You see a different level of play. This is the experience of a lifetime. A fantastic opportunity for these young nfl hopeful hopefuls. 149 140 niner is facing a firestorm not for what he did, but for what he did not do. [ music ] he is pictured here, being questioned for choosing not to stand at the preseason game against the packers. In a statement he said i i am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. There are body bodies in the street and people getting away with murder. You make statements that are not always popular. I think overall, people are going to look at it and say you know, he has a point. What is going on today is not good. But the venue he chose to do it in, i dont agree. Kids are looking up to these athletes and i think they need to set a better example. We recognize his right to do that. It is not my right to tell him not to do that. It is his right as a citizen. Right cause, but some say, wrong plac
Have been reluctant to make political stands, kaepernick has chosen this platform and last night in the 49ers preseason game against green bay, it came to the publics attention that kaepernick had not been standing for the national anthem. Kaepernick had been sitting down instead and in a statement explained why. Kaepernick said hes not going to stand up to show pride for a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. He went on to say that obviously didnt sit well with many of his fans who expressed displeasure by burning his jersey. At the raiders game tonight, hall of fame cornerback willie brown was asked to weigh in. Theres not good. Mainly because he is american. We all got to stand up and take your caps off and those kind of things, its really inappropriate for any player or coach to do that kind of thing. He should have waited until after the game or waited until some other time the make a statement rather than the whole world looking at him doing these t
All information indicates this was not a random event. Police are investigating a motive and if brown new his killer. Locals say homicides dont happen in walnut creek. Surprised such a safe area. Nothing like this ive ever heard happen. A little shocking. A block away, kind of scary. Reporter he manages the Walnut Creek Yacht Club and said theres a crowd at night. The city cracked down on bars. Lots of foot traffic. Very is a police presence. Always police presenting. Reporter Courtney Brown leaves behind two daughters. Abc7 news. New at 6 00, for the first time were hearing from a kidnapping victim who Vallejo Police once called a liar shipment says she no longer feels safe living in vallejo and feels harassed by the police force. Vallejo is moving to dismiss a lawsuit. She and her boyfriend with the victims of a Home Invasion robbery in march 20615. Police called the kidnapping a hoax, even after a suspect was arrested. She says her life has been destroyed and she suffers from depres
In the National Anthem. The leagues stadium is they encourage them but it is not required to stand during the playing of the National Anthem. It is his right as a citizen. Journalist said kaepernick told him he was not backing down. I said to him, some people have their issues with the black lives Matter Movement or whatever. When it comes to the american flag, there is sensitivity. He says he understood. He is all in. He is 100 behind this cause to the point where he says they can take football away. My endorsements away. Im going stand up for what i believe is right. Reporter kaepernick says he did not tell anyone on the team about his plans to protest the National Anthem. Now, he is going to be playing again on thursday in san diego in another preseason game and you can bet a lot of people will be watching to see what he does. Reporting live in santa clara. Im sure that is true. Thank you very much. Some fans not happy with kaepernicks actions. Take a look at this fan here who poste
We will keep you updated on that. Controversy is growing when it comes to 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. His sit down protest sparked National Debate about the balance of freedom much speech and respect for the country. Sandra osborne reports from santa clara from he further explained his actions. I will continue to sit and stand with the people that are being oppressed. Reporter Colin Kaepernick refusing to stand for the National Anthem during fridays game citing racial injustice. He asked for an end to Police Brutality and more Law Enforcement training. You can become a cop in sings months and six months and dont have to have the same training as a cosmetologist. He claims the stance is not antimilitary or unamerican but exercising his right to not stand. Even at a Charity Event inside the stadium, players couldnt escape the controversy. We understand that colin has his right and that we will let him express those rights. Reporter fellow players saying they held meetings with ka