Politics & Government
Defense Files Motion To Disqualify Judge From Parkland Trial
The move follows last week's comments by the judge calling the defense "unprofessional" after the defense rested their case.
September 18, 2022
Attorneys for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz filed a motion Friday demanding the removal of Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer from the case.
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The move follows last week's comments by the judge calling the defense "unprofessional" after the defense rested their case.
Cruz's attorneys allege that Scherer's conduct during the Wednesday exchange revealed "long-held" animosity toward the defense counsel that has "infected" the proceedings and will prevent their client from getting a fair trial.
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