who is the attorney for nikolas cruz?

by Madyson Zulauf 7 min read

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How old was Nikolas Cruz when he was arrested?

On, Feb. 15, while standing for a his bond trial, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, was joined by his court-appointed attorney Melissa McNeill. As he was ordered held without bail, Melissa attempted to comfort Nikolas, putting her arm around him.

Who is Melissa in the Broward County court?

1) Melissa is the Assistant Public Defender in the Homicide Division of Broward County’s Public Defenders. She has worked in this division for 18 years. While Nikolas cowered in court on Feb. 15, Melissa stood steadfast beside him, even comforting him. It was revealed after the trial that Nikolas is on suicide watch and ...

Does Nikolas regret his actions?

2) Afterward, she explained that Nikolas deeply regrets his actions. “He’s sad. He’s mournful. He’s remorseful. He is fully aware of what is going on, and he’s just a broken human being,” she told reporters, via the Daily Mail, getting emotional. “I had to have the exact same conversation that every parent in Broward had to have with their children this morning, then I had to walk and meet with him. I’m fully aware of the impact this has on the people who live here.”

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