Hearing Held To Discuss Nikolas Cruz's Upcoming Trial In BSO Employee Battery Case

PARKLAND (CBSMiami) – The confessed Parkland school shooter was back in court Tuesday.

A hearing was held to discuss Nikolas Cruz's upcoming trial in the battery case involving a Broward Sheriff's Office employee.

According to BSO, Cruz attacked a guard at the jail and it was caught on surveillance video.

The defense is arguing the case be dismissed. The judge ordered a recess, but is expected to rule on the request soon.

The trial is scheduled to begin on Monday.