That really sparked a lot of the uproar which led to director julia piersons resignation. Plead notlez did guilty today to those accusations of getting all the way inside the white house with a knife, yelling that the atmosphere was collapsing and he had to warn the president. Today in court, the iraq war veteran, reportedly suffering from ptsd, waived a detention hearing. He is going to be held without bond until trial. The big argument today centered around should the judge be allowed to force him to undergo a Mental Health evaluation. The defense says no, the court does not have that right. I asked him on solidss attorney why he is fighting it. The screening is done, we would like to have the screening done by our experts. It is an intervention into the defense counsel that we do not think is worth it. You told the judge you have every reason to believe he is competent. Thats correct. Also toldzs attorney me he believes guns all as is completely competent to stand trial. Hes well aw
Some off guard, and not others. I am not surprised. Today, Virginia State police confirming the arrest of Jesse Matthew provided a new forensic link for investigators to pursue. Harrington, argan Virginia Tech student from roanoke, went missing after a concert in charlottesville five years ago. Her body was found three months later in a rural area. Hannah graham was in downtown charlottesville early in september, and they say jesse was the for last to see her. Inthew, arrested last week texas, is currently being held in the albemarle jail. I cannot imagine what it must feel like for her parents. The search continues for hannah throughout southern albemarle county. Tivo in charlottesville hope todays news people in charlottesville hope todays news is at least some hope to the harrington family. They hadd love it if some closure, but i would also like to know that we have closure. Authorities announced a dna connection between the morgan of Morgan Harrington and a Sexual Assault in fairf
He waited for them to communicate with him telepathically to give him permission to rape them. In my mind, it is the right verdict. I dont want to Say Something bad about a judge, but come on, what is that . After the psychiatric evaluation, the judge will make a determination about what is next. Backf bashir could be sent to the state Mental Hospital or officials determine his antipsychotic medications are effective. As far as peter laboy, he took the ruling stoically, but his wife broke down in tears. We have more about that officer. He is still recovering from being shot in the head, but his remarkable progress earned him the nickname superman. He gave doctors the thumbsup he was shot and he is now walking and talking with some help. He said he hopes to drive again one day. You can learn more about his recovery through his wifes eyes wjla. Com. Innew developments tonight the case of two sisters who disappeared nearly 40 years ago. Been named a has person of interest. Lloyd welch is
Was going to be out of the office and any questions had to emailed to him. We have not heard back after sending that email. Newe waiting for any information as authorities could perhaps elaborate on this connection, to find out where the search for Hannah Graham. A lot of details, a lot of infoation still being released. The latest tonight at 5 00. Until then, live in jeff goldsburg, abc 7 news. You may recall the forensic evidence in the Morgan Harrington also had a possible connection to a rape case in the fairfax. Jennifer has been investigating that connection. The live us now from desk. Leon, this particular case youre talking about goes back years ago. Having met and interviewed Morgan Harringtons parents through the years, your heart them. Reaks for but at the same time, theres a sense of relief. But youre almost afraid to say, okay, this is it, finally we have answers for that family. Can you imagine not knowing what to your daughter, not knowing who was responsible . It might
The courtroom and the judge will make a determination about where he will go. The option include the statement of health hospital, supervised release, or even release altogether. Reporting live, stephen tschida, abc 7 news. The months after this happened, the Community Came together to support the laboy family and the police department. We continue our Team Coverage now live from old town tonight. Whats the reaction been like . Laboyse in officer neighborhood. Is family just came home i were told they dont want to talk to us, understandably, right now. We were told they dont want to talk to us, understandably, right now. Officer peter laboys neighborhood. Folks told us they were disappointed by the verdict, but not surprised. Anybody who would shoot somebody in a situation like that is a bit off their rocker, but he certainly seemed like he knew what he was doing. Im not a legal expert on what is insanity and what is not insanity. I find it a bit troubling. In the neighborhood where th