This morning, we reveal that painting to the president s mom, former First Lady Barbara Bush live. And daves departure. David letterman announces his plans to retire like only he can. What this means now is that paul and i can be married. Well look at some of the top ten moments from his late night run today, friday, april 4th, 2014. From nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, we welcome you to today on a friday morning. And how about that news from David Letterman . Big surprise. It really is. Hes retiring, not immediately, this takes place some time in 2015. Some time over the next year. No date has been given. But this is a big deal in the world of late night television. It is. Hes given us a year to emotionally prepare. Have you heard about that painter from texas . George w. Bush with his first art exhibit. These are incredible portraits hes painted of the World Leaders he encountered along the way.
Police stormed a house thats just a few blocks from here and they took in three people for questioning. Those people have since been released. Its also worth noting that the st. Louis county police as well as the Missouri State Highway Patrol are now going to be taking over the security detail at protests. This started last night, they want to do this to make sure that everyone stays safe. Its also worth noting that two missouri congressmen are now offering a 3,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of those responsible for this ambush shooting. Aligna its worthy of note there was such a flood of information about where people thought the shots came from and how the description of the shooter may be that it actually is something thats slowing down the investigation, theyre getting more leads than they expected not less. Thats a window into this community. Thank you very much. The people who live here and the police have to figure out what to do with the recent shootings,
But five hours later, the police chief came back to the cameras and dropped this bombshell that the two incidents are not connect ed connected. This robbery does not relate to the initial contact between the officer and Michael Brown. Youre telling us that when the officer stopped Michael Brown the first time, he was not aware that brown was a suspect in a robbery . No. He was just coming off of a sick case. What are you saying, chief . Did he know that he was a suspect in a case or did he not know . No, he didnt. It had nothing to do with the stop. Nothing to do with the stop. So why did he stop him . At this point, why did he stop Michael Brown . Because they were walking down the middle of the street, blocking traffic. It was an amazing moment. The police chief saying the robbery does not relate to why Michael Brown was stopped. Late today at a press Conference Call by the brown family, Michael Browns cousin reacted to the video released. Whatever took place there had nothing to do
Captain ron johnson, the new man in charge grew up in ferguson. I understand that the anger and fear that the citizens of ferguson are feeling. Our Police Officers will respect both of those. The change came after a day of mounting pressure thags nationwide. Claire mchaskill spoke out for demilitarizing the police and criticized swat teams saying this kind of response by the police has become the problem instead of the solution. Senator majority leader harry reid said, it is hard to think that the seeds unfoldi ining scenes unfolding in ferguson are taking place in the year 2014. Also eric holder briefed president obama on the situation in ferguson and made news saying the Justice Department is offering Technical Assistance to local authorities. President obama called the for peace and calm. Saying there is no excuse for police to use Excessive Force. There is never an excuse for violence against police or for those who use this as a cover for vandalism or looting. There is no excuse f
At least nine of the grand jurors have to agree for an dime in this case. When will there be an announcement . These are questions keeping the community and, really the country on edge. Overnight protesters marched, blocking traffic in ferguson, relatively calm but for this incident. We have to go home. I know, you will be here a minute, bro. Reporter while shooting this video, matt pierce, l. A. Times reporter, was struck in the head by a small object. I didnt see anybody throw anything. I didnt see what it was. It felt like a conk on the head. Reporter the fire burning in the hearts of the people, the group of 12, made up of five women, seven men, nine white, three black, is expected to end friday with no decision. Outside the courthouse Law Enforcement have put up barricades to brace for backlash. Inside the grand jury weighs the following options, indict officer Darren Wilson on 1st or 2nd degree murder, voluntary or Involuntary Manslaughter or deliver a no true bill saying there i