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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Gustaf Kilander and Rachel Sharp

Parkland victim’s son storms out of court as Nikolas Cruz avoids death penalty

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The son of the athletic director at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School killed in the 2018 shooting left the courtroom as the verdict of the jury was read aloud.

Corey Hixon, son of Chris Hixon, could be seen leaving the room as the judge read the recommendation that Nikolas Cruz be spared the death penalty.

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