A few weeks ago, I mentioned that a Florida jury divided on the proper sentence for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz, with the result that he was to receive a sentence of life without parole. The formal sentencing hearing took place this week, and while the outcome was a foregone conclusion, many surviving victims and relatives of deceased victims addressed the court – and the defendant. Their words were sometimes raw and angry, and at other times preternaturally compassionate. Excepts from their statements appear in a number of stories about the sentencing hearing, including from CNN and the Associated Press. New episode of the NC Criminal Debrief now available. Phil Dixon’s podcast keeps rolling with a new episode, available here or wherever you get your podcasts. According to the episode description, it “covers the latest in federal and state criminal law news, recent Fourth Amendment cases from the Fourth Circuit, new developments in cannabis and drug identification in the state, new state cases on identity theft and going armed to the terror of the public, as well as a review of recent state sentencing cases.” NC officers seize THC-infused snacks that looks just like Jolly Ranchers, Kit Kats, and rice crispy treats. WRAL reports here that "[a] Secretary of State-led enforcement [operation] has swept $224,000 worth of THC-infused gummies and snacks that mimic the look of legitimate snack brands off store shelves in North Carolina. The counterfeits had labels that resembled Skittles, Cheetos, Lifesavers, and Girl Scout Cookies." The story includes photos [...]
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