GUILTY FL - 17 killed in Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, Parkland, 14 Feb 2018 *shooter Guilty, School officer NG* #5

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Parkland shooter trial judge: ‘We are getting a jury this week

Jury selection continues in the death-penalty case of the Parkland school shooter and the judge says a move toward the final phase could be close.

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[SeesSeas]

New date set for opening statements in sentencing trial for Nikolas Cruz

Opening statements in the sentencing trial for convicted Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz are now scheduled to begin July 6.

www.wptv.com

Jun 22, 2022
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Opening statements in the sentencing trial for convicted Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz are now scheduled to begin July 6.
Judge Elizabeth Scherer set the date Wednesday as jury selection drew closer to a close.
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Week 10
Day 22: June 22, 2022
The judge said she hopes to begin phase three of the trial next week. This phase continues with in-depth, individual questioning.

Florida school shooter’s jury selection enters final stretch

The final phase of jury selection in the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz is underway.

www.clickorlando.com

June 22, 2022
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While lead prosecutor Mike Satz mostly asked straight-forward questions Wednesday about the panelists' backgrounds, assistant public defenders Nawal Bashimam and Tamara Curtis followed with more wide-ranging and open questions, their motivation not always obvious. About half the men raised their hands when Bashimam asked if any panelists play violent video games and most panelists said they have strong animosity toward people who torture animals — both something Cruz did in the years before the shooting.
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[JerseyGirl]

Parkland shooter trial potential jurors face questions

It's the final phase of interviewing prospective jurors for the Parkland school shooting case and the attorneys turned to probing them on a number of issues.

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[SeesSeas]

What is 'stake-out' question attorneys argued about during jury selection?

The sentencing trial for convicted Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz resumed after a nearly two-week pause. This time it was discussion of a "stake-out" question that overshadowed jury selection.

www.wptv.com

Jun 21, 2022
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At one point, prosecutors objected to what they deemed as a "stake-out" question from defense attorney Melisa McNeill.
"Let's talk about what would be important for you to know about information you would like to have in making a decision about whether or not another human being lives or dies," McNeill asked prospective jurors. "What matters to you?"
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A stake-out question, also known as a hypothetical question, essentially asks jurors to pre-commit to a way of voting before evidence is presented. Prosecutors worry it could sway the jury pool.
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[JerseyGirl]

Heated exchanges in Parkland shooter trial jury selection

In the final days of jury selection in the Parkland school shooter case, things get heated.

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[SeesSeas]

MSN

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The 12 panel jury who will be selected to assign Cruz's punishment will reportedly hear testimony of nearly 2,000 witnesses.
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Week 11​

Day 25: June 27, 2022

Court was not in session. It will be back in session at 9 a.m. Tuesday for the final jury selection.
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The 12 panel jury who will be selected to assign Cruz's punishment will reportedly hear testimony of nearly 2,000 witnesses.
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Week 11​

Day 25: June 27, 2022

Court was not in session. It will be back in session at 9 a.m. Tuesday for the final jury selection.
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Wow! 2,000 witnesses!

 

[SeesSeas]

Jury chosen to decide Parkland shooter's sentence

A jury of seven men and five women was chosen Tuesday to decide whether school shooter Nikolas Cruz should be sentenced to death or get life in prison.

www.cbsnews.com

The panel will have a task never faced by a U.S. jury - no American mass shooter who killed at least 17 people has ever made it to trial.

Parkland school shooter’s trial judge: Opening statements to be held July 18

Jury selection in the Parkland school shooter’s death penalty case continued Tuesday in Broward County with a pool of 53 potential jurors.

www.local10.com

Defense seeks to dismiss some evidence in Parkland school gunman's sentencing trial

As we get closer to the sentencing trial for the convicted Parkland shooter, Nikolas Cruz's defense is hoping to have certain pieces of evidence dismissed from the case altogether.

www.wptv.com

The debate over social media posts and swastikas became a key point of contention between prosecutors and the defense Tuesday, even leading to a shouting match among attorneys.

 

[SeesSeas]

Jury is chosen to decide Florida school shooter's sentence

A jury of seven men and five women has been tentatively chosen to decide whether Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz should be sentenced to death or get life in prison for the 2018 attack.

www.local10.com

Updated: June 28, 2022, 6:13 PM

Jury is chosen to decide Florida school shooter's sentence

A jury of seven men and five women has been chosen to decide whether Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz should be sentenced to death or get life in prison for his 2018 massacre

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — (AP) — A jury of seven men and five women was chosen Tuesday to decide whether Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz should be sentenced to death or get life in prison for his 2018 massacre, capping a nearly three-month selection process that began with 1,800 candidates.
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The jurors chosen were two banking executives and two tech workers, a probation officer, a human resources professional and a Walmart store stock supervisor. Also included are a librarian, a medical claims adjuster, a legal assistant and two retired executives from the insurance and health care fields.

In addition to the jurors, a group of between eight and 10 alternates was still being chosen.
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Jury is chosen to decide Florida school shooter's sentence

A jury of seven men and five women has been chosen to decide whether Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz should be sentenced to death or get life in prison for his 2018 massacre. The selection of a dozen jurors Tuesday capped a nearly three-month selection process that began with 1,800...

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[JerseyGirl]

Jurors Chosen in Parkland School Shooter Sentencing Trial

Twenty people have been selected so far to sit in judgment of the man who killed 17 and wounded 17 others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in February 2018, but the composition of the final 12 main jurors will not be known until tomorrow. A jury of seven men and five women were agreed to...

www.nbcmiami.com

Once the final slate of 12 jurors and 10 alternates is set, Scherer said they will be asked to return July 18 for opening statements.

 

[SeesSeas]

MSN

The final jury panel consists of seven men and five women. Ten additional jurors were selected as alternates, who will step in if any of the original 12 are unable to finish the trial. Of the 10 alternates, nine are women. They are diverse in race and ethnicity, age and economic background.

Jury selected for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz penalty trial, gets underway July 18th

Jury will decide if he gets the death penalty or life in prison without parole.

www.cbsnews.com

The jury selection process started three months ago with about 1,800 prospective panelists. It concluded Wednesday morning with the final selection of alternates. At one point, the defense said they did not accept the jury panel. They were able to strike one of the alternates.

Florida jury sworn in to determine school shooter's penalty

A jury of seven men and five women have been sworn in for the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz

abcnews.go.com

Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer shot down the defense’s attempt to use a peremptory to eliminate a Black man who said during jury selection he did not believe in the existence of “white privilege” — the argument that white people get certain societal advantages because of their race. Scherer agreed with the prosecution’s argument that the defense’s reasoning showed racial bias.

 

[SeesSeas]

Parkland jurors must manage trial stress on their own

Legal rules bar jurors from outlets to process what they will see, hear and feel.

www.tampabay.com

July 2, 2022
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The jurors chosen this past week to decide whether Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz is executed will visit a bloodstained crime scene, view graphic photos and videos and listen to intense emotional testimony — an experience that they will have to manage entirely on their own.

Throughout what is expected to be a monthslong penalty trial, Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer will order jurors not to talk to anyone about what they have seen, heard or thought. Not their spouse. Not their best friend. Not their clergy or therapist.
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Once the trial ends, the 12 jurors and 10 alternates can unload to others — but they won’t receive any assistance from the judicial system. As is the case in most of the United States, neither Florida nor Broward County courts provide juries with post-trial counseling.

The only state to do so is Massachusetts, which has only offered the service since December. Since 2005, federal courts have offered assistance after about 20 trials annually, usually those involving the death penalty, child pornography and child abuse cases, said federal court system spokesman Charles Hall.
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[SeesSeas]

Nikolas Cruz's defense team seeks to exclude swastikas, racial slurs, child pornography comments

Attorneys are taking a closer look at what evidence the jury should see during the sentencing trial for the convicted Parkland school shooter.

www.wptv.com

Nikolas Cruz's defense team seeks to exclude swastikas, racial slurs, child pornography comments

Attorneys are taking a closer look at what evidence the jury should see during the sentencing trial for the convicted Parkland school shooter.

www.wptv.com

Nikolas Cruz's defense team seeks to exclude swastikas, racial slurs, child pornography comments​

Nikolas Cruz's defense team seeks to exclude swastikas, racial slurs, child p o r n o g r a p h y comments​

Psychologist testifies that Cruz had strong desire to kill
Jul 06, 2022
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Attorneys are taking a closer look at what evidence the jury should see during the sentencing trial for the convicted Parkland school shooter.
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Central to the debate is Cruz’s use of swastikas, his social media posts and internet searches.

"This is somebody who absolutely 110% has no capacity or understanding for how to deal with negative affect, particularly anger," psychologist Dr. Michael Brannon said Wednesday.
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Brannon diagnosed Cruz with an anti-social personality disorder and was deliberate in his plan for the attack.

Defense attorneys argue that Cruz suffers from a developmental disorder associated with fetal alcohol exposure.
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[SeesSeas]

Forensic psychologist testifies in lead up to Parkland gunman Nikolas Cruz penalty trial

Dr. Michael Brannon was asked about his diagnosis from materials that he had reviewed.

www.cbsnews.com

JULY 6, 2022 / 1:04 PM / CBS MIAMI
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Leading up to the start of the trial are a number of motions before the court about what testimony and evidence will be admissible.

On Wednesday, well-known forensic psychologist Dr. Brannon was put on the stand. The prosecution had called on Brannon to analyze different statements that have been given, records, and online searches conducted by Cruz.
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[JerseyGirl]

Judge delays trial of ex-deputy charged for inaction during Parkland school shooting

Attorneys were concerned about potential timing conflicts during the trials of the Parkland school shooter and the former Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy who was accused of inaction during the massacre.

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[SeesSeas]

Prosecutors seek to present 450 pictures, videos during Parkland sentencing

Pre-trial motions for the Parkland shooter's upcoming sentencing trial continued in court. At this point, the state plans to present about 450 photographs and videos of the 34 victims.

www.wptv.com

Jul 07, 2022
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Pre-trial motions for the Parkland shooter's upcoming sentencing trial continued in court Thursday.
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It's unclear when the judge will make a ruling on the matter.

The court will not be back in session until Tuesday.

Opening statements will start on July 18.
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[SeesSeas]

Sentencing the Parkland killer | Day 26

July 7, 2022

• Ruling on graphic material: Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer, expressing concern for the victims and their families, said she will not display sensitive crime scene photos and videos on television monitors in the courtroom, nor will she allow them to be transmitted to a nearby room where dozens of local and national media outlets will monitor the proceedings. Pool representatives of the media will be able to review the evidence when court is in recess.

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[SeesSeas]

Defense seeks to prohibit psychology test from sentencing trial

In less than one week, opening statements are expected to begin to determine whether the Parkland school shooter should be sentenced to life in prison or receive the death penalty.

www.wptv.com

Jul 12, 2022
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Pretrial motions continued Tuesday to determine exactly what evidence the jury will see during the trial.
Nikolas Cruz's defense team is making its case that certain key pieces of evidence should be eliminated from the trial. This includes a detailed psychology test that analyzed Cruz and his behaviors as a child.
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[SeesSeas]

Sentencing the Parkland killer | Day 28

• Pre-trial hearings over: Pre-trial hearings ended Wednesday, clearing the way for opening statements and testimony to start next week after more than two years of delays.
• Close-ups: Defense lawyers and the media came to an agreement to limit close-ups of the defense table to reduce chances a lip-reader could determine what the confessed gunman says to his lawyers.
• Looking ahead: Opening statements are set to begin Monday. The sentencing trial is expected to last into October.

 

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Parkland school shooter’s death penalty trial to start on Monday morning

The families affected by the 2018 Valentine’s Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland have been waiting for justice.

www.local10.com

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Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer scheduled the trial to start at 9 a.m., on Monday, July 18, in a courtroom in Fort Lauderdale.
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Scherer estimates the trial will run for four to five months.
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