Parkland shooter's death penalty trial nears its end as the prosecution and defense prepare to make their closing arguments

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Nikolas Cruz, 24, pleaded guilty to murdering 14 students and three staff members. He also wounded 17 others on Feb. 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Prosecutor Mike Satz said Cruz was hunting his victims and deserved the death penalty. He pointed to Cruz's internet writings and videos.

Published 4 months ago · Parkland, United States

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Reuters

Jurors prepare to deliberate on sentencing for Parkland shooter

Prosecutors portrayed the man who killed 17 people at a Florida high school in 2018 as a calculating and brutal murderer, while his defense attorney pleaded for mercy before jurors begin deliberating on whether he should be sentenced to death.

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The Independent

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Prosecutor makes final case for school shooter's execution

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The lead prosecutor of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz made his final push Tuesday to persuade jurors to sentence him to death, telling them during his

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CNN

Parkland shooter's death penalty trial nears its end as the prosecution and defense prepare to make their closing arguments

Prosecutors and defense attorneys will present closing arguments Tuesday in the sentencing trial of the Parkland school shooter, the last opportunity to make their case before the jury which will help decide whether the gunman is sentenced to death, or life in prison.

4 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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