Appeared in shackles before a judge. 01 00 55 youre charged with assault with intent to commit and Sexual Exploitation of by a School Employee 02 46 year old gerald tig johnson is charged with making sexual roosevelt student. According to court documents, and Girls Basketball coach began calling the girl last week. Then on december 3rd, johnson is accused of taking the student out of class and bringing her to his classroom for more than one hour. There, she told authorities johnson kissed and groped her. It didnt take long for students to learn of his arrest. Aj 10 03 24 it got spread around pretty quick. Its all over twitter and facebook. But they arent so quick to judge. Nina 10 05 32 we dont necessary know if he did it for sure. We cant really judge anyone based off an accusation and an arrest 36 nathan 10 04 34 we were just like wow because we never really expected son 39 mary 10 06 04 we havent been told a lot because i think they dont want people victim blaming if something happened 11 that is a real concern for victim advocates. Lisa 10 07 53 victims know without saying that their stories arent necessarily going to be believed and theyre going to be questioned regardless of who the offender is 05 when that person is wellknown and wellliked, advocates say some victims wont come forward. Lisa 10 12 05 it does take a tremendous amount of courage and strength for a victim to come forward and say you know what, this happened to be and its not ok tonight, johnson is on administrative leave while another teacher is taking over his duties in the classroom and another coach on the court. Mary 10 06 18 its pretty shocking. Aj 10 03 08 its hard to know what to believe and what not to believe johnson bonded out of the polk county jail this morning. He is under a no contact order. The judge explained that applies to the 16 year old student and all minors. Johnson was warned that it basically bars him from going anywhere even the Grocery Store where he could come into contact with kids. Hill shooting spree is headed to prison. Last november, pete polson drove through Pleasant Hill randomly shooting at people. During the 12minutelong ordeal he shot at three people. Hitting two of them. A jury convicted him of nine charges. Including attempted murder. Channel 13s Jodi Whitworth was at todays sentencing where polson got an earful from his victims, jodi. Pete polson was sentenced to 55 years in prison. He never denied the shootings but blamed them on drug use. He told that again to victims and their families today in court. 170900 i have a drug addiction, something ive struggled with my entire life. I never dreamed it would take me to some of the places that it has taken me polson went on to say he wishes the bullets were meant for him and not his victims. Last november he went on a shooting rampage in a Pleasant Hill neighborhood. Two people were hit and another one avoided a bullet. Before his sentence was read. All the victims and their families took the stand each one describing how that day changed their lives forever. 514308 you took our security and safety. Mark didnt want to come home to our house because he said he couldnt protect his family there. You took that from him Missy Mitchell 045807 i was literally millimeters away from death 063516 the doctors are still not certain on what percentage of movement and strength ill get back in my left arm due to the choices you made that morning zachary whitehill Zach Whitehill says since the incident hes gotten a permit to carry. Hoping to better protect himself if a situation like this were to ever happen again as for polson he plans fans headed to tonights iowa energy game should leave their bags behind. Wells fargo arena is stepping up security. And banning all large bags and backpacks. Metal detectors will be used at the door. And fans will be asked to empty their pockets. The changes are part of an effort to improve security throughout the nba. The energy take on the canton charge tonight at seven. Developers are showing off their designs for the new Downtown Hotel convention center. They unveiled the interior designs at todays board of directors meeting. Some of the proposals showed suites overlooking downtown, local art in the lobby, and 55 inch tvs in guest rooms. The 101 Million Dollar project will be built along 4th and park in downtown des moines. Developers hope the designs can provide guests with a new look into what iowa and des moines has to offer. Thats what we are trying to push the envelope for, so that when you come in as a traveler outside des moines you get an understanding arent an agricultural establishment anymore, you guys are really techie based. Construction will begin in march. Completion is scheduled for march of 2018. Tonight at 10, hear why a chunk of funding for the hotel might not be available anymore and the plan to make up for the millions. Des moines postmaster says they are handling 75percent more time last year. To make it go more quickly, post offices have lobby assistants. Those folks carry a device where they can sell stamps and other items to people in line. 13 24 46 this is our season. We are here for our customers, everyone has a little extra patience at this time of the year. Our customers, our employees, everyone knows how important, we have a sense of urgency here at the Postal Service 13 24 57 cheryl love has this advice for mailing a package. She says to make sure you have the right size box, verify the address, clearly label the package, and dont forget to write your return address on it. Pole. Fortunately. Santa has a little help in the metro. Fortunately. Santa has a little help in the metro. 4 00 58 to santa, can i have three pet reindeer, thank you 4 01 03. Elves are reading letters set to santa, making sure he gets everyones wish list. Theyve received about 300 letters so far. Wishes range from the latest toy to the return of a Family Member serving overseas. And some kids, admit that theyre walking a fine line between the the return of a Family Member serving overseas. And some kids, admit that theyre walking a fine line between the naughty and nice. 3 58 57 dear santa, this year i would like the utech, i guess thats what it is, smartwatch and camera. I havent been the best, but i really do want this. 3 59 08. The elves meet once a week. And will try to reply to every letter with a return address. Christmas could come a little early for cyclone fans in it would be wrapped in the form of a win against the hawkeyes. Coming up. Why cyclone fans are willing to spend a december night outside. And what hawkeye players are saying about the matchup against the highly ranked clones. Thursday will be the warmest day of the week with highs near 60. It will be windy with a west wind up to 30 to 40 mph. More clouds return friday and temperatures will drop back to the 50s. Clouds will continue to increase into saturday, with a few stray showers possible. On sunday, a strong storm system will pass through the midwest, bringing a good chance for rain into central and eastern iowa. A quarter to a half of an inch of rain is possible, especially in eastern iowa where the highest totals will be possible. Temperatures will remain in the 40s to start next week, but will dip back into the 30s by this time next week. And next, president ial candidate, Hillary Clinton made her return to the metro. Hear her plan that clinton says will keep profits from big corporations at she comes to the metro with a strong lead among democrats. This weeks cnn poll shows 54 percent of likely caucus goers support her. Thats 18points ahead of bernie sanders. Hillary clinton focused this trip on talking with iowans about the economy and how families can get head. And she say that includes cracking down on big businesses that send some of its profits overseas. Political director dave price join us live from the event. Dave. Roll to vo laid out plan first laid out in waterloo roll to sot away with this thursday will be the warmest day of the week with highs near 60. It will be windy with a west wind up to 30 to 40 mph. More clouds return friday and temperatures will drop back to the 50s. Clouds will continue to increase into saturday, with a few stray showers possible. On sunday, a strong storm system will pass through the midwest, bringing a good chance for rain into central and eastern iowa. A quarter to a half of an inch of rain is possible, especially in eastern iowa where the highest totals will be possible. 40s to start next week, but will dip back into the 30s by this time next week. Today, Callanan Middle School students were keeping an eye on the weather. They launched a wx balloon. Data that is collected from it will be used for their science fair projects. They also sent up two gopor cameras to caprthe curvatureof the earth. Thursday will be the warmest day eeek with highs near 60. Will be windy with a west wind up to 30 to 40 mph. More clouds return friyndmperatures will drop back e 50s. Clouds will continue to crease into saturdaywith afew stray showers possible. On nday, a strong storm system ll pass through e midwest, inging a good chcfor rain to central and eastern iowa. Aquarter to a half of annch of in is possible, especially in ai 30in k nr seep anald hm announcer a horrific terror attack in paris. Then, a brutal act of terror here at home. 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They also sent up two gopor cameras to capture the curvature of the for lynns family, the big stress is paying four hundred dollars a month in medical and drug costs for aidan. For other families its higher deductibles, premiums and copays that keep adding up. Thats why weve got to crack down on price gouging, cap outofpocket costs, and fast track approval of less expensive generic drugs. Because weve got to get Health Care Costs under control for lynns family and for yours. Warren. Warren originally committed to campbell at toledo. Crazy how things work out. From mac recruit to the big 12s offensive freshman of the year. Warren led all freshman running backs with 1,339 yards rushing. Juco transfer Demond Tucker is of the year. Jameson lalk and dale pierson were both named to the all big twelve second team. Cyclone fans long ago turned attention from football to basketball. They couldnt wait for the cyhawk game any longer. Students might be missing classes to camp, but they havent missed a meal. Coach campbell and a few players delivered pizzas this afternoon, campbell getting a taste of the cy hawk rivalry. Hilton is a big home court advantage. Cyclones have won 31straight. Bring on the magic. State wide braggin rights decided tomorrow night at 6 30. Valley met waukee in last years 5a state title game. Losing provides plenty of so is starting the season ranked 8th. The top eight is crowded with six c iml schools. The schedule isnt easy, the goal stays the same. You dont ever know how the ball will bounce. Mason city reminded valley of that, last night. First the miss then the buzzer beater to hand valley its first loss of the season. Mason city is ranked 2nd in 4a. If theres a perfect fit. Ben zobrist and the cubs are it. Zobrist reunites with joe maddon on the north side. The post season sent zobrists stock through the roof. 20 hits, 10 for extra bases, and a world series championship with the royals. The deal is 4 years, 56 million. The deal is 4 years, 56 million. And the rose bowl is always worth a mention. Iowa and stanford at the grand daddy. Murphy, sears, fales, and admire. Were all going, coverage starts monday december 28th from