelievable. His rights aren't being violated. The jury isn't going to care about these drawings and symbols. He pled guilty to 17 MURDERS. The fact that defense worries about what the jury will think of this blows my ever loving mind.

[@Wisthanton]

I was thinking exactly the same! Regardless of whether they are allowed or not, he is still guaranteed life in prison as a minimum! I couldn't be on that jury as I know exactly what sentence would be coming his way and some drawings would not deter me from passing that sentence!

[@richardlawson6787]

Actually he pled guilty to shooting 34 people..half died...nobody's mentioning the 34 victims...

[@rickymeadows5176]

It all just boils down to a talley of a win or loss for lawyers & law firms, Like a game of chess. It has nothing to do with pity or not for the victims to them, no matter how horrible the crime.

[@justanothersmith6012]

@@rickymeadows5176 Since Cruz pleaded guilty to the murders and injuries he caused , the only win for the defense would be life in prison instead of death. In the end , the jury is likely to say most of this information was a waste of time.

[@mandystewart6737]

@@richardlawson6787 you're right. 34 in all:(

[@tishw4576]

I watched the full video and the defense wanted to submit a boatload of evidence and then pick and choose what they wanted to show the jury. The judge asked them to determine what documents they didn't want to show and the defense said they didn't know. The judge then asked how was she supposed to rule on what is admissible or not if they don't know what they are going to show the jury.

[@nenej12]

They are public defenders for a reason lol all there witnesses are getting hammered

[@Better_Call_Raul]

Defendant has already pled guilty and had chosen not to go to trial to determine guilt or innocence. Now it is in the penalty phase. How in the world can defense ask for a mistrial now?

[@caitlinmaemartin8830]

@@Better_Call_Raul this attorney has been trying to get a mistrial from the start and delaying the trial even before he pled guilty. Attorney needs a new career after this

[@audreymai2773]

Watch 10:10 where Nick is bugging the lawyer and she tells him to stop.

[@Jennylouise87]

Saw that too! This is all such bull!

[@lyndsayw5843]

This lawyer for Cruz is SO rude and her disrespect towards the judge is disgusting.

[@AnonymousSourcesConfidential]

I believe that there will be a new trial. Not only for the sentencing but also having his guilty plea withdrawn. Not because of anything the Judge or State did but because his defence team is so awful.

[@jimlynch8796]

Disbar immediately

[@shirleytownsend3858]

I agree with you Lindsay W

[@The_No_Victim_Zone]

💯 % agree

[@seizuregirlllll]

She’s being rude because she is asked the judge several times to no longer represent this person and Has said that she does not think it is in their best interest to represent him and in his best interest and the judge is forcing them to represent somebody that their law firm doesn’t feel is in their best interest to represent. From the beginning she asked to be taken off of this case and the judge said no can you imagine as an attorney being forced to represent somebody you do not think is in your law firms best interest to represent? Lol come on

[@jamesbowles1739]

The behavior of defense counsel I thought was unbelievable. Defense attorney flipping the middle finger and then basically claiming they are more of a victim than the families of the victims was just incredible. I was surprised none of the defense counsel was held in contempt many times.

[@nickslick75]

Are you equally 'surprised' that the judge was formally reprimanded and forced to resign, Einstein?

[@chromberries7329]

​@@nickslick75 and that somehow excuses flipping the bird to the cameras and insulting the families of those murdered children?

[@sidj6745]

Hold this woman in contempt!! The disrespect is inexcusable....if there was ever a death penalty case, this is one...let's move forward and stop the sideshow!!!

[@erinclarke2695]

That’s what she wanted. If she was held in contempt, Cruz would have grounds to overturn a death penalty verdict if he got it because his counsel was ineffective. The judge knew that. That’s why she didn’t fall for it

[@marthadavidson4441]

Arrogant without respect for court

[@nickslick75]

This didn't age well, Einstein. Cruz got life, and the judge got a formal reprimand and was forced to resign.

[@Tarheel13]

The jury voted. Three voted for life. No death sentence.

[@teachermichelle9632]

Don't professional attorneys stand up when addressing the judge? The female attorney in the white pinstripe suit is so disrespectful and arrogant. I think she has done more harm to her profession and to women who work twice as hard to be seen as being equal to men in professionalism.

[@rmc169]

She does get reprimanded for not standing.

[@maggieboston9477]

Agreed! I understand her job is to defend her client even if he’s a monster. That’s not the issue. The issue how HOW DISRESPECTFUL the whole defense team has been this whole trial.

[@OdiesMama]

​@@whydididothatoops What are you insinuating?

[@OdiesMama]

@@whydididothatoops LOL. Fair enough

[@nasirchowdhury3789]

I agree with you 100 percent

[@tellinustr8up]

Let’s not forget he DID plead GUILTY for all counts of premeditated murder of kids. At this point how can she be bias? He’s not Innocent! He already proved himself guilty here. His lawyers are basically prolonging his life because he has a death sentence coming.

[@vikkilooper4075]

These clowns are constantly crying how he's not being treated fairly when he literally gunned down his school. It's absurd

[@LMCSM]

Because she's favouring the States side when she should be IMPARTIAL 😑

[@kellypryor]

Right!!!!

[@Curious-Irish-Angel]

Let's not forget the coward also stated he wanted the victims families to decide his sentence. Well, the State asked for the death penalty (which is typically a question the prosecutor asks the families) Why didn't he accept it? Instead when he originally sat there coloring (until the judge stopped that) he has victimized everyone involved all over again...

[@nrgumano]

She should be unbiased in her opinion of how he should be sentenced. She obviously is not. Even though he killed so many, everyone deserves a fair trial and legal representation. The defense lawyers are doing their job to make sure the court is not biased to whether he gets life in prison or death. That’s still important.

[@autumncitie]

I understand trying to be effective counsel to your client, but WOW. The disrespect to the judge and her courtroom is off the charts in all of these video clips. Not only do they not address her formally, or even stand when addressing her, but they overtalk her and dismiss her rulings. I'd be annoyed as hell if I were her, too. I guess lawyers are really that of their client :/

[@littyboy819]

No da

[@TheBakingSlave]

To be fair, there has been tension from the beginning because this main lady tried to get off the trial several times. She did not want to represent Cruz and the judge made her. It reminds me of the Arias trial. So I think this attorney is just over it at this point.

[@goldenboyi1989]

she looks like a Kindagertan teacher thats why-very rude to the lawyers and talking down to them

[@Face_Reality]

She's the judge, she sets the tone in her courtroom. She should say "stand up when you address me." But she let's them run over her and treat her like she's just a pretty face💄...

[@goldenboyi1989]

@@Face_Reality stand up when you address me? Be serious-these are no kids.Why should anyone stand ? is she immortal.?its just a human Judge not some powerful Alien

[@lindsaymccartney2480]

This is ridiculous, this trial is about whether he gets life or death not if he did the crime, he did it he pled guilty, honestly if I was the judge I'd be really annoyed aswell

[@Curious-Irish-Angel]

Let's not forget after the coward plead guilty, he also stated that he wanted the victims families to decide his sentence. The State is seeking the death penalty. Typically the families are asked and involved with that decision. So, what's the issue at ALL?? Back to the front. NC is a coward...

[@jude4736]

That's why you are not the judge ! :)

[@cvlcek144]

@@jude4736 Well clearly she's annoyed. So should she be fired?

[@kiaracummings8457]

I understand the judicial process- but have never been more disgusted by defense attorneys. Truly find this team vile.

[@MsPea]

I can't believe the attorney does not stand to address the judge. I'm a paralegal and I've never seen this occur in a courtroom. Lawyers are usually required to show respect to the court by standing when making arguments. This judge runs a very lax court.

[@happyrivaisy7591]

I mean look at who she defending

[@TheMrodla]

Lax means not strict. Ya ya ya

[@keyo1766]

Agreed. Particularly if you are addressing the court and requesting a mistrial for your client. The lack of decorum in the mistrial request from the defense does weaken their argument that the court and/or jury is not able to provide justice to the defendant. Treating a mistrial request with such a lackadaisical attitude makes it seem like its more of an informal request rather than a major accusation that the trial is unable to proceed with the defendant's right to fair judgement intact.

[@n0thanku]

I think it’s because they’re reading from computers and not papers. I can’t think of any other reason why she would stay seated but would be curious to read if there are other opinions too. It’s definitely bizarre.

[@thedisabledmermaid]

Standing is not something everyone can do and that needs to be take into consideration because not everything is disrespect

[@britmturner843]

This is the longest sentencing phase I’ve ever heard of. Absolutely ridiculous.

[@bucsr.6106]

It is about deciding to take a LIFE bad or good that deserves time for sure. If it was your life in the line you would want that. He gas already been sentenced to life. This is about whether he should be killed or not.

[@eej1983able]

And why is it so long if he pleaded guilty???? Plus what are they looking to get out of this 🤔

[@Mildain2000]

@@eej1983able To help build a template and ruling reference for future trials regarding school shootings

[@britmturner843]

This goes past what is a reasonable length of time, even given the circumstances. We’re talking months and months now. Think about these jurors. They’re barely being paid, if at all, and this is taking so much time away from their families and their daily lives! I would think a few weeks is reasonable.

[@mattyice5290]

@@bucsr.6106 He killed 17 children. We wouldn’t be finding ourselves in the same position he is.

[@hotpepper5125]

Can we just say that the judge she is doing a wonderful job

[@kimward5746]

yeah this is brutal. no one gets on the men judges getting upset like in the Rittenhouse or Edgecombe case, but the woman gets all kinds of flack for giving WELL DESERVED HELL.

[@blakeb9964]

@@kimward5746 nah plenty of people criticized them too

[@Tarheel13]

Can we say she was reprimanded and forced to resign?

[@Ena48145]

This entire thing is absolutely absurd to me and makes my blood boil. He MURDERED all of these people in cold blood, pled guilty to it, and they just want to fight tooth and nail. Just let this end. Let these poor families just rest.

[@Mac-xo2zj]

It's their job and his right to a competent defense.

[@garyjsimm]

You need to understand that even in obvious acts why a competent defense is necessary

[@XxneonskylinexX]

They have absolutely no choice. It is their job and the law.

[@pammaggio8135]

@arm… I soooooo fulllllly agree with u! I was thinking the same damn thing! HE EXECUTED 17 PEOPLE and she is arguing about F’ING DRAWINGS! WTF!

[@shelbs6973]

I understand where you're coming from, but whether or not he's a monster doesn't mean he doesn't have a constitutional right to this trial in order to potentially avoid the death penalty, just like everyone else. I am in NO WAY supporting him, but sentencing trials are just as crucial to serious crimes like this as the actual trial held determining guilt. With that being said, his defense is grasping at straws and it's not a good look, even if its their job to defend him. Their unprofessionalism during this process has been wild to witness.

[@darinmartin8081]

she is moving for a mistrial because they “want to be honest to the jury” but they also wanted to cover up “inflammatory evidence”? insane.

[@HELLOkitty90210]

I’d be so embarrassed to have this televised and have my face every where. Those lawyers should feel ashamed. I understand that he has a right to defense, but this… RIDICULOUS and cowardly.

[@LADcoronary180]

You should read a book. They are doing their job, just like a surgeon would perform life saving surgery on a murderer. Please stop talking on things you have little grasp of. You truly remove all doubt of how limited your brain is when you write things like this.

[@marie.1111]

@@LADcoronary180 are you a judge or litigation council? Clearly neither, otherwise you would have recognized that all op was saying was that defence, while representing their client effectively, should do so in a manner appropriate for court by simultaneously remaining respectful of the court and the judge presiding over this matter. Perhaps you should read a book. It'll hopefully give you a better grasp at understanding the context behind that of which you read, including the comments you peruse on KZbin.

[@somewhrntm]

Agree, but she’s doing her job.

[@colinsoileau5033]

If you think about it from the defenses POV, it’s really not that bad. They have careers to grow and uphold. Being a case that is aired live to this magnitude is imperative that they show that they will do anything for their client so that they can give a fair trial for all parties. It has nothing to do with the defense wanting to get Cruz off or not caring about the victims or any of that.

[@HELLOkitty90210]

@@colinsoileau5033 literally not the point 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@kaykayron2222]

those poor family members. how painful this must be.

[@kenandkathryn]

My heart breaks for the families. Please pray for each family. I sound hateful, but we must show the world they cant kill people especially when they ADMIT to the crimes. If they admit it death row should be lined up and moving rather than drug on for years and years.

[@jimlynch8796]

Yes but no death row it should be a room behind the courtroom with a rope where he can swing in front of the victims family’s

[@guardian33]

God disgusting. The families suffer again.

[@scott8695]

Scary to think people like that walk among us ...

[@elphbwckd212]

They have been trying their absolute hardest to make this trial a mess so they can ask for a mistrial. These lawyers should be put on trial and stripped of their licenses for their absolute abhorrent behavior in disrespect of the court. In front of the victims' families no less!

[@patriciastark1951]

They have never been respectful to the families. Ever. They are some really awful himans

[@bridees425]

They have a job to do. Whatever they may think personally, they still have a professional job to do. I think they were great

[@janesmith4h]

I see people picking this judge apart, but his Lead Counsel is RUDE AF! She's been pretty disrespectful during this trial. I don't like her! 🤮

[@LMCSM]

The judge has shown a clear bias which isn't allowed. That would be a great defence argument by the state on its own, let alone everything else. This should never have been given to this judge, she's wasted everyone's time

[@MaddiesMamaRN]

I agree with you! You can tell by her shaking voice that she's nervous, and probably realizes she's walking a very thin line. I don't think the judge has shown unfair prejudice. The defense, although doing their job, has been the side asking repeatedly for a mistrial. The other day she threatened to withdraw from the case because the judge threatened to hold her in contempt! I realize they have to do everything in their power to keep their client alive, but she has been extremely argumentative in my opinion. She's very snarky, and when she makes snide comments directly to the state, it's extremely unprofessional. From very early on, she has made it clear that she doesn't like the judge, although I think the feeling is mutual. But when you're rude to the court, and go against their orders, that's what you get!

[@Therapistmind]

@@LMCSM no bias just needs to be firm the defense is a joke. Lawyer should stand up when addressing her disrespect

[@paigewilson7893]

His other Defense attorney was seen laughing with Nick and flipping off the camera. His council is horrible.

[@TheMrodla]

She’s a big chick ah Lol

[@aliciacoble7854]

I'm sooo sick of the defense always wanting to declare mistrial just because it's not going in their favor is pathetic

[@mycatsnameisgizmo4677]

They’re doing their job it’s not pathetic, you just don’t understand how this process works lmao

[@VintageFLA]

They always do that. It’s part of the game.

[@aalyyy.]

@@VintageFLA good to know

[@angieherrera1850]

@@mycatsnameisgizmo4677 It's clearly a bunch of B.S to prolong the life of the mass murderer.

[@michellesouthflorida9682]

they didn’t want this trial. they asked for life in prison. prosecutors decided they wanted to try for a death sentence so that’s why everyone is here. these are public defenders and they are only doing their job. if they don’t exhaust all legal options it could cause all kinds of legal mess years from now. if prosecutors had accepted life Cruz would be in a prison by now and not in county jail for last 4 years

[@scotts4125]

I live here my son attended Stoneman and lost 5 friends. I want Cruz deleted and the former freshman building gone. It just sits there fenced off because of the trial.

[@cliffart7398]

in Maryland the lawyers stand the hell up when addressing the court. so disrespectful for the defense attorney to stay seated.

[@npannu6808]

He had obviously enough brain cells to text his friend prior to see where he was, text the girl he liked to see how she would react before going to the school. He had been planning it for almost a year. Can’t blame that on anything but him being sinister. He had a healthy train of thought.

[@bigbootyhunta]

It's also very interesting that NC has been able to exercise consumate impulse control ever since the court proceedings began! A cynic might conclude that he has been on his best behaviour for the benefit of the jury and the judge in order not to display behaviour in court that may lead the jury to conclude that he is out of control, or cannot control his impulses.

[@jenniferrueger1694]

Kevin Chambers Cruz is probably on some appropriate drugs to keep him in check...prob what he should have been on his whole life.....?

[@lindalamb7512]

@@bigbootyhunta and make notes to and text attorneys.

[@jordanporter2975]

That is far from a healthy train of thought, that is far from a sound of mind. He needed help, he needed counselling for trauma. He needed so much help and support from his traumatic childhood but was let down by the system and those he should have been able to trust.

[@ClaytonBigsby93]

@@jordanporter2975 clearly you missed the context of “healthy train of thought”. While it’s probably not the best choice of words to convey it, He/she was obviously using it as a reference to having a coherent, sound mind needed to formulate the plan like he did.

[@chrisknowlton9460]

Defense lawyer has no credibility after she kept saying "2002" over and over. Lame.

[@nolesteenbeke6576]

Instead of repeating 2022 she was saying 22. Just saying. Lame

[@chrisknowlton9460]

@@nolesteenbeke6576 no, I and all the people who liked my comment clearly heard her say TWO THOUSAND TWO. That's 2002. Now who's lame. Besides, why are you defending this lowlife lawyer and apologist for pure evil.

[@Pixie_dust280]

@@nolesteenbeke6576 she says “May 23,2002 May 25,2002, June 6,2002 June 7,2002 June 8,2002”. It starts approximately 6:04 in the video.

[@kirarenee1010]

I’m not showing up for one more minute of any of this!

[@flora1487]

There's some heavy tension between the judge and the defense

[@newswind200]

And its the judges fault

[@allysonh6410]

Which Warrants a mistrial. HORRIBLY unprofessional

[@coconutrapids5624]

The DEFENSE is the problem. Maybe if the defense wasn’t so damn rude there wouldn’t be a problem. She reprimanded both the defense and the state… I would hardly call this biased.

[@flora1487]

@@coconutrapids5624 Did you see the recent incident between the Judge and the defense? So insensitive and unprofessional from the defense.

[@Mimi_fiufiu_coquito]

I’m not impressed with Judge Scherer’s attitude throughout this whole process. From her tone of voice, hand motions, to the choice of her words, she has been snapping and scolding at people in the court, as if she were talking to her children in a classroom; her short temper makes no discrimination everyone gets scolded in that courtroom. I think that she is unprofessional and not experienced enough to be a judge over such a monumental trial. I bet the defender finds grounds for an appeal post-trial.

[@Chauhanlix]

They should change her for a more experienced judge also it sad that a comment above yours comments about how "pretty" she is it's sad how people only watch to to gawk at her than to watch the needed justice for these lost innocent lives 🤢

[@Mimi_fiufiu_coquito]

@@Chauhanlix out of respect for the people affected in this horrendous act, they should change the judge. I believe judge Scherer used to be assistant to state attorney in Broward county under Mike Satz. Mike Satz is the lead prosecutor. She is the daughter of a republican lawyer who supported Gov. Rick Scott and it was him who appointed her judge in 2012.

[@darkmusicchannel5016]

She was randomly selected by a computer for this case she has been in trouble before about her actions in a previous court case and she is just a normal looking chic with tons of make up trust me.

[@Chauhanlix]

@@Mimi_fiufiu_coquito they should, but sadly I don't think they will

[@Mimi_fiufiu_coquito]

@@darkmusicchannel5016 tons of attitude as well.

[@jillruben8924]

He has no rights. Period. Shame on the defense trying to get a mistrial for this monster.

[@giannifriendly5600]

How much longer can this agony go on?

[@kummer45]

The internals already knew that it's a straight life sentence. I think this is done purposely to torture the perpetrator disclosing everything publicly. Everybody must know where are the big failures of our society. We must amend them in many fronts, otherwise we will be here seeing more crazy kids doing baboonery like the one seen in Parkland. We all agree that this will not be the first case or the last case on the matter. I'm dead sure we will see thousands of these cases in the future. It's a lesson that requires at least 50 years to be learned.

[@malcriadamedina5358]

If the families would just be ok with Cruz living the end of his miserable life in prison , there would be 0 agony.

[@Chris-cx7zk]

A bullet costs a couple of cents, why is this taking so long....

[@giannifriendly5600]

I believe in due process and being entitled to a vigorous defense. I believe in our system though far from perfect. At this point it’s just an exercise in suffering. We get it. EVERYONE has had it tough to one extent or another. It’s already starting to get way out of hand with the neighbor wanting to do a “movie”

[@Chris-cx7zk]

@@giannifriendly5600 I believe this trial has violated the 6th amendment, the right to a speedy trial. This is taking too long.

[@lookinatyoulookinatme1600]

I told you that's exactly what they were trying to do. They purposely kept playing games in order to cause a mistrial. It was very evident during the entire trial and they should lose their license to practice. He's already said he wanted the families to decide his fate anyway and either way they want him to fry.

[@Dog-qx8mo]

lol what on Earth should they lose their licenses for??? And they weren't really expecting a mistrial, they're setting up the issue for future appeals (and she sure is going hard in that regard...)

[@alib3208]

The defense team are as idiotic and argumentative and heartless as Darrell Brooks.

[@johnlouis7695]

All of this money is being spent on either it becoming a Life or a Death sentence makes absolutely no sense. I feel sorry for the Jury who have now spent what is now 20 days of having to show up and at a very substantial personal financial loss for each.

[@gawwwk]

We need to be a society that upholds the law for the sake of law and values human life or we have nothing.

[@mattr2164]

Easy to get out of jury duty me I'm very biased if you hard a child you should be casterated harm a woman you should also pay severely disrespect your mother another hard punishment I hate seeing all these horrible people get a life long vacation at our expense

[@mattr2164]

Violent offenders as well why ever release them from prison they are deemed violent to others and a danger to society sex offender definate death sentence mass murderers should die by the hands of there victims family kind of like a pinata

[@npannu6808]

Exactly. They should be paid well for their services but instead alot of peoples tax money in Florida is going to this trial. He had a healthy train of thought and I dislike how they purposely brought all this mental stuff at the end of the trial trying to justify every single thing.

[@laurenmitchell4299]

I agree. I can’t believe the time, effort and money spent on this. We should be spending more money figuring how to prevent this from ever happening again. All this surveillance of people on social media yet this went by the wayside. We are in real trouble in this country.

[@lancecampbell4323]

I know everyone is entitled to a defence but why does he have more lawyers than OJ?

[@dorishenderson2979]

Who is paying for this defense team. If the team has to be so big, they must be making lots of money for their fees?

[@rallimb486]

they’re doing their job. they’re obligated to do everything they can, grasping at straws included, to defend their client….no matter who it is unfortunately.

[@zach3955]

damn constitution

[@manuelmoraleda9684]

I wish his victims were given such "defense" before they were shot by this monster.

[@A4AveryAndCian]

It's also so that this doesn't come back in the appeals process. The defense is not on Cruz's side I can assure you. They're making sure they do their job so the appeals process goes as smooth as possible after the penalty is given.

[@ukmedicfrcs]

@@A4AveryAndCian When you plead guilty in a death penalty ( edit ) trial you can't appeal later.

[@ryanfraser167]

They don't have to act so desperate and be disorganized

[@saraanderson6615]

If they get a mistrial I don’t feel bad for him I feel bad for all the victims and the families to have to go through all this again. He pleaded guilty accept your punishment and go rot in jail!

[@323azteca]

Thats why the judge should rule and avoid grounds for an appeal. She is showing biased and grounds for unfair trial. Remember this is not whether he is guilty or not is whether he will "rot in jail" as you desire or death. Ruling on this does makes a difference in strategy. You can have a german decent or a jew in the jury and the state alleges they may bring it up in rebuttal. It can make an effect in the decision one way or another but unfairly. Anyways, this is one of the few motions I give the defendant been right. And the judge is opening grounds for appeal.

[@rhondaalbrecht]

That's what this trial is all about, though. Does he rot in jail, or does he rot in the ground? That's what they're trying to determine. Sounds like the defense isn't happy that it's likely going to be the death penalty for him. He's ready for either option, but the defense attorneys don't like the death penalty, thinks it's 'cruel and inhumane punishment'.

[@TheBigE550]

Rot in jail. Ohhh noooo. Not getting off that easy. I think they are going for the maximum and the defense is trying to postpone it.

[@rhondaalbrecht]

@@TheBigE550 Maximum IS the death penalty. ROFL! In this case, multiple life sentences would be cruel and inhumane, at his age. When you put it in this perspective, it would go against what they want.

[@lindada6460]

So there is a question. Why would they call mistrial. He admitted he is guilty. Wasn't the defense team trying to win life in prison. Thats what he got. So mistrial to what...give the death penalty ? 😳

[@JustMomHere]

It is UnBELIEVA LY arrogant for that defense lawyer to demand a mistrial!!

[@tshamarie826]

She did this multiple times.

[@Lia-A-Eastwood]

I think the judge is tough enough here and takes no nonsense in a really rough case. Good she denied the motion.

[@ImGreiving]

@@coconutrapids5624 spewing this everywhere huh? lol so cap

[@ImGreiving]

@kyle what comment did I reply to?

[@unofficialC.I.A.]

@kyle bruh he isn’t defending no murderer 😂 the dude he replied to went and said something dumb and got ratio’d in the comments so he went around and deleted everything like a lame

[@unofficialC.I.A.]

@@ImGreiving lol I know what you talking bout I was there bruv ✊🏽

[@Jman417]

This judge didn't get her degree through the mail. She is tough and very smart

[@artisticanna5275]

This is like the 4 time they've requested a mistrial, the defense needs to shut up

[@mickgodwin5023]

I live in the UK but met a similar issue to this as a juror here... We spent 2 weeks going through a case in detail, which we were then dismissed from because we were "accidentally" shown evidence which the court had agreed we would not see... I lost my respect for the judicial system that day... The defence here is claiming that they promised to be honest with the jury? ... If so, and justice is the intention of a trial, the jury should be shown ALL evidence!!! ... these symbols were there, on his gun, so hiding them with tape is denying the jury the ability to make a decision based on all the facts, in favour of a skewed version of the facts to suit one side or the other. A shorter version of the defence speech here could have been achieved by declaring, "We call for a mistrial because the jury have seen the truth and it could be devastating to our case!" ... It makes me sick.

[@Grace4_All]

Good points....our Justice system is outrageous and embarrassing. Unfair and we leave people who are clearly not guilty in prison with DNA 🧬 evidence and all our new ways of investigation. Watch 'Netflixes' Making a Murderer both series. 18 years and a man was given a measly 400k. Then falsely accused again with ZERO EVIDENCE OF A MURDER IN A SMALL TRAILER OR TERRIBLY MESSY GARAGE..NOT A DROP OF blood. But anyways it's *defense not defence.

[@mickgodwin5023]

@@Grace4_All Erm... no, it's not! 😂😂 ... In British English, it is most definitely spelt "defence" and as I said, I am from the UK!! ... but anyway (no 'S'), thank you for your reply and i'll try to catch the Netflix shows you recommend. 😊

[@323azteca]

That's not how "evidence" works. For example, lets say you are accused of stealing a car and its not true, but your accuser wants to introduce into "evidence" how you took pens from the office, how you have anger issues because you scream at your mom, and that you cheated on your girlfriend. NONE are evidence that you stole a car. It just speaks ill of your character and creates a bias on the jury. Hence, a court will find all of it inadmissible to guarantee you a fair trial. This is the issue with the swastika. Right now the defense argues it can create an unfair bias because his motives were not against jews, so they are waiting for the court to rule on it. If the court decides its relevant, the defense strategy would be different than the current one, hence the bias from the court and the huge opening for appeal.

[@mickgodwin5023]

@@323azteca Yes, and I totally understand and agree with everything you said in your first paragraph, because the "evidence" being introduced is not directly involved with the van theft ... In the case of Cruz however, the gun used in the murders had symbols on it which have been concealed after the fact by the court. They are not preventing additional, unrelated and unfair information to be brought to the Jury, they are removing something from the evidence which was brought to the scene by Cruz himself, in order to influence the decision of the Jury. I know how it works, my point was that it's not true justice.

[@Asia.Persuasia]

​@@323azteca A German swastika isn't only offensive to the Jewish community, it represents something that was racist, ableist, and xenophobic as well. Besides that, this was related to the location of the crime, considering that he drew these things on his backpack and in school notebooks that he used _in school_ ...therefore it coincided with the crime he committed -also at _school_ it was 100%, relevant, and that's why her claim was dismissed as it should've been. They bit their own noses by even trying to withhold that evidence.

[@Gemini535]

This Judge rocks!! She saw straight through the BS! 🤣 🤣

[@canadianbeef1958]

She's a hottie too

[@TheWorldsEnd66]

Why is one of the defense team on her feet, moving around, whispering to others when the one actually addressing the Court is on her ass. There is a lack of professionalism in this Hearing and it’s shameful.

[@pyrobison2002]

The judge will later reprimand them for that

[@alysgrant6732]

Every judge should be as this judge. She's done an incredible, fair job especially dealing with this Defense Team and the BS they have tried to pull.

[@seizuregirlllll]

I totally disagree. The defense team has asked to be taken off of this case several times and the judge is making them to find somebody they do not want to. Whether that’s because they don’t want to defend somebody that can make their law firm look bad or they just don’t want to defend somebody because I don’t feel it’s in their best interest. The judge has forced them to can you imagine defending somebody you do not want to and asking seven times to no longer defend them and the judge is making you do something you don’t feel is in your best interest as an attorney or your law firm’s best interest? From the beginning of this trial the judge has treated the prosecuting side and the defense team completely Different

[@Tarheel13]

Really? She was reprimanded and resigned for her excellent handling of the case. 😂😂

[@tomb9420]

How can anyone even defend him ?

[@CatholicsForTrump]

Because people get paid decent money to uphold the law of our country.

[@Nursegirlalexandra]

Because it’s their job

[@Seananigans.1]

they’re not defending him from guilt. They’re defending him from a death sentence.

[@bexsy34]

Because they all probably work for a company, as employees, so need their wages every month. Regardless of how sick it makes them feel, it’s their job. A couple of the defence ladies were crying the other week when it was victim impact statements. They obviously all have hearts, but unfortunately for them, it’s just another day at the office so to speak. If each 1 of them owned their own legal compnay, then maybe they’d deny representation, but as employees, they need to go through the motions

[@SilentKME]

Defending is one thing, if you watch you can see him and one of his attorneys goofing off and laughing. He is not taking any of this seriously and his lawyers have became his friends. The entire thing is sick and twisted. Their job isn't to be his buddy.

[@courtitaliana9422]

Watch from 10:10 the lawyer smacks Nikolas Cruz' hand away from papers 🤣

[@hus390]

Whatever impact fetal alcohol had on him (which is contested in terms of severity)... Let's not forget; (1) The level of preparation and planning went through. (2) His Internet searches about cops response time to mass shootings, and the tactics they use to stop mass shooters. (3)Picking up the most perfect time to do it (at the end of school hours when fences are unlocked). (4) His creative lies to elude suspicions (the bag he was carrying was for his music class, basically an instrument). (5) The documentaries he watched about school shootings. (6)The effort to elude capture by commingling with students and (7) The fact that unlike Columbian, Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook and Uvalde, Nick had a desire to live and didn't commit suicide. These all indicts to me that he willingly, intelligently and happily did it for fame. . The most sever punishment is reserved for the most sever crimes. Death penalty is warranted. When will it be carried? I don't know and I don't care. But it's will outrageous that he doesn't deserve it. The message it sends to school shooters wannabes is dangerous. It may encourage them to do it and gain delusional sympathy of commenters on YT.

[@m.0605]

Definitely more than Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Pharmaceuticals probably did a lot of psychological damage and we have NO clue who his biological father is or what kind of psychological problems HE may have had. His dad may have also been a small statured man which could be why NC is so small. No way of knowing.

[@imakeajiffypuff4525]

Exactly.

[@npannu6808]

You nailed it. He had obviously enough brain cells to text his friend prior to see where he was, text the girl he liked to see how she would react before going to the school. He had been planning it for almost a year. Can’t blame that on anything but him being sinister.

[@StellaFl]

Well said! And don't forget that he had all the executive functions and self-regulation skills he needed to plan, focus , sequence his actions, remember his plan and juggle multiple tasks successfully. He is NOT the "poor delayed child" they portray him to be. He had even planned his defense FGS!

[@1dontknow4321]

I’m sure every single person on death role could come up with a sad story and they still are on death row. This case is the definition of the reasons the death penalty. If Florida doesn’t give this monster the death penalty then they should vote against having the death penalty in their state. Tough on crime Florida or not?

[@mangafq8]

Demanding a mistrial is INSANE. Stop the insanity.

[@lisag2888]

They want a mistrial for a person who is completely know to have been the killer.

[@hp2474]

The defense has asked for mistrials on some trivial issues. But this is an actual problem that will get a lot of attention in his appeals.

[@paulofreire9174]

@Tom What a well formed argument!

[@Annymae]

@@paulofreire9174 😂

[@Yyyyyy5]

Nikolas Cruz has no appeals. Why don’t people get this.

[@paulofreire9174]

@@Yyyyyy5 Because that’s incorrect? He pled guilty to the charges but this is sentencing and it’s a totally different matter? DR inmates very often exhaust their appeals for any number of erm, “ambitious” reasons while serving their time, awaiting their fate.

[@CatholicsForTrump]

@@Yyyyyy5 this is going to get a lot of attention in his appeals thanks to this judge! Cruz got lucky getting this judge.

[@Wvugirl96]

Judge: Are both sides ready to bring in the jury? Defense: we have an argument. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Judge:……(thinking) Kill me now….🙄🙄 🤣

[@navyman1st]

Absolutely disgusting.

[@odettetenney409]

Why doesn't the court remember those poor VICTIMS....they will never be with there families again...MY VERDICT.... DEATH.💔💔

[@NakitaCherie]

I think that’s the purpose of this 4 month trail.

[@EagleLover39]

Since this is the judge’s first DP case, I think the defense is noting all errors she has made and will use them later if necessary.

[@vera944]

Yeah she is not very competent as a judge and made mistakes. She should go back to school and study what she missed. A waste of time on this trial.

[@julieperez1879]

@@vera944 completely agree. She is in the wrong profession.

[@openyoureyes4799]

@@julieperez1879 I think she's trying to look like a model diva judge!

[@ryanfraser167]

They can try, and Cruz will get a lot of appeals anyway, but unless they show a serious reversible error it's not going to do anything except delay

[@HerculesLoyd]

@@openyoureyes4799 well she’s succeeding on that front, she’s pretty attractive. As for her professional conduct, she is a bit lacking.

[@dandv428]

They are so desperate for a mistral cause that is maybe the only possible way to sort of save him or spare him life at all.

[@cjbunker8889]

love this judge...no nonsense and not playing games!!

[@kjamison05]

Wait, so they’re calling for a mistrial before the evidence even comes through, if at all? What in the world!

[@randibgood]

That defense attorney is not standing to address the court?

[@paulweston8184]

Whatever happens from here on out is irrelevant. The defense has strong grounds for approval and will easily be granted a retrial. It doesn't matter if the judge says they can't have one. Nor does the jury's decision matter as well. Her assignment to the Nikolas Cruz case was made randomly by a computer program that didn’t consider experience or the fact that no U.S. mass shooting of this magnitude had ever made it to court. Every decision Scherer makes is being scrutinized, at least partly, through the lens of how she was assigned and her inexperience -, particularly compared to the case’s seasoned prosecutors and defense attorneys. Shortly after the shootings, when she was unavailable, the defense asked another judge for an emergency order, which he granted. Scherer overruled him and ordered that all matters except search warrants would be heard only by her. She blasted two Sun Sentinel reporters for publishing a sealed Cruz educational record that they obtained *legally* . She threatened to tell the paper what it could and couldn’t print, but never did. That would have been unconstitutional, lawyers said. A highly trained judge would likely have done better - i.e., kept their composure, avoided obvious mistakes, and given the defense fewer grounds for appeal.

[@tracyd693]

I personally can't stand her.

[@niks44]

Finally!!! Someone is paying attention and knws the law...well said!! It's crazy to see people commenting n not realising that irrespective of their feelings if law is not followed all this is futile..n this judge has made from day 1 numerous mistakes, this case will easily win appeal . Extremely easily

[@bonnieabrs1003]

Just how does a person become a “highly trained judge” ? I know it requires education, but all of the judges start out as newbies & make mistakes. I’m not condoning her temperament or manor of speech. Those are exclusively hers. I think it would have been a greater mistake to allow the items in than to see what it is & how it fits. I think it was a Hail Mary pass by the defense.

[@naynayMia305]

He pled guilty!! He killed 17. And injured 17. Cut this out. Think about it was your child

[@jvill1063]

@@niks44 Our legal system is a joke. Rules on top of rules and no rule to appoint a qualified judge in an open and shut case. He killed people, definitely knowing it was 100% wrong. What a disgrace, hardly setting an example to deter future school shooters. Go kill then play the legal system for 10yrs straight. We need a public army to form that has the right to side with two thirds or more public votes and enact real justice. The hell with legal scholar BS in these no-brainer cases.

[@Celeste-bi4bf]

I like her. Straight to the point. Doesn’t take nonsense.

[@duncanallen9129]

...and not at all a pushy ****?!...

[@kevinfrench239]

@@duncanallen9129 she there to do her job n not dance arround the main issue at hand. Is she supposed to cater to the defense??

[@thisisme3238]

Judge is doing an awesome job. 👍😎

[@paulweston8184]

She's an idiot. Sorry Celeste but she is. This is not woman bashing. Compared to judge Peggy in the Depp/Heard trial, she is awful. She's biased, incompetent, combative, rude, and to put it bluntly stupid. She argued that there are "jewish stars" next to the schwastikas. This is her argument for why she just made the ruling that she had been asked to make at 35 different court appearances. She said they were "jewish stars". The star she was looking at had five points surrounded by a circle. Also known as a pentagram which is a satan worshiping symbol. It wasn't a "jewish star" or to anybody who has ever been exposed to even the tiniest amount of Jewish culture could tell you it's called the star of David. Just like Christians refer to the lowercase "t" as a cross or crucifix.

[@misterbonzoid5623]

@@duncanallen9129 Weird shallow comment.

[@MayGirl116]

Please help end those attorneys careers they don’t have no humanity or sympathy

[@glittertalkmedicalavocatin7939]

He has no defense even though he has lawyers. Everyone knows that he's guilty even the birds, cats and dogs that he killed at first.

[@whooptydoo6256]

If you cant figure it out, the court process HAS to be a certain way. And the judge ÇANT screw it up. In a nut shell that's basically what happened

[@walkie1985]

This isn’t a case determining his guilt, it’s determining his sentence.

[@audreymai2773]

Watch 10:10 where Nick is bugging the lawyer and she tells him to stop.

[@justthatgirl-ct4jo]

This isn't a decision of guilt. He already plead guilty. This is about life in prison or the death penalty.

[@glittertalkmedicalavocatin7939]

He's going burn in hell fire by our Lord

[@anoial5181]

I think the judge is just fed up with the antics of lawyers trying to make ridiculous arguments like these. Yes, he has a constitutional right to defense but he brought the gun & boots to the shooting which has swastikas. This is as stupid as trying to argue that bringing the weapon of murder into evidence would be irrelevant & biased. It doesn't work in other murder trials so why should it be so in this one? It was his totem of hate.

[@rosemarymcgrory]

I just cannot stand hearing ,the defense Attorney speak ..she keeps taking a breath all the time ,very frustrating she has , absolutely no court room etiquette at all very krass

[@rayahnsingleton3215]

This lady has no basis for a mistrial. He had swastika stickers on the gun and it should be shown. This case has all aggregating factors and there is no amount of rehabilitation that will help this kid.

[@mattwatts33]

“Wrap it up” I love her.

[@mdroach7128]

What a waste of words and peoples time.

[@zannib6]

Why a mistrial when he’s admitted the crime in its entirety I believe! What difference can it make? It’s either prison for life or death! He’s asked for death! What is this defender doing? She’s crying throughout the trial at the carnage her defendant caused on children! WTF is wrong with her??!! Swastika changes nothing! He shot and killed innocent babies 🥺🤬 he deserves no rights, i’m sorry, in my opinion!

[@car-less-ness6770]

The purpose of this trial is to examine every shred of evidence that pertains to the person, Nicholas Cruz. Court cases have to be thoroughly investigated so that 10 or 15 years from now, a small minute shred of evidence can be used to overthrow his conviction and he walks and is able to resume his life as a killer. It does not matter what we want to happen. In the News, throughout history, convictions are over turned. My Uncle was shot by my cousin's son, oldest son, Brandon, my uncle's grandson. He was distraught about the cruel words my Uncle had said to my cousin's other son, Preston, in the months leading up to the death of my Uncle. Preston committed suicide in a gravel pit when his girlfriend of a number of years split up with him when Preston asked this girl to marry him. She said, "No!" and told him why! Preston was grieving and my Uncle with his cruel streak in his personality wounded Preston deep. Preston shot himself and died. Brandon blamed my Uncle. Brandon was sent to prison on 2nd degree murder. A few years later, his conviction was overturned by the Premier of Manitoba. Why? B/c tiny shreds of evidence revealed that Brandon had not received a fair and unbiased trial. Nevertheless, Brandon was a murderer but now walks free to get on with his life. Everything has to be revealed. It takes time to reveal every aspect of a trial. In the impulse of Nicolas Cruz to kill those kids and lose his freedom, he most likely never considered the length of the trial, day in and day out for over 3 weeks, plus. Every action a person takes has consequences. I think that is one of lessons I have noticed here. Also, why kill some one else's kids no matter how bad you "feel" about yourself, it is just not worth it. Their lives did not hinge on the circumstances of his own life: violence, prostitution, drugs, alcohol, etc. Those other kids were not involved in his life except at this intersection point. He should have resisted his urge to blame others.

[@lovelifelaugh2727]

She’s not crying for the defendant she’s crying over her career choice

[@deviantlord142]

They weren’t babies, but ok.

[@sfrye6769]

@@deviantlord142 I think that the comment meant he murdered people’s children = their “babies”. But thanks for critiquing like an asshat…..

[@jodyt8548]

@@deviantlord142 if one of them belonged to you, I doubt you would be saying that.

[@beckyterra3493]

They're just grasping for straws at this point. Sentence him to death or don't, but stop prolonging this nightmare for these families.

[@a.c.knowsnothing]

This defense attorney is a vile human 😮😮

[@AceRazor]

It is almost like the defense attorneys forgot their client plead guilty. Imagine a person murdering innocent children and having racist imagery all over their personal things, and wanting to omit those facts. I understand the crux of the right to a vigorous defense, just have some self respect which I do not see from these lawyers.

[@jamalljackson6989]

U act like lawyers aren't still for defense u have to treat everyone the same otherwise it undermines the constitution...

[@Peoplesparalegal]

The lawyers are just doing their job

[@mjenkins91]

To be fair, every single edgy teenager in every highschool in America doodles little swastikas. Usually accompanied by that 3 D “S” thing. It’s such a taboo that every kid who thinks he is the joker doodles them just to feel badass.

[@d8bn]

@@mjenkins91 Maybe in your fantasy life.

[@DeviIInADress]

Tell me you didn’t receive higher education without telling me 🙃

[@phhsdj]

I think because the defense is showing that they Repeatedly asked it to be decided on before they selected jury that it was decided after it hurt their Ability to Select the best Jury possible. It’s a really good case, so far I think it’s the only Motion that has a chance to overturn any decision that happens.

[@mauricioalejandro74]

A death penalty verdict would be re-affirmed at the appellate court level bud. Florida’s appellate state courts are stacked with conservative judges (who are generally pro-death penalty).

[@logangx9319]

@@mauricioalejandro74 He would get a retrial bud ... more to the point, who cares? No one will complain. Its what we all want anyway.

[@cmenowlandreth]

The defense had an avenue to have it heard before the trial but chose not to use it. There is a specific motion that could have been filed to force the hearing if it was so important to their defense. It's called Mandamis. They didn't do it for whatever reason but now want to cry mistrial.

[@oakleystactics579]

What a joke the guy is guilty and these defense lawyers are just milking the $$$.

[@seizuregirlllll]

This defense lawyers have literally asked to be taken off of this case several times and the judge has denied every single time. At that point as a defense attorney you are legally obliged to represent your client to the highest ability that is within their legal rights if you do not do that you can end up being sued or a new trial can come back. Because this is televised I’m pretty sure that they’re trying every way that they can to make sure that they represent him to his fullest legal rights. Please stop and think that they have asked to be taken off of this case

[@rosev2002]

The way I saw it- the judge is fed up with the defense team. In the end she told them - MISTRIAL DENIED 🙅‍♂️.

[@Dog-qx8mo]

The defense knew she wasn't going to grant the mistrial. She's preserving the matter and putting it on the record for future appeals.

[@markfry4304]

The defense attorney thought she had an ace up her sleeve and it turns out she had the old maid.

[@greent16]

If I hear the word swastika one more time...

[@mylespando5192]

If you’re found guilty for a mass school shooting or any mass shooting of innocents you should automatically receive a torture penalty. Imagine how strongly these types of crimes would drop.

[@_Churchy]

I fully acknowledge my ignorance on US law, I'm British, but it seems to me that the defence intentionally left a gap as far as the swastika motions in order to use it as a basis for a mistrial. Is that possible or am I misunderstanding? Genuine question. Ps. If so, I'm not necessarily criticising the defense, I'm just trying to make sense out of what I'm hearing.

[@evelyndaisy9722]

The state was on the wrong

[@jend4815]

It's as the judge said. They have the right to rebuttal which is why they covered them on the gun. The defense is opening the door for the state to address the swastikas so that's just their poor defense in general. The defense is horrible she should stand to talk to judge and not talk to other counsel that's respectful and how court works.

[@lindalamb7512]

What does swastica have to do w him killing those innocent people?

[@JorVor13]

Whether it was intentional or not is conjecture. Maybe it was. Or, maybe the defense is blaming the court for the flaws in their strategy. Maybe it's just a desperate shot at the moon in an attempt to find glory in a case where there isn't any. Whatever they were thinking, the judge's job is to consider the merit of the argument, and here she found it to be disingenuous. She stopped short of accusing the defense of sabotaging the whole case, for what it's worth. However, the way the judge denied the motion seems to indicate that regardless of their intent, leaving that gap was a costly mistake strategically.

[@AuntBee59]

You my friend are not ignorant!👍🇬🇧

[@LisaMarie-rh5yn]

I see many comments that the judge has an attitude, is a "mean girl," should be reported, and on. Yes, she got fired up but she has a pitchy-type voice, making it sound worse. Factually I saw nothing inappropriate except of course, the dang attorneys addressing each other directly which btw, is TOTALLY bad form! The Depp attorney wouldn't allow that for a sec & was equally as stern, just w/ a quieter approach. I'm quite certain that if a male judge clapped back or was tired of the BS, comments would be more like, "Wow! Good for him. He's tough!" In fact I've seen male judges bite heads off & comments WERE exactly that. The consequences for this judge to get this right are HUGE & she knows it. It's also a very loooong trial. I really think we need to offer some grace & certainly not let the death of her be her tone of voice or a dirty look here and there. Right?

[@greent16]

Absolutely. Many of these comments whining about how mean she is would be applauding a man for his no nonsense attitude

[@allysonh6410]

No. From what I gather The Problem is the Judge didn't rule on the defenses motion As they asked Before they selected the jury. Their point is since she didn't they weren't given the opportunity to select the best jury (in their opinion)

[@joansmit5782]

Inflammatory evidence? Really? All those kids dead and they think that the swastikas will change anything? ROTFLMAO.

[@Chuck44442]

Yall are aging that poor judge 10 years.

[@Sealust50]

She NEEDS to age 10 years, or better yet 20. She acts like a flip.

[@dr.katherineseymour]

This is such a fun game for the shooter. Anyone notice at 10:17 how someone handed a brief to the lawyer beside him, she flips it upside down, he keeps trying to look at it and then swats his hand. In my opinion, the defense should’ve worked at getting his to accept the death penalty. People like this are making a mockery by showing how many rights they have. Perhaps when you kill so many people, you forfeit your right to this circus.

[@rachaelramos]

Lol I had to rewatch it. That's funny 🤣

[@nosferatu3528]

Yeah you are right ... now he has loads of attention and he takes it lightly. Not an inch of remorse and there are people on forums blaming it all on his troubled childhood. Man ... in developing nations and 3rd world countries, one may see how many children are brought up in neglect and poverty ... if all of those were to start killing then doomsday is here!

[@thesecondYouTube]

10:17

[@marksmith3991]

I saw that and a few days ago another attorney to his left eyes opened wide and she tried to look away, like he told her something crazy.

[@Imjustacatlady]

Disgusting. How can people even defend monsters like this? Is greed really worth it?

[@amejia57]

This defence lawyer has had so many moments asking for mistrials and further arguments about how this case is making her position untenable.

[@elimaurer9491]

That's standard.

[@kayp.3832]

THANK YOU! It's literally every 4 days or so. The answer is no.

[@DontBeMad911]

Don’t forget she cries during every testimony of the victims families likes yea its sad but you have to be professional

[@doobygelman5454]

‘That should have nothing to do with the judges demeanor or behavior

[@hotelalphawhiskeykilogrunt7925]

Unfortunately we will have to do this trial again because the judge has over stepped many times Cruz deserves death for sure he’s a pos but you have to go by the book in big cases this judge has not watch the retired judges panel on this case they all said she’s doomed this case in higher courts appeals.

[@richardmessenger9474]

That defence lawyer sounds like she is choking on her own venom...

[@davidperry6903]

This guy should of been on site and no lawyer needed.

[@barbarawelcome3373]

The judge should never been put on a case of this magnitude.

[@McFreeing]

The Judge is doing great.

[@greent16]

Would you prefer a man?

[@allysonh6410]

Right! I'm wondering how that is decided. She's very stuck up and unprofessional

[@christianmichael8381]

Judge should be fired from the case. Mistrial!

[@marqueamore8467]

@@McFreeing she is not

[@gillianharper-ward7877]

His attorneys are so aggressive..and i cant stand how that killer keeps on talking constantly .shouldn"t be allowed to flippen move never mind talk .disgusting.

[@mjenkins91]

Well in their mind they’re fighting to save a life. When someone is against death penalty I expect them to be enthusiastic

[@seniorpz1969]

@@mjenkins91 ..fighting to save his life when he took 17 lives..ugh

[@jennaleigh5782]

@@mjenkins91 That killer didn't care about saving the lives of the people he killed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mjenkins91]

@@seniorpz1969 an eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind. I’m just saying IN THEIR MIND they’re saving his life. No sane person shoots up a school. IN THEIR MIND they probably think they’re saving a kid who did a terrible thing that he couldn’t fully understand. I’m not 100% against the death penalty, but I definitely understand how we are the last democracy on the planet that still uses it lol. In 100 years they’ll read about us killing prisoners and judge us, just like we read about slavery and judge those people.

[@drmichaelshea]

What? That’s ridiculous.

[@georhodiumgeo9827]

Lawyer: I demand you declare a mistrial! Judge: On what grounds? Lawyer: Well it hasn't happened yet but it might in the future! Judge: Are you a moron?!?

[@Dr.Rabbit7346]

Anybody else think this judge is gonna blow by the end of this penalty phase and may throw the gavel 🤯

[@alonaranjo2931]

That defense lady is already getting the KARMA, she is too red for her age, maybe high pressure or something, they are really to visceral about their feelings, they are gonna eat you up!

[@markgilbertson8004]

What is worse - the scumbag who killed innocent ppl OR the scumbag Lawyers trying to get a guilty murderer to walk free ?

[@seizuregirlllll]

Huh? He already pled guilty this trial is whether or not he should get the death penalty or life in prison. And these defense attorneys have asked to be taken off this case multiple times with the judge has denied each time.

[@lulubelljingles9701]

She left out the Questions for the jurors that would have been asked.

[@faithadirah9595]

19:00 judge went off on the whole court

[@rogergoodwin5533]

Expelled boulderdash proceed with court process very good.

[@allysonh6410]

Which is ridiculous and unprofessional

[@naynayMia305]

@@allysonh6410 not at all. This is long overdue. She is doing a great job