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Nikolas Cruz, the 19-year-old accused of killing 17 students and teachers in Parkland, Florida, would plead guilty if prosecutors agree not to seek the death penalty, his lawyers say
Public Defender Howard Finkelstein said guilt is not an issue in the case of Cruz, who was taken into custody shortly after Wednesday’s shooting spree at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
“There is no way anyone can minimize the tragedy of what took place,” said Finkelstein. “It’s time to mourn; it’s time to figure out how to prevent future tragedies. He should spend the rest of his life in prison, but he does not deserve to die.”
A trial, he said, would be a waste of time when punishment is the only issue.
Nikolas Cruz would plead guilty to avoid death penalty, lawyer says
...I disagree entirely with Public Defender Finkelstein. Cruz deserves a trial and the death penalty if the jury unanimously believes so. What do you think?
Public Defender Howard Finkelstein said guilt is not an issue in the case of Cruz, who was taken into custody shortly after Wednesday’s shooting spree at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
“There is no way anyone can minimize the tragedy of what took place,” said Finkelstein. “It’s time to mourn; it’s time to figure out how to prevent future tragedies. He should spend the rest of his life in prison, but he does not deserve to die.”
A trial, he said, would be a waste of time when punishment is the only issue.
Nikolas Cruz would plead guilty to avoid death penalty, lawyer says
...I disagree entirely with Public Defender Finkelstein. Cruz deserves a trial and the death penalty if the jury unanimously believes so. What do you think?