Ages wrote cards the inmates, a colorful picture or uplifting word. Thank you for your courage in speaking out. Reporter let them know those on the outside understand, too. Knowing they are someone who is a survivor of Sexual Assault in terms of the work we are doing, makes it that much more urgent for them to know they are not alone and there is hope. The campaign is called awards of hope. It is in the 8th year. Im told a record 18,000 cards were collected this year. In a week theyll all be delivered to 500 prisoners nationwide. When i have a chance to tell my story it is quite a story to tell. As the only africanamerican woman in this white house, as a senior staff and assistant to the president , i have seen things that made me uncomfortable and upset me and affected me deeply and emotionally. It affected my community and my people. When i can tell my story it is a profound story. That i know the world will want to hear. We have not seen the last of Omarosa Manigault newman. The rea
Carlos wolff friday night after an accident. Both men struck and killed along the highway. Speaking at the funeral, Maryland Governor larry hogan recognizes cohens courage. Im here today as the governor of maryland, representing all the people of a grateful state, to honor the sacrifice of one of our true heroes, a man who dedicated his life to Public Service and who never hesitated to offer a helping hand right up until his last breath on this earth. 9 reporter cohens fellow Fire Fighters shared stories about his sense of humor, like his idea to throw water balloons off the roof of the firehouse. As we were watching the balloons, one laid up a little short. There is a bank directly across the street. [ laughter ] and there was a lady at the atm getting money. [ laughter ] reporter cohen grew up here sander was a local guy. He grew up here in potomac, went to Church Hill High school. Lots of lots of friends still in the area. Reporter cohens casket is placed on an antique fire engine,
Of this year. Now, some of those accusations include graphic jokes, sexually graphic jokes and comments. Farenthold is suspected of using taxpayer funds some 84,000 to settle a 2014 harassment lawsuit filed pie one of those staffers. The texan is also accused of berating aides and creating a hostile work environment. He apologized on facebook. I allowed the personal stress of the job to manifest itself in angry outbursts. Unacceptable behavior has been alleged in those stories and i think hes made the right decision that hes going to be leaving congress. Reporter the House Ethics Committee will be investigating claims against farenthold. Misconduct accusations in the u. S. House forced out john conyers and trent franks. Texas republican joe barton also wont seek reelection after a nude photo of him surfaced online in november. And in the senate, democrat al frankens replacement has been named. Though the senor set. Also this week three women who went public with accusations of Sexual M
Look at the camera above below rather. Things are jammed up on the outer loop by New Hampshire avenue. A full look at your traffic and some metro issues on the red line this weekend next. Allison and steve. Erin thanks very much. Lets get on to the news right now. The Sexual Misconduct scandal sweeps up another lawmaker on the hill. Republican Blake Farenthold the latest to announce hes stepping down all this while calls continue for an investigation into the president. Fox5s Melanie Alnwick is live on capitol hill now with the latest. Mel. Reporter well, steve and allison, congressman Blake Farenthold of ssaid that the claims that the claims brought by a former Communications Director are false but still he announced that he will not seek reelection next year. Now some of the accusations include sexual jokes, comments and a hostile work environment. Farenthold reportedly used taxpayer funds to settle a 2014 harassment lawsuit filed by that staff. In an apology on facebook, farenthold
So you have to be careful if you come out on the roadways. Now, we are stuck in traffic and people are moving rather slowly as they go home. On the sidewalks we do see some snow, a little accumulation, but not much. Again, the main focus tonight is to be careful if youre out on the roads due to the refreeze. Back to you, doug. Yeah, thats all this is right now, shomari, as we continue to move on through. Thank you very much. Stay safe out there driving. It shouldnt be too bad if youre heading out friday night. Watch out for the sidewalks. Other than that, i have your weekend forecast and christmas forecast as well. As i mentioned, that one well talk about that in a few minutes. Only ten days away, doug. Thank you. Tonight a father is sharing his story after his son was shot by mistake. Hes only 11 years old and his recovery has been remarkable. This is video of the victim as he heels from the physical wounds of that shooting. We are hearing about the emotional toll it has t his family