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Judge Elizabeth Scherer should be publicly reprimanded for showing bias toward the prosecution, a state commission concluded.
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Judge Elizabeth Scherer should be publicly reprimanded for showing bias toward the prosecution, a state commission concluded.
Also, in response to the Uvalde shooting, a bill is pending in Texas that would let schools offer stipends of up to $25,000 to staffers who also become armed campus "sentinels."
The vote came in the wake of the uproar after Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz got a life sentence because the jury couldn't agree unanimously on sentencing him to death.
On Feb. 14, 2018, a gunman murdered 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. The co-founder of March for Our Lives talks about his life since, including death threats against himself and his family.
Preview: In an interview airing February 12 on "CBS Sunday Morning," the co-founder of the advocacy group March For Our Lives said, "We came out and we literally said, 'Never again.' … Obviously, that didn't work."
Those who spoke went to a lectern about 20 feet from the 24-year-old gunman, stared him in the eye and let out their anger and grief.
After the victims' families and the 17 people the gunman wounded get their chance to speak, Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer will formally sentence him to life in prison without parole.
Prosecutor Carolyn McCann said during a brief hearing that they are not trying to invalidate Thursday's jury vote.
The jury foreman said the jurors were divided.
"The monster's going to go to prison and in prison, I'll hope and pray he receives the kind of mercy from prisoners that he showed to my daughter and the 16 others," said Parkland father and activist Fred Guttenberg.
The gunman killed 14 students and three staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.
The jury, which will be sequestered starting Wednesday, will decide if the gunman will get a death sentence or life behind bars.
The jury will likely decide his fate this week. For the 24-year-old to get a death sentence, the jury must be unanimous on at least one victim.
The motion, filed on Friday, alleged that the judge revealed longstanding animosity toward the defense that threatened the fairness of the trial.
Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer called the decision without warning to her or the prosecution "the most uncalled for, unprofessional way to try a case."
The shooter's attorneys argued that showing the Nazi symbol violates his right to a fair trial because there is no evidence that the massacre was driven by bigotry.
It was the second day of testimony for the defense in the trial.
"We must understand the person behind the crime," attorney Melisa McNeill told the jury.
Called a "quantitative electroencephalogram" or "qEEG," its backers say it provides useful support to such diagnoses as fetal alcohol syndrome, which Cruz's attorneys contend created his lifelong mental and emotional problems.
Twelve jurors and 10 alternates who will decide whether Cruz gets the death penalty or life in prison made a rare visit to the massacre scene.
Jurors aren't allowed to converse with each other - when they retrace the path Cruz followed on Feb. 14, 2018.
A grieving father erupted in anger as he told jurors about the daughter school shooter Nikolas Cruz murdered along with 16 others four years ago.
The shooter managed to get a hold of the guard's Taser at one point during the fight.
Eyewitnesses to the killings of 17 people by Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz are giving heart-wrenching testimony at his penalty trial.
The jury privately watched footage of the mass shooting, which was taken from security cameras at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
The city of San Jose in California and the state of New Jersey have passed laws requiring gun owners to purchase liability insurance but have yet to be able to enforce them due to ongoing lawsuits.
The main suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American teenager Natalee Holloway has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and extortion. Those charges involve receiving money from the Holloway family in exchange for information about the teen's disappearance in Aruba. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.
Joran Van der Sloot is not charged with killing Natalee Holloway, who was declared dead several years ago.
Van der Sloot is not charged with killing Holloway, but faces charges in Alabama over his alleged attempt to extort money from her family.
Nate Paul was charged with making false statements to mortgage lenders to obtain $172 million in loans.
Casey White told those gathered in the Alabama courtroom that he felt like "the most hated man in the world."
The prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway has been extradited to Birmingham, Alabama. Joran van der Sloot faces charges of extortion and wire fraud related to promises he allegedly made to Holloway's family about leading authorities to her body.
Donald Santini had been on the run since 1984, when Florida authorities linked him to the strangling death of Cynthia Wood.
Susan Lorincz told detectives that she called Ajike Owens' children by racist slurs in the months leading up to the fatal shooting, according to an arrest report.
Restaurant chain is the latest company to face backlash from some conservatives for supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
The delivery service said the driver, who wasn't named, has been suspended while they investigate.
High-income people in cities such as New York and San Francisco can save up to $200,000 a year by migrating to Miami, study finds.
The images were released Friday as Trump was indicted on 37 counts related to sensitive documents recovered from his Mar-a-Lago residence.
In a country famous for its punishing work culture, one service helps apprehensive employees tell the boss they're leaving.
Restaurant chain is the latest company to face backlash from some conservatives for supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
The delivery service said the driver, who wasn't named, has been suspended while they investigate.
High-income people in cities such as New York and San Francisco can save up to $200,000 a year by migrating to Miami, study finds.
In a country famous for its punishing work culture, one service helps apprehensive employees tell the boss they're leaving.
Shortage of properties and high housing costs can make it hard for middle-income Americans to become homeowners.
Former President Donald Trump has been charged with 37 counts by the Justice Department.
The images were released Friday as Trump was indicted on 37 counts related to sensitive documents recovered from his Mar-a-Lago residence.
The 38th in the indictment count alleges Nauta, a military veteran, made false statements and representations during an FBI interview.
Attorneys Jim Trusty and John Rowley said in a statement they will no longer represent him in the indicted case, nor will they represent him in the Jan. 6 investigation.
The charges stem from former President Donald Trump's handling of sensitive government records.
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Dermatologists share the spots (and steps) you could be missing with your sunscreen — an important tool in protecting ourselves from the sun's harmful rays.
The fires, which are still burning, brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans this week.
A high-end device can cost over $1,000, but there are only a few features you really need, experts say.
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In a country famous for its punishing work culture, one service helps apprehensive employees tell the boss they're leaving.
Johnson quit as prime minister in 2022 amid multiple scandals but remained a lawmaker.
A study found that earthquakes and other movement has brought the volcano closer to the point of rupture.
While the orange haze has seemingly moved out of New York City, many people are still at risk of experiencing health issues from the remaining pollution.
Members of the Baduy community, sometimes called the Amish of Asia, say they want to minimize the "negative impact of smartphones on our people."
Broadway star J. Harrison Ghee is up for their first Tony nomination this Sunday for their role as Jerry/Daphne in the hit musical "Some Like it Hot." For our "Road to the Tonys" series, Ghee sat down to discuss making history as one of the first non-binary performers to ever be nominated, family and the importance of loving yourself in the face of intolerance. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
Celisse Henderson has quickly become one of the most sought-after guitarists in the industry, joining artists like Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile and Mumford & Sons on stage. Celisse tells CBS News' Anthony Mason about giving up her budding acting career to teach herself the electric guitar nine years ago.
With tickets to U.S. shows soaring to absurd heights, some superfans are flying to Europe to catch their favorite acts.
In an interview with British GQ, the "Breaking Bad" star said he planned to take a break from acting in 2026, and maybe move to France with his wife Robin.
"I'm now taking a year off, and that is a result of how difficult this show was," Holland said.
Getting paid through online apps like Venmo or PayPal has become commonplace. But there are new warnings about the safety of these apps as more people are choosing to keep a running balance and bypass traditional, government-insured banks altogether. Jennifer Streaks, a senior personal finance reporter and spokesperson for Insider, has more.
More than 8.3 million homes and businesses nationwide don't have access to high-speed broadband service, according to the Federal Communications Commission.
For our "Changing the Game" series, we are highlighting Leanne Pittsford, the CEO and founder of Lesbians Who Tech & Allies. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss creating a tech company to help promote visibility and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people.
The SEC is suing crypto trading platform Coinbase, saying it is operating illegally as it failed to register as an exchange. It's the latest move in a crackdown against crypto companies. Jon-Jorge Aras, a partner at Warren Law Group and head of the firm's securities litigation, has more.
Some big tech companies are rolling back policies put in place to curb misinformation around the 2020 election, spurring concerns voters may find it difficult to decipher what information is real and what's fake in the 2024 presidential election cycle. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has more.
Swedish student activist Greta Thunberg has held her last high school walkout for climate change reform because she's graduating and can no longer participate. However, Thunberg says this will not be the end of her crusade. CBS News' Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano report.
A study found that earthquakes and other movement has brought the volcano closer to the point of rupture.
Young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg says a major landmark in her life means she'll "no longer be able to school strike for the climate."
Millions of Americans spent a second day Thursday under a veil of smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. The smoke was so thick in New York City Wednesday the air quality blew well past what is considered hazardous. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from Arlington, Virginia, where the air is now sweeping through.
The East Coast has been engulfed with smoke over the past few days, all stemming from a string of wildfires from Canada. White House national climate adviser Ali Zaidi joins "America Decides" to discuss how the Biden administration is mitigating the poor air quality conditions.
The city of San Jose in California and the state of New Jersey have passed laws requiring gun owners to purchase liability insurance but have yet to be able to enforce them due to ongoing lawsuits.
The main suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American teenager Natalee Holloway has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and extortion. Those charges involve receiving money from the Holloway family in exchange for information about the teen's disappearance in Aruba. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.
Joran Van der Sloot is not charged with killing Natalee Holloway, who was declared dead several years ago.
Van der Sloot is not charged with killing Holloway, but faces charges in Alabama over his alleged attempt to extort money from her family.
Nate Paul was charged with making false statements to mortgage lenders to obtain $172 million in loans.
The new roll-out blankets offset age-related degradation to the station's original arrays.
NASA managers say SpaceX Super Heavy/Starship rocket and lunar lander testing may push Artemis crew landing to 2026.
The Parker Solar Probe answered decades of questions about so-called "solar storms," which create "beautiful auroras on Earth" but also "wreak havoc with satellites and the electrical grid."
The Dragon carries needed crew supplies and equipment, along with two roll-out solar array blankets.
One of the new images, part of an "astronomical treasure trove" reveal asteroid tails shooting across the far-off galaxy.
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Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Cities across the East Coast have looked hazy for days due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, causing some residents to worry about their health. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more from Washington.
In addition to the federal indictment, former President Trump is facing legal issues in several other cases. He pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in New York. And the Justice Department is looking into Trump's actions leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
The special counsel has unsealed the federal indictment against former President Donald Trump. The 44-page indictment filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida alleges that Trump "endeavored to obstruct the FBI and grand jury investigations and conceal retention of classified documents." CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined Norah O'Donnell for a CBS News special report on the indictment.
London is kicking off a fashion event this weekend aimed at bringing a resurgence to Britain's fashion and art scenes. The city's arts community has struggled in recent years due to the economy and the pandemic. Fashion and entertainment reporter Lilliana Vazquez joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak with more.
New York City's Washington Heights is hosting the Tony Awards for the first time ever this Sunday at the United Palace Theater. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax has more on what to expect this year from Broadway’s biggest night.