Nikolas Cruz
The latest on Nikolas Cruz. On February 14, 2018, Cruz opened first on staff and students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. A former student at the school, Cruz's rampage murdered 17 people and injured 17 others. Cruz pled guilty on October 21, 2021 and was sentenced to life without parole.
Parkland father's anger as ex-deputy who didn't confront gunman acquitted
Tony Montalto said his faith in the legal system is shaken after Scot Peterson was cleared over the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Matt Gaetz slammed for constitutional carry tweet: "People will die"
"No Matt, as usual you are wrong. There is no such thing as 'constitutional' carry," Parkland father Fred Guttenberg said to the GOP lawmaker on Sunday.
Parkland families defend judge after hug: "Fair to all parties"
Judge Elizabeth Scherer was accused of improper conduct after hugging prosecutors and the families of victims after Nikolas Cruz's sentencing hearing.
Could Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz ever be released from prison?
"When you die, it is my fondest hope that they...take your ashes and throw them in the garbage dump," one victim's grandfather said to the killer in court.
It's Not About the Sentence, It's How We Prevent the Next Parkland
The Parkland shooter's sentence was a reminder of how inherently reactive our society is to gun violence—and how almost nothing has changed over my 20 years of life.
DeSantis slams Parkland trial timeline: "Justice delayed is justice denied"
"And when you have four and a half years that go into this—for what? Everybody knew that he did it," the Florida governor said Friday.
Parkland students demand building be demolished after Nikolas Cruz decision
On Thursday, a jury recommended that Nikolas Cruz receive a prison sentence of life without the possibility of parole.
Parkland School Shooter Sentencing Trial: Cruz to be sentenced in November
After hours of deliberation, the jury recommended life in prison without the possibility of parole for Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz.
'Couldn't Find Anyone to Kill': Nikolas Cruz Says Why Mass Shooting Ended
A jury is decided on Cruz's sentence after he pleaded guilty last year to 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder.
Video of Parkland Trial Judge Blasting 'Unprofessional' Defense Goes Viral
Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz's defense team unexpectedly rested their case on September 14 after calling only a fraction of their expected witnesses.
Parkland Shooter's Disturbing Drawings Revealed—'Help Me Go to Death Row'
A sentencing trial is currently underway for Nikolas Cruz, who has pleaded guilty to killing 17 people in the 2018 massacre.
Parkland Shooter's Defense Attorneys To Argue Against Death Sentence
In Florida, only a unanimous recommendation by the jury can result in a death sentence.
Parkland Shooter Nikolas Cruz Trial Day 4 Key Takeaways
One witness said Cruz ordered an Icee after committing the killings at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.
Nikolas Cruz Trial Updates: Teacher Pushed Students to Safety
The sentencing trial for the Parkland school shooter continued today.
Nikolas Cruz Trial Updates: Day 2 Top Moments
Former students and teachers testified on day two of the sentencing trial of the Parkland school shooter.
Nikolas Cruz Trial Updates: Top Moments From First Day of Sentencing
The Parkland school shooter is facing the death penalty after pleading guilty to 17 counts of first-degree murder.
Could Uvalde, Buffalo Shootings Have Influence on Parkland Shooter's Trial?
The defense has argued for weeks that the recent mass shootings might make it more difficult for jurors to remain neutral in Nikolas Cruz's sentencing trial.
Parkland High School Tour Will Be 'Useful' for Nikolas Cruz Jurors: Judge
Jurors in Cruz's sentencing trial will be able to follow the path he took during his mass shooting of the Florida high school.
Jury Selection Underway to Decide Fate of Parkland Shooter Nikolas Cruz
The jury will decide whether he will receive the death penalty or life in prison after pleading guilty to 17 counts of murder and 17 more of attempted murder.
Admitted Parkland Shooter Nik Cruz Says 'Hatred' Personality Committed Act
The state, during a hearing Thursday, said Cruz claimed that his alternate personality "hatred" is the one that committed the 2018 massacre.
Nikolas Cruz's Instagram Will Be Shown to Jurors At Penalty Trial
Because Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz's Instagram posts were public, a judge ruled the prosecution can use them in his February penalty trial.
Penalty Trial of Parkland School Shooter Nikolas Cruz Delayed to February
A Florida jury will decide whether to give Nikolas Cruz life in prison or the death penalty in a trial now postponed to February 21.
Kin of Marjory Stoneman School Shooting Victims Can Be Heard in Court
The judge agreed with prosecutors that said statements will be written in advance and given to Nikolas Cruz's attorneys before parents read them to the jury.
Fred Guttenberg Wants Parkland Shooter 'Removed From This Earth'
"I'd like to be able to move on from ever thinking of him again," said Guttenberg, whose 14-year-old daughter died in the 2018 school shooting in Florida.
Parkland Families Reach Settlement With Government Over FBI's Inaction
A month after Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty to 17 counts of murder, attorneys for the families of those killed announced a settlement has been reached.
Fred Guttenberg Joins Anti-Gun Violence Group Day After Cruz Pleads Guilty
Guttenberg has become deeply involved in activism since losing his 14-year-old daughter, Jaime Guttenberg, in the 2018 Parkland, Florida, shooting.
Parkland Victim's Dad Calls Nikolas Cruz's Apology 'Just a Little Theater'
"It's absolutely ridiculous," said the father of one of the victims, Gina Montalto.
What Punishment Nikolas Cruz Faces After Guilty Plea in Parkland Shooting?
Judge Elizabeth Scherer told the 23-year-old at a plea hearing that the "best-case scenario" is that he will die in prison.
Parkland Parent Wants Daughter's Killer to Pay 'Ultimate Price'
Fred Guttenberg criticized Nikolas Cruz's decision to not plead guilty sooner, saying it put his family and others "through hell" for years.
Live Updates: David Hogg Calls For Gun Control Legislation After Cruz Plea
Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to 17 counts of first-degree murder at the trial of the Parkland school shooting.
