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Christian hello i an aser and this is the context. January 6, 2021 was an unprecedented assault on the seat of democracy. Described in the indictment it was fueled by lies. A d. C. Ju finds donald trump guilty. Am i going to think that is legitimate . [laughter] no. Donald trump has convinced his voters that he is a victim. They believe that. Every new charge and every new indictment only strengthens that narrative. Christian the indictment is 45 pages long, four counts including a charge of conspiracy to defraud the nation. He will appear for his arraignment in court tomorrow. They are pushing for a speedy trial. That could mean a court case right in the midst of the president ial election campaign. Trump supporters say it is an outrage with all sorts of accusations at special counsel jack smith. We get reaction to that tonight. We have a special our coming up at 9 00. Also in the program, nigeria cuts off electricity in response to the military coup. The European Countries are busy a
Counsel jack smith for his alleged monthlong effort, monthslong effort overturn the 2020 election. Thank you for joining us for kron. 4 news at 5. Im dan thorn. And im vicki liviakis. Former President Trump has been charged with 4 counts, including conspiracy to defraud the united states. Hes also charged with conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding obstruction of an attempt to obstruct an official proceeding and conspiracy against rights. The 45 page indictment is connected to the special counsels investigation into the january 6th insurrection. Our washington correspondent Raquel Martin joining us live now from the capitol with the very latest recount. Good evening. Well, this is now the 3rd indictment. The former president is facing. And this time its related to his role in the january 6 attack at the capitol. According to the indictment, alleges that the former president knowingly and repeatedly spread lies about the Election Results in 7 key states. Another federal grand jur
And a lot of areas so be prepared for that. As youre getting out there. Its a little mini free car youre walking into work close to coast. Your view outside at coit tower down looking grey under all that cloud cover that isnt just at the coast but has pushed well inland this morning. It is having a cooling effect this morning. A lot of areas. So not only are we going to see a grey start, but its going to be cool over the next several hours. Snow forget those jackets, 50s 60s for current temperatures. Fairly mild. So the light jacket will just fine as youre getting outside. Later today. Were going to continue this cool trend we had yesterday and are very warmest only making really the low 80s for some of our inland spots of more details on when to expect the heat to return. Still ahead, rain. All right, john, thanks that. Lets get you rolling on this wednesday morning. 11 minutes traveling into the city right now may so that fremont street exit. The meteor lights are on at the toll plaz
Were also following the latest out of Alameda County with an update to a story now about a side show ordinance that required jail time for spectators. Theyve adjusted how much time folks that ercot will be in jail and scientists have found theres a red tide spreading in the water across the bay area. Well tell you where and what you need to do about it. Good morning. Im darya and im james fletcher. 8 oclock is the time on this wednesday morning. August 2nd, thank you so much for joining us lets take a look outside. You can see its been great out there. Weve got a long way to go before we see sunshine, but we lets get the news on the weather from yeah, i got a little bit for you, but you have to head up really high to see it right now because lot of us are shrouded in that day. And, you know, this view the Mountain View where you can look out. Over that blanket of cloud cover thats rounding out the rest of us right now. It is going to take longer for us to get there for sure. Got a lot