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
Resignation. Here is a comment we found on social media. Who did not see that coming . Just asys, probably well. However, questions need to be addressed as well. We would like you to join our conversation with going to our Wjla Facebook agent telling us what you think about julia piersons resignation. Our senior political reporter was in the courtroom for todays hearing. We will get some perspective from him on what he saw and heard, coming up on abc 7 news at 5 00. Tothe first death connected a rare respiratory virus sweeping the nation. Staff died from a infection associated with enterovirus d68. Combination is very rare. This is an isolated case, which obviously led to a tragic outcome, but its not something we expect to see again. Enterovirus d68 oestreich and more than 450 people in 41 states, including maryland, virginia, and the district he read the department of health said only a small number of people infected will experience symptoms be on runny nose or a fever. Theres no do
Fighting against the paparazzi to protect baby george. Hes been hounded on walks, nan nanny. And the original blond bombshell, to bring back a virtual Marilyn Monroe using technology. Will fans get to offer their applause once again . And good morning, america. Lets get right to the two crisis in public health. We are learning a lot more about the ebola patient in dallas. Fears there the virus has spread. As we mentioned, several schools, scrubbed down. Alerting the family of the patient to stay home. So many parents worried right now. Rightfully so. And also a 10yearold girl, the newest victim of the vier vients rapidly spre lly spreading. Cases in almost every state now. Our abc News Medical Team is covering it all. Begin with dallas where ebola has the city on edge this morning as we learn more about the man infected. How he entered america. Liberia to brussel and to dallas. And cecil vega has the latest. Good morning. Reporter good morning to you. As the first patient ever diagnose
Ebola from coming here to the u. S. , cdc officials are working with airports and hospitals nationwide, trying to ensure proper screening methods. Of the six European Countries he has visited and the u. S. , only one airport has any screening methods in place, the nigerian airport. [indiscernible] form when you are coming in. In addition to cdc efforts to try to stop infected patients before they enter the u. S. , officials insist u. S. Hospitals are better equipped to treat victims and prevent the spread of the virus. He is trying to raise money to send solar flashlights to west africa. He says hospitals there lack the basics to prevent this deadly disease from spreading. Women, medicine, even electricity. Medicine, even electricity. [indiscernible] as he heads to the continent of africa, he sa he is nervous, convinced u. S. Officials are not doing enough to stop ebola from coming here. Out of 10 i would say they are doing a six, seven. The point ofs was entry for this gentleman into
The garage of a home. A mile away, a mans body was found inside a car that was smashed into a tree. Police believe the man in the car killed the woman at the home. It appears the two did not know one another. The womans husband and the man found in the car work together. According to a preliminary investigation, the suspect went to the home after having an issue at work. The identities of those involved have not been released. We do expect they will be soon. Police are expected to provide another update in an hour or so. We will have much more online and right here on abc 7 news. Thank you for that update. Pc police need your help finding a missing teenager. Take a look at this picture. 13yearold destiny burton was last seen in the 1400 block of howard road in southeast. She was wearing blue pants, a white shirt with a black sweater, a pink headband, and was carrying a hello kitty bag. New at noon, democratic advocate Michael Gardner is back in jail. He is charged with one aggravated c