Investigation into two fbi in fordhams. We will show you a clip of a ku klux klan in performance named thomas roe. He will detail how he participated in beatings of civil rights activists during the freedom riders demonstrations in alabama. Did you inform the fbi of planned violence . , i gave information to the freedom riders myself. What did you tell them . I said to them i have been contacted by a Birmingham City detective, who in turn wanted me to meet with a high racking highranking officer. The Birmingham Policeman set up the beating of the freedom riders . You told the fbi that . That is correct sir. Were they beaten . Says but they were beaten very badly, yes. Did the Birmingham Police give you the time you were promised . Yes, we were promised 15 minutes with absolutely no intervention from a Police Officer whatsoever. The information was passed on to the bureau. We had our 15 minutes. Approximately 15 minutes after , a policem riders geticer came to me and said out of here. U
About the freedom riders. What did you tell them . Had beened that i contacted by a Birmingham City detective who wanted me to meet with a high ranking officer of the Birmingham Police department to set a reception for the freedom riders. The Birmingham Police man set that up . That is correct. And then, were they beaten . They were beaten very badly, yes. Give you the time they promised you to perform the beating . Yes, sir. 15 minutes. No intervention whatsoever. The information was passed on to the bureau. We had approximately 15 minutes after the freedom riders were attacked, a Police Officer ran get to me and stated them out of here. Your 15 minutes are up. Let me have you underscore for the public exactly what it is we are hearing here. I am trying to understand. We just heard testimony that the fbi and the Birmingham Police alluded to allow people to come in and beat the freedom riders unimpeded for 15 minutes. Is that correct . That is what you heard and that is what happened.
Any of the members that switched votes, or hear why people were switching votes . Wasriginally, the vote passing. They had already passed to the provision stating otherwise. Of course, Republican Leadership felt they had to beat back this maloney offered today. Originally, it passed Republican Leadership. They could be seen on the floor, pressuring numbers to change their votes. Some of these numbers included some of the lawmakers he mentioned, like jeff denham. Democrats were complaining that these numbers were changing their votes, so that everyone could see who exactly was changing their votes. Instead, they were able to do so electronically, without everybody sayineeing them do it. What does this say about relations Going Forward . But in particular, next week the house has a lot to get done before the memorial day recess. Do you think an incident like this has an impact on relations between the parties . It is clear democrats are going to use this open amendment process to their a
What is more important to you in the 2016 campaign . Gun rights or gun control . Gun owners can call 2027488000. Those who do not own guns can call 2027488001. You can also reach us on social media, on twitter and on facebook. Good morning. Take a look at what donald trump had to say yesterday in louisville about his gun stance and Hillary Clinton. [video clip] ive been a member for a long time and my boys are members and they are much better shooters than i am. To get the endorsement, believe me, is a fantastic honor. [applause] wayne andsaid to chris come i will not let you down. Remember that. I will not let you down. [applause] a few remarks and i will read then because we go into a little detail. I will tell you that Hillary Clinton i call her crooked hillary. Read any newspaper you want. Hillary clinton wants to abolish the Second Amendment. We are not talking about changing it, she wants to abolish the Second Amendment. We will not let that happen, i will tell you that right now