Pelley the frontrunner for republican president ial nomination drew heavy fire today over his proposal to ban muslims from coming into the United States, much of that fire from his own party. But donald trump did not back down. He said he doesnt care about the criticism because he insists he is right, and trump is not without his supporters. Heres Major Garrett. Donald j. Trump is calling for a total and cleat shutdown of muslims entering the United States until our countrys representatives can figure out what the hell is going on. cheers reporter campaigning in South Carolina last night, trumps suggested muslim animosity towards america is widespread and conjured memoryes of 9 11. Its going to get worse and worse. Youre going to have more world trade centers. Reporter this morning reporter Top Republicans, like House Speaker paul ryan, were quick to denounce trump. This is not conservatism. What was proposed yesterday is not what this party stands for, and more importantly, its not wh
Prosecuting attorney Stephanie Cox said polson changed the lives of three people he didnt know in a matter of 15 minutes. She told the jury polson needs to be held accountable for his actions and be found guilty on all charges. Polson is using an intoxication defense and when he took the stand in his own defense told the jury he didnt remember anything from the shooting after claiming to take a bad hit of meth. His Attorney Phil reser said polson cant be held responsible for what he did because he wasnt in the right state of mind at the time of the crimes. Sotphil reserpolsons attorney 3652he was not thinking and thats because the mental disability caused by his intoxication that put him in a spot where he was incapable of forming specific intent 3704 the jury was handed the case after closing arguments but only deliberated for 15 minutes before the courthouse closed for the night. They will report back to the courthouse monday morning to continue a Drake University law professor think
After four days of testimony the arguments in the trial of a man who went on a shooting spree last year. The prosecutor was up first. She told jurors that polson knew what he was doing when he showed up in that neighborhood with a loaded gun. 56 51no one shoots someone with kill them particularly in this case where everytime pete polson shot multiple times. 57 05 polson is charged with three counts of attempted murder among other charges. He allegedly shot at three people, injuring two and narrowly missing a third. Polson is using a intoxication defense. On the stand yesterday, he told the jury he doesnt remember what happened. Polsons attorney is currently giving we also checked into that intoxication defense polson is using. Legal experts say it is extremely rare and difficult to prove. And its a defense jurors do not like to hear. According to drake law professor, bob rigg. Because its difficult for them to understand. He says when the jurors hear the word intoxication, they try to
Afternoon. Hundreds of iowa sex offenders will soon be finding a new home the newton correctional facility houses inmates of all kinds. But a major transition will send general population inmates out. And sex offenders in. The sex offender treatment program. Will move from Mount Pleasant to newton in the near future. Its all to protect the safety of the sex offenders. The Department Says newtons facility does that. With its individual cells. But its a move thats leaving some people in the Community Feeling uneasy. 13 41 0618 theyre going to be released out to the public wherever they go , and youre probably going to get a hand full of them here but if they follow the law, theyve got to register , that should give us some peace of mind with that but you know how that goes. despite gary yoders concern. Anything to worry about. It is a historic day for the des moines fire department. Today three firefighters were promoted to district fire chief officers. Two of them being the first Africa
Prior to the laws changing and i complied with the law. Do i miss them . Not particularly. Reporter the ban, after 35 people massacred in 1996 by a lone gunman. I had the authority of an enormous majority, and i had to do something. Reporter john howard was the Prime Minister and fought off opposition from his own party to push the ban through. I dont regard this thing as a Civil Liberties issue. The largest civil right is staying alive. Staying alive and being safe from random attack is a more precious civil right than owning a gun. Reporter theres a buyback program, confiscating guns. Since then the number of deaths by firearm has fallen by about half. It was in decline before 1996. Violence. Often with illegal weapons, including a siege in sydney last year by a mentally disturbed gunman who claimed to be inspired by isis. But even steve ballas, a gun shop owner, believes australias laws are saving lives. No doubt. A lot of firearms have been taken out of undesirable hands. Theres st