Former Broward County Judge criticizes public defenders for unprofessional conduct during Nikolas Cruz's trial.

Former Broward County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer criticized the public defenders of Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland school shooter, for unprofessional behavior during his trial. Speaking to law students, she noted instances such as talking and using a printer while prosecution witnesses testified. Scherer, who resigned in June 2023 after sentencing Cruz to life in prison, stated the defense team's conduct affected her ability to conduct a fair trial.

October 17, 2024
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