PARKLAND school shooter Nikolas Cruz has been sentenced to life in prison just weeks after avoiding the death penalty for senselessly massacring 17 people.
The sentencing closes the heartbreaking tragedy that occurred at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018 - where Cruz slaughtered 14 students and three faculty members
Cruz, shackled and in a red jail jumpsuit, watched intently as Judge Elizabeth Scherer read out each of the victims' names and sentenced him to 17 life terms without the possibility of parole.
Cruz acknowledged under questioning by the judge before sentencing that he is on medication but could understand what was occurring.
Judge Scherer also invoked the Son of Sam Law that prohibits Cruz from profiting from writings or shows about the crime.
Dozens of enraged victims that were injured or lost loved ones in the tragic incident ripped Cruz, 24, in their impact statements, with some giving their own version of what "justice" they would've preferred.
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