Parkland sentencing: Nikolas Cruz sentenced to life in prison

Many victims' parents are outraged that the gunman was spared the death penalty.

ABC NEWS—Broward County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer sentenced Cruz to life in prison, with the 34 counts of the indictment to be served consecutively.

She announced the sentence after determining she was confident that Cruz, who pleaded guilty to his charges, understood the court proceedings.

Cruz was sentenced on 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder.

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