The feds where and when the race may come. We cant reach out to do that. Just based on the laws that we are you know, sworn to follow. Reporter the Catholic Charities east bay Legal Service Department Says the community is ready, whatever comes. The community is educated and understands what their rights are. Reporter they are talking about going after sanctuary city officials as well. I asked the department of justice to look at this. Do we hold them accountable of violating federal law . We are clear about what the values are here. We are here to protect our residents regardless of where they came from. There is a question of the legal status of the people who may be targeted. In november, our poll found an overwhelming 62 said Oakland Police should help the feds in case it involves undocumented suspects and violent crimes. The suspect would not know the difference between serious crimes or someone working a job peacefully. The immigration has shot off in the last couple of hours say
A san jose man has clear name this morning after spending 13 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He was freed with some help from the Northern California Innocence Project. Abc7 News Reporter Katie Marzullo explains. Reporter these are photos of glen payne leaving the hall of justice on friday. He is surrounded by the attorneys and volunteers of the Northern California Innocence Project. This is the first case that in the California State Court has been reversed on the basis of microscopic hair comparison. Reporter payne was convicted of kidnapping and molesting a 2yearold neighbor girl in 1991. His conviction in large part due to expert testimony about two strands of hair. He made a Statistical Analysis as to how important that hair was. Then that number was used to argue that its so unlikely that that could happen that he must have been the perpetrator. Reporter the Innocence Project argued it was bad science. A judge dismissed all charges. It was really an honor to work o
With sterile needles, only steps from medical personnel trained to treat overdosed. In philly the socalled comprehensive User Engagement sites will go a step further attempting to connect to recovery. Officials believe the sites will save lives and reduce the neighborhood problems associated with the drug trade. Even the Police Commissioner admits he doesnt yet know how his officers will police the spaces. I went from being against it to having an open mind. Reporter officials still have to decide where the sites will be located and who will run them. As of now, even the cost is uncertain. If anybody can make this work, this city can. There are also a lot of legal questions as well. The Trump Administration declared the Opioid Epidemic a health emergency, but has not endorsed safe sites. The attorney general indicated these sites would be illegal under the current law as it is written. You mentioned that safe injection suit set up in toronto. If that had any measurable impact. Its abou
And theyre opening up for a good cause too. Early today starts right now. Good morning. Im philip mena. Im frances rivera. Two kentucky teens are dead and 18 hurt after a gunman opened fire inside a high school. Staff at Marshall County high school quickly began evacuating terrified students after the shots began. In all Authorities Say 16 people suffered gunshot wounds. Four others were hurt in the scramble to evacuate. Three people are in critical condition. The two students killed were identified as Bailey Nicole holt and preston ryan cope. A 15yearold suspect was arrested on the scene and now facing murder and attempted murder charges. Nbcs Gabe Gutierrez has more on the terrifying morning. Reporter the chaos erupted just before 8 00 a. M. Marshall County High School active shooter. Reporter as students gathered in a common area. Got one shot in the head. One to the back. One to the abdomen. Reporter hundreds of teenagers running for their lives from Marshall County high school in