Prosecutors Detail Parkland Gunman's 'Systematic Massacre' Ahead of Jury Deliberation on Death Penalty.

The article focuses on the trial of Nikolas Cruz, who is facing sentencing for the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where he killed 17 people. Prosecutors described the attack as a "systematic massacre," emphasizing Cruz's calculated actions and mental state, while defense attorneys highlighted his troubled childhood and mental health issues, arguing for a life sentence instead of the death penalty. The jury is set to deliberate on whether Cruz will receive the death penalty or life in prison without parole, with both sides presenting emotional testimonies and arguments regarding the nature of his actions and his mental health history. [Extracted from the article]

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