Investigation. But thats exactly what director comey did today. He call this is a very unusual circumstance. Today fbi director james comey dismissed President Trumps twitter claims that president obama had trump tower wiretapped. I have no information that supports those tweets. President obama could not unilaterally order a wiretap of anyone . No president could. Reporter speaking before the house intelligence committee, director comey took an unusual step, confirming the fbi is investigating russian involvement in the 2016 election. That includes investigating the nature of any links between individuals associated with the Trump Campaign and the russian the government and whether there was any coordination between the campaign and russias efforts. Reporter before the hearing, the president tried to undercut those allegations on twitter, writing, democrats made up a pushed the russian story as an excuse for running a terrible campaign. This afternoon, the white house stood its ground
Front of witnesses and with a teacher. Standing right there outside today. The principal said theres been an on going Antiviolence Campaign at Crossland High School throughout the years. Tomorrow teachers, staff, everybody she can get organize ready going to be wearing t shirts tomorrow further supporting that campaign. With sayings that have been printed on the shirts throughout the school year. Theyre looking forward to a show of support tomorrow. Lets hope they can get a handle on that. A new student safety action plan emphasizes the need for students and staff to come forward with information about threats inside the school before things get out of hand. New information on that fairy explosion that leveled this home in rockville. Investigators say the remains of the homeowner, 61yearold steven brock were found in the basement. The medical examiner says brock died of a selfinflicted death. We dont know what caused the house to explode though. On friday officials said gas was being u
Wiretapped trump tower during the campaign. The fbi and the department of justice have no information to support those tweets. Reporter republicans want to find out who is leaking classify the information to the press. Is the investigation into the leak of classified information has it begun yet . I cant say because i dont want to confirm that that was classified information. Director comey stood by the conclusion that russian interference was meant to help President Trump win. Mr. Putin would like people who like him. Reporter he acknowledged theres no way to know if russia changed the outcome of the election. The white house insists there is no evidence that anyone with the Trump Campaign colluded with russian officials during the campaign. Also today, Senate Confirmation hearings for President Trumps pick to be the next Supreme Court justice. They also get underway. While questioning of judge neil gorsuch wont begin until tomorrow, groundwork both for and against confirmation today
A horrible crime occurred which occurred at Rockville High School has rocked us to our core and for that i am so deeply sorry. Reporter thats Rockville High School principal billie jean benson. Parents asked two questions the most. The first had to do with the alleged rapists immigration status. This is not a conversation about immigration. This is a conversation about a horrible event that happened to a young woman in the school that two other students were engaged in. Reporter by law they have to offer Public School education to anyone student who can show proof of residency in the county ages 5 to 21. They dont ask immigration status. We can never paint all students, all individuals, all people with a broad brush. Reporter the other question, every day security. The school has one School Resource officer assigned full time. E everywhere at once. Administrators say they have five other security personnel and 105 cameras, though theyre not manned 24 7. Teachers are in the halls more n
And what type of repair its going to require. Kellye so the spokesperson says that fixing this could take four to six hours. However we did speak to one of the workers out here who said it could go into tomorrow morning. Reporting live in bethesda, kellye lynn, abc7 news. Alison what a mess out there. Leon im telling you. Alison all right. Well, a public outcry tonight over a video showing a metropolitan Police Officer forcefully handcuffing a teenager. Leon outing to the outrage here the teenager was never even charged with a crime. Stephen tschida has been searching for answers for us tonight. What have you learned . Stephen this is where the video was shot yesterday. This is where demonstrators halted traffic today. They say they are denouncing racism and police brutality. But a representative of the officer says this is an example of good police work. The video on twitter shows a young man on the ground as police cuff him, he screams repeatedly. The shrieks sparkled a protest today