Fr and he didn’t get death smh the families was outraged and so was the world 🌎 if he didn’t deserve the death penalty idk who would but give it to ppl who have murdered one person
No I think people forget how a judge is supposed to act during a trial there's plenty of judges that deal with horrifying cases and don't act one sided the whole trial and snap during trials and react during comments or react towards public defenders that you don't like. Everyone is well aware of who the trial was for no one forgot that part at all alot of families were effected in that trial alot of kids were as well that was a huge trial but I don't even know why she wants to speak out now anyway this was already forgotten about she stepped down from being a judge anyway after that cause she knew she was in the wrong she knew she wasn't winning that fight.
@@4N3MCthat was up to the damn jury not the judge. And this is about the judge on that trial anyway cause she wants to speak out now after how long ago this happened cause she was a terrible judge and very unprofessional.
The judge was totally right for standing up to those disrespectful lawyers. This criminal was laughing along with them while the victims families were forced to put up with their disgusting behavior in silence. I respect this judge for keeping the dignity of the victims alive!
I love her --she's intelligent, beautiful, lovely, and thoughtful - and HUMAN. She had a tough job and was placed under overwhelming stress. All things considered, she did a good job.
She did a terrible job, which is why she was removed from the bench in her other capital case by the FL Supreme Court, publicly reprimanded by the state bar, and essentially forced to resign. Specifically because of the extreme appearance of bias she allowed to fester. Literally *hugging* the prosecution team and victims' families. It is so beyond inappropriate it sounds made up, like an actual joke. Can you imagine being a defendant who is accused of something by the government, but presumed innocent, walking into that courtroom and hoping to get a fair trial? From the judge that's publicly _hugging_ the prosecution? Good luck! Judges like her get people like Cruz *let out* of prison -- because their convictions get vacated on appeal. Whether or not she was actually biased doesn't matter, the mere appearance of bias violates judicial standards and _the Sixth Amendment_ . Good riddance to her, I wish her well in her legal career but she's not fit for the bench.
I watched the trial (and lived in South Fl at the time) and this judge, i thought, did an outstanding job. I was aghast at the unprofessionalism and the blatant disrespect demonstrated by the defense team. I am very disappointed that this woman no longer presides over a court. I wish her well and thank her for her service.
Ignore the other comment reply. It was the defence team that was unprofessional and instigated all kinds of chaos, putting the judge in an impossible predicament. It was very evil, what they attempted to do. She made the right choice to rebuke them.
The defense wasn’t giving the judge a choice but to react. Was her reaction perfect? No, but I have seen judges react to defense counsel in a similar way when they are “pulling stunts” to try to get a mistrial in a difficult case. I’ve seen a judge in my city snap on the defense who were doing less blatant acts of disrespect to the courtroom (in 2 murder cases). Judges and lawyers are imperfect people like the rest of us. Especially in a case where many children died, I think it was not possible for her to be impartial when this is one of the worst acts the world has ever seen committed by an individual. She might have been doing her best so I definitely understand the inability to be neutral even when it’s your job. Jobs are hard. I think all around the prosecution was incredible and the most professional. He was the best. The prisoner should have been sentenced to death, its a shame that the jury has to be unanimous. The families did not get justice! I hope justice IS served somehow.
@@emakelley6807 Exactly. That's what evil forces do. They corner and tempt you and put you in an impossible situation. It's a classic strategy meant to cause chaos/destruction, and it's what they did with this judge. I also agree that there are cases where evil is very apparent and you have to be "biased" in favour of what's good and true and right. Look up M Scott Peck "People of the Lie".
She did an outstanding job, honestly. I don't fault her for any of her repremands or emotional reactions to the defense tactics and lack of professionalism. Judges are people too and have a very difficult job to do. I respect this lady but I'm glad she's moved on.
@@jes6628a judge also needs to be professional and e.g. not give the appearance of bias (such as by hugging the prosecutors). A judge also has standards they are experienced to live up to, not just lawyers. I’m fairly sure anyone who has been to law school would have notices clear issues in how she behaved. (Just like the report concluded). Public defenders also play an important role in the justice system, and her treatment of them in this case was quite alarming. At minimum, she should have intervened to stop the victims impact statements from attacking the Public defenders for simply doing their job.
@@sassypatty2666huh? Public defenders = the defence. And there role is to protect and promote their clients interests above all else (I’ve simplified that a tad - they also have to follow certain court rules etc, which they did do in this case). There’s a reason the judge was reprimanded and not members of the defense team. Eg if any lawyer had in fact remotely threatened the judge’s kids like she accused them of, they would probably lose their licence. If Melisa McNeil’s conduct really was as unprofessional and disrespectful as Judge Scherer claimed (in front of her client), she would have faced consequences.
@@evewaddington6225I agree with some of your statement, but using the middle finger and laughing at the victims' families was beyond the scope of defending the client. It was absolutely disgusting behavior. And then to complain about their own children's safety after their team laughed at the victims (who gruesomely lost children) was the hypocritical cherry on top.
I disagree. Had I been judge, I would have Cruz serving as a military sniper. How many school shooters have the accuracy to take out as many as Cruz did? Letting such a waste of talent get fat sitting in a jail cell should be a crime itself!
You’re ignorant. It doesn’t matter if the group of lawyers “picks on you.” You’re a judge, you’re to be impartial and uphold the law without emotion involved all times. She got too emotional in the case, and even hugged prosecution. Doesn’t seem impartial. Anyone who knows anything about the law knows she was FAR out of line. Allowing victim impact statements to include disgusting attacks toward defense? Allowing one parent to flip them off? Disgusting.
@@kickboxer2149I'm glad she decided to leave the bench because she has no business serving in the Department of Justice her behavior was absolutely disgusting towards defense it was disgusting
This judge is a hero. She relentlessly pursued justice in a case with the most evil type of person. She did nothing wrong by maintaining order in the face of extreme disrespect. She’s also beautiful.
I watched this trial and thought Judge Sharer did an amazing job. She really wanted to make sure the victim’s families had a voice and let’s be real here. The defense team was an absolute joke. Blatantly disrespectful and tried to play dirty. I encourage everyone to watch it.
I watched this whole trial and this judge was absolutely INCREDIBLE! She showed so much compassion for the parents who lost their children. The entire defense team who defended that evil monster are all a stain on our justice system!!
This judge was terrible beyond words can describe. She is unhinged and shouldn't ever have been appointed a judge. Compare this judge to Judge Jennifer Dorow who presided over the most difficult case I could imagine, the guy in Wisconsin who ran over dozens of people in a parade and killed 6 of them. The defendant was constantly disrupting the trial and she handled the chaos beautifully without losing her cool. Also Judge Scherer shouldn't have hugged the victims' families as it sends off a message of impartiality. This judge sucks in every way and so do you most of you in here for coming to her defense.
I don't think she was unhinged at all. She defended herself to obnoxious defense attorneys who didn't care one bit about anything about the trial, or what happened at the school, with the middle finger scene, and the killer laughing about it with her was extremely rude, disrespectful to everyone involved. We know that Cruz didn't care less what happened in court, he was not wanting to die. He didn't care one bit when the families were giving their last remarks about the impact of what he did. He gave expressions when the Guttenburgs were talking...Did anyone see the expression from his face, "Oh, really?" I certainly did. Judge Sherer, Please don't be hard on yourself, you did the best you could. You, drooshmaroosh8261, need a reality check and a stern talking to for your unnecessary comment.
@@cathyulbrich3481 I don't like your comment and find your presence in my YT chat stream somewhat disturbing. Please watch the series of videos of the Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial and you'll see what I mean about Judge Jennifer Dorow and the way a judge should compose herself.
@@drooshmaroosh8261I agree Judge Dorow has the patience of a saint, but she also received backlash for being "weak" and not controlling her courtroom. People with common sense knew Dorow did this to avoid the possibility of a mistrial. I agree Sherer hugging the victims parents was weird, but at the same time, Dorow spent quite a bit of time expressing her feelings to the victims families after the sentencing. It was exactly the same thing as what Sherer did, but with no physical contact.
It’s allowed for convicted felons to return to the courtroom of the judge or prosecutor in their trial? I would have thought that would be never allowed. Especially when there have been times when the convicted felons got out of prison and went after the judge, prosecutors or jurors that put them in prison.
This judge performed exceptionally under extremely emotional conditions..not only the tragedy of the case, but the constant struggle with the defense. I wish her the best in her new endeavors.
Those on here applauding her and saying she did a great job don't understand what a judge is supposed to be and how she's supposed to act. The very reason they applaud her is the very reason she failed. They applaud her because she clearly sided with the prosecution against the very unlikeable defendant Cruz. Yeah, it's human nature to applaud that, but those who understand what a judge is supposed to be know that's a really bad thing, not a good thing. When judges become advocates for one side against the other, the integrity of the whole system collapses.
I'm a lawyer and law professor, a former prosecutor and defense attorney. I have NEVER seen a judge in court, in a legal opinion, or in a record act this badly and biased in a case. Granted, the defendant did horrific things. But a judge shall remain neutral and behave in a manner that commands honor and respect. Plenty of judges have presided over high profile cases. She isn't the first. Yet, she's the one who got reprimanded by an appellate group of judges for her conduct. She still has an attitude about it, and clearly has trouble admitting she's wrong. She doesn't have the temperament to be a judge, so I'm glad she's not.
Much respect 4 this judge. The defense was like no other I've ever seen. Totally disrespectful, rude, childish, did everything they could to interrupt court. As I watched this fiasco, it looked more like obnoxious students having to be reprimanded constantly. Fit right in with Nicholas.Where IS the justice for this judge?
I watched a lot of this. I thought she did a great job. Lots of frustration, long trail, and familiarity contributed to her comments. The only thing she could have done different was more done in side bars so we didn’t hear her admonishment. But I feel they were warranted. I’m sure this case changed her prospective of her job and she hated going to work everyday.
I think she did an excellent job! The defense was ridiculous and unprofessional from day one. I was thankful she stood up for the families and her personal safety
She broke numerous rules of conduct in her treatment of the defense and allowed personal threats against them from victim family members, which is not allowed in FL.
I watched everything from start to finish. The defence had some within it that are not nice humans. Making comments about a Judges family in a court room is disgusting. Flipping the "Bird" while laughing in a court room with a person accused of mass murder with dlear guilt is abhorent immoral behaviour.
I thought she was incredibly unprofessional. The defense tried to raise the issue of their families being brought up, this judge brushed it off, and then the *second* they asked her how she would feel if it was her family being referenced she threw a fit and kicked that lawyer out of the courtroom. She also frequently did not seem to know or understand proper procedure, and constantly asked other officers of the court and the prosecution what she should do. This woman has no business being a judge. Maybe one day, not today.
If you’ll remember back to the guests that cbs had on their show about this case. The ruling that came was different than the one cbs wanted or rather that their so called experts wanted. So it makes sense that they would attack her and her character like this. Especially when you factor in that these ‘experts’ are just an extension of Michael and Sheri redstone (the owners of cbs) and some of the wealthiest people in the United States. Basically they get what they want and if they don’t they destroy you. They have a horrific track record of this. This is just as biased as fox and cbs should have a propaganda warning.
@@sunshinegal4294 Let me put it another way. One job of a judge, especially in an internationally televised trial like this one, is to engender confidence in the justice system. She completely failed in that aspect.
@@giulianobrammerloo1366 You're comparing apples to oranges. As far as her "resignation," attorneys make less money sitting on the bench as a judge than in private practice. In my jurisdiction, the court has great difficulties hiring and retaining full time judges that they have to resort to being attorneys in private practice as well as retired judges to sit on the bench and preside over trials.
at the end of the day shes a human being lol. I know she probably went through a lot to become a judge, but it aint worth it if your sanity is on the line
Those defense lawyers are lucky that non of the family members jumped towards the defense lawyers like they usually do at the plaintiff's or Judges. How could you be laughing with your killer. I know, I know. Innocent until proven but when you act like that. Families will act upon their feelings. Flipping off the judge, really? This should be highly noted in their future cases. What is our courts coming to? Anyways, judge is hot 🔥 and I'm glad she acted her age and professional self. The only other judge I've seen with the most greatest speech was that one with the plaintiff what acted as his own lawyer and tried to get every witness to get mad so he could try to throw the case out. Now that case was the craziest. Tried everything to be the most ignorant self representation 🙃 ever. The dude that ran over people in the parade all cuz he got in a argument with his gf. Even killed a kid I think 🤔. Now that judge spoke nothing but TRUTH ABOUT OUR COURT SYSTEM AND MURICA in the process!!
I side with the judge on 90% of it. She did let them get under her skin, which furthered the problem, but those defense attorneys were pretty disgusting.
Well said. While I do think she could’ve been more patient and a little more professional, I do think that the defense’s actions were reprehensible and fully deserved to be reprimanded. However this judge let them get under her skin and when that attorney made that comment about her child, she overreacted and took the bait. Her hugging the prosecution was also inappropriate. An absolutely perfect example of a judge is Judge Jennifer Dorow, the judge who presided over the trial of Darrell Brooks. She was patient, understanding, knowledgeable, wise and fair. She really sets the standard in her profession. This case needed a judge like Judge Dorow.
I can't imagine why the cops didn't take the creep out! They had every right if he had a gun...! Why did it take 6 years to convict this NRA brat! What more proof do you need with all the videos and corpes! That is nothing but a waste of tax payer funds. This puke's lawyers sounded a lot like NRA & Trump attorneys to me! Delay, interrupt, accuse and lie!
@@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis I don't think the attorney was baiting her when he made that comment, and her reaction inadvertently showed that he had a point about court officers' families being talked about in court.
@@andysmith1996 Yeah that’s a good point. The way she reacted to that comment proved their point, she got upset at even the mere mention of her child in a courtroom setting. However, they should know better than to make a statement like that. They could’ve said like “These people are referencing our children and that’s inappropriate” rather than speaking the way they did to the judge. It was handled inappropriately by both parties IMO. There was a lack of professionalism from all parties. It was shameful. The flipping off was just downright pathetic. An attorney sitting with a mass shooter, acting like that in a courtroom is absolutely unacceptable.
I watched the trial and I completely back this Judge up. The defense was being completely rude and pushing her boundries. They lacked respect. So basically she had to command her respect instead of them just being respectable on their own.
@@jusDjangoshe might be doing her job & not trying to advance. All judges aren’t climbing career ladders. Defense attorneys also just practice to defend people as the law allows. Going farther has nothing to do with correct behavior in a court room.
The "defense" acted like a bunch of high school children in a classroom where there's a sub for the day! SO disrespectful and highly unprofessional!! Poor families of those children who were killed had to watch in silence and endure being victimized all over again while this group giggled TOGETHER with their child's KILLER!! This judge was OUTSTANDING in light of the "defense" and the CRAP they displayed in the courtroom!!
YOUR COMMENT ALL THE WAY. As an aside, for an attorney to mention a judge or counsel's personal family REGARDLESS of context is never ever appropriate in any circumstance.
@@jenniferlee1410Yes but it has to be a two day street. The judge gets angry when it was her kidsrought up but not having an issue when the defense's kids are brought up is where she was wrong. Attack the defense as much as you want but leave people who had nothing to do with it out of it.
A real woman with emotions and empathy. She ran that courtroom as a boss. She didn't group him as a whole like most judges do. She truly heard the horror of this case and being in Florida... He should have gotten the death penalty. We have it for the worst of the worst and this young man should have gotten it immediately. Even our governor was extremely disappointed and now i believe its being looked into as no more all for 1 or 1 for all.
She’s also just extremely professional and fair. I don’t think most people watching that case would blame her at all for being “impatient” with the defense as they didn’t deserve patience after a point - but she still comes out here, honestly addresses her side of emotions without underplaying it, and also admits to possibly being in the wrong at moments (thought I’d honestly disagree w her, she was correct in her reprimands in my opinion)
@@vice2versa you're entitled to your opinion. I suppose you're a part of the 144k thousand lori. Get a life n leave me alone u little jitt. (Edited for typo)
Why should the judge have to take disrespect from the scumbag defense attorneys?! I have never in my life seen an attorney flipping the bird in a courtroom much less in the middle of a mass murder trial. They were disgusting.
@@Look_What_You_Did Did you not read the part "I have never in my life seen an attorney flipping the bird in a courtroom much less in the middle of a mass murder trial?" There were so many more examples during the trial, but that was the most shocking one.
A judge doesn't have to take disrespect but they also have a duty to act impartially and not to do or say anything that could be seen as indicating a bias.
The defense team was hostile from day one, I watched the whole trial and I praised the judge then and still do. One of the defense team I can't think of her name gave the middle finger while giggling with that monster murderer, absolute disrespect. God bless you Judge Scherer job well done be proud of yourself.
The defense attorney who made that gesture was Tamara L. Curtis, who is employed by the Broward County Public Defender’s Office based in Fort Lauderdale.
She didn’t give the finger to the judge or was even facing the judge nor was the jury in. It was too a reporter who continued to cuss and was trying to get the attention of Cruz. This was discussed previously. The judge didn’t even see it, she had to be told about it. If the judge hadn’t done anything wrong, she wouldn’t have been made to chose to resign or be removed. It’s very rare for a judge to be removed or reprimanded. The judge was unprofessional & was attacking the defense the entire time. She has no temperment for being a judge.
@@dudemorris7769Be quiet. You’ve been going around this comment thread posting blatant lies to slander her and twist the facts. There’s a close link between lying and evil. Check yourself before you wreck yourself.
@@dudemorris7769attorneys getting baited by reporters that they have the full ability to ignore and conducting themselves unprofessionally = ok The judge doing less than that in her own courtroom when she is required to address the parties that are baiting her (against ethics) = bad Sure, Jan.
I hope this judge reads this comment. I am an attorney and appear in front of judges all the time. She did such an amazing job and held hard lines that I wish judges did more often. Great work, judge.
This woman did not have the judicial temperament to be a judge. To be a judge requires an emotional maturity that this woman did not have. She was too emotional throughout the trial. There is a way to deal with disrespectful lawyers and she did not handle the perceived disrespect appropriately.
You expect every judge to act like Chamberlain Haller but old judges retire and have to be replaced. The judge is really only the chair of the proceedings, it is up to the prosecution and defence teams to act with court decorum and etiquette. If you feel it necessary to bate the Judge, then you must know that your case is already lost.
I understand why the judge overreacted when the lawyer talked about her child. My first thought was the judge whose son was shot and killed at her home because someone was upset with her. She did not want that brought out in the air. At the same time, that lawyer was trying to get her to understand how he felt. It was still inappropriate. Add on, her daughter was the same age as the victims who died, which must have been traumatic for the judge.
It was a true mama bear moment really. I understand why she reacted that way. Once that button is pushed, any loving mother would respond with a protective nature. Though yeah it was still a court of law and there are rules. Though the defense team was just horrible. They had very little respect for the victims and the families of those killed by their client. They were defending a monster and they behaved very close to one.
Ya also that’s just not how court and law works. Sentences are about the law. I can’t hav my bike stolen and tell the judge imagine if it was your bike that got stolen. Sentences don’t work like that
He told the judge to imagine it was her child. The context is that the defense team is complaining that during victim impact statements some of the victims demeaned the defense's deplorable actions during the trial, and apparently made some comment about the defense attorneys' children, and in trying to explain the defense's position to these alleged derogatory comments to the judge he thinks bringing her own children into the discussion is applicable, which it is not, but he did not threaten her children in context, and she was reprimanded for this.
Judge, you handled the Parkland case meticulously and with the patience of a true professional. As a 20 year practicing lawyer, I’ve seen many. You are spectacular and it’s the Bar’s loss that you’ve stepped down from the bench. Best wishes and congratulations on your new position!!
She was nothing short of an amazing judge during a very emotional trial. Prosecutors were professional, defense was the opposite. I’m sorry she felt she had to resign. Shame on our judicial system for allowing this
She was given the choice to step down or be removed, in which case her law license would have also been up for revoking. She got a partnership from her family & not a job from any other outside firm.
@@dudemorris7769 No, Scherer wasn’t “given the choice to step down or be removed”. It was a personal choice for her to resign after criticism by the FJQC and before a public reprimand, especially after the FSC granted a retrial for a previous conviction of hers in another case based on that rebuke. It’s also a blatant lie that no firm would hire her. She joined her family firm because it made the most sense to her and her family. It’s *another lie* that her law license was in jeopardy. Why are you lying? What purpose does it serve? What kind of total scumbag does one have to be to make up nonsense about someone and something they have no clue about?
@@dudemorris7769Wow you’re telling all kinds of lies to defame her. You should read “People of the Lie” by M. Scott Peck in which he reveals the link between lying, evil, and the demonic.
I am amazed Cruz never got the death penalty for killing 17 people, mainly children. These senseless deaths devastated their families whose lives will never be the same!! The parents showed dignity in their actions and when they spoke about their families.
She did amazing during that trial. She shouldn’t have had to resign over it. It’s funny how people will whine and whine to get someone they don’t like to step down. That defense team was a collection of idiots.
Because what you all are misunderstanding is she violated simple Court procedure she showed bias towards defense you cannot do this you cannot do this it violates every rule of the Department of Justice you cannot do it I'm glad somebody is following the rules in this country this woman has no business presiding on a bench and she made that abundantly clear with her behavior that she cannot simply handle a murder trial she can't handle it and that's why she was removed
@@jennw36😂😂😂 money is not worth the embarrassment she can't swing it in the Department of Justice that's why they told her you have to go this is so embarrassing because she did nothing but she'll biased towards defense on her first murder trial end of your career okay this is a very simple rule don't tell me my brother is a district attorney okay okay all right and I certainly don't have what it takes to work in the Department of Justice and I openly know this and publicly will state this you better have the right professional demeanor or you will not last
This was a very heated trial, and emotional. The defense did a lot of seedy things too and deserved to face some reprimands for sure. That being said, I've seen a lot of judges handle both emotional / heavy cases and handle problematic attorneys and there is just what I would call a "judicial temperament" that some have, that it's a level of patience that very few have. I think it's probably good for her own mental well-being that she stepped down because she was just a bit too easily set off. Judges are gonna have all kinds of emotional and horrible things in the courtroom, including disrespectful people, and they can't let it get under their skin like that or it will mean it's that much easier for others to set them off, so it's probably for the best that she stepped down. Also just for the integrity of the bench and the cases. If this had actually been a real trial with a verdict, her conduct could've led to an appellate issue for sure -- thankfully it ended up not mattering in this case.
Yep. And having to deal with a harsh judge on top of a very stressful and high stakes trial can be a very traumatizing experience. This was a very horrible case and I'm sure everyone's emotions were high having to deal with all of that vicarious trauma. So being snapped at and chastised by a dysregulated or impatient judge when you're trying to do your already very hard and traumatic job is a horrible feeling. Which is why judges need to be very mindful of their power and the tone they set in their courtroom so that they do not make an already very high-stress profession even worse. There's a reason lawyers burn out at such high rates.
The judge was unprepared and didn't know how to run a court room. She has had numerous similar problems in other trials. She was appointed as a favour to her father, but was not competent.
She honestly lacked the temperament to be able to handle this type of the case. No one is saying that all the lawyers were saints. But certainly she showed several instances where she could not contain her disdain for the defense .that last act of hugging, the prosecutors was was a queer sign that she could not control her emotions. People seem to forget that public defenders have to take their clients as they come to them. Everyone in that courtroom had a job to do and unfortunately, her lack of temperament made that trial all the more difficult. People should also look at where she's ended up. She went back to a law firm owned by her family. That is total privilege
The fact that these defense "lawyers" would mock, joke, and flick the finger during such a devastating case is appalling. Makes me really want to give this judge the benefit of the doubt. These defense lawyers should be ashamed of their ugly behavior. They completely disregarded the victims and families pain.
This is so sad she was forced to resign. I watched this trial live and was absolutely disgusted by the defendant and his attorneys behavior! I’m still baffled how the jury decided his actions didn’t reach the level of the death penalty…😢
I followed the case closely. Yes, the defendants were sloppy but unfortunately this judge was way too emotional for her role. She let her emotions get to her often and this cycled through the lawyers. It was very cringe to watch.
Absolutely, and she proved the defense attorney's point about her child. He complained that witnesses were talking about his children in the courtroom, and she brushed if off saying she hadn't heard it (even though it happened right in front of her), and he pointed out that if it was *her* kids getting talked about, she would have noticed it, and she immediately exploded with rage and bizarrely accused *him* of "threatening her children" for pointing this out. It was so childish and it proved exactly what he was saying, that she wasn't giving defense attorneys the same respect she demanded for herself. She came off like an emotional bimbo.
Very stressful for sure, and defense was definitely unprofessional and aggressive, but hugging the defense or prosecution team seems biased and unprofessional.
Absolutely the most unprofessional judge I've ever seen. I'm glad she was reprimanded and I think it's hilarious that people in the comments think that they know better than the professionals who reprimanded her. Talk about arrogance.
This was a highly emotional trial. I think all the lawyers were pushed to their limits. But, this judge lost her decorum on several occasions. Hugging the prosecution team at the end in full view of the public absolutely showed bias. No one watching those hugs could believe a Defendant could receive a fair trial. She should not be viewed as a martyr.
She was a terrible judge who deserved every reprimand the state supreme court gave to her. She showed blatant favoritism to the plaintiffs and disgracefully permitted the victim impact statements to include vile words against the attorneys. The attorneys were doing their job. They were appointed by the court to represent the shooter and had no choice in the matter. I will not excuse the one attorney's poor behavior in giving the middle finger to the cameraman (and she is being investigated for that), but the attorneys otherwise did a fine job. They had a duty to defend the shooter, that is how this system works. The state is better having this judge off the bench.
This judge should be disbarred. I am not against the verdict, Cruz definitely needs to be behind bars but can you imagine if this was not an open and shut case? This judge is unhinged and unwell. Her mental capacity is not there.
But it was because it was such an 'open and shut' case that the defence went after her. They knew they didn't have anything else.Would you want any of those cretins defending you?
She was amazing, professional and empathetic. She was compassionate to the families. Seriously so what she hugged the lawyers and families. We didnt see the videos of the killings inside the school, she must have seen some horrifying things on children. Its not a crime to hug the prosecutors or families, it shows respect and compassion.
She did an excellent job, she's a human being and that defense team was very disrespectful not only to the court but especially to the victims and their families. So sad. The villain was the monster in the defense chair.
Can you imagine the amount of pressure she was under to handle the court and keep the case on a path that would be deemed just by all about such a tragic event? I can only think she handled it day by day, motion by motion.
"He found the right button." Seems like she has a lot of buttons that can be pushed to get angry. This is the type of person that shouldn't have any power.
She was an awesome judge and I hope she enjoys a fulfilling career in Civil Matters. Ill never blame her for being mamma bear for her daughter & for the mommas& poopa nears who lost in Parkland
She was an outstanding judge- we all watched how the defense behaved & she did the best she could while not completely losing her cool. The defense team was disrespectful, unprofessional & absolutely came for her from the beginning-and in the end, a demented monster was put away for life.
This is an excellent judge. For her to have the kind of patience she had with the horrible amount of disrespect I give her all the respect available. The public Defenders were terrible and beyond disrespectful and completely non professional. The defense acted completely inappropriately with the laughing and giving THE HONORABLE JUDGE the middle finger. That women should never practice law ever again or the other attorney who was completely rude and refused to maintain decorum. She is and always will be a great attorney.
The Judge was totally unprofessional and leaving the bench was the best thing. I see a lot of people defending her, but that is because this is about a very unsympathetic defendant. She was very wrong is so many things. She allowed the families to insult the defendant’s attorney’s, falsely claiming one of them was threatening her children, hugging the victims (which showed a lot of bias) and just disparaging the attorney for silly things like resting early. The truth is that this Judge looks like someone who has lived a very privileged life and does not know how to handle stress. I hope she finds happiness in private practice. But she is not qualified to be a Judge. She doesn’t have the emotional stability to handle the job.
Personally, the way she handled every situation thrown at her…. it only made me look at the defense team even more at how asinine & unprofessional they were - especially in regards to such a profoundly heinous crime where the defendant lacks remorse. And the defense team was all cozy with a mass shooter! It was the judges JOB to address these concerns head on. People love to play monday morning quarterback & look at situations hindsight 20/20, but who on this planet could have the patience of a saint when she was being bullied from moment one. Considering the circumstances were what they were…. what i witnessed was a contempt for the law & the court system. She was 100% baited. Calling her “impartial” is an attack on her character… because that’s simply not what happened. I applaud her.
I remember watching most of the trial. I remember just thinking how difficult of a position she was in. I really do think she did the best that she could. I have a lot of respect for her. I think it’s easy to underestimate just how difficult the situation was and how much pressure there was.
I love this judge! She kept it professional & I appreciate her for that. That female public defender flipping her off & getting the defendant to laugh was absolutely disgusting. I've been in court when the judge is too lax & let attorneys get away with being late & completely unprofessional & he said absolutely nothing! God bless her🩷
So if an attorney is disrespectful in a trial or let's say he did threaten her daughter (but wasn't even close but we'll pretend) the Judge in the trial should be just as respectful or should Judges know how to respond to chaos etc ... I love how the defense was so wrong but a Judge can be the same way during a trial of the attorneys start it🙄🤔 So wrong & absurd bc Judges are suppose to handl any type of situation & not respond out of anger or emotion & stay above situations & be able to handle it. Darrell Brooks trial is a prime example, that trial was 10 x's worse than the school shooting &'there were times aaI couldn't watch bc of how he was crazy, disrespectful & rude but Judge D kept it so professional & not once stooped to his level👍. That's why they are Judges & no matter how much a Judge hates the la yers or defendants they aren't suppose to show it.....your "well the defense attorneys started it" & even if that's was true....... a Judg doesn't & shouldn't get a pass to be equally disrespectful back. Oh & keep rewatching the child care mm not wasn't even close but I'm sure it's the best excuse to think of to why she said get out for threatening her child. 👎😞
She resigned??!! This world is so backwards. So the unprofessional defense team gets rewarded basically. This is so wrong! So I guess flipping the bird in a court room and then laughing like you’re an eighth grade is OK then. Unbelievable!
She wasn't suppose to hug the prosecution! She took an oath, and one of those oaths is NOT BE BIASED! Judge Judy never did that! As I said before GET OVER IT!
The Florida Supreme Court unanimously reprimanded Elizabeth Scherer for a reason. Sadly, she is unable take responsibility. "What if someone were talking about your children" - her perception about that remark is concerning. The early motions involved her impartiality to the prosecution after working in their office for so many years. She would have wise to seriously consider them. She doesn't have the temperament to sit on the bench.
She loves attention. I would never have cameras in my courtroom. She wasn't that experienced period and it shows. She made it worse by allowing cameras in the courtroom because she wanted the attention. She showed her demeanor to everyone and it wasn't the most professional. People who think she did a good job obviously have never seen a good judge who doesnt try to get the limelight like this former judge does. A judge needs to appear neutral regardless of how angry they get or how much they can sympathize
I watched the whole trial and many others where defence or prosecution have played up and the judges have handled it much better. I did not think this Judge was capable to handle that trial, and frankly I found her behaviour as a Judge unsuitable and distasteful
All these comments defending her behavior and yet she herself admits her actions were inappropriate. The Florida Bar agreed evidenced by the reprimand.
Everyone saying she was so professional etc but I’m like ok idk why but I found her to be not professional at all.. hugging afterwards, temperamental, etc.. However, I feel like that would’ve been difficult for any judge and I can appreciate the fact she can look back and reflect on her behavior during the trial and see how she may have overreacted at times and whatnot.
She really was up against it and did a great job considering the disgraceful conduct by the defense towards her and the victims families. She deserves respect for showing class, fairness and taking No immature BS on the bench.
The defense behaved badly, but this judge was not entirely professional either. We have many other examples of judges behaving extremely professionally despite the antics of others, so she has room to grow for sure. The judge from the Johnny Depp trial is a shining example that this judge should strive for.
She blew it, and lost. Usually, that's hard to do, in a guilty plea case, with defendant not even trying. Her taking out frustrations on the defense team, were exceptional. Like it or not, they did nothing illegal, and actually did their job, which avoids an appeal. If you needed a lawyer, you'd want the same service.
I was shocked to hear Elizabeth received a reprimand from the Florida Supreme Court. Maybe her conduct wasn't 100% professional in this trial, but considering the inept, disrespectful and at times horrible behavior of the defense team, I don't blame Elizabeth at all for the way she handled things. This is why, in my opinion, there should NOT be live TV coverage of courtroom trials, especially murder trials. Because lawyers will become more interested in playing up to the TV cameras rather than arguing their case. Shows like Judge Judy have their place, but a trial like this isn't your typical "my ex-boyfriend trashed my apartment and I'm suing for damages" case. This was MURDER of 17 KIDS, and a community that will never be able to totally heal from what happened. Elizabeth was an excellent judge and if I lived in Florida and needed a good attorney, I would hire Elizabeth in a heartbeat.
It is far out of line for an attorney to tell a judge "if this was your kid", but apparently it is not out of line for families to say that to the attorneys - according to this judge.
I think people forget who the real villian is in all of this, and it ain't the judge.
PERIOD
Fr and he didn’t get death smh the families was outraged and so was the world 🌎 if he didn’t deserve the death penalty idk who would but give it to ppl who have murdered one person
No I think people forget how a judge is supposed to act during a trial there's plenty of judges that deal with horrifying cases and don't act one sided the whole trial and snap during trials and react during comments or react towards public defenders that you don't like. Everyone is well aware of who the trial was for no one forgot that part at all alot of families were effected in that trial alot of kids were as well that was a huge trial but I don't even know why she wants to speak out now anyway this was already forgotten about she stepped down from being a judge anyway after that cause she knew she was in the wrong she knew she wasn't winning that fight.
@@4N3MCthat was up to the damn jury not the judge. And this is about the judge on that trial anyway cause she wants to speak out now after how long ago this happened cause she was a terrible judge and very unprofessional.
@@alisha8586 true story lol
The judge was totally right for standing up to those disrespectful lawyers. This criminal was laughing along with them while the victims families were forced to put up with their disgusting behavior in silence. I respect this judge for keeping the dignity of the victims alive!
Right! They were awful.
You don’t know what you’re talking about. You sound stupid.
She's the Judge, she's not supposed to "stand up" to any of the Lawyers. She's supposed to maintain an Impartial Court Room.
@@TheLoon4evershe tried….they wouldn’t stop their behavior!!
No she wasn't, that's not the temperament of a judge which is why she isn't a judge anymore lol
I love her --she's intelligent, beautiful, lovely, and thoughtful - and HUMAN. She had a tough job and was placed under overwhelming stress. All things considered, she did a good job.
No flirting. Be professional
She did a terrible job, which is why she was removed from the bench in her other capital case by the FL Supreme Court, publicly reprimanded by the state bar, and essentially forced to resign. Specifically because of the extreme appearance of bias she allowed to fester. Literally *hugging* the prosecution team and victims' families. It is so beyond inappropriate it sounds made up, like an actual joke. Can you imagine being a defendant who is accused of something by the government, but presumed innocent, walking into that courtroom and hoping to get a fair trial? From the judge that's publicly _hugging_ the prosecution? Good luck! Judges like her get people like Cruz *let out* of prison -- because their convictions get vacated on appeal. Whether or not she was actually biased doesn't matter, the mere appearance of bias violates judicial standards and _the Sixth Amendment_ . Good riddance to her, I wish her well in her legal career but she's not fit for the bench.
Yep
I watched the trial (and lived in South Fl at the time) and this judge, i thought, did an outstanding job. I was aghast at the unprofessionalism and the blatant disrespect demonstrated by the defense team. I am very disappointed that this woman no longer presides over a court. I wish her well and thank her for her service.
Ignore the other comment reply. It was the defence team that was unprofessional and instigated all kinds of chaos, putting the judge in an impossible predicament. It was very evil, what they attempted to do. She made the right choice to rebuke them.
The defense wasn’t giving the judge a choice but to react. Was her reaction perfect? No, but I have seen judges react to defense counsel in a similar way when they are “pulling stunts” to try to get a mistrial in a difficult case. I’ve seen a judge in my city snap on the defense who were doing less blatant acts of disrespect to the courtroom (in 2 murder cases). Judges and lawyers are imperfect people like the rest of us. Especially in a case where many children died, I think it was not possible for her to be impartial when this is one of the worst acts the world has ever seen committed by an individual. She might have been doing her best so I definitely understand the inability to be neutral even when it’s your job. Jobs are hard. I think all around the prosecution was incredible and the most professional. He was the best. The prisoner should have been sentenced to death, its a shame that the jury has to be unanimous. The families did not get justice! I hope justice IS served somehow.
@@emakelley6807 Exactly. That's what evil forces do. They corner and tempt you and put you in an impossible situation. It's a classic strategy meant to cause chaos/destruction, and it's what they did with this judge. I also agree that there are cases where evil is very apparent and you have to be "biased" in favour of what's good and true and right. Look up M Scott Peck "People of the Lie".
What happend is that was your daughter
She did an outstanding job, honestly. I don't fault her for any of her repremands or emotional reactions to the defense tactics and lack of professionalism. Judges are people too and have a very difficult job to do. I respect this lady but I'm glad she's moved on.
@@jes6628a judge also needs to be professional and e.g. not give the appearance of bias (such as by hugging the prosecutors). A judge also has standards they are experienced to live up to, not just lawyers. I’m fairly sure anyone who has been to law school would have notices clear issues in how she behaved. (Just like the report concluded). Public defenders also play an important role in the justice system, and her treatment of them in this case was quite alarming. At minimum, she should have intervened to stop the victims impact statements from attacking the Public defenders for simply doing their job.
And the defense? What role do they play. Respect and decorum should rule the day. That has been totally lost on so many levels.
"emotional reactions"
@@sassypatty2666huh? Public defenders = the defence. And there role is to protect and promote their clients interests above all else (I’ve simplified that a tad - they also have to follow certain court rules etc, which they did do in this case). There’s a reason the judge was reprimanded and not members of the defense team. Eg if any lawyer had in fact remotely threatened the judge’s kids like she accused them of, they would probably lose their licence. If Melisa McNeil’s conduct really was as unprofessional and disrespectful as Judge Scherer claimed (in front of her client), she would have faced consequences.
@@evewaddington6225I agree with some of your statement, but using the middle finger and laughing at the victims' families was beyond the scope of defending the client. It was absolutely disgusting behavior. And then to complain about their own children's safety after their team laughed at the victims (who gruesomely lost children) was the hypocritical cherry on top.
I respect this judge.
I disagree. Had I been judge, I would have Cruz serving as a military sniper. How many school shooters have the accuracy to take out as many as Cruz did? Letting such a waste of talent get fat sitting in a jail cell should be a crime itself!
She was being picked on by bullies trying to proboke and discredit her. It’s sad that bullying happens at this level. Remember, we’re all human.
You’re ignorant. It doesn’t matter if the group of lawyers “picks on you.” You’re a judge, you’re to be impartial and uphold the law without emotion involved all times.
She got too emotional in the case, and even hugged prosecution. Doesn’t seem impartial.
Anyone who knows anything about the law knows she was FAR out of line.
Allowing victim impact statements to include disgusting attacks toward defense? Allowing one parent to flip them off? Disgusting.
you’ve missed the point and are more enraged than she. Certainly glad you don’t hold an office. Dangerous
@@kickboxer2149I'm glad she decided to leave the bench because she has no business serving in the Department of Justice her behavior was absolutely disgusting towards defense it was disgusting
This judge is a hero. She relentlessly pursued justice in a case with the most evil type of person. She did nothing wrong by maintaining order in the face of extreme disrespect. She’s also beautiful.
This woman has my utmost respect and is an idol an a beautiful, intelligent and amazing woman that all of us can be proud of! Love her!!!❤
I think she deserves to be heard. I don’t blame her for being emotional. ❤
I watched this trial and thought Judge Sharer did an amazing job. She really wanted to make sure the victim’s families had a voice and let’s be real here. The defense team was an absolute joke. Blatantly disrespectful and tried to play dirty. I encourage everyone to watch it.
I watched this whole trial and this judge was absolutely INCREDIBLE! She showed so much compassion for the parents who lost their children. The entire defense team who defended that evil monster are all a stain on our justice system!!
This judge was terrible beyond words can describe. She is unhinged and shouldn't ever have been appointed a judge. Compare this judge to Judge Jennifer Dorow who presided over the most difficult case I could imagine, the guy in Wisconsin who ran over dozens of people in a parade and killed 6 of them. The defendant was constantly disrupting the trial and she handled the chaos beautifully without losing her cool. Also Judge Scherer shouldn't have hugged the victims' families as it sends off a message of impartiality. This judge sucks in every way and so do you most of you in here for coming to her defense.
What trial were you watching? I'm glad the majority of people don't have your assessment of her.
Cry
I don't think she was unhinged at all. She defended herself to obnoxious defense attorneys who didn't care one bit about anything about the trial, or what happened at the school, with the middle finger scene, and the killer laughing about it with her was extremely rude, disrespectful to everyone involved. We know that Cruz didn't care less what happened in court, he was not wanting to die. He didn't care one bit when the families were giving their last remarks about the impact of what he did. He gave expressions when the Guttenburgs were talking...Did anyone see the expression from his face, "Oh, really?" I certainly did. Judge Sherer, Please don't be hard on yourself, you did the best you could. You, drooshmaroosh8261, need a reality check and a stern talking to for your unnecessary comment.
@@cathyulbrich3481 I don't like your comment and find your presence in my YT chat stream somewhat disturbing. Please watch the series of videos of the Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial and you'll see what I mean about Judge Jennifer Dorow and the way a judge should compose herself.
@@drooshmaroosh8261I agree Judge Dorow has the patience of a saint, but she also received backlash for being "weak" and not controlling her courtroom. People with common sense knew Dorow did this to avoid the possibility of a mistrial. I agree Sherer hugging the victims parents was weird, but at the same time, Dorow spent quite a bit of time expressing her feelings to the victims families after the sentencing. It was exactly the same thing as what Sherer did, but with no physical contact.
I watched most of the case regardless of how professional you think she was remember that that trial was 34 times more emotional than any other trial
I love judge Elizabeth Scherer !! Beautiful inside and out ! 💕
The judge seems immature. It’s good that she stepped down.
What an embarrassment for her.
She is a gorgeous woman 😍❤
Give her the court back
I was going to watch until the words "her truth" were used.
People dont possess their own truth. Wake up.
Beautiful lady, beautiful soul and she shouldn’t be reprimanded, but praised for her patience and professionalism during that case
It’s allowed for convicted felons to return to the courtroom of the judge or prosecutor in their trial? I would have thought that would be never allowed. Especially when there have been times when the convicted felons got out of prison and went after the judge, prosecutors or jurors that put them in prison.
This judge performed exceptionally under extremely emotional conditions..not only the tragedy of the case, but the constant struggle with the defense. I wish her the best in her new endeavors.
The defence on that case were just a bunch of arse h*les! This judge did an excellent job .
Finally... I wanted to know for so long
I think it's blindingly obvious how she got the job. 🤣🤣
Yep, no one should had mentioned/brought up no one’s family or kids, totally agreed with the judge
Those on here applauding her and saying she did a great job don't understand what a judge is supposed to be and how she's supposed to act. The very reason they applaud her is the very reason she failed. They applaud her because she clearly sided with the prosecution against the very unlikeable defendant Cruz. Yeah, it's human nature to applaud that, but those who understand what a judge is supposed to be know that's a really bad thing, not a good thing. When judges become advocates for one side against the other, the integrity of the whole system collapses.
She really had to watch herself with what SHE TRULY WANTED to say lol
I'm a lawyer and law professor, a former prosecutor and defense attorney. I have NEVER seen a judge in court, in a legal opinion, or in a record act this badly and biased in a case. Granted, the defendant did horrific things. But a judge shall remain neutral and behave in a manner that commands honor and respect. Plenty of judges have presided over high profile cases. She isn't the first. Yet, she's the one who got reprimanded by an appellate group of judges for her conduct. She still has an attitude about it, and clearly has trouble admitting she's wrong. She doesn't have the temperament to be a judge, so I'm glad she's not.
Does no one in the comment section understand that judges are supposed to remain professional and unbiased? Dear lord…
Yeah, people don't pay attention lol
Much respect 4 this judge. The defense was like no other I've ever seen. Totally disrespectful, rude, childish, did everything they could to interrupt court. As I watched this fiasco, it looked more like obnoxious students having to be reprimanded constantly. Fit right in with Nicholas.Where IS the justice for this judge?
What a brat. She's incapable of any self reflection.
I watched a lot of this. I thought she did a great job. Lots of frustration, long trail, and familiarity contributed to her comments. The only thing she could have done different was more done in side bars so we didn’t hear her admonishment. But I feel they were warranted. I’m sure this case changed her prospective of her job and she hated going to work everyday.
shes the hottest judge ive seen
Not sure how I would feel about someone judging my case who spends an hour to put on her face every morning.
I think she did an excellent job! The defense was ridiculous and unprofessional from day one. I was thankful she stood up for the families and her personal safety
Agreed 💯
She broke numerous rules of conduct in her treatment of the defense and allowed personal threats against them from victim family members, which is not allowed in FL.
@@AustinThinker79 She took far too much disrespect from those defense clowns.
When was her personal safety at jeopardy exactly?
I watched everything from start to finish. The defence had some within it that are not nice humans. Making comments about a Judges family in a court room is disgusting. Flipping the "Bird" while laughing in a court room with a person accused of mass murder with dlear guilt is abhorent immoral behaviour.
How did this judge end up having to defend her character like this it’s ridiculous as if she was the bad guy in this situation how mind boggling
I thought she was incredibly unprofessional.
The defense tried to raise the issue of their families being brought up, this judge brushed it off, and then the *second* they asked her how she would feel if it was her family being referenced she threw a fit and kicked that lawyer out of the courtroom.
She also frequently did not seem to know or understand proper procedure, and constantly asked other officers of the court and the prosecution what she should do.
This woman has no business being a judge. Maybe one day, not today.
If you’ll remember back to the guests that cbs had on their show about this case. The ruling that came was different than the one cbs wanted or rather that their so called experts wanted. So it makes sense that they would attack her and her character like this. Especially when you factor in that these ‘experts’ are just an extension of Michael and Sheri redstone (the owners of cbs) and some of the wealthiest people in the United States. Basically they get what they want and if they don’t they destroy you. They have a horrific track record of this. This is just as biased as fox and cbs should have a propaganda warning.
@@brian177I thought she was incredibly professional!
@@sunshinegal4294 Let me put it another way. One job of a judge, especially in an internationally televised trial like this one, is to engender confidence in the justice system. She completely failed in that aspect.
that's just not true@@brian177
I wish she hadn't resigned. She was incredible, and the country needs more honest and no-nonsense judges like her.
This case went on for 5 years. Hard for anyone to want to continue after that length of time on one very intense case.
Judge Jennifer Dorow from the Waukesha trial is what I would call a professional and incredible judge.
Scherer.... not so much
@@giulianobrammerloo1366 You're comparing apples to oranges.
As far as her "resignation," attorneys make less money sitting on the bench as a judge than in private practice. In my jurisdiction, the court has great difficulties hiring and retaining full time judges that they have to resort to being attorneys in private practice as well as retired judges to sit on the bench and preside over trials.
at the end of the day shes a human being lol. I know she probably went through a lot to become a judge, but it aint worth it if your sanity is on the line
Those defense lawyers are lucky that non of the family members jumped towards the defense lawyers like they usually do at the plaintiff's or Judges. How could you be laughing with your killer. I know, I know. Innocent until proven but when you act like that. Families will act upon their feelings. Flipping off the judge, really? This should be highly noted in their future cases. What is our courts coming to? Anyways, judge is hot 🔥 and I'm glad she acted her age and professional self.
The only other judge I've seen with the most greatest speech was that one with the plaintiff what acted as his own lawyer and tried to get every witness to get mad so he could try to throw the case out. Now that case was the craziest. Tried everything to be the most ignorant self representation 🙃 ever. The dude that ran over people in the parade all cuz he got in a argument with his gf. Even killed a kid I think 🤔. Now that judge spoke nothing but TRUTH ABOUT OUR COURT SYSTEM AND MURICA in the process!!
I side with the judge on 90% of it. She did let them get under her skin, which furthered the problem, but those defense attorneys were pretty disgusting.
Well said. While I do think she could’ve been more patient and a little more professional, I do think that the defense’s actions were reprehensible and fully deserved to be reprimanded. However this judge let them get under her skin and when that attorney made that comment about her child, she overreacted and took the bait. Her hugging the prosecution was also inappropriate. An absolutely perfect example of a judge is Judge Jennifer Dorow, the judge who presided over the trial of Darrell Brooks. She was patient, understanding, knowledgeable, wise and fair. She really sets the standard in her profession. This case needed a judge like Judge Dorow.
There is no excuse as a judge. She was trying to have thick skin she is trash
I can't imagine why the cops didn't take the creep out! They had every right if he had a gun...!
Why did it take 6 years to convict this NRA brat!
What more proof do you need with all the videos and corpes! That is nothing but a waste of tax payer funds.
This puke's lawyers sounded a lot like NRA & Trump attorneys to me! Delay, interrupt, accuse and lie!
@@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis I don't think the attorney was baiting her when he made that comment, and her reaction inadvertently showed that he had a point about court officers' families being talked about in court.
@@andysmith1996 Yeah that’s a good point. The way she reacted to that comment proved their point, she got upset at even the mere mention of her child in a courtroom setting. However, they should know better than to make a statement like that. They could’ve said like “These people are referencing our children and that’s inappropriate” rather than speaking the way they did to the judge. It was handled inappropriately by both parties IMO. There was a lack of professionalism from all parties. It was shameful. The flipping off was just downright pathetic. An attorney sitting with a mass shooter, acting like that in a courtroom is absolutely unacceptable.
I watched the trial and I completely back this Judge up. The defense was being completely rude and pushing her boundries. They lacked respect.
So basically she had to command her respect instead of them just being respectable on their own.
just exactly how are you backing her up? You think she reads these comments? She'll never get any farther in her career than she is right now.
Public defenders in this case exemplifies leftist extremists. The dude with curly hair and glasses, who flipped the middle finger, looked transgender.
@@jusDjangoHow many times have you religiously watch Django and attended blm riots? Your bias is made clear.
@@jusDjango There’s a darkness and a hatred in your soul. Check yourself before you wreck yourself.
@@jusDjangoshe might be doing her job & not trying to advance. All judges aren’t climbing career ladders. Defense attorneys also just practice to defend people as the law allows. Going farther has nothing to do with correct behavior in a court room.
The "defense" acted like a bunch of high school children in a classroom where there's a sub for the day! SO disrespectful and highly unprofessional!! Poor families of those children who were killed had to watch in silence and endure being victimized all over again while this group giggled TOGETHER with their child's KILLER!! This judge was OUTSTANDING in light of the "defense" and the CRAP they displayed in the courtroom!!
How I feel exactly 💯 ty for your comment.
YOUR COMMENT ALL THE WAY. As an aside, for an attorney to mention a judge or counsel's personal family REGARDLESS of context is never ever appropriate in any circumstance.
@@jenniferlee1410 YES!! That's WAY out of line! 💯
The worst defense team I have ever seen.
@@jenniferlee1410Yes but it has to be a two day street. The judge gets angry when it was her kidsrought up but not having an issue when the defense's kids are brought up is where she was wrong. Attack the defense as much as you want but leave people who had nothing to do with it out of it.
That defense team was so unprofessional. I don’t blame this judge at all!
They...were...bating her !!
We need more judges like her.
A real woman with emotions and empathy. She ran that courtroom as a boss. She didn't group him as a whole like most judges do. She truly heard the horror of this case and being in Florida... He should have gotten the death penalty. We have it for the worst of the worst and this young man should have gotten it immediately. Even our governor was extremely disappointed and now i believe its being looked into as no more all for 1 or 1 for all.
1000% agree!
She’s also just extremely professional and fair. I don’t think most people watching that case would blame her at all for being “impatient” with the defense as they didn’t deserve patience after a point - but she still comes out here, honestly addresses her side of emotions without underplaying it, and also admits to possibly being in the wrong at moments (thought I’d honestly disagree w her, she was correct in her reprimands in my opinion)
@@dontthey. Thats not how a judge is suppose to act. She was completely out of line for a judge.
@@vice2versa you're entitled to your opinion. I suppose you're a part of the 144k thousand lori. Get a life n leave me alone u little jitt. (Edited for typo)
@@vice2versa not gonna agree with you on that one but I respect your opinion
Why should the judge have to take disrespect from the scumbag defense attorneys?! I have never in my life seen an attorney flipping the bird in a courtroom much less in the middle of a mass murder trial. They were disgusting.
What makes them "scumbag defense attorneys"?
@@Look_What_You_Did Did you not read the part "I have never in my life seen an attorney flipping the bird in a courtroom much less in the middle of a mass murder trial?" There were so many more examples during the trial, but that was the most shocking one.
I could not stand that curly haired attorney
One bit
@@Look_What_You_DidDid you not SEE the trial?
A judge doesn't have to take disrespect but they also have a duty to act impartially and not to do or say anything that could be seen as indicating a bias.
That defense team was absolutely the worst unprofessional human beings I have ever seen, the judge had
every right to get angry at them!
Their client was the worst nightmare for any defense team. He did not give them anything to work with.
@@josefk7437 Right! That's another way of looking at it 😆
@@josefk7437 True. One has to be an extremely morally bankrupt defense attorney to take up a client like that.
The defense team was hostile from day one, I watched the whole trial and I praised the judge then and still do. One of the defense team I can't think of her name gave the middle finger while giggling with that monster murderer, absolute disrespect. God bless you Judge Scherer job well done be proud of yourself.
The defense attorney who made that gesture was Tamara L. Curtis, who is employed by the Broward County Public Defender’s Office based in Fort Lauderdale.
She didn’t give the finger to the judge or was even facing the judge nor was the jury in. It was too a reporter who continued to cuss and was trying to get the attention of Cruz. This was discussed previously. The judge didn’t even see it, she had to be told about it. If the judge hadn’t done anything wrong, she wouldn’t have been made to chose to resign or be removed. It’s very rare for a judge to be removed or reprimanded. The judge was unprofessional & was attacking the defense the entire time. She has no temperment for being a judge.
@@dudemorris7769Be quiet. You’ve been going around this comment thread posting blatant lies to slander her and twist the facts. There’s a close link between lying and evil. Check yourself before you wreck yourself.
@@dudemorris7769attorneys getting baited by reporters that they have the full ability to ignore and conducting themselves unprofessionally = ok
The judge doing less than that in her own courtroom when she is required to address the parties that are baiting her (against ethics) = bad
Sure, Jan.
@@TofuTeo I agree with you, well said.
I hope this judge reads this comment. I am an attorney and appear in front of judges all the time. She did such an amazing job and held hard lines that I wish judges did more often. Great work, judge.
Totally agree
No you are not an attorney. 😂
for sure my thoughts exactly
This woman did not have the judicial temperament to be a judge. To be a judge requires an emotional maturity that this woman did not have. She was too emotional throughout the trial. There is a way to deal with disrespectful lawyers and she did not handle the perceived disrespect appropriately.
You expect every judge to act like Chamberlain Haller but old judges retire and have to be replaced. The judge is really only the chair of the proceedings, it is up to the prosecution and defence teams to act with court decorum and etiquette. If you feel it necessary to bate the Judge, then you must know that your case is already lost.
I’m Team Judge…..periodt!!!!!!! How dare anyone chastise how the judge handled those UNPROFESSIONAL defense lawyers!! THIS is how judges should be!!
I understand why the judge overreacted when the lawyer talked about her child. My first thought was the judge whose son was shot and killed at her home because someone was upset with her. She did not want that brought out in the air. At the same time, that lawyer was trying to get her to understand how he felt. It was still inappropriate. Add on, her daughter was the same age as the victims who died, which must have been traumatic for the judge.
It was a true mama bear moment really. I understand why she reacted that way. Once that button is pushed, any loving mother would respond with a protective nature. Though yeah it was still a court of law and there are rules. Though the defense team was just horrible. They had very little respect for the victims and the families of those killed by their client. They were defending a monster and they behaved very close to one.
Ya also that’s just not how court and law works. Sentences are about the law. I can’t hav my bike stolen and tell the judge imagine if it was your bike that got stolen. Sentences don’t work like that
Also I no a bike being stolen and a school shooting is way different. Was just using a random example
He didn't talk about her child. He was speaking hypothetically. She put words in his mouth and treated him in a way that he absolutely didn't deserve.
He told the judge to imagine it was her child. The context is that the defense team is complaining that during victim impact statements some of the victims demeaned the defense's deplorable actions during the trial, and apparently made some comment about the defense attorneys' children, and in trying to explain the defense's position to these alleged derogatory comments to the judge he thinks bringing her own children into the discussion is applicable, which it is not, but he did not threaten her children in context, and she was reprimanded for this.
Judge, you handled the Parkland case meticulously and with the patience of a true professional. As a 20 year practicing lawyer, I’ve seen many. You are spectacular and it’s the Bar’s loss that you’ve stepped down from the bench. Best wishes and congratulations on your new position!!
Totally agree! This judge was fantastic! God Bless you Judge Sherer!
LMAO tell another joke, you must be deaf.
The pretty judge lady was over her head with that case. That's what came across to me at the time.
She was nothing short of an amazing judge during a very emotional trial. Prosecutors were professional, defense was the opposite. I’m sorry she felt she had to resign. Shame on our judicial system for allowing this
She was given the choice to step down or be removed, in which case her law license would have also been up for revoking. She got a partnership from her family & not a job from any other outside firm.
@@dudemorris7769 No, Scherer wasn’t “given the choice to step down or be removed”. It was a personal choice for her to resign after criticism by the FJQC and before a public reprimand, especially after the FSC granted a retrial for a previous conviction of hers in another case based on that rebuke. It’s also a blatant lie that no firm would hire her. She joined her family firm because it made the most sense to her and her family. It’s *another lie* that her law license was in jeopardy. Why are you lying? What purpose does it serve? What kind of total scumbag does one have to be to make up nonsense about someone and something they have no clue about?
@@dudemorris7769Wow you’re telling all kinds of lies to defame her. You should read “People of the Lie” by M. Scott Peck in which he reveals the link between lying, evil, and the demonic.
I am amazed Cruz never got the death penalty for killing 17 people, mainly children. These senseless deaths devastated their families whose lives will never be the same!! The parents showed dignity in their actions and when they spoke about their families.
She did amazing during that trial. She shouldn’t have had to resign over it. It’s funny how people will whine and whine to get someone they don’t like to step down. That defense team was a collection of idiots.
Unprofessional on Cruz defense team? Yes. One lawyer did the finger. They were intelligent enough to sway the moronic jurors to spare the punks life.
Defense may have sucked, but the judge did too.
She showed obvious bias and now she can't be a judge
Absolutely true
I don't see why she resigned over it. Those lawyers were acting all sorts of foolish ways.
100%, I agree. What happened to her was an injustice.
She’s making more money working privately. There’s no question
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Because what you all are misunderstanding is she violated simple Court procedure she showed bias towards defense you cannot do this you cannot do this it violates every rule of the Department of Justice you cannot do it I'm glad somebody is following the rules in this country this woman has no business presiding on a bench and she made that abundantly clear with her behavior that she cannot simply handle a murder trial she can't handle it and that's why she was removed
@@jennw36😂😂😂 money is not worth the embarrassment she can't swing it in the Department of Justice that's why they told her you have to go this is so embarrassing because she did nothing but she'll biased towards defense on her first murder trial end of your career okay this is a very simple rule don't tell me my brother is a district attorney okay okay all right and I certainly don't have what it takes to work in the Department of Justice and I openly know this and publicly will state this you better have the right professional demeanor or you will not last
This was a very heated trial, and emotional. The defense did a lot of seedy things too and deserved to face some reprimands for sure. That being said, I've seen a lot of judges handle both emotional / heavy cases and handle problematic attorneys and there is just what I would call a "judicial temperament" that some have, that it's a level of patience that very few have. I think it's probably good for her own mental well-being that she stepped down because she was just a bit too easily set off. Judges are gonna have all kinds of emotional and horrible things in the courtroom, including disrespectful people, and they can't let it get under their skin like that or it will mean it's that much easier for others to set them off, so it's probably for the best that she stepped down. Also just for the integrity of the bench and the cases. If this had actually been a real trial with a verdict, her conduct could've led to an appellate issue for sure -- thankfully it ended up not mattering in this case.
Yep. And having to deal with a harsh judge on top of a very stressful and high stakes trial can be a very traumatizing experience. This was a very horrible case and I'm sure everyone's emotions were high having to deal with all of that vicarious trauma. So being snapped at and chastised by a dysregulated or impatient judge when you're trying to do your already very hard and traumatic job is a horrible feeling. Which is why judges need to be very mindful of their power and the tone they set in their courtroom so that they do not make an already very high-stress profession even worse. There's a reason lawyers burn out at such high rates.
The judge was unprepared and didn't know how to run a court room.
She has had numerous similar problems in other trials.
She was appointed as a favour to her father, but was not competent.
She honestly lacked the temperament to be able to handle this type of the case. No one is saying that all the lawyers were saints. But certainly she showed several instances where she could not contain her disdain for the defense .that last act of hugging, the prosecutors was was a queer sign that she could not control her emotions. People seem to forget that public defenders have to take their clients as they come to them. Everyone in that courtroom had a job to do and unfortunately, her lack of temperament made that trial all the more difficult. People should also look at where she's ended up. She went back to a law firm owned by her family. That is total privilege
The fact that these defense "lawyers" would mock, joke, and flick the finger during such a devastating case is appalling. Makes me really want to give this judge the benefit of the doubt. These defense lawyers should be ashamed of their ugly behavior. They completely disregarded the victims and families pain.
WHY did she step down from the bench?! We need more judges like her!
She had planned on working in a private law firm after the trial.
This is so sad she was forced to resign. I watched this trial live and was absolutely disgusted by the defendant and his attorneys behavior! I’m still baffled how the jury decided his actions didn’t reach the level of the death penalty…😢
She only resigned as a circuit judge. She will still earn a nice living from her work in law.
I followed the case closely. Yes, the defendants were sloppy but unfortunately this judge was way too emotional for her role. She let her emotions get to her often and this cycled through the lawyers. It was very cringe to watch.
Apparently your opinion is in the minority
Absolutely, and she proved the defense attorney's point about her child. He complained that witnesses were talking about his children in the courtroom, and she brushed if off saying she hadn't heard it (even though it happened right in front of her), and he pointed out that if it was *her* kids getting talked about, she would have noticed it, and she immediately exploded with rage and bizarrely accused *him* of "threatening her children" for pointing this out. It was so childish and it proved exactly what he was saying, that she wasn't giving defense attorneys the same respect she demanded for herself. She came off like an emotional bimbo.
@@warwitheastasia She lacked the experience necessary to preside over this trial.
She is a perfect case of simply not serving in her sweet spot in life. Talented lady who I think is now in a better fitting role. @@cathyulbrich3481
Very stressful for sure, and defense was definitely unprofessional and aggressive, but hugging the defense or prosecution team seems biased and unprofessional.
Total respect to this judge! She handled the case confidently, and with poise and honor. I wish her the best.
This judge did an incredible job.
I concur
She still sounds like an awesome human being.
@@G0oberIsSingle You can say that again
Okay now, don't be delusional.
@@EmeraldEyes791 😂😂😁
Absolutely the most unprofessional judge I've ever seen. I'm glad she was reprimanded and I think it's hilarious that people in the comments think that they know better than the professionals who reprimanded her. Talk about arrogance.
This was a highly emotional trial. I think all the lawyers were pushed to their limits. But, this judge lost her decorum on several occasions. Hugging the prosecution team at the end in full view of the public absolutely showed bias. No one watching those hugs could believe a Defendant could receive a fair trial. She should not be viewed as a martyr.
She was a terrible judge who deserved every reprimand the state supreme court gave to her. She showed blatant favoritism to the plaintiffs and disgracefully permitted the victim impact statements to include vile words against the attorneys. The attorneys were doing their job. They were appointed by the court to represent the shooter and had no choice in the matter. I will not excuse the one attorney's poor behavior in giving the middle finger to the cameraman (and she is being investigated for that), but the attorneys otherwise did a fine job. They had a duty to defend the shooter, that is how this system works. The state is better having this judge off the bench.
You’re a clown
This judge should be disbarred. I am not against the verdict, Cruz definitely needs to be behind bars but can you imagine if this was not an open and shut case? This judge is unhinged and unwell. Her mental capacity is not there.
But it was because it was such an 'open and shut' case that the defence went after her. They knew they didn't have anything else.Would you want any of those cretins defending you?
She was amazing, professional and empathetic. She was compassionate to the families.
Seriously so what she hugged the lawyers and families. We didnt see the videos of the killings inside the school, she must have seen some horrifying things on children. Its not a crime to hug the prosecutors or families, it shows respect and compassion.
She was a lot of things, but professional certainly isn't one of them.
Defense team was an embarrassment to all attorneys everywhere.
She did an excellent job, she's a human being and that defense team was very disrespectful not only to the court but especially to the victims and their families. So sad. The villain was the monster in the defense chair.
Τhe defense attorneys were despicable. In the same league as Darrell Brooks, petty, disrespectful and remorseless on behalf of their "client".
Can you imagine the amount of pressure she was under to handle the court and keep the case on a path that would be deemed just by all about such a tragic event?
I can only think she handled it day by day, motion by motion.
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"He found the right button." Seems like she has a lot of buttons that can be pushed to get angry. This is the type of person that shouldn't have any power.
She was an awesome judge and I hope she enjoys a fulfilling career in Civil Matters. Ill never blame her for being mamma bear for her daughter & for the mommas& poopa nears who lost in Parkland
The most beautiful judge i've ever seen😍❤
What does that have to do with it?
@@lindadoesvancouverjealous?
Stop simping.
She’s amazing.. i admire her. Those lawyers on the defendant were disgusting
She was phenomenal & quite attractive just like you.
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@@MassiveMouniFlaps Who knows? Is your channel picture actually you? Whoooaaa
the defense attorneys were extremely rude and unprofessional. However, the judge did not handle it correctly.
U think desantis is doing a “good job” for Florida… you’r little pea brain can get lost brother.
She was an outstanding judge- we all watched how the defense behaved & she did the best she could while not completely losing her cool. The defense team was disrespectful, unprofessional & absolutely came for her from the beginning-and in the end, a demented monster was put away for life.
Smart woman, Family is very important
This is an excellent judge. For her to have the kind of patience she had with the horrible amount of disrespect I give her all the respect available. The public Defenders were terrible and beyond disrespectful and completely non professional. The defense acted completely inappropriately with the laughing and giving THE HONORABLE JUDGE the middle finger. That women should never practice law ever again or the other attorney who was completely rude and refused to maintain decorum. She is and always will be a great attorney.
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The Judge was totally unprofessional and leaving the bench was the best thing. I see a lot of people defending her, but that is because this is about a very unsympathetic defendant. She was very wrong is so many things. She allowed the families to insult the defendant’s attorney’s, falsely claiming one of them was threatening her children, hugging the victims (which showed a lot of bias) and just disparaging the attorney for silly things like resting early.
The truth is that this Judge looks like someone who has lived a very privileged life and does not know how to handle stress. I hope she finds happiness in private practice. But she is not qualified to be a Judge. She doesn’t have the emotional stability to handle the job.
Personally, the way she handled every situation thrown at her…. it only made me look at the defense team even more at how asinine & unprofessional they were - especially in regards to such a profoundly heinous crime where the defendant lacks remorse. And the defense team was all cozy with a mass shooter! It was the judges JOB to address these concerns head on. People love to play monday morning quarterback & look at situations hindsight 20/20, but who on this planet could have the patience of a saint when she was being bullied from moment one. Considering the circumstances were what they were…. what i witnessed was a contempt for the law & the court system. She was 100% baited. Calling her “impartial” is an attack on her character… because that’s simply not what happened. I applaud her.
I remember watching most of the trial. I remember just thinking how difficult of a position she was in. I really do think she did the best that she could. I have a lot of respect for her. I think it’s easy to underestimate just how difficult the situation was and how much pressure there was.
I love this judge! She kept it professional & I appreciate her for that. That female public defender flipping her off & getting the defendant to laugh was absolutely disgusting. I've been in court when the judge is too lax & let attorneys get away with being late & completely unprofessional & he said absolutely nothing! God bless her🩷
So if an attorney is disrespectful in a trial or let's say he did threaten her daughter (but wasn't even close but we'll pretend) the Judge in the trial should be just as respectful or should Judges know how to respond to chaos etc ... I love how the defense was so wrong but a Judge can be the same way during a trial of the attorneys start it🙄🤔 So wrong & absurd bc Judges are suppose to handl any type of situation & not respond out of anger or emotion & stay above situations & be able to handle it. Darrell Brooks trial is a prime example, that trial was 10 x's worse than the school shooting &'there were times aaI couldn't watch bc of how he was crazy, disrespectful & rude but Judge D kept it so professional & not once stooped to his level👍. That's why they are Judges & no matter how much a Judge hates the la yers or defendants they aren't suppose to show it.....your "well the defense attorneys started it" & even if that's was true....... a Judg doesn't & shouldn't get a pass to be equally disrespectful back. Oh & keep rewatching the child care mm not wasn't even close but I'm sure it's the best excuse to think of to why she said get out for threatening her child. 👎😞
She resigned??!! This world is so backwards. So the unprofessional defense team gets rewarded basically. This is so wrong! So I guess flipping the bird in a court room and then laughing like you’re an eighth grade is OK then. Unbelievable!
She wasn't suppose to hug the prosecution! She took an oath, and one of those oaths is NOT BE BIASED! Judge Judy never did that! As I said before GET OVER IT!
The Florida Supreme Court unanimously reprimanded Elizabeth Scherer for a reason. Sadly, she is unable take responsibility. "What if someone were talking about your children" - her perception about that remark is concerning. The early motions involved her impartiality to the prosecution after working in their office for so many years. She would have wise to seriously consider them. She doesn't have the temperament to sit on the bench.
Happily, your opinion is in the minority.
She loves attention. I would never have cameras in my courtroom. She wasn't that experienced period and it shows. She made it worse by allowing cameras in the courtroom because she wanted the attention. She showed her demeanor to everyone and it wasn't the most professional. People who think she did a good job obviously have never seen a good judge who doesnt try to get the limelight like this former judge does. A judge needs to appear neutral regardless of how angry they get or how much they can sympathize
I watched the whole trial and many others where defence or prosecution have played up and the judges have handled it much better. I did not think this Judge was capable to handle that trial, and frankly I found her behaviour as a Judge unsuitable and distasteful
I thought the judge was over the top, sometimes, but the public defenders were totally unprofessional. It was outrageous.
The one who gave the middle finger. Wishes she looked like the judge
All these comments defending her behavior and yet she herself admits her actions were inappropriate. The Florida Bar agreed evidenced by the reprimand.
Everyone saying she was so professional etc but I’m like ok idk why but I found her to be not professional at all.. hugging afterwards, temperamental, etc.. However, I feel like that would’ve been difficult for any judge and I can appreciate the fact she can look back and reflect on her behavior during the trial and see how she may have overreacted at times and whatnot.
She really was up against it and did a great job considering the disgraceful conduct by the defense towards her and the victims families.
She deserves respect for showing class, fairness and taking No immature BS on the bench.
The defense behaved badly, but this judge was not entirely professional either. We have many other examples of judges behaving extremely professionally despite the antics of others, so she has room to grow for sure. The judge from the Johnny Depp trial is a shining example that this judge should strive for.
She blew it, and lost. Usually, that's hard to do, in a guilty plea case, with defendant not even trying. Her taking out frustrations on the defense team, were exceptional. Like it or not, they did nothing illegal, and actually did their job, which avoids an appeal. If you needed a lawyer, you'd want the same service.
She was the Judge..not prosecutor..she didn’t “lose”
@@smushie75 Coulda fooled me. I watched the end, after defendant is marched off. Everyone else, is in same places from that day on.
@@smushie75 I think they meant she "lost" in the sense that she was reprimanded by the state Supreme Court
I was shocked to hear Elizabeth received a reprimand from the Florida Supreme Court. Maybe her conduct wasn't 100% professional in this trial, but considering the inept, disrespectful and at times horrible behavior of the defense team, I don't blame Elizabeth at all for the way she handled things. This is why, in my opinion, there should NOT be live TV coverage of courtroom trials, especially murder trials. Because lawyers will become more interested in playing up to the TV cameras rather than arguing their case. Shows like Judge Judy have their place, but a trial like this isn't your typical "my ex-boyfriend trashed my apartment and I'm suing for damages" case. This was MURDER of 17 KIDS, and a community that will never be able to totally heal from what happened.
Elizabeth was an excellent judge and if I lived in Florida and needed a good attorney, I would hire Elizabeth in a heartbeat.
It is far out of line for an attorney to tell a judge "if this was your kid", but apparently it is not out of line for families to say that to the attorneys - according to this judge.
The families aren’t government employees.