Clips found from an advanced search on Twitter (now X). Embedded here in the order provided, with dates and times included. Originally posted in real-time on the WPEC-CBS12 News (@CBS12) account with links to articles during the life-or-death penalty trial.
MOMENTS AGO: Max Schachter, father of Alex Schachter, on victim impact statement during #NikolasCruz penalty trial: “We were prohibited from talking about the murderer, the crime and the punishment that he deserves. We wanted that creature to receive.” https://t.co/rcQxBumGn9 pic.twitter.com/HH8V9XMGxu
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Max Schachter, Alex's father, on #NikolasCruz: “The Parkland massacre was not worst of the worst crimes? You obviously have very high tolerance for murder. God know what you’re showing your kids on television. You obviously have no conscience. https://t.co/rcQxBuEPBh pic.twitter.com/ftDqnoMns1
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Andrea Ghersi, Joaquin Oliver’s sister, to #NikolasCruz: “You will cease to exist after today. I just hope that your fellow inmates take real nice and cozy care of you.” Then she criticized the defense. https://t.co/2pplEdRF9O pic.twitter.com/eow1TeoZUg
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Max Schachter, Alex's father, on #NikolasCruz: “The Parkland massacre was not worst of the worst crimes? You obviously have very high tolerance for murder. God know what you’re showing your kids on television. You obviously have no conscience. https://t.co/rcQxBuEPBh pic.twitter.com/ftDqnoMns1
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Judge Elizabeth Scherer orders 34 life sentences “run consecutively to one another” and imposes fees and restitution. #NikolasCruz remanded to state Dept. of Corrections. Can’t benefit due to Son of Sam Law. https://t.co/2pplEdAC7O pic.twitter.com/kBBKfBoOzs
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “I wish you had love in your heart.” Victoria Gonzalez wearing the t-shirt victim Joaquin Oliver, 17, wore the night before he was killed. She said it translates to “You with bullets. I with balls.” #NikolasCruz https://t.co/2pplEdAC7O pic.twitter.com/nDjIQcudur
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Anne Ramsey, Helena’s mother, to #NikolasCruz: “You were in the hospital. You were being taken care of, while our loved ones lay dead. You were, as far as I can see, continuing your ploy…” https://t.co/rcQxBuEPBh pic.twitter.com/2UViqwCNjA
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Juan Vicente speaking for Philip Schentrup, Carmen's father: “The only thing that could stop Carmen were bullets fired from the rifle of a pathetic and vile colleague.” #NikolasCruz https://t.co/2pplEdAC7O pic.twitter.com/8qIc2oXuy7
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Manuel Oliver, Joaquin Oliver’s father, “I was advised not to be in this room [to misspeak and cause mistrial]. … You shot my kid 4 times. You blew his head. His marvelous brain and ideas and dreams. You destroyed him.” #NikolasCruz https://t.co/2pplEdRF9O pic.twitter.com/yPO0rZIhkj
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Fred Guttenberg, Jaime’s father, hadn’t planned to speak to #NikolasCruz: “[We] watched the video of you — I’m glad I get to see your face right now — of you killing my daughter, for the very first time.” Evidence hadn’t been shown in court. https://t.co/2pplEdRF9O pic.twitter.com/QgXqeR72dA
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Fred Guttenberg, Jaime’s father, hadn’t planned to speak to #NikolasCruz: “[We] watched the video of you — I’m glad I get to see your face right now — of you killing my daughter, for the very first time.” Evidence hadn’t been shown in court. https://t.co/2pplEdRF9O pic.twitter.com/QgXqeR72dA
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Ilan Alhadeff, Alyssa’s father, urges no perks in prison for #NikolasCruz. “Let this creature be erased from society, never to be heard from again. Let him wear a shock collar, like the animal he is.” https://t.co/2pplEdRF9O pic.twitter.com/g2LIdtKJ8t
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Samantha Fuentes, survivor, to #NikolasCruz: “You may not remember me but in high school, we walked the same hallways. You knew my friends. I knew where you sat at lunch… You were a hateful bigot…” https://t.co/2pplEdAC7O pic.twitter.com/z3W1FIPLYp
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Fred Guttenber to #NikolasCruz defense and public defender: “You all can’t understand the pain we all go through. … I actually believe you all think, that you endured something worse than us, which is why you behaved the way you had with us.” https://t.co/2pplEdRF9O pic.twitter.com/Ttgq8M2Vit
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: #NikolasCruz defense to judge on “personally attacking defense counsel & our children. … It is the court’s responsibility to maintain administration of justice. … Attacking the judicial process and attacking the jurors is not permissible.” https://t.co/rcQxBumGn9 pic.twitter.com/BJHZLfe3UI
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “Before I impose the sentence in this case,” Judge Scherer addresses families. Thanks them for sharing. On #NikolasCruz victims, “They will not be forgotten.” Points out certain moments. “The way you have grieved so gracefully.” https://t.co/2pplEdAC7O pic.twitter.com/KmzJkvbA3g
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Tamika Collins reading Carmen Schentrup’s mother’s long list of memories: “I remember.. I miss.. I even miss her eye rolls. She deserved to live out her dreams.” #NikolasCruz https://t.co/2pplEdAC7O pic.twitter.com/HY5CypzF67
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: #NikolasCruz sworn in. Judge confirms he pleaded guilty to 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted. He understands what’s happening. On medication now. Doesn’t have questions. Declared competent. https://t.co/2pplEdRF9O pic.twitter.com/VltqKjI632
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Jennifer Guttenberg, Jaime’s mother, decided to talk after hearing defense on Tuesday. To #NikolasCruz: “It’s disrespectful to be hiding your expressions under your mask when we as the families are sitting here talking to you.” He took it off. https://t.co/2pplEdRF9O pic.twitter.com/M4AnZ02o2Z
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Michael Schulman to #NikolasCruz: “…no remorse. You have no redeeming values. You're a coward… The fact that I have to share my world with you is disgusting… You will be a commodity, traded like bubble gum, cigarettes, drugs or candy.” https://t.co/2pplEdRF9O pic.twitter.com/lLX67wRAeu
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Linda Beigel Schulman, to #NikolasCruz on teacher Scott Beigel, her son: “He did what he had to in order to save the lives of as many students as he could as possible. He managed to save 31 students before you killed him. … Prison justice." https://t.co/2pplEdRF9O pic.twitter.com/UuZ11YWUfh
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 2, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Teacher Stacey Lippel to #NikolasCruz: “You don’t know me, but you tried to kill me. … I am broken and altered, and I will never look at the world the same way again.” Then Judge Elizabeth Scherer called her a hero. https://t.co/rcQxBumGn9 pic.twitter.com/cLPArLKRLl
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Prosecution says relative of victim passed away last Thursday and won’t be in court. Relative of another is in school and will speak after lunch. Prosecution calling witnesses to speak to #NikolasCruz. https://t.co/rcQxBuEPBh pic.twitter.com/Ig9nj23lbP
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “He will be taken into custody of the Dept. of Corrections… eventually assigned a prison where he will remain for the rest of his life without possibility of parole.” —Gordon Weekes, Broward Public Defender, on what’s next for #NikolasCruz https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/j5Y96YCChm
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: #NikolasCruz judge says yesterday, after the jury decision, “There were 2 jurors who wanted to speak with me.” https://t.co/NhlZLgEVeB pic.twitter.com/7PkH238DYM
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 14, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Debbie Hixon, widow of Chris Hixon, to #NikolasCruz: “You stole him from us. … You have taken enough from me and my family.” https://t.co/rcQxBumGn9 pic.twitter.com/7dGyKdBb7r
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: #NikolasCruz prosecutor to judge: “Just to dispel any speculation… The juror who left the message is not the same juror who left you a note…” https://t.co/NhlZLgEVeB pic.twitter.com/9bIK5A1KI9
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 14, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “We could not have had a more perfect state attorney’s group.” —Linda Beigel Schulman on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/XaKvcf7JuY
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: #NikolasCruz prosecutor: “This is a safety issue. … I repeat, we are not trying to set aside the verdict. … Frankly, we don’t want to touch this with a ten-foot pole.” https://t.co/NhlZLgEVeB pic.twitter.com/yw2xLYIyxB
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 14, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Natalie Hixon, sister of Chris Hixon, to #NikolasCruz: “Since the prefrontal cortex of your brain is not developed, I will keep this very simple for you… You are nothing.” https://t.co/rcQxBumGn9 pic.twitter.com/JmsX5xhywu
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “He’s probably going to get taken out sooner or later if he did get the death penalty.” —Linda Beigel Schulman on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/XQbutgRTQf
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Mom of survivor Ben Wikander, shot 3 times, to #NikolasCruz: “Ben spent 14 days in the hospital & has gone thru 7 surgeries with the possibility of more in future. He endured countless painful procedures.” Dad wishes him “painful existence.” https://t.co/rcQxBuEPBh pic.twitter.com/0IGFIZhzH1
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Ines Hixon, Chris Hixon's daughter-in-law, on #NikolasCruz: “I‘m not the only servicemember that has had to go through the loss and murder of a family member in recent years due to the plague like him that’s becoming a cancer in this country.” https://t.co/rcQxBuEPBh pic.twitter.com/sYVKFsXfUt
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Thomas Hixon, son of Chris Hixon, to #NikolasCruz: “You lacked courage to seek whatever help you needed. You lacked the strength to ignore your misguided anger and channel it into something positive." #NikolasCruz https://t.co/rcQxBuEPBh pic.twitter.com/byctNgDfy1
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Rebecca Jarquin for Alyssa Alhadeff’s grandmother to #NikolasCruz: “How dare you use the excuse that you performed the unthinkable because you had a challenging upbringing? … God should not have mercy on your soul or physical being.” https://t.co/rcQxBuEPBh pic.twitter.com/AN1C4lmFkG
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “This is the system we all cherish. … I will also hope that this day is not a day of celebration.” —Gordon Weekes, Broward Public Defender, on #NikolasCruz defense https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/VdH6rBUOTU
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: David Robinovitz, grandfather of victim Alyssa Alhadeff, to #NikolasCruz: “You’re gonna die. When you die, it is my fondest hope that they burn you and take your ashes and throw them in the garbage dump. You know why? From garbage to garbage.” https://t.co/rcQxBuEPBh pic.twitter.com/VxGVbqxec3
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Theresa Robinovitz, grandmother of victim Alyssa Alhadeff, to #NikolasCruz: “You should write a book on how you and your defense counsel beat the judicial system and got away with murder. … Repent for your sins, Nikolas, and burn in hell.” https://t.co/rcQxBumGn9 pic.twitter.com/D319sCvrHp
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Meghan Petty, Alaina's sister, on #NikolasCruz: “This entire ordeal has pushed me to my emotional, physical & mental limits. It will continue to do so for the rest of my life, even moreso now that he has escaped being punished to the fullest.. https://t.co/rcQxBuEPBh pic.twitter.com/HSxytcfNmN
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) November 1, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: On the jury that did not recommend the death penalty: “They heard it all and they weighed it all, and they rendered a verdict, and we have to respect that.” —Gordon Weekes, Broward Public Defender, on #NikolasCruz defense https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/t1m8NqjHdd
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: On the families of the victims: “This team appreciates, respects and understands their loss. … As a community, we can now begin the process of healing.” —Gordon Weekes, Broward Public Defender, on #NikolasCruz defense https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/Yj1zWFzwYx
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
1/2 MOMENTS AGO: “I think it puts all schoolchildren in jeopardy. … This shooter did not deserve compassion. … I haven’t heard one of our families complain about the case they [the state] put on. … #NikolasCruz pic.twitter.com/xXaqie6waR
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “The jurors let us down. … They didn’t go by the evidence. There were no mitigating factors. I’m sorry.” —Ilan Alhadeff on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/diX0cRkxkt
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “So that means that everyone who has a mental illness should go on a killing spree? That’s what we’re telling society? … This is just not OK.” —Ilan Alhadeff on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/YNGhxehdV2
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “We still have to go to the cemetery to go see our daughter. … We sat there for over 12 hours, waiting to find out our child was dead.” —Ilan Alhadeff on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/zzrdcSs8ic
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
1/2 MOMENTS AGO: “The monster is going to go to prison, and in prison I hope and pray he receives the kind of mercy from prisoners that he showed to my daughter and the 16 others. …. #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/WyXoP8dgIV
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “It’s pretty unreal that nobody paid attention to the facts of this case.” —Tony Montalto on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/owHrVHmWXK
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
1/2 MOMENTS AGO: “The next thing I do moving forward is everything I can to prevent the next one of these from happening. The next thing I do moving forward Is everything I possibly can to remind people how important the next election is… #NikolasCruz https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/1DDQmzqAxJ
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “His life meant more than the 17 that were murdered.” —widow Debra Hixon on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/KoRGcBIIei
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “Today’s ruling was yet another gut punch for so many of us. … Heinous, preplanned, torturous murder, and monster that killed them gets to live another day.” —Tony Montalto on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/xjgcUFy9MV
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
2/2 MOMENTS AGO: …He's going to go to prison and he will die in prison, and I will be waiting to read the news on that.” —Fred Guttenberg on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/Ta9kgGdKBM
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “I’m stunned. I’m devastated. There are 17 victims that did not receive justice today. … This jury failed our families today.” —Fred Guttenberg on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/UvIAs5b4Pa
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “I think anyone planning a shooting right now sees that there’s a path to avoid the death penalty where it does exist.” —Fred Guttenberg on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/vTAuvHgehj
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
2/2 MOMENTS AGO: ….I haven’t heard one of our families complain about the case they [the state] put on. … People forget what facts are, these days.” —Tony Montalto on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/I4X5nDOz2m
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “There wasn’t even a doubt in my mind that this would be the death penalty. I’m beyond disgusted. … What is the death penalty for…?” —Lori Alhadeff on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/OpZmyaWihl
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: "That anger phase is going to take a little longer to move through. … How can you say yes to every aggravator but no to the death penalty?” —widow Debra Hixon on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/KBq4K9abQQ
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “Shame. Anger. Devastation. … I spent the past almost 5 years preparing myself for today… The idea that there was at least one juror… who was never, ever, ever going to vote yes.” —Fred Guttenberg on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/Nbtnc7UWdc
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “What were you thinking? This wasn’t about your personal beliefs. It’s not about your religious values. It’s about the heinous crime that was committed. There’s no recovery.” —Ilan Alhadeff on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/Y6gJTiNeNh
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “If one juror was honest when they chose the jury, and they said they could find their way to the death penalty, and unanimously found the aggravators were proven beyond a reasonable doubt…” —Tony Montalto on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/Lj5pI20oI0
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
2/2 MOMENTS AGO: …how important the next election is and voting because we do have the ability to do things in this country, to reduce gun violence through our vote, and we need to do that.” —Fred Guttenberg on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/s0yZBkLaNs
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “A juror did not tell the truth to get on this jury & because of that 17 families have been failed. … This is the way the system works. … The state did an amazing job of proving the aggravators.” —Fred Guttenberg on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/L4SDR44BPa
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Disappointing looks from the courtroom audience. They’re mostly loved ones of #NikolasCruz’s victims, and hoping for death sentence. So far, from jury’s decisions read, that’s not possible. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/fEeVOrlLuC
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “I sent my daughter to school and she was shot 8 times. I am so beyond disappointed and frustrated with this outcome I don’t understand.” —Lori Alhadeff on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/esN8tuMYvi
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: For the second victim, #NikolasCruz jury DID NOT unanimously find aggravating factors outweighed mitigating circumstances. No death penalty possible yet. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/cSY9KYcQs6
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: The #NikolasCruz prosecution only needs the jury to recommend a death sentence for one of the 17 victims. So far, from what’s being read, the jury has not unanimously come to that decision. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/DQQ8asMh0d
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: #NikolasCruz jury inside court. Judge Scherer receiving their forms. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/ZuyxVojzoK
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: State proved #NikolasCruz aggravating factors necessary for death penalty. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/OG2zZByjAI
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Decisions on only *2* victims to go. #NikolasCruz jurors have been finding that aggravating factors were proven beyond a reasonable doubt AND also despite mitigating factors. HOWEVER, those decisions have not been unanimous. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/ygow4YTW32
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: The jury decided on several aggravating factors for each #NikolasCruz victim. They have NOT decided unanimously those factors outweigh mitigating circumstances on any of the first 4 victims. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/H8hqa7Wkxm
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: #NikolasCruz waiting while judge gets all the forms from the jury. They had to make 17 decisions, one for each of his victims. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/wQ52xBHzRC
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: No death sentence after 14 of 17 victims. Another aggravating favor was burglary since #NikolasCruz broke into MSD High School. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/nnmczGfd5i
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Judge Scherer is in the courtroom for the #NikolasCruz sentence recommendation. She confirmed there is a decision. Jury to enter. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/z3S5faTOq1
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “I’m disgusted with those jurors. … I pray that that animal suffers every day of his life in jail.” —Ilan Alhadeff on #NikolasCruz sentence https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/eGYJivkhxb
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Reading of Dr. Connor cross-examination done. #NikolasCruz jury leaves courtroom to continue its life-or-death deliberations. Judge confirmed each juror got “the information they were seeking” and court back in recess. https://t.co/o1ZG3T21d6 pic.twitter.com/ODsVnEUo55
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: The #NikolasCruz had several decisions to make on each of the victims. What they determined about killing of the fourth victim, Alex Schachter, was read. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/k6IselAKKY
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: #NikolasCruz did not unanimously find aggravating factors outweighed mitigating circumstances in murder of Luke Hoyer. Other decisions being read. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/5ReeVBN7iU
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Clerk reads from Dr. Connor: “I cannot put every single score or subitem from every single test on a graph. It would be incomprehensible.” Testified he included #NikolasCruz testing that could involve fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. https://t.co/o1ZG3T21d6 pic.twitter.com/3jX3FZw0dm
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “Somebody could do whatever they want, I guess, but I certainly would not.” Clerk quickly reading Q&A of Dr. Connor’s prosecution cross examination on #NikolasCruz test scores. Testimony ends with what he didn’t read and has no opinion about. https://t.co/o1ZG3T21d6 pic.twitter.com/lcRecSNFsy
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Death penalty still possible for #NikolasCruz but becoming less likely as jury’s decisions on more of the 17 victims are read. 11 done. 6 to go. The prosecution just needs one unanimous decision. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/8FYkcQZxUG
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Jury decisions being read. On 8th of 17 victims. #NikolasCruz’s defense raised 41 mitigating circumstances. So far, at least one juror felt the state didn’t prove aggravating factors outweighed every circumstance beyond a reasonable doubt. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/cBnd9qGSjY
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Still no death penalty possible at this point. One aggravating factor against #NikolasCruz was he assaulted a guard while in jail. Two more factors for the murdered adults since they were appointed public officials. https://t.co/BwEZUW1Y8k pic.twitter.com/cIYUXhggmt
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 13, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Judge Scherer to #NikolasCruz jury: “It is now your duty. … There are 2 possible punishments.” https://t.co/xsJSNI4PCG pic.twitter.com/5KJ96Y0nGI
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Judge says court reporter still heading in from home but answered #NikolasCruz jury: “We are preparing the testimony to be read back to you. This will take some time so continue with your deliberations while you wait.” https://t.co/o1ZG3T21d6 pic.twitter.com/5Df8WYZiSo
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Judge to #NikolasCruz jury: “The 3 adults have a different victim form… The only difference is that there are 2 additional aggravating factors that are alleged.. To disrupt or hinder the lawful exercise.. Was an appointed public official…” https://t.co/xsJSNI4PCG pic.twitter.com/5wCjSHib4N
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Judge Scherer to #NikolasCruz jury: “Even if you don’t like the laws… No juror has the right to violate the rules we all share.” https://t.co/xsJSNI4PCG pic.twitter.com/qBsNsLj7N6
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Judge Scherer to #NikolasCruz jury: “No facts other than proven aggravating factors may be considered in support of a death sentence.” Then, she explained factors 1-4 of 7. https://t.co/xsJSNI4PCG pic.twitter.com/rlnfRn2Kuy
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Judge Scherer read skipped mitigating circumstance #20 to the jury: “#NikolasCruz was medicated throughout his childhood.” Then, “You will be provided with 17 forms…” https://t.co/xsJSNI4PCG pic.twitter.com/1FogkuXYcQ
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: “It’s hard to fake good on testing.” Testimony from defense neuropsychologist Paul Connor being read back to #NikolasCruz jury now focuses on his test scores and abilities. https://t.co/o1ZG3T21d6 pic.twitter.com/nMkbMXq29s
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
1/2 MOMENTS AGO: Judge to #NikolasCruz jury: “You should consider how the witnesses acted as well as what they said. … Had the witness been offered money or received any money, preferred treatment or other benefit in order to get the witness to testify?… https://t.co/xsJSNI4PCG pic.twitter.com/vwQb3tRevu
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Judge Scherer to #NikolasCruz jury: “In just a few moments, you will be taken to the jury room…” Then she went over separate forms: one for each of 14 students (using Luke Hoyer as example), and another for each of 3 school employees. https://t.co/xsJSNI4PCG pic.twitter.com/VMvPVKuw6P
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Testimony from defense neuropsychologist Paul Connor now focuses on him meeting and testing #NikolasCruz. Clerk continues quickly reading it back. Finger Tapping Test described. https://t.co/o1ZG3T21d6 pic.twitter.com/dnoIK9llTw
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Judge Scherer to #NikolasCruz alternate jurors: “..excused for the day.” All rise while they leave court. Later, evidence is taken out and the other jurors leave. Judge: https://t.co/xsJSNI4PCG pic.twitter.com/CTytshYatl
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Judge Scherer to #NikolasCruz jury: “Aggravator number 5: The first-degree murder was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner without any pretense…” Then she defined those words. https://t.co/xsJSNI4PCG pic.twitter.com/IeNQwFefcj
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Judge clarified #NikolasCruz wants to hear prosecution cross-examination of defense witness Dr. Connor, and all of prosecution witness Dr. Denney, who testified for 3 days. Details on each witness’ testimony: https://t.co/o1ZG3T21d6 pic.twitter.com/ozzGMOJhqA
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO #NikolasCruz: “A mitigating circumstance is anything that supports life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, & can be anything… It is not limited to the facts surrounding the crime.” Listed 40 of 41 possibilities, some multi-part. https://t.co/xsJSNI4PCG pic.twitter.com/yHkyPEPxKd
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: #NikolasCruz lead defense lawyer Melisa McNeill calls for “direct examination of Dr. Connor,” defense witness, to be read back, so jury would not be misled. Jury only asked for the “specific portion,” cross-examination, prosecutor says. https://t.co/o1ZG3T21d6 pic.twitter.com/tvivZWtiUE
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: #NikolasCruz jury back in court. Clerk begins quickly reading back Q & A from neuropsychologist Paul Connor, which started with credentials. Dr. Connor testified Cruz has shown indications on tests that he has alcohol-related mental issues. https://t.co/o1ZG3T21d6 pic.twitter.com/WxaXwOle3q
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: #NikolasCruz judge will have clerk who has arrived read back what the jury wrote it wants to hear, along with the order. Jury will return to the courtroom. https://t.co/o1ZG3T21d6 pic.twitter.com/YPDgvhniTC
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Judge to #NikolasCruz jury: “If a juror goes to the restroom… going to take your cellphones & only allow you to use them once a day to call home while being monitored.” Alternates: “We may need you.” Directions on notes, firearms, DNA swabs. https://t.co/xsJSNI4PCG pic.twitter.com/0vOYGtYL2x
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
MOMENTS AGO: Judge to #NikolasCruz lawyers: “All the jurors have been excused to begin their deliberations.” She had everyone give contact numbers to the clerk for when there are questions or a verdict. Then, court went into recess. Audience members left. https://t.co/xsJSNI4PCG pic.twitter.com/6jacKhhVfK
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
2/2 MOMENTS AGO: Judge to #NikolasCruz jury: …All of us are depending upon you to make a wise and legal decision in this matter. … Your decision must not be based upon the fact that you feel sorry for anyone or that you are angry with anyone.” https://t.co/xsJSNI4PCG pic.twitter.com/JpOHC6PCWo
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) October 12, 2022
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