campaign. he can defend himself in a court of law, but for the purposes of this body, he s gotta go. and go, he did. becoming just the sixth member of congress to be expelled from that once august legislative body and further narrowing republicans already meager majority. plus, bombing and fighting resumes in gaza as the temporary trice expires among new revelations when israel learned about a potential october 7th attack. and governors ron desantis and gavin newsom duke it out in a live debate as we learn more about the scandalous allegations swirling around florida republican chair and moms for liberty cofounder kristen ziegler. and we begin tonight with an historic day on capitol hill. the infamous kind. prior to today, only five house members have ever been expelled, all in cases of criminality or disloyalty, aka, treason. three house members were expelled in 1861 for disloyalty to the union. john bullock clark and henny cornelius burnett of kentucky all served
Reporter hi jessica, yeah the last juror arrived a little after 9 00. They went to work. We havent heard from them since. Its going to be a short day for the jury. The judge is going to let them go after three hours of deliberation and enjoy the thanksgiving holiday. They are expected to be done about noon. They must decide in jose garcia intentionally shot kate steinly or if it was an accident. His defense team really focussed on the fact that the bullet ricochetted off the ground saying they think that shows he wasnt aiming, that it was an accident. Prosecutors say they think he aimed at her. And the fact that he tossed the gun into the water, they think that showed he was covering his tracks. A defense attorney gave a glimpse into how their client is feeling about the case. He had a chance to speak briefly with mr. Garcia zarate. Hes hopeful. Reporter steinly was walking along pier 14 with her father when she was shot and killed. Her family has been at the trial, but wasnt at closin
What they want you to know. A. One, two, three were not crazy and elton gone . What legendary singer elton john told us about his upcoming retirement. What is it that you want to leave with people as you exit the stage . But first, the nightline file good evening. Tonight, an emotional victory for more than 100 young women who joined forces against the man they say sexually abused them back when many of them were just little girls. The chairs in the courtroom signaling another bold step forward for women in this historic me too moment as the judge effectively condemned him to a life sentence. Heres abcs Lindsey Davis. Reporter the man accused of sexually abusing girls, one as young as 6 years old finally founds out his fate today. You do not deserve to walk outside of a prison ever again. Reporter crimes so traumatizing that when the former doctor for usa gymnastics was escorted out, the courtroom erupted in cheers. When you heard the judge announce 175 years, what was your reaction .
Look. Reporter on a sunny fall morning, Curtis Roberts is tending his garden. I just really get to see the amazing creation that god provided for us. Reporter roberts hopes this election season, california voters will provide him some relief. Roberts has been in prison for 22 years. The first time im eligible for parole is the year 2044. Reporter his crime . Robbing 40 from a liquor store and burglarizing his in laws vacation cabin. I did the crime that they accused me of. Reporter roberts pleaded guilty just months after voters approved the three strikes law, which requires a 25 year to life sentence for anyone convicted of a third felony. Three strikes was enacted after Richard Allen davis, a man who bounced in and out of prison for years, kidnapped and killed 12yearold polly klass. It was aimed at locking up dangerous, violent felons for good. But it also resulted in decades long sentences for drug addicts such as robert, with previous burglary and robbery convictions, he was senten
Look. Reporter on a sunny fall morning, Curtis Roberts is tending his garden. I just really get to see the amazing creation that god provided for us. Reporter roberts hopes this election season, california voters will provide him some relief. Roberts has been in prison for 22 years. The first time im eligible for parole is the year 2044. Reporter his crime . Robbing 40 from a liquor store and burglarizing his in laws vacation cabin. I did the crime that they accused me of. Reporter roberts pleaded guilty just months after voters approved the three strikes law, which requires a 25 year to life sentence for anyone convicted of a third felony. Three strikes was enacted after Richard Allen davis, a man who bounced in and out of prison for years, kidnapped and killed 12yearold polly klass. It was aimed at locking up dangerous, violent felons for good. But it also resulted in decades long sentences for drug addicts such as robert, with previous burglary and robbery convictions, he was senten