Parkland shooter’s lawyers declare death penalty unconstitutional, judge denies motion

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Parkland shooter’s lawyers declare death penalty unconstitutional, judge denies motion

The judge in the Parkland shooting case denied several defense arguments where attorneys ask to declare the death penalty unconstitutional. Broward County Judge Elizabeth Scherer agreed with a state argument that the court did not have authority to overrule the Supreme Court on the issue.On Feb. 14, 2018, Cruz opened fire on students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. In October, Cruz pled guilty to killing 17 people in the shoot…