Seclusion. This 7yearold inside a windowless room trying to get out. Now the fallout tonight. The new backlash after what President Trump said about times person of the year, targeting climate activist greta thunberg. Overnight, former First Lady Michelle Obama defending her. And now tonight, First Lady Melania Trump weighing in. The major new flu concern tonight. What authorities are seeing already, and much earlier than normal. Your money. The countdown is on. The deadlines for shipping that kick in tonight. And what to do to avoid extra fees. And this evening we remember a wellknown actor. From do the right thing to moonstruck to godfather ii. We celebrate danny aiello. Good evening. Its great to have you with us on this friday night. We have a lot to get to. We begin with the historic vote today the House Judiciary Committee voting in favor of articles of impeachment against President Trump. Abuse of power and obstruction of congress over the phone call with ukraines president , in which he asks for a favor to investigate his political opponent as nearly 400 million in u. S. Military aid was withheld. Now on to the full house. Only the third time this has happened. The president lashing out, saying the democrats are trivializing impeachment. He says he did nothing wrong. And Mitch Mcconnell saying there is no chance President Trump will be removed from office. Abcs chief White House CorrespondentJonathan Karl leadilea leading us off from the white house. Reporter history in the house. The clerk will call the roll. Mr. Nadler . Aye. Mr. Nadler votes aye. Ms. Lofgren . Aye. Ms. Lofgren votes aye. Reporter the Judiciary Committee approved two articles of impeachment against President Trump. Every democrat voting yes. All republicans voting no. Today is a solemn and sad day. For the third time in a little over a century and a half, the House Judiciary Committee has voted articles of impeachment against the president for abuse of power and obstruction of congress. Reporter it came after two marathon days of bitter and hyperpartistan debate. I have never in my entire life seen such an unfair, rigged, railroad job against the president of the united states. Reporter the president is as defiant as ever, venting on twitter. 123 tweets and retweets yesterday alone, a oneday record for his presidency. To use the power of impeachment on this nonsense is an embarrassment to this country. Reporter on wednesday the full house will vote. And if the articles pass as expected, on to a trial in the senate for only the third time in american history. While the president had suggested hed want a parade of witnesses, Republican Senate leader Mitch Mcconnell says it will be a speedy trial, likely with no witnesses at all. On fox last night, he said acquittal is a sure thing. Theres no chance the president is going to be removed from office. Reporter today the president seemed to accept the idea of a short trial. Maybe. We did nothing wrong. So ill do long or short. Ill do whatever they want to do. It doesnt matter. I wouldnt mind a long process, because i would like to see the whistleblower, whos a fraud. Jon, Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell says hes coordinating closely with the white house. We mentioned he planned the senate trial with them. He said no chance the president will be removed. That has some democrats crying foul tonight. Reporter in fact, Chuck Schumer put out a stern statement aimed at mcconnell to say every single senator will take an oath to render impartial justice. Thats true. But republicans point out in the last impeachment trial, republicans pointed out democrats coordinated with the white house in the clinton impeachment trial. This is a trial, but its also a highly political process. It is no ordinary trial. No question about that. Jon karl leading us off on a friday night. Thank you. We move on to the other major headlines this friday night, and to a break in the case of the horrific murder in new york city. An 18yearold College Student attacked while walking in a park. The freshman was stabbed in that city park. She died after staggering to the top of this stairwell to get help. Tonight, a 13yearold is now under arrest. Police say he was seen in grainy surveillance near the scene. Abcs Erielle Reshef again tonight. Reporter tonight, a 13yearold suspect arrested in the chilling murder of Barnard College freshman tessa majors. It is an absolute tragedy. Those responsible, however many there may be, will be brought to justice. Reporter police say the teen is not the killer, but was found with the murder weapon, a knife, and made comments linking him to the grisly crime. Hes now charged with murder, robbery, and weapons possession. His statements to detectives also implicating two additional suspects. One of them, a 14yearold, interviewed by police. The other still at large. Theres going to be an aided female, white, stabbed at this time. Reporter majors walking through the park just a block from her school early wednesday evening when Authorities Say a group of suspects demanded money before fatally stabbing the 18yearold student multiple times. Whats descrip on the perp . Unknown descrip. Reporter police now say the 13yearold suspect in custody was seen on grainy Surveillance Video from the park. The Campus Community grappling with the devastating loss. Majors just weeks shy of finishing her first semester. A budding journalist and musician. When you saw her, you knew thats what she was meant to be doing. She was a great performer. Reporter her heartbroken family telling abc news, we are devastated by the senseless loss of our beautiful and talented tess. We are thankful for the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from across the country. And david, that 13yearold suspect who has been arrested is charged as a juvenile. The case is being handled in family court. Police tell us hes been accompanied by his aunt through the investigation. She maintains his innocence. Hes being held without bail. Erielle, thank you. And next to the deadly workplace shooting at a factory outside atlanta today. The gunman opening fire and getting away. Workers running for cover as the shots rang out. Schools put on lockdown. A 42yearold killed. Police tonight still do not know if he was specifically targeted or if this was random. The suspect, a 18yearold temporary worker was arrest in the birmingham, alabama after taking a bus to get there after the shooting. Next to the major storm moving into the east tonight. A difficult commute home from the carolinas into the northeast. Dangerous driving all weekend. Look at this major pileups in the midwest. This is i94 in st. Cloud, minnesota. Lets get right to rob marciano, tracking it all. Rob, a messy weekend ahead. Reporter it is, david. Very progressive storm pattern. The storm in the east bringing rain. Inland of i95, icy conditions at least to begin with. Heavy rain into the carolinas moves up to the northeast tonight. Rivers will be rising. Flood watches in the morning. Some coastal flooding as the low wraps up. It will dry out in the afternoon, but snow will be on the way. It is a mess in the west, rain and mountain snow. Thats a fast mover. It will be here in the east by monday and tuesday. Rob, thank you. Next to that disturbing video a merging tonight. The schoolchildren put in seclusion. A 7yearold seen in a wind windowless room trying to get out. Tonight, already, the fallout. Heres alex perez. Reporter the video, disturbing to watch, is any parents nightmare. A teachers aide grabbing a 7yearold special needs student by the wrist, shoving him against the wall, and then wrapping her arm around his neck, keeping the boy in what the School Called a seclusion room. That 7yearolds mom, beth sandy. I was horrified when i first saw the video. I ended up getting up from the room and leaving the room. It was very hard to watch. Reporter it all happened at the Gages Lake School in suburban chicago. The school serves students with behavioral and emotional needs. A monthslong investigation by propublica and the Chicago Tribune found 21 abuse investigations under review by state and local authorities. The aid in this video resigned, and one of them, Nicholas Izquierdo was arrested, charged with six misdemeanors for causing minor injuries to students. He left the school and has pleaded not guilty. Authorities are also now reviewing the use of the seclusion or isolation rooms, reportedly used more than 1,700 times in the last school year. They really need to think long and hard about the way theyre running things there. I would say i dont think they should be open. I think they should be shut down. Reporter the superintendent admitted the to two Staff Members did not always comply with protocol and apologized. They say theyre working on improving safety for students. David . Alex perez, thank you. Next tonight, shock and concern after matt bevin issued more than 400 pardons and commutations on the way out. Among those pardoned, a convicted rapist and a convicted murder, whose family raised thousands for the governor. Heres linsey davis. Reporter in sharp contrast to the hugs and applause for outgoing Kentucky Governor matt bevin we truly do live in the greatest nation. Reporter outrage tonight because after walking out of office, hundreds of convicted felons are walking out of prison, some violent offenders. Among bevins 428 pardons, micah schoettle, whod been convicted of raping a 9yearold girl. Fear, anger, rage, confusion. Reporter that childs mother, who did not want to be identified, says she struggled to tell her daughter. It was like we were going through it all over again. Reporter but bevin said he didnt believe the victims accusations were true. And the case relied more on testimony than physical evidence. Also pardoned, patrick baker, who shot and killed a man in front of his wife. While the accomplices remain behind bars, baker, whose family according to the courier journal reportedly raised more than 20,000 for bevins campaign, is now free. The governor seen here at a fundraiser hosted by bakers brother. In the pardoning document, bevin wrote the evidence against baker was sketchy at best. Several kentucky lawmakers now are calling on the incoming attorney general to investigate these pardons. We also heard from brevin today in the form of a tweet where he said among other things, america is a country based on a belief of redemption. David . Thank you. And next to the backlash after what President Trump said about times person of the year, targeting greta thunberg. The 16yearold climate activist. Michelle obama defending her, and now were hearing from First Lady Melania Trump. Heres kyra phillips. Reporter tonight, First Lady Melania Trump weighing in after her husband attacked 16yearold Climate Change activist greta thunberg. World leaders are still trying to run away from their responsibilities. Reporter President Trump lashing out after the teenager was named times person of the year. So ridiculous, he tweeted. Greta must work on her anger management problem, then go to a good Old Fashioned movie with a friend chill greta, chill hes done it before, taking aim at thunberg, who has aspergers syndrome, a form of autism, after her passionate speech at the u. N. You all come to us young people for hope. How dare you . Reporter trumps response . She seems like a very happy young girl looking forward to a bright and wonderful future. So nice to see now former First Lady Michelle Obama giving thunberg a boost, tweeting, dont let anyone dim your light. Ignore the doubters and know that millions of people are cheering you on. And were hearing from the current first lady, who has made cyberbullying her signature issue. Be best, an Awareness Campaign dedicated to the most valuable and fragile among us, our children. Reporter but melania trumps spokeswoman would only say this about the president s words, the president and first lady often communicate differently, as most married couples do. The first lady has been quick to object when people make comments about her own teenage son barron. Her spokeswoman telling cnn this is different, because barron is not an activist who travels the globe giving speeches. He is a 13yearold who wants and deserves privacy. And now, we saw the first lady last week and her be best ornaments on the christmas trees. When it comes to her husbands attacks on greta thunberg, mrs. Trump is not criticizing her husbands words. David . Kyra, thank you. Late today, the Supreme Court agreeing to hear President Trumps appeal on three cases having to do with his financial records. In all three cases, lower courts ruling that documents must be handed over. The justs will hear oral arguments in june. Of course thats right in the middle of the 2020 campaign. And the u. S. And china have announced a new trade deal, phase one as theyre calling it, halting tariffs set to kick in sunday. And some lower tariffs will stay in place. The white house saying the deal is includes chinas commitment to buy farm products. Were remembering tonight a wellknown character actor, danny aiello. From do the right thing, moon struck, godfather ii. He never took an acting class. Danny aiello began his acting career in his 30s on broadway. Here in the play, knockout. He never took an acting class, and he was 40 when he landed his first movie. Then in the godfather part ii. Michael corleone says hello reporter he would earn an oscar nomination in spike lees do the right thing. He played sal, a pizzeria owner in brooklyn. Keep it. You keep it you keep it you keep it no, you keep it you keep it reporter and there was moonstruck, with cher. Loretta casterini clark, on my knees, in front of all of these people, will you marry me . Yes, john anthony camererari, i will marry you. I will be your wife. Reporter tonight, cher tweeting, we laughed so much making moonstruck. This evening, his wife in real life, sandy cohen. They were married 64 years. The family speaking of their profound sadness. And tonight that family asking their privacy be respected. Still ahead on world news tonight this friday, the christmas countdown is on. How you make sure you get the packages there in time without paying for extra shipping fees. The simple tips coming up. Also the new development in the case that rocked the city of boston. Two doctors found dead in their condo. What happened today. Also the health alert, and the new flu concern this evening. What the authorities are seeing already and where, much earlier than normal. And a recall involving ford pickup trucks and concerns about fires. A lot more news ahead. Ill be right back. And a recall involving ford pickup trucks and concerns about fires. A lot more news ahead. Ill be right back. If you have postmenopausal osteoporosis and a high risk for fracture now might not be the best time to ask yourself are my bones strong . Life is full of make or break moments. 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And then delivered the toast ashley told us tonight that left everyone in tears. The most beautiful moment on top of the most beautiful day. And it was perfect. He did really good. Reporter ashley telling us the response after sharing their photos has been overwhelming. Im very grateful for him as a brother. I couldnt ask for more. A perfect way to end the week. Breaking news tonight, and it is bizarre. We are live on the scene of a standoff that just ended between Fremont Police and a suspect whos been dropgds his pants, spray painting messages and throwing things. Im meteorologist drew tuma. Tracking light rain out there tonight. Well look at live doppler 7 ahead. Building a better bay area takes all of us, of course. You asked questions, we listened. Tonight some answers about the future of san francisco. Now from abc 7, live breaking news. That breaking news is the peaceful end to a bizarre standoff with a suspect on top of a fivestory building. Good evening, thank you for joining us. The standoff lasted for hours and we are happy to report it has come to a safe conclusion. Police blocked of streets near the scene on warm springs boulevard near brown road not far from the warm springs b. A. R. T. Station. The standoff was with this man. Sky 7 capturing him on top of a construction site with behavior that can be best described as erratic. Abc 7 News Reporter chris nguyen is live on the scene. Whats going on right now. That suspect was safely taken into custody just moments ago. You can see behind me the heavy Police Presence here on warm springs boulevard as Police Continue their investigation. The scene is active, but their goal, of course, is to get this road back open as soon as possible. As we take a look at some video from sky 7, Fremont Police tell us the suspect was involved in a Home Invasion robbery around 10 30 this morning. He made his way to this hotel under construction where he spent nearly six hours in a standoff with police. At one point he was throwing gasoline cans and tools off the roof of the building. He even let soit some rags on f appearing very agitated