claudia, zarate made conflicting statements. what was said then that could be part of the evidence in this case. >> there were initial reports that he said he acknowledged shooting kate steinle after firing the gun accidentally. he said he took some sleeping pills that he found on the peer. there were also reports that said he was shooting at sea lions. the defense will say there were mistakes made by the police translator. but the prosecution says the evidence will show that mr. zarate shot and killed kate steinle that warrants a conviction of second degree murder. the opening statements begin at the hall in justice in san francisco in three hours. trial is expected to last one month and no cameras allowed inside. >> bill: thank you, claudia. live in san francisco. sandra with more. >> sandra: steve hayes is editor and chief of the weekly standard and fox news contributor. good to see you this morning.