🔴 #NikolasCruz verdict - live: Jury reach decision over death penalty or life sentence for Parkland shooter
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🔴 The jury has reached a verdict in the sentencing phase of the trial of #Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz. They have been deliberating for just one day over whether he will be sentenced to death or receive a life sentence.
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🔴 Cruz killed 14 students and three members of staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on 14 February 2018.

Another 17 people were wounded during the massacre — one of the worst school shootings in US history.
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🔴 The verdict will be read in the Broward County court in Fort Lauderdale at 10.30am ET today.

Jurors have heard months of evidence regarding the events of that tragic day, as well as an in-depth examination of his childhood and mental issues.
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🔴 Cruz pleaded guilty to all counts last year — 17 counts of first-degree murder and 17 counts of attempted first-degree murder.
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🔴 ‘Poisoned’ in the womb, untreated conditions and orphaned: Nikolas Cruz had a horror start to life but does it matter in trial?
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🔴 Court is now back in session Judge Elizabeth Scherer presiding.

Both sides agree they are ready to bring in the jurors for the verdict.
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🔴 The prosecution only needs the jury to recommend a death sentence for one of the 17 victims. So far the jury has not unanimously come to that decision
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🔴 #Parkland victims remembered four years on as hero’s widow opens up about the trauma
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🔴 #Parkland victim’s son storms out of court as Nikolas Cruz avoids death penalty
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