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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - APRIL 11: Nikolas Cruz, who could face the death penalty if convicted of murdering 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland on Valentine's Day, appears in court with his attornies Defense, Melisa McNeill (L) and Diane Cuddihy (R) in front of Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer Wednesday for a hearing that may decide who will represent him in a bid to spare his life Wednesday, on April 11, 2018, in Broward Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Cruz, 19, is now represented by the Broward Public Defender's Office, which is funded by taxpayers to handle clients who cannot afford to hire their own lawyers. (Photo by Taimy Alvarez-Pool/Getty Images)

Parkland Shooter Nikolas Cruz wants to donate his inheritance to help survivors

Author Brian Ives // Managing Editor, Beasley Media

Nikolas Cruz, the 19-year-old responsible for shooting and killing 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School wants to help “heal the community.” According to the New York Post, Cruz has offered to donate his six-figure inheritance to survivors of the tragedy.

During a Wednesday hearing in Broward County Circuit Court in Fort Lauderdale, his attorneys pitched his donation idea to the judge.

 

The funds, which are from his late mother’s estate, reportedly total around $800,000.

It’s also been reported that after the mass shooting that Cruz may not be eligible to receive the funds.

 

 

Brian has been working in pop culture and media for about three decades: he’s worked at MTV, VH1, SiriusXM, CBS and Loudwire. Besides working as a writer and an editor-in-chief, he’s also appeared on air as a pundit, guested on radio shows and hosted podcasts. Over the years, he’s interviewed the surviving members of Led Zeppelin, the members of U2, Beyonce, Pink, Usher, Stevie Nicks, Lorde… and is grateful to have had the chance to interview Joe Strummer of the Clash and Tom Petty.

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Author Brian Ives // Managing Editor, Beasley Media
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