'You are a monster': Wounded Parkland teacher addresses Nikolas Cruz during sentencing

Stacey Lippel was a teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine's Day, 2018, and was wounded in the mass shooting. During Tuesday's sentencing hearing, she addressed Nikolas Cruz directly, telling him, "The only comfort I have is that your life in prison will be filled with horror and fear. So my hope for you is that you die sooner rather than later."

"Because of you, I check for all exits wherever I am. Because of you, I think of the worst-case scenario for myself and my family. Because of you, I will never feel safe again," Lippel said. "I have no forgiveness in my heart for you. You are a monster with no remorse, and every breath you take is a breath wasted."

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