Politics & Government

Defense Motions To Get Video Tossed Out Showing Nikolas Cruz Attacking Broward Jail Guard

Cruz exchanged words in the video with BSO Detention Sergeant Raymond Beltran, gives Beltran the finger, and rushes him.

September 29, 2021

Nikolas Cruz went before a judge Tuesday for a hearing regarding the attack of a Broward jail guard back in November of 2018.

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The incident was caught on camera. The defense made a motion to get that video thrown out for, what they refer to, as a failure to preserve evidence.

Video from the jail appears to show Cruz walking around tables in a common area. He exchanged words with BSO Detention Sergeant Raymond Beltran, gives Beltran the finger, and rushes him.

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