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Rafael Olmeda

Prosecution witness challenges conclusions about Parkland gunman’s mental struggles

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The confessed Parkland gunman scored low on cognitive tests designed to measure his ability to develop and carry out long-term plans, solve problems and deal with abstract issues.

He scored very low, a prosecution expert testified Tuesday. Too low.

“If his attention problems were as bad as this, he couldn’t even complete the test,” said neuropsychologist Robert Denney, who was called by the prosecution to rebut the testimony introduced last month by defense expert Paul Conner.

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