A toddler playing with her grandfather falling overboard from a deck 11 stories high. She did not survive. Authorities looking into how this all happened. The unexpected drama in court today. Kevin spaceys accuser on the stand. What he suddenly declared. And the questions about what was erased from his phone. Breaking developments in the race for 2020. Tonight, the first candidate to drop out. Joe bidens apology. And the one candidate and her new fundraising total making news tonight. And america strong. They have just arrived home at this hour. The world champions. And tonight, the video you didnt see, right after their victory. Good evening. And its great to be back with you after the fourth of july. And we begin tonight with the dramatic raid and those new charges here in new york city. Multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein was hauled into federal court today, charged with sex trafficking, allegedly involving dozens of minors, girls allegedly as young as 14. Investigators using a crow bar to break in, and tonight, what they say they discovered inside. Epstein socialized with the rich and powerful, including President Trump and former president bill clinton. Tonight, he has pleaded not guilty, but prosecutors are fighting to keep him behind bars. Abcs tom llamas leads us off outside federal court. Reporter when federal agents raided the manhattan mansion of financier Jeffrey Epstein, they say they found hundreds, if not thousands, of female nude photographs, many of the photos seeming to show underage girls. The fbi arresting the ultrawealthy epstein on saturday at Teterboro Airport in new jersey. He had just landed from paris in his private jet. In a dramatic news conference, the u. S. Attorney for the Southern District of new york laid out the shocking charges. Today, we announce the unsealing of sex trafficking charges against Jeffrey Epstein. Reporter according to the indictment, from 2002 to 2005, epstein, quote, sexually exploited and abused dozens of minor girls at his homes in manhattan, new york and palm beach, florida. And that he allegedly had girls recruited to engage in sex acts with him, after which he would give the victims hundreds of dollars in cash. And paid some victims to recruit additional girls to be similarly abused epstein. Many of the underage girls that epstein allegedly victimized were particularly vulnerable to exploitation. The alleged behavior shocks the conscience. Reporter investigators say the alleged assaults occurred in a massage room epstein had set up. He asked me to get comfortable, to take, you know, my clothes off. Reporter courtney wild says she was victimized by epstein at the age of 14. We were with her as she headed to court, learning the prosecutor had called for more victims to come forward. Today, im asking everyone to take a good look at this man. Just to hear that theyre standing up for the victims, you know what i mean . Its just, like, so overwhelmingly un its past due. Reporter epstein, 66, owns at least six homes and two private islands. In the past, he socialized with both president bill clinton and president donald trump. In a 2002 profile in new York Magazine before any allegations surfaced, trump is quoted as saying this about epstein it is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as i do, and many of them are on the younger side. No doubt about it, jeffrey enjoys his social life. Epsteins arrest came as a surprise to many who have followed his case. In 2007, he faced a potential federal indictment for running a scheme to recruit underage girls to his home for lewd massages. The multimillionaire struck a plea deal, serving just 13 months in county jail, registering as a sex offender. The agreement also halted a federal grand jury investigation and gave epstein and any potential coconspirators immunity from federal charges in florida. The u. S. Attorney who authorized that deal, the current secretary of labor, alexander acosta. Outside of court, michelle licata, another alleged victim, told us what it was like to be inside, hearing the allegations. I started crying, because it put me back into that place where i didnt want to be, but it was actually great to see him in that seat. So, lets get right to tom live outside the courthouse tonight. And tom, you pointed out that Jeffrey Epstein had been given immunity to federal charges in his florida plea deal, but federal prosecutors here in the Southern District of new york say they can still charge him . Reporter this was a major issue in court today, david. Thats exactly right. Epsteins attorneys arguing this feels like double jeopardy, but prosecutors say that immunity deal was only for florida, not for new york. Now, epstein pleaded not guilty, hes fighting to get out on bail, but prosecutors say hes an extreme flight risk with all his money and two private jets. A judge will decide next week. David . Tom llamas leading us off tonight. Tom, thank you. Were going to turn next here this evening to the severe storm in the east today. The flooding emergency that followed. Commuters, in fact, on top of their cars. Some scrambling to climb on top because of those rushing waters. Others abandoning their cars on flooded streets. Trains in arlington, virginia, plowing through a waterfall inside the station there. Some flights delayed. Amtrak Service Suspended for hours. And heres abcs Stephanie Ramos now. Reporter a flash flood emergency around the Nations Capital during the busy monday morning commute. Up to half a foot of rain falling in just two hours. Forcing dozens of water rescues. Drivers scrambling to the top of their cars to safety. Many caught offguard. I was stopped at the light. A bus came through, it was like a tidal wave hit me. Boom reporter roads turned into raging rivers. A torrent of water carrying away this footbridge and swamping this parking garage in alexandria, virginia. The general manager of this power sports shop tells me this basement flooded in about 30 minutes. And that water is not receding. Theyll need a pump system to get all of it out. All that rain with nowhere to go. Commuters caught in the middle. At this d. C. Metro station, a waterfall right through the ceiling. The owner of this Hardware Store in virginia says she prepped for heavy rain, but nothing like this. By the time i left the basement, i swam out of it. It was probably close to my shoulder height. And stephanie with us live tonight from virginia. And steph, were starting to see some of the damage left behind. Several roads still closed tonight . Reporter thats exactly right, david. Pedestrian bridges like this one also closed off. This bridge is destroyed. It shows just how powerful todays storms were. The rain has stopped and flooding across the d. C. Area is now slowly receding. David . Came through quickly. Stephanie, thank you. Is that storm now moving out, as stephanie mentioned there, as a new system takes shape tonight. Were also watching what could be trouble for the gulf. A tropical system may be brewing. Chief meteorologist ginger zee is tracking it all for us. Shes in Oklahoma City tonight. Ginger . Reporter well, david, we are steamy here in oklahoma. The heat index right around 100. So, plenty of heat to fuel these thunderstorms. Rightn the map. Severe thunderstorm warnings in nebraska. A tong now, this is going to progress through those northern states, very julylike pattern. Strong to severe s minnesota through iowa for tomorrow. Then its wisconsin, michigan, illinois and indianas turn. All the way down the st. Louis for damaging winds. Let me take you to the southeast, because theres a disturbance that were watching that could become a tropical depression in the next five days. No matter what it becomes, from texas to the florida panhandle, well have to watch for heavy rains going into the weekend. David . Well be watching. Ginger, thank you. There are new images and new worries this evening after those backtoback earthquakes in california. A familys living room shaken apart there. You see the flat screen tv just destroyed. This woman sitting at the side of her pool just trying not to fall. Well tonight, what scientists are now saying, and abcs marcus moore is at the epicenter in ridgecrest, california. Marcus . Reporter david, many people in this part of Southern California are rattled as they endure aftershocks and try to recover from two powerful earthquakes, including the one that happened on friday. And that severe shaking scarred the landscape. Look at this. There is a crack that stretches through the desert for as far as the eye can see. And tonight, theres concern that another earthquake could happen at any time. Tonight, california on alert. More than 5,000 aftershocks rattling the state since the massive 6. 4 and 7. 1 quakes hit. The strongest here in 20 years. Oh, my god oh, my god reporter the tremors igniting raging fires and damaging homes. Structure fires as well as several outside fires and hazardous conditions. Reporter the outbreak of aftershocks seen on this map may continue for weeks. And Officials Say there is still a slim chance of a major one hitting again. To get back to a normal life, it is important that we get the help that we need to move past what weve all experienced. Reporter in ridgecrest, theres a scramble to repair the damage. But people here are grateful there have been no serious injuries, but still anxious. Some sleeping outdoors. If another big earthquake happens, i dont want to be stuck or stranded inside the building when it could collapse and i feel safer outside. Marcus moore with us live tonight. And marcus, they are still warning to be vigilant for more aftershocks . Reporter they are, david. And they are telling people that it is safe for them to go back inside their homes, despite any aftershocks they may experience. But be prepared. If the ground starts to shake, take cover under something sturdy and hold on. And also have 72 hours worth of food and water ready in case theres another major earthquake. David . Several unsettling days there in california. Marcus, we thank you again tonight. And we turn this evening to the family tragedy on a cruise ship. A toddler, playing with her grandfather on the 11th deck of this ship docked in puerto rico, somehow slipping away and falling to her death. Abcs Erielle Reshef on the investigation into this tragedy. Reporter tonight, authorities in puerto rico investigating a grim scene, as an indiana family grieves the death of a 1yearold little girl who fell overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise. Investigators say the toddler and her grandfather were playing on deck 11 of the freedom of the seas cruise ship while it was docked in san juan on sunday afternoon, when she plummeted through a window to the ground below. The young victim traveling with her parents, siblings and both sets of grandparents on the weeklong caribbean cruise. Her father, alan wiegand, is a Police Officer in south bend. Tonight, the department asking the community to pray for the entire wiegand family as they grieve. Royal caribbean saying in a statement, we are deeply saddened by yesterdays tragic incident, and our hearts go out to the family. David, authorities are still trying to determine just how that little girl fell. Were told her family will stay on the island during the investigation. David . All right, erielle, thank you. Next here, to President Trump tonight responding after the British Ambassador to the u. S. And what he said about President Trump in leaked cables. Abcs Kyra Phillips is at the white house tonight. Reporter tonight, President Trump tweeting his administration will no longer deal with britains ambassador to the u. S. After leaked diplomatic cables revealed the ambassador describing the Trump Administration as dysfunctional, diplomatically clumsy and inept. The ambassador has not served the uk well, i can tell you that. Reporter in the memos obtained by the daily mail, ambassador kim darroch declares, i dont think this administration will ever look competent. He writes that President Trump radiates insecurity and when dealing with him, you need to make your points simple, even blunt. He says the president s life has been mired in scandal, warning trump and his family may have been entangled with dodgy russians. Were not big fans of that man. Reporter the uk foreign secretary defending the ambassador. We pay them as taxpayers to give us their frank assessment of the situation in the countries where they are serving, which is what our ambassador in washington was doing. But its a personal view. And Kyra Phillips live at the white house tonight. Kyra, President Trump says his team will no longer deal with this British Ambassador. So, any response from the uk tonight . Reporter well, david, Prime Minister theresa mays office calls the whole episode, quote, a matter of regret. But says the ambassador continues to have the Prime Ministers full support. And just moments ago, david, we learned that the ambassador has actually been disinvited from an official dinner with President Trump tonight. David . Not terribly surprising. Kyra, thank you. To iran tonight, and the u. N. Atomic Energy Agency has now confirmed tonight that iran has exceeded the limit on uranium enrichment, set by the 2015 multinational nuclear deal, the deal that President Trump abandoned a year ago. This is irans first major breach of that deal after new sanctions from the u. S. Now, to the race for 2020 tonight, democratic frontrunner joe biden has now apologized for comments he made about working together, across the aisle, citing his work with segregationist senators as an example. Delivering his apology in south carolina. Now, was i wrong a few weeks ago . To somehow give the impression to people that i was praising those men who i successfully opposed time and again . Well, yes, i was. I regret it. And im sorry for any of the pain or misconception that may have caused anybody. That apology over the weekend. And tonight, the first democrat now to drop out. California congressman Eric Swalwell ending his bid for the white house, choosing to run for reelection instead. There is also news tonight in the race for campaign cash. The numbers just in for Second Quarter fundraising. Mayor Pete Buttigieg just ahead of joe biden. But Elizabeth Warren also making news. She has surged past Bernie Sanders and she has raised that money with small donors. The womens world cup champions have brought their victory back home tonight, just in the last hour or two, arriving at Newark Airport a short time ago, after scoring a record fourth world cup championship. Of course, their second in a row. Now, the big parade planned here in new york city, and heres abcs eva pilgrim. Reporter tonight, a heros welcome home for the Womens National soccer team, now back on u. S. Soil. The players exhausted, but exuberant. We are the champions reporter celebrating their world cup title, golden boot winner Megan Rapinoe posing with the trophy. And a team photo, holding up number four four world championships, the most ever. Goal reporter they made their point on and off the field. Equal pay equal pay reporter putting the issue of pay equality front and center. The president of fifa proposing to double the prize money for the next womens world cup to 60 million, but that number falling drastically short of the mens projected 440 million prize. My friend just sent this to me from the 99 world cup. Reporter how old were you in that picture . I was like i dont know, 13 or 14. All those kids that were over there supporting us and supporting us at home, you can be standing in front of these microphones any day. Reporter and the team will celebrate their big win with a ticker tape parade marching through new yorks canyon of heroes on wednesday. David . All right, cant wait for that. Eva, thank you. And we should mention that all of the world cup champs will be live on Good Morning America right here tomorrow morning. Of course, well be watching that. In the meantime, much more ahead on world news tonight this monday. The surprise moment in court today. The young accuser in the kevin spacey case and what he suddenly declared while on the stand. Also, the deputy and young father killed in a shootout. How it happened. The teenage pilot who had just graduated killed practicing takeoffs and landings. Investigators on the scene. And more on those americans injured in the running of the bulls. People ask why they do it every year. And tonight, one of these americans injured while trying to take a selfie after finishing the race. A lot more news ahead here on a monday night. Well be right back. Play it cool and escape heartburn fast with new tums chewy bites cooling sensation. Tum tum tum tums you might or joints. Hing bitfor your heart. Ion. But do you take something for your brain. With an ingredient originally discovered in jellyfish, prevagen has been shown in Clinical Trials to improve shortterm memory. Prevagen. Healthier brain. Better life. Hilda, i like the new do. Got some layers in there, huh . The more, the merrier. 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That was just the beginning of the questions that unraveled today, including what happened to the accusers phone. Heres abcs linsey davis. Reporter the case against kevin spacey in jeopardy tonight. His accuser taking the stand today, but then, invoking his fifth amendment right after questions about whether he had deleted text messages, leading the judge to strike his testimony from the record. Spaceys lawyer pounced. Hes the sole witness that can establish the circumstances of his allegation on the night in question. This case needs to be dismissed and i believe it needs to be dismissed today. Reporter the judge seemed to agree, saying he wasnt sure if the case would continue or collapse. The accusers mother, a former boston tv anchor, admitted today i deleted a few things. Reporter but she says she did not delete any texts relevant to the night in question. Another issue, the accusers phone is missing. The house of cards star is accused of groping the then18yearold in nantucket in 2016. The 59yearold actor has pleaded not guilty to a charge of indecent assault and battery. Just last week, the accuser dropped a civil lawsuit against spacey. As for that missing phone, a state trooper testified today that he returned the phone to the family, but did not get a receipt. Now, both the accusers father and mother testified they dont know what happened to the phone. The judge set another hearing for the end of the month. David . All right, linsey, thank you. When we come back, the deadly shootout. The young deputy and father killed. And more on that teenage pilot crashing. She had just graduated. And what she was practicing when it all happened. Cel. Its so important to us that verizon is supporting military families. When i have a child deployed, having a Reliable Network means everything. So, when i get a video chat, and i get to see their face, its the best thing in the world. 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To the index of other news. And the sheriffs deputy killed in hall county, georgia. Deputy Nicolas Dixon died in a shootout with suspected thieves wanted for a series of car breakins. The alleged shooter was wounded. Four suspects in custody. Deputy dixon was a married father of two. The deadly crash involving a teenaged pilot in oxford, mississippi. 18year old lake little killed practicing takeoffs and landings. She had just graduated from Starkville Academy there. Overseas tonight, and the americans injured during the running of the bulls. Two americans gored in spain. One of the men finishing the run, thinking he was safe and trying to take a selfie when he was struck in the neck. Both are expected to recover. Coco gauffs amazing run ending at wimbledon. The 15yearold losing in straight sets today, but she has a big future ahead. Well be watching. 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Lets go we are the champions reporter and so many little girls dreaming. I think, as a mom, to have these kind of girls as role models for my daughter incredible. Its just so important for the Younger Generation to just see this and to have women be fierce and strong. Reporter all over the country its so empowering. Its absolute magic to see them up there. Reporter seeing their own future on that field. Usa usa reporter and the girls and boys watching in new orleans. And 3yearold leah screaming goal and then there was this little girl, wearing the mia hamm jersey back when she was in elementally school. This is her now. At 24, rose lavelle is a world cup champ with her team. Welcome home. Cant wait for the parade and the entire team live on gma tomorrow morning. Im david muir. Great to be back with you. Well see you right back here tomorrow night. Good night. What was in those burr toe bundles. We would have 150 seconds of warning but if it repertoires here under san tran, we wouldnt get much time. Ready or not, an earthquake will come. There is no apt for that, not here, not right now. , manufacture than two and a half years since the deadly goes ship warehouse the founder takes the stand as the defenses final witness. Announcer now news to build a better bay area from abc 7. This was just really a very bad situation and point blank it could have been a lot worse. A few days give us a new sense of perspective on the recent earthquakes to the ra l c rattle california and the risk we face in the bay area. Im dion lim. Im eric thomas. A 7. 1 hit and now were wondering whats next. Caltrans is working to remove damaged pavement never ridge crest. The highway cracked in three separate areas in a fourmile stretch from thursday to fridays earthquakes. Officials say repairs will be completed earlier than expected. All of our roads and concrete like sidewalks, gutters have been inspected and they, all of our roads are in good condition. Here is another view of the aftermath. Drone video shows cracks in the desert. Friday 7. 1 magnitude quake took place in an area with several little faults. About two hours ago President Trump tweeted spoke to House Minority leader about the earthquakes in california and informed him that we will be working very closely on emergency funding. Also spoke to governor gavin newsom all working together. While there were no major injuries, theres
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