Parkland shooting trial judge Elizabeth Scherer resigns from bench.
Judge Elizabeth Scherer, who presided over the Parkland school shooting trial, has announced her resignation effective June 30 to pursue career opportunities. Scherer gained national attention for her handling of the trial, which resulted in a life sentence for Nikolas Cruz. While praised by victims' families, Scherer also faced criticism for clashes with Cruz's attorneys and legal controversies, including her removal from overseeing post-conviction motions for another defendant.