A ccused Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz has a trust fund of up to $800,000, but still says he can’t afford to hire an attorney to represent him.. Cruz’s public defender, Melissa McNeil ...

MELISSA MCNEIL: Judge, at this time, the defense would move to withdraw from the case of state of Florida vs. Nikolas Cruz. ALLEN: Judge Elizabeth Scherer wouldn't let McNeil withdraw from the case.

Cruz was seen sitting at a table with defense attorney Melissa McNeil before jury selection began in the penalty phase. The 23-year-old pleaded guilty to 17 ...

Melissa McNeil, Nikolas Cruz' defense attorney speaks ...