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A juror who allegedly was a lone holdout and was accused of saying she would not support the death penalty for Nikolas Cruz sent a handwritten letter to the judge to refute those accusations.
One juror wrote a letter to the judge to defend herself from allegations stating she had made up her mind not to give the death penalty before the trial. "This allegation is untrue, and I maintained my oath to the court that I would be fair and unbiased."
CBS4's Joan Murray speaks to some controversy surrounding accusations of juror bias.
CBS4's Joan Murray speaks to some controversy surrounding accusations of juror bias.
Disbelief and disgust. Tonight, the victims' families react to what they're calling a travesty of justice.
Families are angry and the jury foreman says he's disappointed.
Some say the jury recommendation of life in prison instead of the death penalty sets a precedent for the next mass murderer.
Families disappointed about the decision for life in prison.
Charlie Crist, candidate for governor of Florida: "There are crimes for which the only just penalty is death. The Parkland families and community deserved that degree of justice.
Max Schachter said they thought they were finally going to get justice for what Cruz did, they were wrong.
Here is a timeline of the Nikolas Cruz story.
Ryan Petty said it was one juror who prevented the recommendation of the death penalty
Benjamin Thomas said it came down to a juror who believed Cruz was mentally ill and the mentally ill should not get the death penalty.
Patricia Oliver said the verdict is a disservice to the family of those that died and the Parkland community as a whole.
Family of Helena Ramsay said the verdict sends the message that you can kill people and get away with murder.
Parents of Scott Beigel, who died in the Parkland shooting, said if this was not the most perfect death penalty case, why do we have the death penalty at all?
Debbie Hixon, who lost her husband Chris in the shooting, said to her the verdict meant this one life was meant more than the lives of the 17 who died.
Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter Jaime died in the attack, said there are 17 victims who did not receive justice with the verdict.
Tony Montalto, whose daughter Gina died in the attack, said it's time to recognize the true victims.
The Alhadeffs, who lost their daughter Alyssa, in the shooting are outraged that the death penalty wasn't recommended.
Jacqueline Quynh reports on day one they asked for read back of testimony and to be shown Nikolas Cruz's AR 15 rifle.
Jacqueline Quynh reports the jury also heard the read back of cross examination testimony given by a defense psychologist.
In the sentencing trial of the Parkland school shooter, the jury was active Wednesday after retiring to deliberate. The jury called the judge and attorneys back into the courtroom twice, for multiple requests.
CBS4's Joan Murray reports on how the jury adjourned for the day after asking to see murder weapon.
Ted Scouten reports the jury will decide if Nikolas Cruz is sentenced to death or life in prison without the possibility of parole.
There were extra security measures in place on Sunday after things got chaotic Saturday night.
A Miami Beach nightclub is facing backlash after a video surfaced showing a group of controversial YouTubers partying inside the club to an antisemitic song praising Hitler, created by rapper Kanye West.
Steve Maugeri has everything you need to know ahead of time if you plan on taking a trip to Monday's big game.
According to the preliminary investigation, the men were on their way to a gathering when shots rang out from an unknown location and they were struck by the gunfire, MDSO said.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
There were extra security measures in place on Sunday after things got chaotic Saturday night.
A Miami Beach nightclub is facing backlash after a video surfaced showing a group of controversial YouTubers partying inside the club to an antisemitic song praising Hitler, created by rapper Kanye West.
Steve Maugeri has everything you need to know ahead of time if you plan on taking a trip to Monday's big game.
According to the preliminary investigation, the men were on their way to a gathering when shots rang out from an unknown location and they were struck by the gunfire, MDSO said.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
In this landmark year for American democracy, historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Washington Post columnist George F. Will, and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama talk about what the second year of Trump's presidency may mean for America's future.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
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Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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