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What was said during Nikolas Cruz verdict for Parkland shooting? Watch for yourself

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Parkland verdict: No death penalty for Nikolas Cruz

A Broward County jury rejected a death sentence for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz for the 2018 shooting that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High.

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A Broward jury on Thursday rejected a death sentence for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz for the 2018 shooting that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland.

Cruz pleaded guilty last year to the shooting, so the sentencing part of the trial focused on whether he should be sentenced to life or death. A 12-member jury recommended the sentence.

What was said in the courtroom during the reading of the verdict on Thursday morning? How did people in the courtroom react?

Watch the video.

This story was originally published October 13, 2022 at 12:25 PM.

Jeff Kleinman
Miami Herald
Consumer Team Editor Jeff Kleinman oversees coverage for health, shopping, real estate, tourism and recalls/scams/fraud.
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Parkland verdict: No death penalty for Nikolas Cruz

A Broward County jury rejected a death sentence for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz for the 2018 shooting that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High.