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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Sharp

Nikolas Cruz trial: FASD expert has ‘never seen’ pregnant woman abuse alcohol as much as shooter’s mother

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An expert in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) has testified that he has “never seen” a woman abuse alcohol while pregnant as much as Nikolas Cruz’s biological mother.

Dr Kenneth Jones took the witness stand on Tuesday as the defence continues to build its case that the mass murderer suffered from brain damage and struggled with severe behavioural problems because of his exposure to alcohol in the womb.

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