itself is going through really a political crisis in essence. >> reporter: kim has met with top military leaders and is expected to address a workers party meeting sunday. the u.s. will be looking for any hints of what may be to come. barbara starr, cnn, the pentagon. it was the murder that outraged the world. but now more than a year after the brutal killing of journalist jamal khashoggi, saudi arabia has sentenced five people to death for their roles in his death. while clearing a former top adviser to crown prince mohammed bin salman. a senior trump administration official responding saying this is an important step in holding those responsible for this terrible crime accountable and we encourage saudi arabia to continue with a fair and transparent judicial process. but as nic robertson reports, many are unconvinced justice was done. >> reporter: the verdict including five death penalties,