Im michelle griego. Investigators believe the driver was drunk when he drove through the crowd. They say the suspect has arrests in the past for driving under the influence. However, his name is not being released. We have a reporter in times square with more. Reporter kenny and michelle, eyewitnesses here today describe this scary chaotic scene. They say they saw passersby and police tackling the suspect to the ground. Reporter new york city firefighters used hoses to put out a fire after a car plowed into a crowd of pedestrians in times square. Hanging out right before i was going to get something to eat and looked down at my phone and next thing you know, boom it was like a big old bomb or something. Something like an explosion. Reporter it happened during the busy lunchtime hour. Police quickly closed off times square. Paramedics tended to the injured. The car came to a rest with two wheels in the air. Cell phone Video Shows Police taking the driver into custody. Police say the 26y
The Justice Department naming a special prosecutor to take over the investigation into allegations of collusion between russia and the trump president ial campaign. The white house allegedly blindsided by the news, learning about that special prosecutor, minutes before it was announced. Abcs janai norman is in northwest breaking down what this means for president trump, congress, and the american people. So, here is what we know about the man now at the helm of know about the man now at the helm of this Russian Investigation. Robert mueller is the former director of the fbi, and he is respected on both sides of the aisle. He served under president george w bush, and president barack obama. The senate supported him unanimously when he assumed the job in 2001. He was reconfirmed in 11 unanimous. Mueller has agreed to resign from his private law firm to avoid any conflicts of interest. President trump has not tweeted about any of the allegations or the special prosecutor, in the last two
And caught off guard. The nfl saying they have no record of giseles claims that her husband patriots Quarterback Tom Brady suffered a concussion last year. Did the super bowl star not report it, and could he be punished . Good morning, america. Yes, a very busy thursday morning on the heels of what happened late yesterday. That former fbi director Robert Mueller is coming in to investigate the Trump Campaign. And from the capitol to the stock exchange, george and robin, a lot have their eyes on wall street. Its worst day of the year. That drop came before we found out about Robert Mueller. Were also tracking all the latest from washington this morning including President Trumps reaction to that surprise appointment of a special counsel. The president said that investigation will confirm there was no collusion, that he did nothing wrong. Later today Deputy Attorney general Rod Rosenstein will made that decision and what he knows about President Trumps decision to fire james comey. As fo
The vandalism. You can potentially be hurting the generations that come behind you. Reporter each member now faces vandalism illegal firearm and degrading u. S. Territory charges. According to their Facebook Page they also face threats from the community and fellow students say the scorn of fellow fraternity. It sucks. Everyone is associated with them in whatever they did so its like its got to watch their back a little until next year or something. Reporter the fraternity and its president will be in court on june 26th. But between now and then, more charges could be forthcoming. This same chapter was in trouble in 2005. The Fraternity Pledge died during a hazing ritual. The 21yearold freshman was forced to consume excessive amounts of water. 7 Fraternity Members were later convicted on charges ranging from misdemeanor hazing to involuntary manslaughter. A developing story in the south bay. A fire has injured three people at shoreline amphitheater. Elizabeth cook is following the deta
Slowdowns out the door. Were tracking slow speeds along 280. No reports of crashes or stalls but well check in with chp and get a closer look at that coming up in the next traffic report. If you are making your way through san jose along 101, speeds remain in the green moving right at the limit there and looking excellent over at the bay bridge toll plaza. Easy driving as you head on into San Francisco. Back to you guys. Thank you. A new report suggests several bay area courthouses pose a considerable safety risk should a major earthquake strike. Kpix 5s Jessica Flores is live in oakland with the details. Jessica. Reporter michelle, thats right. Actually, nine bay area courthouses would be unsafe during an earthquake and this building behind me the Alameda County Administration Building has two civil courts on the 3rd and 4th floors. It actually was ranked the second worst building in california for earthquakes and the worst courthouse for earthquakes is actually in Southern California