It came down to 111. And we were going to be hung for max harris. Reporter billings says after a weeklong break, the last juror agreed harris should be acquitted. But when it came to almena, two refused to change hair minds. She was convinced that it was the city or someone else that was to blame. Reporter this defense attorney who continues to represent almena says he hugged one of those women when she left the courthouse yesterday. I said, you know, thank you, thank you so much for being so strong. Reporter and i also spoke to the jury foreman. He did not want to go on camera. He said he is still processing this experience. Billings told me after the verdict was announced, prosecutors spoke with the members of the jury and they told them this was the toughest case of their career. Melissa colorado, nbc bay area news. More coverage on the ghost ship trial on our website including raw video of what attorneys said after the verdict came down and whats next in the case against the two de
The last days of deliberation. The longer i saw those two sad guys sitting there, and i saw those parents sitting there, and i thought no one is going to win in this thing. Reporter he said he couldnt help but feel sympathy for the family members who packed the courtroom every day, especially David Gregory who lost his daughter in the warehouse fire. I went in thinking they were both going to be guilty. Reporter the jury came close to being hung on max zblaharris. It came down to 111. And we were going to be hung for max harris. Reporter billings says after a weeklong break, the last juror agreed harris should be acquitted. Everyone clad in the deliberation room. As for derek almena, thats when the frustration set in. I reasonable doubt the whole idea of blaming institutions, and i blamed almena because i felt that i could at least i could at least grasp on the idea that he was given a lease and he didnt read the whole thing, and he purposely violated and lied. Reporter but two women f
Beautiful things about her. I dont think i ever saw her in a bad mood that mood and she would just come in and light up wherever she was at the Water District that schools and at the State Capitol via was known as the water princess. Often appearing in some kind of water related costume to dramatize her message her. The specialty was education, especially a k. Up through high school and thats probably one of the hallmarks that will be remembered for is her efforts to educate thousands and thousands the young minds in and teaching them about water. The day. He Campbell Williams is survived by her husband of 25 years 2 children and an extended family who recalled her as a resoundingly echo of light and joy with an enthusiasm for life work adventure and water. She was a trusted colleague to many, but true friend a few people also within the organization, i mean a true friend and were just going to mr. The dearly and our hearts go out to you know her family all her friends so many letters
Investigative report on u. S. Disastere joins us to discuss a report on u. S. Disaster response. We will take your calls and you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter as well. Washington journal is next. Host it is tuesday, september 3, and this is washington journal. The house and senate in for pro forma sessions. They will likely face new requests for more disaster aid money in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. As we begin the program, we americans to ask are have we become too reliant on government assistance during and after disasters . Andou live in the Eastern Central time zones, that number is 2027488000. Mountain and pacific, that line, 2027488001. If you live in a disaster prone area, particularly if you are anticipating Hurricane Dorian, that line, 2027488002. Also looking for your posts on facebook. Facebook. Com cspan and your cspanwj. Well at we will talk to florida congressman on the coast and fema. The front page reporting of usa today on the hurricane, bahamas b
Flood, the u. S. Coast guard swooping in rescuing and evacuating victims. Now, millions across the east coast are on alert. States of emergency declared from florida all the way to virginia. Evacuations under way. Ginger and our team with the very latest on dorians track. New details in that deadly texas highway rampage. The gunmans phone call to the fbi just before the shooting. And questions about how he got that firearm. Panic at the airport overnight. A false alarm sending passengers at newark fleeing onto the tarmac. The confrontation that sparked it all. Kevin harts recovery. His wife now speaking out, the latest on the comedians condition after that serious car accident over the weekend. And hurricane hero. The woman opening up her home to this. How she wound up sheltering nearly 100 dogs from the worst storm in a lifetime. Its good to have everyone here as we kick off a busy tuesday morning. We want to get right to Hurricane Dorian inching closer to the u. S. Mainland. Take a l