Courtroom Battle Intensifies Between Parkland Survivor and Victims' Families

Anthony Borges and families of the deceased clash over settlement terms and rights to the shooter's name and image.

Anthony Borges, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland shooting, reached a settlement with the shooter, Nikolas Cruz, granting him rights to Cruz's name and image.
Families of the slain students countered with their own $190 million settlement, leading to heated courtroom exchanges.
Borges' attorney claims the families treated him unfairly during previous settlement negotiations, demanding he receive less compensation.
The dispute includes disagreements over a $400,000 annuity from Cruz's deceased mother and whether Borges can unilaterally decide on Cruz's public appearances.
Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips urged both sides to negotiate, warning that continued conflict could exacerbate their shared trauma.