And i do criticize the prosecutors, because i thought they could have done a better job and had a stronger case an it didnt show up at all in this trial. Rose we continue with the conversation about the world of David Rockwell, who does many things, including designing theatre sets. What theatre introduced to me, and i think, in fact, it brings it toae i architecture projects, is an understanding of portability, an understanding of flexibility, the interest in crafting the moment. I think in theatre it is about these things that last two hours have deep, deep impact on us. Rose Charles Ogletree, noah feldman, dan abrams, and David Rockwell when we continue. Funding for charlie rose was provided by the following. Additional funding provided by these funders. And by bloomberg. A provider of multimedia news and Information Services worldwide. Captioning sponsored by Rose Communications from our studios in new york city, this is charlie rose. Rose George Zimmerman was acquitted saturday i
The beauty of our swaying palms. And the magic of a people. And a place like nowhere else on earth. Behold. The islands of the bahamas. Time toure. Dont you just love a bargain. That is a new england reference. There week the president is pushing for a grand bargain but some in his party think theyre about to get a raw deal. It is not just the budget. The president is pushing the big agenda on guns, immigration, taxes, yada, yada, yada. Thats a seinfeld reference. Of course. Weve got our special treat in the guest spot this hour. The former defense secretary William Cohen on the unique challenges to the pentagon. Im krystal ball. Chug hagel witnessed those changes firsthand. Im defending bill clinton over the defense of marriage act. A whole new week of the cycle is in your life starting now. Grand bargain. Budget battle. Spending showdown. Get ready to hear those terms thrown around a lot this week in washington. Senate demes are working on their first budget in four years. Yeah. You
Race and justice in america. Tonight, we look at hidden biases that exist based on race, which studies show even exist among people who dont believe they have any racial biases. Were also going to look at juries in this country and how the racial makeup of a jury can impact what decisions the jury comes to. Is this a discussion worth having . How you answer that question may depend on your race. Theres new polling out from the pew research sent they are finds 8 in 10 africanamericans say that the killing of Trayvon Martin raises important issues about race. But 6 in 10 white americans say the issue of race is getting more attention than it deserves. This town hall is about challenging assumptions. Raising questions, contributing to a discussion we hope in a positive and helpful way. George zimmermans attorney stated if his client was black the case would have never gone to trial. Many of the africanamerican guests we had in our last town hall felt if George Zimmerman was black, he woul
Plummets to her death. Well tell you what happened and how the park is responding now. And a day of protests across the u. S. Rallies are about to kick off in more than 100 cities demanding justice for Trayvon Martin. And she kept president s on their toes for nearly a half a century. Legendary white house generalist helen thomas dies. Well take a look at her life and legendary career. Welcome to the cnn newsroom. Im fredricka whitfield. Its exactly one week since George Zimmermans acquittal, and reaction to the verdict has not waned. In living rooms and on streets, americans are joyvoicing their opinions loud and clear. Even the president breaking his silence on the case. He gave a sprays statement at the white house yesterday. President obama didnt take sides on the verdict, but he called the decision a painful one for many africanamericans who deal with racial profiling all their lives, including him he says and it got personal. When Trayvon Martin was first shot, i said that this c
This is nbc nightly news. Good evening. A nationwide manhunt is over for two convicted murder heres bluffed their way out of a florida jail. Joseph jenkins and Charles Walker are back behind bars after being arrested unarmed at a florida hotel. Police say they were tipped off by an acquaintance. The convicts had he is came using falsified release forms and tonight florida Officials Say they expect to arrest others who may have helped them. Sarah is in orlando where the two were last spotted and where folks are understandably relieved. Good evening. Reporter good evening, carl. Officials believe the pair had help along every step of the way. From those forged documents ordering their release to their time on the run. And they say, more arrests are coming. Theyve been looking for them. Those are u. S. Marshals. Reporter cell phone video captures the moment heavily armed u. S. Marshals raided the Coconut Grove motor inn. And life on the run ended for Charles Walker and joseph jenkins. The