Car. Actually there was a police car right in front of our house shooting at that direction. This is unfolding in the last 90 minutes. A second hostage was thrown from the car when the chase came to an end at the end of the chase. It is a deadly bank robbery, including hostages at the bank of the west. The moment we learn more information well pass that alone. A pricey call girl back in court today to answer charges over the murder of a google executive. Alex tichelman pled not guilty. We have the new details on the trial, including how the dead executive may end up on trial in the court of public opinion. Reporter thats right. Alex tichelman faces serious charges because of her behavior, but many acknowledge the victims behavior will also be under extreme scrutiny. Alex tichelman seemed more subdued in court today than last week. She was charged with felony manslaughter and drug allegations in the death of forrest hayes, a Silicon Valley executive. He was found dead on his yacht last
He is muslim and he was born in france and he is a political cartoonist. He lost one of his idols in the paris killings. They were courageous. They said if they stop doing what we are doing they encourage the crazies. I dont see myself as that courageous. And yule and yet i never let anybody intimidate me. It is felt at the french consulate. We are going to fight. The vigil organizer does doesnt know what the future holds, but he hopes the paper will be reborn. Abc7 news. Journalists are standing united after this attack. A grim reminder that free speech comes at a hefty price. At San Franciscos art museum the satirical drawings line the walls that may have lead to the attack at the french paper. Those who work in journalism say sadly the attacks dont come as a surprise. You always think that Something Like this might happen or it may be bubbling up now and again. I think the best response is to just keep fighting for free speech. Free speech supporters are using their words as weapons
The idea of free press is so important. Its absurd to ignore these events and not talk about them in class today. Reporter at the French American International school, copies of the newspaper were displayed and discussed in history class. They are probably among the most prominent cartoonists in france. So yes, very very shocking. Reporter many in the French Community are expected to pay their respects at the french consulate. Of course its difficult to be far away from our country but we know that here in america, we are with friends. Reporter carolyn tyler, abc 7 news. Cartoonists and journalists all around the world are using the hash tag i am charlie to show solidarity on social media. This is an image tweeted by a british blogger showing Charlie Brown with his head in his hands. The charlie in Charlie Hebdo refers to him. Hebdo was an abbreviation of the french word for weekly newspaper. A dutch political cartoonist tweeted this image of two pencils designed to reference the World
Commencerit. It was a salary adjustment. The pay increase is on the way to being revoked it appears the bad feeling is just beginning. Were going to go into contract negotiations over the next few years. At issue recent statements upset with the role in the petition drive. Contacted by abc7 news, harley shaken told us quote reality is to use opposition as a threat to Public Workers is wildly inappropriate and damaging. Im disappointed in defiance that several members demonstrated in the face of what was a clear message from voters. Once rescinding their increase supervisors say they will begin the process to determine how much more they pay themselves going forward. Are fire trucks too large for San Francisco streets . A report suggests they might be. The Fire Department may need to start behind some smaller trucks. Vic lee is live with the story tonight. Vic, it can be a tight squeeze in spots. It can be. Real tight squeeze and this report looks into two things important to the Fire D
To rescind a controversial pay raise. The board and labor unions are claiming another side crossed the line lobbing personal attacks and some say, threats. Were live with the story. Laura . The supervisors are on the way to that pay increase. Its a twostep process. That is underway. Supervisors say theyve been the object of person attacks. Unions are claiming one supervisor is lobbing threats their way. We intend to try to get beyond issues raised here. That may the be easy to begin the process of rescinding their own 33 pay increase the krefrl increase that prompted a drive led by employee unions that gathered 40,000 signatures. Were committed to listening. That is why its on the agenda today. Supervisors voted to adjust pay to be more commencerit. It was a salary adjustment. The pay increase is on the way to being revoked it appears the bad feeling is just beginning. Were going to go into contract negotiations over the next few years. At issue recent statements upset with the role in