Men accused of taking part in a Sports Betting operation. One of themthe father of double murderer brett he joins us live with the latest. Dawndythe retrial of jack parker and doug taylor moved very quickly. Opening statements yesterdayananclosing arguments late this morning. Both men have been down this path before. Convicted in 2013 on federal gambling chargesbut those convictions overturned by the 4th Circuit Court of appeals. The Appeals Panel said the government had dragged its feet in providing the defense with discovery material. Jack parker of course, is the father of brett parkernow serving two life sentences for the april 2012 murders of his wife tammie and their mutual friend bryan capnerhurstwho was partners with brett parker in his bookie business. The Sports Betting operation came to a crashing halt on the day of the murders in irmos ascot estates subdivision. The killings and the trial that followed were highly publicized here and nationally. But theres been no mention o
Ascot estates neighborhood. It was during the investigation into those murders that federal authorities targeted brett and jack parker and others on the gambling violations. Todays testimony included an appearance by cpa ben stapleswho helped the state nail down its case against brett parker. Todayhe was called as prosecutors tried to convince the jury that tammie was one of five people engaged in the gambling operation. Thats one of the elements the government had to prove. Jack parkers attorney tore into staples testimonyin closing arguments calling him a liarand suggesting staples testified for the securities and Exchange Commission charges in connection with a bonding business he ran. Said attorney josh kendricknothing about this case has been proven beyond doubt. I spoke to assistant us attorney Winston Holliday just a few moments ago about the quick were learning more about the texas fugitive who died in a shootout with Law Enforcement in columbia. Members of a joint Fugitive Tas
For Second Degree burglary. He has a tattoo of an angel on his shoulder and was last seen wearing his South Carolina department of corrections tan uniform. If you know where this man is or have seen him, call the department of corrections toll free at 18773492130. 3 3 happening today, columbia mayor Stephen Benjamin will give the state of city address. He will present the 2016 state of the city address at city hall, thats on main street. The dress starts tonight at six. A reception be held in the gallery at city hall immediately following the ceremony. News 19 will have complete coverage of the state of the city address tonight. 3 testimony will resume this morning in the federal re trial of jack parker and his Business Partner douglas taylor. The men are accused of operating a sports gambling ring. That was conducted by five or more people. They were convicted on the same charges three years ago. But that conviction was overturend after it was determined the prosecution failed to disc
Investigating 3 county after two were shot at a party around 3 12 30 yesterday morning. They say the victims were standing behind a vehcile. When several suspects approached them on the 200 block of foxhunt road. They say. One of the suspects fired multiple rounds at the teens. Both victims were shot in the lower body. They are expected to be okay. Anyone with information is asked to call crimestoppers at 1triple 8 crimesc. 3 Authorities Say one man is behind bars after shooting at deputies. Hes 23 year old. Akeem breeland. The incident happened around 11 saturday night on camrose court. Deputies were responding to an aggravated assault. And when they arrived. Investigators say he fired several shots at the deputy. Striking the patrol car multiple times. Investigators say akeen ran into the woods. But was the hospital. And treated for hypothermia and a pre existing health condition. Hes facing multiple charges. Including attempted murder. 3 an up date on an assault investigation we tol
No foul play is expected. School Officials Say scott was a juniors art studio major. Students are participating and planning a mark a Memorial Service for scott. Millions of people along the east coast headed back to work, but efran afante, right here, we are pretty good with the weather . Yes, there are many people trying to travel those emergency travel bans have been lifted. Were going to take a look now at a story talking about how roads are already proving pretty tricky for drivers. Reporter federal offices in the Nations Capital remain close this morning as people in the area continue to dig out from under 2 feet of snow fall. Krystal lucas and got a hand uncovering her buried car from a good samaritan. Even on a sunny day they would not have said hello. But in a time of need people are here to help. Maryland, residents did their best to chip away at the mounds of snow ahead of the start of the work week. 7yearold stephen spent hours shoveling out his entire driveway only to have