Im in for ama daetz. Im dan ashley. Well begin with the verdict in the kate steinle murder trial. The defendant was found not guilty of first degree murder, not guilty of Second Degree murder or manslaughter. Guilty of only one charge, possession of a firearm. President trump sent out a tweet saying, a disgraceful verdict in that kate steinle case. No wonder the people of our country are so angry with illegal immigration. We have Team Coverage in and outside the courthouses. Well begin with abc 7 News Reporter leean melendez who covered the trial from the beginning. Reporter yes, and i can tell you everyone in the courtroom was really surprised and we were left with a lot of questions. For example, how do you find a person not guilty of murder yet guilty of possessing a firearm . Now, that was a question that i asked the public defender, and here is what jeff adachi told me. The crime of possession of a gun only requires that the person knowingly possess a firearm. Thats the only requi
Michael flynn pleading guilty lying to fbi. This as speculation builds other shoes may drop. Abc reporting that flynn may testify against the president. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell says there are enough votes to pass tax reform when the Senate Finally votes. What did they put in the bill to get holdouts to change their mind to get to yes and what are they taking out . Well cover this and more. Among our guest this is hour, steve forbes, former defense attorney Gregg Jarrett, Texas Attorney general ken paxton and iowa congressman rod blum. Were awaiting senator senator. He is expected to speak on the senate floor any moment with new details on the Senate Tax Bill and schedule Going Forward including when we can expect the final vote. Well bring you his comments live as soon as they begin. Connell dont see them yet. We begin with the markets, and the crazy day as it was. Investors digesting headlines melissa was talking about from washington. Nicole petallides on floor of new
Blocked by a metal fence. The vehicle stopped at griffith and fitzgerald street. The suspect exited the vehicle and the shooting occurred. The suspect was transported by ambulance to San Francisco General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. At least one officer opened fire. Police have not said what led up to the deadly shooting by officers. The incident began earlier in the morning when the suspect accosted a woman who works at the california lottery. She was exchanging scratch off lottery tickets at this market. A white man belonging to the california state lottery was stolen in this carjacking. The woman was shaken but unhurt. The suspect took off in the stolen van and witnesses say it was a company by several other suspects in an suv. Reporter Police Spotted the suv and gave chase. One group of officers stopped the gold suv and the subjects in the van were detained. Reporter we asked one of the men who was detained if you police have stopped him. No. Reporter San Francisco p
Now, from abc 7, live, breaking news. This just in. Republicans have passed comprehensive tax reform. Democrats say they dont know whats in it. And in some cases, cant even read the handwritten amendments to the bill. Now, just moments ago, the Senate Passed the republican tax plan. Heres a live look from the senate floor, where lawmakers spent the night voting on the amenments. Republicans say the plan will be good for the economy and incomes. Democrats are furious, after republicans released a revised version, nearly 500 pages, with significant changes. Nobody knows whats in it. They should be ashamed of themselves theyre willing to pass a bill this big, with nobody reading it. Illinois senator dick durbin tweeted out, theyre making handwritten changes to brandnew text. Can anyone else read this . Joe tester said, i was handed a 479page tax bill. One page has hand scribbled policies on it that cant be read. This is washington wag at its worse. Elizabeth warren called the bill chichm
When you recognize something isnt right, make the call to the Veterans Crisis line at 18002738255 and press 1. Now, from abc 7, live, breaking news. This just in. Republicans have passed comprehensive tax reform. Democrats say they dont know whats in it. And in some cases, cant even read the handwritten amendments to the bill. Now, just moments ago, the Senate Passed the republican tax plan. Heres a live look from the senate floor, where lawmakers spent the night voting on the amenments. Republicans say the plan will be good for the economy and incomes. Democrats are furious, after republicans released a revised version, nearly 500 pages, with significant changes. Nobody knows whats in it. They should be ashamed of themselves theyre willing to pass a bill this big, with nobody reading it. Illinois senator dick durbin tweeted out, theyre making handwritten changes to brandnew text. Can anyone else read this . Joe tester said, i was handed a 479page tax bill. One page has hand scribbled