A threat to jurors and judges. Names, addresses, even photos of Georgia Grand jurors are circulating on rightwing media after they voted to indict donald trump. This as he escalates his own rhetoric against the judges. Plus a Staggering Number of people still missing. More than 1,000 unaccounted for after the maui wildfires. Crews now combing through the ruins trying to find the remains of loved ones. At the same time new questions about what caused this disaster and what was done to warn the people in its path. Was it enough . And another fire system to tell you about, forcing people out of their homes. The evacuation of an entire city in canada. 230 fires threatening 20,000 people as the smoke now encroaches into the united states. Were following these major developing stories and many more, all coming in right here to cnn news central. A judge facing death threats. Grand jury members doxed. A disturbing rise in political threats with donald trump now facing four criminal indictments
People. Candace sweat is in the news room, and we heard from pena himself today . Yes he was quite choked up after the verdict, calling the decisions he made that night awful, and the consequences gruesome. This case is about a 20year old man who got drunk and despite the best efforts of his friends, killed three people and injure aid 9yearold girl. Report mention words sentencing the man to up to 15 years in prison. Prior to the judges final words, the jury delivered a verdict, finding him guilty on three counts of manslaughter. He drove the wrong way down interstate 85 after a night of drinking killing three people, he expressed remorse for his actions. Not a day goes by where im not reminded of my decisions and my gruesome consequences. I wish it would have been me that died. Im the only one deserving of this heart break and misery. Reporter he also faced charges of seconddegree murder, but was found not guilty. The trial was taxing for both family, and many families, and many over.
Overturned logging truck, north of exit 65, Union Harmony grove, not seeing any significant delays but we have a crew on the way to the scene and let you know the situation there when we get more in. Youre never more than seven minutes away from weather and traffic on wbtv news this morning. Christine thank you, chris. On your side investigating a shortage of Police Officers in two community in Gaston County. The Sheriffs Office is pitching in to cover the gaps. Mark davenport live with this story, so mark, explain why not everyone is happy with the decision. Reporter christine, some people are worried the Gaston County deputies wont be compensated for the amount of time they are working in. Working double time on their off days, incurring overtime. But we spoke to Gaston County sheriff Alan Cloninger and he says his deputies are being taken care of. Cloninger told wbtv he got a call from two local police departments, first it was from belmont, thennrom stanley, both cloninger jumped i
Lyndsay doing good. Should be a beautiful weekend. A little chilly to start right now, most away from the city are in the upper 20s. 30 in charlotte and in hickory, other than that at 27 in salisbury, albermarle, 28 statesville, 27 in boone and in lancaster and rock hill, upper 20s. Cold to start, this afternoon cool, back in the 50s to more the better weekend pick for sure. Well in the 60s. Little bit of a warmup, so more on your forecast details in a few. Kristen thank you, lyndsay. In campaign 2016, polls open at 7 00 for the democratic primary today in South Carolina. In the polls, Hillary Clinton has a big lead over her challenger, bernie sanders. In a final push to voters, mrs. Clinton spoke in columbia last night saying she will work to break down barriers and lift people up. Sanders will head off to minnesota by way of texas searching for friendlier terrain on the republican side, a campaign twist, donald trump stopped his closest rivals in their tracks with a high profile endo
Little bit cool, it will be below average for us but will feel nice since well have full sun and wont be windy. Nice afternoon ahead and gets better for tomorrow. Got a great weekend to look forward to, more on the details coming up in a few minutes. Kristen in campaign 2016, South Carolina democrats will have a chance to make their pick for the partys president ial nominee in an hour. Polls open at 7 00 Bernie Sanders campaigned across the state but says quoting here there are some states we are going to lose. For her part, Hillary Clinton focused her message friday on the republicans rather than sanders. Arguing that the gop candidates are are offering failed economic policies. For the polls will be open through 7 00 tonight were going to have continuing coverage of the South Carolina primary throughout the day right here on wbtv, you can also get up to the minute Election Results on wbtv. Com. On the republican side, unexpected support from a former rival. Chris christie endorsed th