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With president ial candidate cory booker live from iowa. And our powerhouse roundtable. And al gore takes on Climate Change and the 2020 candidates. Well break down the politics, smoke out the spin. The facts that matter this week. Announcer from abc news, its this week. Here now, chief anchor george stephanopoulos. Good morning, and welcome to this week. It has been a week packed with news punctuated by the shocking revelation that Jeffrey Epstein facing the prospect of life in prison on sex trafficking charges was found dead in his jail cell from an apparent suicide on saturday. The death has sparked outrage from his accusers, and raised questions. It has also spawn a series of conspiracy theories online. Some now circulating if not surprisingly by the president himself. Our chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas tracking all the latest developments. Pierre, this is a federal prison. The a. G. Responsible in the end. Hes ordered an inquiry. George, this is one of the most highprof
At the coast the sea breeze will keep things in the mid 60s. A very pleasant day with a big warmup ahead. Kumasi. Thanks, frances. In the south bay this weekend 40,000 people are expect at the san jose jazz summer fest. With the music there will be enhanced Safety Measures to match. Abc 7 News Reporter amanda del castillo has the details. Reporter if you reached wraparound fencing in downtown san jose, youre in the right place. The san jose jazz summer feps is in the 30th year with 40,000 people expected over three days. Beyond live music, enhanced security measures take center stage. We have added additional layers of perimeter security, some changes to bag checks and how people are entering the festival. It is kind of a big concern for folks this year. Reporter fewer entrances, extra emergency exits and additional help from private security companies, San Jose Police and fire. Just as these agencies planned ahead, so have longtime festival goers. We talked about it. We were thinking
Accused of exploiting and abusing dozens of minor girls. He had been on suicide watch in a new york city jail. You will remember he was found unresponsive in his cell last month with marks on his neck. Initially investigators thought he had tried to take his own life. They were then looking into whether he was assaulted by another inmate or if he had even paid someone to beat him up. Epsteins attorneys had been fighting to get him out on bail, but a judge refused. Prosecutors argued the mega millionaires lifestyle and well it made him an extreme flight risk. This is a major development. This case just getting under way. Stephanie ramos, thanks so much. I want to bring in abcs tom yamos, anchor of world news tonight on the weekends who has been following this epstein saga since the beginning. Tom, what are you learning this morning . Reporter well, this is just a stunning turn of events. As stephanie had reported, there were thoughts he had tried to commit suicide earlier and some proof
In a case linked to alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. An accusers deposition testimony naming names including a former senator and the former governor. What those politicians are saying about the accusations this morning. Beach danger, a boy impaled when an umbrella goes flying in the wind. We have somebody impaled with an umbrella. Beach goers and Emergency Responders treating him. How to keep yourself safe. Football field of dreams. A rookies fantastic debut scoring a touchdown in this preseason game. He takes it all the way for a cleveland touchdown. His cinderella story. Talking his way into try outs to make his mark in the nfl. Good morning. Dan is off. Were happy to have tom llamas with us this morning. Tom, its great to have you. We want to start with breaking news right now. Sources telling abc news accused sex trafficker has died by suicide. He had been awaiting trial new york city correctional center. Stephanie ramos has the latest. Sources tell abc news Jeffrey Epstein