‘It Was Hard for Me’: Judge in Parkland School Shooter Trial Tells All

Judge Elizabeth Scherer was selected at random to oversee the criminal trial and eventual penalty phase for the Parkland, Florida school shooter who killed 17 people and injured 17 more. Now that she’s left the bench for private practice, Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber had a chance to sit down with Scherer and talk about the huge case and its controversies.

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[lilpinksliplee]

The defense lawyer actually saying that no one has been victimized as much as they have when the courtroom was full of parents that lost their child because of their defendant was ridiculous. They were caught snickering and laughing with their client during this trial.

[tashacouture.]

What I really want to know is what has happened to the defense team since this trial. Their behavior was atrocious. Flipping off the judge, blatant disrespect for the families, etc!

[tatertotter]

“nO oNeS hAd tO eNdUre wHat wE hAve” the disrespect to the families was crazy

[j.c.]

Defense was so disrespectful …awful behavior in a court room.

[juliedahlman]

Love Elizabeth Scherer! She was 100% awesome with such a tough trial.

[USNMelDaria]

The defense team was unprofessional and childish. I back the judge on this!!🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[damienray]

This was one of the most disrespectful defense teams I've ever seen. They pretty much all should have been charged with contempt of court at least. She handled it like a champ for how the defense acted. Honestly, I think that people would have lashed out worse if they were in her position. That team had her at the end of her rope.

[robxoxo]

they were literally acting like children and not listening to the JUDGE. so disrespectful

[T-liegh]

I didn’t disagree with ANYTHING she said.
I’ve never seen a more disrespectful defence team.

[JoaquinCyberpunk]

Easily one of the most heartbreaking cases I've read up on. Doubt she will read this, but Ms. Scherer, continued well wishes to you and your family. She seems like a wonderful person.

[thisgirl]

Love this fabulous lady. She stood her ground and demanded courtroom decorum in her own way. Her passion may have unnerved people but bless her heart, she is human and she is strong.

[juliedahlman]

This school system, along with the social services department of this county FAILED these victims! Cruz’s earlier teacher warned that this EXACT SCENARIO would happen, and that he needed immediate intervention and help. She contacted her principal, the superintendent of the school system, social services, etc. SHE WAS IGNORED BY ALL. As a teacher, I can’t imagine the grief she must feel, wondering if she did enough. Sad!

[louiehernandez]

So horrified that they didn't discipline the defense attorney, but disciplined or reprimanded her? Sure. Ok.

[sharonhoyt]

I agreed with the Judge and felt that the Defense attorneys were despicable

[kimpeasester]

I think you did an excellent job as anjudge. Especially when that female lawyer flipped someone off, laughed, etc. The whole team was a joke. Extremely disrespectful. I've never seen anything like it.

[lisalacombe]

Thank you for having Elizabeth on your show. She did a great job overseeing this trial and the jury that got it wrong.

[brandonmmc]

God bless this former judge and all the families affected by this horrible act. 🙏

[antiafrosvengalis]

18:03: In the end, this attorney (former judge) was the one who ended up disciplined by the Florida State Bar and none of the defense attorneys.

[albe]

What does a criminal have to do to get the death penalty? this sentence was ridiculous

[jennifermurray]

What dicussed me the most was them flipping people off during the trial. These lawyers are suppost to behave better.