Sean collier. He was sentenced to time served by judge mark wolf here at federal court. Clearing the way for his prison. Silva who went to high school in cambridge with convicted marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev testified at his trial back in march. Silva struck a deal with prosecutors in exchange for a lighter sentence. Prosecutors recommended silva serve 18 months behind bars. Silva was arrested months after the bombing and leaded guilty to giving dzhokhar the pistol used to shoot and kill officer collier. Silva testified every time he asked for the gun back dzhokhar came up with different excuses. Silva stood up and offered a twominute apology saying he was extremely remerciful and time. The lawyer says silva always prosecutors. He agreed to provide instrumental in the trial of dzhokhar. Reporter silva upon his released explained he never had any idea what the tsarnaev were up to. I had no idea what the tsarnaevs intentions were with the firearm. I apologize to anyone families that the firearm caused harm air. Reporter he left with his older brother thankful in a he will be home for the holidays. He was pleased on three years of probation here. Live outside the federal news. Adam a Second Chance that is what silva says now that he is out of lookup. Dan hausle continues live in boston with more. Reporter silva acknowledge mistakes in his life, not just providing the gun and he says only time will tell whether he can make his life different. As silva walks away vowing to be a different man. Im human. We all mismake takes but everything can change. Reporter prosecutors drug dealing and provided the gun used in the killing of sean collier. He can change his future. Outside court silva talked about his plans for the future. Going back to school. Get my College Degree and be a productive member of society. No more drug dealing, trying to help out the needy. Reporter silva plans to see his family and his grandmother. The now 22yearold says time behind bars forced him to reflect on the choices he made and the choices ahead. Its not a good place to be especially when you could do a lot more, especially when i was going to school doing a lot of good things but it give me a lot of time to reflect and made me want to do the right things. Reporter with probation he will be watched over for the next three years but after that he will be on his own. 7 news. Adam 7 news focusing on your forecast. You can see the rain behind there. City as the even rush gets under way. Not exactly a typical christmas week in new england. A wall of water leaving the state soaked. Elizabeth with it a change in the air. Things are heating up. Jeremy reiner has the first forecast. Reporter rain not snow or ice. Certainly slowing down the commute if you have one. If you are heading out to the malls to do shopping you will have a slow go. The heaviest rain moved out of metro boston and its focused through the New Hampshire sea coast but even up here this is quickly moving a way from the New Hampshire sea coast. Portsmouth about. 4 of an inch of rain. Boston. 2 inch. Much the time in fitchburg. But this patch of rain delivering mild air. Look at the current temperatures. In the 50s. The city at 56. 60 degrees, plymouth at 57. Warm air all over the place. Even though rain will shut partly clousey sky, im not worried about the water freezing up on the roadways. As we look down the eastern seaboard here is another batch of rain blossoming, this is on tap for tomorrow. More about that in a few minutes. Adam el nino creating problems across country. Sections of the west getting buried by snow while here in the northeast they havent seen a flake. The first full day of winter and we have a green christmas on tap but as leanne gregg explains the wild weather is just the beginning. Reporter at this tahoe resort just what skiers ordered. More than 150 inches of snow so far from a series of storms across the northwest. This is fantastic. Great. Reporter especially good news for this drought stricken region. This is great. California needs it. Reporter driven by el nino different streams in the east from new york to chicago, more like spring than the first week of winter. Reporter not going to have that. Were going to have a wet but a merry one. Reporter challenging for eastern resorts and snowrelated businesses weather. From the south into the ohio valley this week also brings the threat of destructive thunderstorms, capable of producing tornadoes and large hail. Heavy rains could cause flash flooding. Snow, possible tornadoes and record highs and eventful beginning to winter. Lean gregg, nbc news. Elizabeth breaking news out of new york. One person is seriously hurt after being shot at a mall on long island. Police say one suspect is now in custody. That he fired a shot while trying to rob a rolex. The bullet hit a 67yearold mall employee who was outside of the store. Adam crews in taunton cleaning up after a dangerous drive. Officials say there was a hit andrun involving two cars. One of the cars slammed into a telephone pole. No one was injured. Elizabeth to a story you saw first on 7. A crane turns into a home wrecker collapsing on to a roof. It took crews hours to deal with a complicated cleanup process. A teenager was inside the home when the crane hit it. She spoke to nick emmons about what she saw. It was like, if you ever heard a tree fall in the forest started like this. Reporter rebecca formman describes the moment this crane came crashing through the house. I was in the kitchen. I saw it from the corner of nye eye something fall and i saw trees falling so i thought it was trees. Reporter this is what she saw. The crane being used by the Tree Trimming Company her family hired had toppled. Were trying to prevent trees from hitting us. Reporter rebeccas dad okay. Pressure. Im so proud of her and she was great. Reporter the christmas overpowered by blue police lights. Neighbors wondering how this could happen. My neighbor says what is going on . Tree. Somebodys house. Sliced through the roof is hard to believe. As it just took a clean slice through the roof. Reporter nick emmons, 7 news. Adam army sargent president obama bergal appeared before a military judge. The army announced that he would face a General Court marshal in the case. If convicted he could face life in prison. He is due back in court in january. The army sargent disappeared from his base in afghanistan in june 2009 and was held captive by the taliban for five years. He was freed after the u. S. Released five taliban detainees in a controversial prisoner swap in 2014. Elizabeth donald republicans candidates shopped down. Ted includes trailed by only 4 percentage points. Trump is wrapped up in even more controversial. Edward larrence has more. Reporter today in iowa, Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail. That is why its important to stand up to bullies wherever they are. And why we shouldnt let anybody bully his way into the presidency. Reporter she didnt mention trump mocking her for returning late from a bathroom break during saturdays democratic debate. Sorry. What happened to her is . Im happened. She disappeared. I know where she went. Its disgusting. Reporter trump went on to use vulgar language to describe how clinton lost to barack obama in 2008. Matt schlap says this is trump unsensorred and why he leads all Republican National polls. No one is going to sit here in front of you and tell you that broughtives or would say oh, yeah, go out a new slang and talking about your potential opponent. Reporter but it has worked to long up trumps status. In it todays poll. The attack pushed other voters to senator cruz as he surges to second place. I think it could easily end up being a twoman race. But between trump and me. Reporter political insiders say clinton elevates trump i think she would rather run reporter the poll shows clinton in a virtual dead heat in matchups with senator cruz and senator rubio but she would beat trump by 7 points if the election were held today. Edward lawrence, nbc news, washington. Adam also on 7 a lakeville mother facing a judge after police say she took off with her two kids. The father was reunited with his father last night. Today the mother called to court. Jonathan hall is live outside of court with what reporter it is a messy one. This is a complicated domestic case involving two parents who really love their kids according to family and friends but two parents who have also been arrested multiple times. The father has full custody of these to Young Children. The mother was supposed to have a short visit on sunday but allegedly took off. Police say 47yearold Valerie Mcgrath was on the run with her two Young Children for more than 24 hours. Eden and steveny had a happy reunion with their dad at his lakeville home last night. Im happy for everyone, everyones well wishes and i have the kids whack. Reporter Valerie Mcgrath faces four charges including parental kidnapping. Police stopped her in a rental car with the kids at a mcdonald in raynham. Police found a suicide note. A prosecutor red from the note. Im very sorry, and i cant stand being away from the kids for another minute. I cant do this anymore. Reporter the state also says Lakeville Police were concerned about the safety of the kids because Valerie Mcgraths sister told them she had made threatening statements during her last visit with the children in october. She did not want to drop the kids off. She might as well drive into traffic. Reporter the sister asked for an brett but police designed to issue one. Valerie mcgraths families and friends didnt say much. My sister is a very good mom. Reporter Valerie Mcgraths lawyer told the court and 7 news confirmed her e boyfriend steven has been convicted multiple times and striking her and after Valerie Mcgrath the kids. I dont think there is any real indication she was going to harm the kids. If she is a desperate woman who was at her wits end after not seeing her children for two months. Reporter now she is not going to see them for quite a bit more time. She is being helds on allegedly. And bail was revoked for a pending case. She allegedly used her husbands credit card without his permission. Jonathan hall, 7 news. Elizabeth were just Getting Started here. Adam next taking aims. New reports showing more and more guns are making their way on to christmas lists. Why firearms are creating a shopping frenzy. Elizabeth a christmas classic, Ryan Schulteis has a cookie recipe that will have santa begging for seconds. Adam at 4 30 facing the flames. A mother and her twins trapped in a burning home. How Police Rushed in for a split second safe. Elizabeth at 5 00 danger on the job in a slab of concrete topples over crashing a man in stouton. All that and much more coming up right here on 7 news. Announcer tonight, hiller, baker, anything could happen. I dont know what to expect from an interview reporter the questions only andy will ask the gov about his first year on the job tonight at 11 00. Announcer one candidate tough enough to take on the bully. Jeb bush donald, youre not going to be able to insult your way to the presidency. Thats not going to happen. applause announcer one candidate tough enough to take on isis. Jeb will destroy isis. And keep america safe. Jeb bush the United States should not delay in leading a Global Coalition to take out isis with overwhelming force. Announcer tested and proven leadership matters. Jeb bush. Adam gun sales surging this month, december, people are buying firearms or giving guns as gifts. These weapons are making their way into christmas lists all across the country. And the numbers are staggering. Elizabeth fears of terrorism and the perceived threats of changing gun laws are fueling the frenzy. At this gun range outside atlanta business is booming. Im here to promote safety for my grandchildren. Reporter just in time for christmas. Semi since the paris attacks weve had a lot of customers coming in buying first guns, buying guns to protect their themselves. Reporter louis cole is on the hunt for the perfect gift for his gift. This is her. Reporter the list of christmas items that you would like to have and one of the items was a firearm. Reporter last month the f. B. I. Ran more than 2. 2 million firearm background checks for potential buyers. 24 more than the previous november. Within your own state is allowed federal federal law and new mexico states the person receiving the gift is not required to get a background check. What kind of ammo would you like . A lot of people dont understood firearms and its easy to be afraid of it. Its a large piece of American Culture especially growing up in the south. I doesnt think twice about guns. Reporter its accessories are soaring too, this arizona company, the well armed woman ask aiming for a different demographic. Its a significant gift of love to arm the people that you love with the tool and the training to protect themselves. Reporter this morning the space under ashley surreys Christmas Tree is crowded. A new rifle for her husband. I pulled the trigger on it and picked it up for them. Reporter she hopes its right on target. When it comes to gifting guns socalled straw purchases are a federal of a gift and the recipient cant pay you back. Reporter prankster gets festive on the streets of japan. The bright sight that had people doing a double take. I understand why. A lot of clouds rain, more rain on the way for tomorrow. Forecast up next. Elizabeth a mall thief tries to take a short cut by ends up taking a tumble. The head first call caught on camera. Adam a 13yearold trying to outrun officers car. Elizabeth were staying on top of breaking news for you. The man who provided the marathon bombers gun walking free. When silva had to say about his time behind bars. Rascal. Paces, pushes. But, unlike some, his state is now booming. Unlike some, john kasich has proven he can do the job. Brought back jobs from mexico and china. Keep us safe, make us boom. Because hes done it before. Only an impatient rascal can bring america back. John kasich. Responsible for the content of elizabeth this man in tokyo spreading some he is running around to places without decorations to get in the spirit of christmas as well. He is having a lot of fun there. Adam it looks like it. Good thing you were going to do a little impression. Elizabeth i was going to say he could fall easily and topple over, a little unbalanced. Adam not necessarily top heavy. I think you need your v8. Elizabeth there you go. Adam a lot of people feel like that, they go outside. You dont have a heavy coat. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s, happy easter everybody, that is what were talking, weve bands of on and off rain that came in early this morning and it shut town and were back at it now. That will be the case through the evening commute. If you have travel plans this evening, heading out to a party or beginning the Christmas Shopping or waiting for family to get home there will be slow go. Not because of the anything frozen or icy. Its miles out there. In the summertime can slow things down. Right now in the south shore batch of rain. Metro boston nothing happening yet but there is one more batch over here in the worcester hills that is a fun time. 8 90 andle 4. That batch of rain sweeps across metro boston over the kneecapsle of hours. Rainfall totals thus far about a half to in some locations a third of an inch of rain. Nothing that overwhelms the that. This will move out of here through new york and pennsylvania drying up. So skies will try to partially clear out allowing for slightly cooler weather to take over. But not concerned about ice. With temperatures right now in the 50s, the city 56. Bedford at 57. The normal high today should be around 39 but that is not happening. Overnight warmer than those normal high temperature, lows 4350 with rain fading about 8 00, 9 00 then a lot of clouds and a westerly temporarily. Start with clouds. Your morning commute no issues. Drain, but you will need rain gear for the second half of the day from this batch of rain down through the gulf of mexico and will scoot up the 95 car darr quickly its corridor. Its into new england probably mid afternoon. Morning commute. Lunch time you are fine but 3 00, 4 00 here we go. Scattered showers coming at you, they will be with us through the evening hours. Tomorrows batch of rain will be a little heavier. Information were looking at advertising upwards of half inch to an inch of rain opts way for tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night. But still another mild day with more rain in the forecast. Temperatures 5358. Here is the rainfall forecast. Again most towns around and inch. We could use the rain. You dont want it for travelling but its on the way for tomorrow afternoon. It has been dry here in new england. So well eat into some of the difficult sit. Christmas eve is going to be a record. There is going to be temperatures on thursday upper 60s Christmas Day clouds and sun. Mild, temperatures in the morning near 60. In the afternoon low 60s, see you at 4 30. Elizabeth time for traffic with a check of the roads. Start checking here. Southbound on the expressway, down near freeport street and morrissey boulevard, it stays heavy more than an hour ride from boston down to braintree. Weve had delays along route 93 northbound and southbound through town. Zakim moving along slowly. The headlights on to the expressway southbound, 93 northbound continuing heavy leaving town up to reasonable doubt 60. A slow ride on 93 northbound up in the lawrence area. Route 3 northbound bogging down in burlington. 128 northbound through the woburn area. Joe stapleton, 7 news. Anchor were whipping up our Favorite Recipes for a great cause. Elizabeth today weve always in high demand. Here is the holiday helping. Reporter happy holidays. Welcome to our home. This is my husband drew and today were going to make snicker doodles, theyre excellent and easy to make. Im no cook and i can make them. Reporter lets get started. Get the wet ingredients togethers. Were going to start with two sticks of butter. Make sure its softened before you start baking. Add no eggs. Two eggs. Last step is to add the sugar. That clings to combine all of the ingredients. Ryan so you want to focus on the dry ingredients. That includes sifted ingredients. You dont have to mix together all the dry ingredient because he is going to add them to the wet ingredients. The key is what . Make sure that you are adding the dry ingredients little by little . Why . Reporter this recipe is so good for this time of year because there are some of the cookie swaps, this is easy to bring along. Everyone loves snicker doodle, were going to put it on to the cookie sheet and going to cool it until the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. That makes it easier to work w. You can see how sticky it can be as we get it out of the bowl. Now its time to make the cookies. We combined sinmore and sugar. Is that what makes the cookie. Ryan were going to take chunks of the dow but about one inch and drop it into the cinnamon and sugar. Roll it around and put it right on the cookie sheet. The first batch is ready to go. Going to pop them in the minutes. They look and smell amazing. We hope you enjoy them and thank you so much for supporting project bread. Happy holidays. Lets dig in here. Next at 4 30 a big dog lungs at a man who gets too close. Why the dugs owner says his pet was not the problem