Parkland shooter's likeness

A legal settlement has been reached concerning the publicity rights of Nikolas Cruz, the shooter in the 2018 Parkland high school massacre, allowing survivor Anthony Borges and the families of slain students to co-own these rights and a potential annuity. The parties, including Borges and the families of Meadow Pollack, Luke Hoyer, Alaina Petty, and Maddy Wilford, now hold veto power over any attempts by Cruz to profit from his infamy. They will share a $400,000 annuity left to Cruz by his mother, with the victims' families planning to donate their portions to charity, while Borges intends to use his share for medical expenses. The settlement was reached just before a scheduled court hearing regarding a prior agreement that gave Borges exclusive rights to Cruz's name and image, which had caused tension among the parties. This new agreement aims to prevent Cruz from benefiting from his actions and consolidates control over his narrative among those most affected by the tragedy. The resolution has been welcomed by the involved parties as a step towards unity and justice.