Took hard turn today. The man police say stabbed her to death at b. A. R. T. Was thrown out of court after shout out of court. Its hard. My armor is well intact. Good evening. Im dan ashley. And im kristin sze. Thank you for joining us. Eight days after the trial, it reached new heights. Heres the latest live. Laura . Reporter well, hi. Court was supposed to start here at 9 30 this morning. But the defendant john lee refused to come down from his holding cell to the courtroom. It took his attorney more than an hour to persuade him to take the witness stand. It was an appearnce that lasted just a few minutes. The sister, b. A. R. T. Stabbing victim nia doesnt buy that the alleged killer testifying in his own defense is mentally ill. What ive seen, manipulation. You know . He wants to brush off, he wants to project his feelings on to others. We wont get an answer of will. John lee cowell lasted just 15 minutes on the witness stand of during the crossexamination, he became come battive saying he remembered the knife held up before him but not the july 2018 stabbing. Even as he identified himself in a surveillance video. Quote, i dont remember anything like that. What is this that were watching . As the prosecutor tried to play a slow motion video, he kept interrupting and unleashed pro elephants. Back the f down. Now they cant force me to say s if im fing leaving. He was removed when his aunt testified that he has shown signs of Mental Illness since child hood. Climbing sue aliens and fake skins. She was a beautiful soul. A brilliant girl. And there is more to her story than just this. Reporter a psychologist testified that after reviewing thousands of pages of his medical records that the defendant suffers from schizophrenic, thats a finding the prosecutor disputes, it is expected to wrap up as soon as next week. Then there will be a separate sanity phase. Police are investigating a series of armed robberies this week. It turned out a second man was rob at gunpoint. Reporter pea in the bay area have been watching that video from oakland this week, including Law Enforcement who have recognized one of the suspects as someone who may have committed other crimes in the bay area. Take a look. This is video from polling has gotten so much attention and for good reason. Two men are seen up on a young man cleaning his car in his driveway and then robbing him at gunpoint. They said they stole his gold jewelry. That happened in the afternoon. Just after 5 00 p. M. , rich momo Police Say One of those men robbed another man. I spoke to a Police Sergeant about what happened to their victim. He is very brazen and bold. And he thinks he wont get caught. Our victim was walking down the street. A busy business district. He walked by him and pointed a gun at him and demand money and property. Reporter now security from the center all the way over in daly city called police after seeing the surveillance video. They believe one of the suspects shoplifted clothing from three stores at the mall last wednesday. And richmond and oakland pd both say theyre following up on tips and leads that have come into them this week. To oakland pd today. They say because of the richmond armed robbery, they have bumped up their reward to up to 7500 for information that leads to an arrest. Oakland pd say they will have more witnesses or interviews. Anything that would help them solve the crime. A man was released from a placerville prison after spending 15 months behind bars for a murder he did not commit. His victim was overturned these a if geneological website. Reporter after spending 15 years behind bars, he walked out as a free man. To say this has been a day that has been long overdue is an understatement. The District Attorney and Northern California innocent project both believe ricky davis was wrongly convicted in 2005 due to aggressive interrogation and lack of dna. This is the first time in history that dna has subsequently led to this. Investigative Dna Technology is about one thing. Finding the truth no matter what it is. The victim, her daughter, they deserve cky davis deserves that. After living the nightmare of wrong wrfl conviction, at 54 hes been granted his freedom and will from find his way back into society. Hell be entitled for 140 a day which is about u 51,000 a year. Hardly makes up for the loss of his freedom and liberty for 15 years. At least it is something might give him a fair shake on reentry. Thats Monica Coleman reporting. The new suspect is in custody. Hes been in the park with the 13yearold daughter on the night of the murder. Law enforcement is misusing Data Collected from the controversial which automated license plate readers. The review of four agencies including the Marin County Sheriffs Office revealed millions of license plate images have been shared with hundreds of agencies across the county. But there was no record of how the dissemination was justified legally or accomplished properly. The state senator said the findings are deeply disturbing. He said he is drafting legislation to put an end to the privacy issues. 8,000 pounds of trash. This hoarding case went on for months. Technically no crime was committed. It was kind of sketchy. Just the vibe. Reporter the complaint started in june. Trash, criminal activity and vermin. When police came in by force, they discovered people had been going to the bathroom outside. Our neighborhood isnt that way. This is an average neighborhood. It was painful for us and the people who have to deal with it. We do appreciate and it suspect it. These things take time. The officer said his department is stuck with the bill for cleanup which could be tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars. All because the homeowner refused to comply with multiple requests to follow city rules and clean up. Those requests eventually became citations. When those were ignored it is not something we do lightly. Just because we do have find things, we have to identify who it was associated with. It is a case where you feel really bad for the neighbors. Moving in, all they can do is step up patrols and ask the neighbors to keep an eye out . So often, there can be a lien on the house to help. Ultimately, the home owner may not have to pay anything for having his home cleaned up. How Machine Learning is helping society solve problems. A French Bulldog taken from this popular salon. More on the efforts to bring him back home. The marine layer has been fighting Climate Change isnt just about polar bears. Were fighting for our lives, were fighting for clean air and clean water. Thats why i wrote the law to send billions from polluters to communities suffering the most. And only one candidate for president was with us back then, tom steyer. And hes still fighting for us, pledging to make clean air and clean water a right for everyone, regardless of your zip code. Thats the truth. Thats tom steyer. Im tom steyer and i approve this message. But in my mind im still 25. Thats why i take osteo biflex, to keep me moving the way i was made to. It nourishes and strengthens my joints for the long term. Osteo biflex now in triple strength plus magnesium. Mikmike will get it done . n, ok, let me tell you what the it is. As mayor, i expanded healthcare coverage. As president , ill build on obamacare because healthcare is a right. I created nearly 500,000 jobs in new york city. As president , ill build an economy that delivers good jobs with higher wages. Ill take on the gun lobby and save lives. And i will stop trumps assault on womens reproductive rights. Ive got a record of doing things. Ive got the resources to take on this fight. As mayor, i held myself accountable for results. As president , ill offer common sense plans and i will get it done. So lets stay on the offensive, and lets win. Im Mike Bloomberg and i approve this message. This French Bulldog is missing, stolen from a san jose hair salon a few feet from its owner. Today the victims have a message for the thief who took off with their pet. Reporter at salon 52 in san jose, the owner anne nguyen is working a heavy heart. The one guy comes in the shop. This is her beloved French Bulldog who was taken wednesday afternoon. When you say, could that here. He come here right away. You know . He do something right away. Watch the video. As a man sits down in the lobby. Moments later, snatches the dog as she was just a few feet away. Complicating matters, he has medical condition and requires extra care. When someone just cops in and takes is a dog like that. You dont know the history of the dog. Theyve played with hip since he was born. Very friendly with people. Some who cape by shared their sadness over the dognapping. The police are working the case. It is like losing your child. Its heart breaking. The salon is offering a reward that leads to information. Give me my dog back, please. Reporter anyone with information is urged to call san jose police. Abc7 nows. Youve probably heard warnings about Artificial Intelligence used for wrong reasons but it can be used for good. This is one of 20 prongs, google. Org slaektd 84 ago out of 2,600 proposals to encourage the use of Artificial Intelligence or eriksson for social benefit. We believe that everyone everywhere should benefit from the advancements of technology. Not just businesses. Theyre using to it detect threats. They can analyze sound picked up by internet microphones planted 150 feet high and listen for chain saws. It can separate out and hear the sounds of insects. This is from last week. The International HumanitarianGroup Doctors without borders has developed an a. I. Tool to help technicians prove the right antibiotic to treat infections. A uk based group is using ai to address misinformation. It can make a big difference in had he gone make better choices about what to check. Google is providing mentors and other help. Were at the very beginning, understanding art fish intelligence. These what theyre working on. Abc7 news. I think everybody should know a. I. Basics. There is a great website called teachable machine that we should all check out. We all should know. On to the weather forecast. Stunning. Today it was a cooler day. Take a look at live doppler 7. You will see why the marine layer really made a push in. Then it was slow to burn back to the coast. The temperature fell below average by a few degrees of the temperature in the 50s, 60s, as we check out how they long come paired to 24 hours ago. A 12degree drop in santa rosa. I think the newspapers will come back just a few degrees to check out the drought monitor. Heres the latest. We do still have abnormally dry conditio conditions. 10 is in moderate category. We were in a similar situation. It was very dry. And then we had the miracle march. Low clouds and fog. A kiss of sunshine for valentines day and minor ups and downs are expected for the Holiday Weekend. So lets check out the evening planner. Loverly weather. The temperatures will fall so definitely good snuggling weather for later at night. In youre stepping out to dinner, mke sure you have a coat or a jacket. Tonight marine layer expands. The temperatures will be in the 30s and 40s. The commute could be slow going because of poor visibility. 66 in santa rosa. 66 in san rafael. 59, half moon bay. Low 60s around oakland. Also, vallejo, 65 in livermore and san jose. Saturday night, the Pacific Northwest getting all the stormy weather. Snow showers mixing in with rain in the sierras. Comfortable for your valentines day plans later and minor warming is expected saturday with a cooldown sunday and bright skies for president s day if you have Holiday Weekend off. The weather is looking fantastic. Next week we continue with that dry above average trend. Economically powerfully influenced my values. Rnie sanders hes fighting to raise wages. And guarantee health care for all. Now, our country is at a turning point. Hard working people, betrayed by trump, struggling to survive. In this moment, we need a fighter. Bernie sanders. We know hell fight for us as president because he always has. Im Bernie Sanders and i approve this message. So, i go to floor and decor where i get rockbottom prices. On tile, wood, stone and laminate. Plus, i score free instore design services. Now thats time well spent. Explore floor and decor in person or online. Putting term limits on congress, about washington insiders went crazy. They said term limits are bad, that theyll break government. What a joke congress is working fine for politicians and corporations, but its not doing anything for real people on climate, health care or gun safety. The only way we get new ideas is electing new people, including a president willing to shakeup washington. Im tom steyer and i approve this message. In the past ten years, leafy greens have been involved in dozens of e. Coli outbreaks. But we do want to eat them. Were eating a lot more leafy greens. There are plenty of Health Benefits but they can carry contaminants. So heres a look at the root of the problem and how you can protect yourself. Heres the challenge. We want people the eat these healthy leafy greens but theyre easily contaminated by bacteria. It cops from nap feces. It can get into the foods we eat. Many greens, especially those grown in california and arizona. For leafy green farmers, keeping fields free from bacteria is a challenge. Youre always worried about could not t contamination with animals. Its important for farmers to take steps like keeping animals away from fields. Sanitizing equipment and boots, and wearing gloves. Even with these precautions, it is still possible for contaminants to end up on the greens. So should you stop eating them . For most people, the nutritional benefits far outweigh the potential contamination risks. Not everyone exposed to salmonella or e. Coli get sick. For those who are most vulnerable, and that includes pregnant women, older adults, infants and young children, and anyone with a compromised immune system. They should carefully consider whether to eat raw greens. One of the best things you can do. Cook it to the point where it is wilted. One more note. Watch out for labels saying greens have been triple washed. Even though the most thorough washes are designed to remove dirt and grit. Oh, no i violate that rule all the time. Just to save time. Thank you. Its a celebration of Student Diversity through hit songs. How the latest lip dub go viral. Share your. You realize you can totally eat out more . Thats yes for less. Get the latest spring trends for your home at 20 to 60 percent off Specialty Store prices. At ross. Yes for less. Tis better than the criminal in democrathe white house. Esident at ross. We all have progressive plans to address the big challenges facing our country. What makes me different, is ive been working for ten years outside of washington, to end the corporate takeover of our democracy, and to return power to the american people. I started need to impeach to hold this lawless president accountable. Im proposing big reforms like term limits. A national referendum. And ending corporate money in politics. As president , ill declare Climate Change an emergency on day 1. And, use those powers to finally address the climate crisis. And, ive spent 30 years building a Successful International business. So, i can take on donald trump on the economy and beat him. Im tom steyer and i approve this message because there is nothing more powerful than the unified voice of the american people. Exactly what you need. Yes. For your growing family . Thats yes for less. Everything your pet needs at 20 to 60 percent off Specialty Store prices. At ross. Yes for less. Coming up on abc7 news at 6 00, a video leaked is raising serious questions in the case of a bay area teenager in rome. Also coming clean in san francisco. The new effort now underway to make certain parts of town better for businesses. And residents. And from 7 on your side, a new hightech approach to recycling your bottles and cans. All that plus much more in half an hour. All right. Well see you then. Finally, kristin has a close connection to this story. Its my alma mater. You know it has to be good. Get ready to jump around. With the lip dub, it took a whole year of planning and 1,800 students. Skits highlighting different groups from the theme of individuality, diversity and community. Out of many, one. There is so much school spirit. You can see every club there. I wonder where i would stand. Would i stand with the cheerleaders . The service club . The newspaper . It must be a great school. We appreciate your time. Certainly more creative. From all of us here, thanks huge tax breaks for the rich, while the middleclass continues to struggle. Thats what happens when billionaires are able to control the political system. Our campaign is funded by the working people of this country, and those are the people that i will represent. No more tax breaks for billionaires. We are going to guarantee health care to all people and create up to 20 million good paying jobs to save this planet. Im Bernie Sanders and i approve this message because we need an economy that works for all of us, not just wealthy campaign contributors. Grand now we have to deal withed that worksus this. Rs. Us, Climate Change is an emergency. Thats why i wrote the nations most progressive climate law. And thats why im endorsing tom steyer. Because when big oil tried to stop our clean air laws, he led us to victory. Same with the keystone pipeline. When tom says we can save the world and do it together believe him. Im tom steyer and i approve this message. Tonight, the abc news exclusive. Oneonone with attorney general william barr. Our correspondent asking, did President Trump intervene . After the Justice Department publicly revised roger stones sentencing recommendation, just hours after President Trumps tweet. Tonight, how the attorney general says this really played out, saying he will not be bullied. And adding the president s tweets are making it, quote, impossible to do my job. The white house responding tonight. Pierre thomas with the interview. The global fear widening tonight. The deadliest day yet in the coronavirus emergency. 254 dead. And hundreds of americans on that cruise ship. Tonight, the couple, the american retirees, the husband rushed off the ship and to a hospital. The discovery after authorities for days asked for