shawn. army sergeant daniel perry says he fired that day in self-defense. he claims that the protesters surrounded his car while he was driving through downtown austin and basically ran into a black lives matter protest. his lawyers argue that he had the legal right to open fire after one of those demonstrators raised an ak-47 and pointed it right toward him, so he feared for his life. christina coleman has the very latest. christina? reporter: hi, eric. texas governor greg abbott says he has requested the state s board of pardons and parole to expedite its review of this this case after army sergeant daniel perry was convicted of murder for killing air force veteran garrett foster, a black lives matter protester. it was an emotional day in court after the verdict came down on friday. members of foster s family could be seen crying and hugging the attorneys that they worked with. some eyewitnesses strongly kiss piewpted perry s claims in this case. they testify that foster
for the longest streak in masters history. we wish tiger woods the very best. arthel? arthel: tiger is always a champion. well, easter is the holiest day of the year for christians around the world as they commemorate the resurrection of jesus christ. and the victory of light over darkness. joinings us joining us now is pastor of our lady the of lords church on long island, new york. oh, man, i used to go to our lady of lords church every sunday in new orleans. all right, just thought about that. monsignor with, i m here with you now [laughter] seriously, though, how is it that there can be conflict on this holy day and in the name of religion? yeah, that s always a disappointment. you know, there are signs of hope though, arthel. fact that you re having me on to talk about this great celebration. you just said it beautifully, we re talking about something that reminds us, first of all, of the sacrifices of our lord in