The shooter in Florida who wants to plead guilty to avoid the death penalty

The shooter in Florida who wants to plead guilty to avoid the death penalty

Shooter of Florida Nicholas Cruz is ready to plead guilty to avoid the death penalty and not to delay the trial. This was stated by the lawyer of the 19-year-old killer.

The teenager did the shooting on Valentine’s day in high school Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Cruz was charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder.

The shooter in Florida who wants to plead guilty to avoid the death penalty

Public defender Howard Finkelstein, representing the arrow, said he has no doubt that his client killed 14 students and three staff members.

«The only question is, will he live or die?» — said Finkelstein in court.

The next hearing in the case Cruz will be held on Monday (February 19).

5 more victims at the hands of a teenager remain in district hospitals: one remains in critical condition. President Donald trump and the first lady Melania visited wounded patients, and also thanked the hospital staff and emergency services.

The mayor of Parkland Christine Hoshovsky said the school district’s proposal to demolish the building of the school where the shooting occurred.

Our entire Nation, w/one heavy heart, continues to pray for the victims & their families in Parkland, FL. To teachers, law enforcement, first responders & medical professionals who responded so bravely in the face of danger: We THANK YOU for your courage! https://t.co/3yJsrebZMG pic.twitter.com/ti791dENTy

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 17, 2018

Source