Getting his first taste of freedom in more than a decade. Youre watching news 4 new york at 4 00. Im stefan holtz. And im natalie pasquarella. The iteam exposed this case in a bombshell story last month. Prosecutors admitted a man convicted of murder did not receive a fair trial. This is the exact moment that wayne martin waited 11 years for. He had been serving a life sentence for a double murder, but today martin walked Sarah Wallace first exposed problems in the prosecution last month. Shes live for us in downtown brooklyn. Reporter stefan and natalie, talk about an incredible turnaround. This case has virtually unravelled in the past six weeks amid revelations of missing evidence and allegations of prosecutorial misconduct. 44yearold wayne martin didnt know what would happen in court maintained his innocence in the tire store murder of two men in brownsville 11 years ago. He spoke to me an exclusive interview. I wasnt there. I have nothing to do with this crime. I dont know who did
They had to run around. Three of our Staff Members jumped into the pool and brought him out. Reporter but not even cpr could save the young man. Specter says there was nothing more the staff could do, and there were more than the required number on duty when incident occurred. He took them so by surprise and just bolted up so quickly they couldnt pull him down. Reporter a spokesman for autistic isnt unusual. Drowning is a leading cause of death for autistic people. It harkens back to the case after avonte oquendo. He was found dead by the east river after wandering away from school. Officials insist no one failed this victim. Not have been prevented. Reporter now the new York State Agency that oversees group homes like this wouldnt comment on this case specifically, citing confidentiality laws, but a spokesperson told me the Mental Health association of Nassau County is a provider in, quote, good standing. Were in plan dome tonight, greg cergol. News 4 new york. We are getting another
Finish. Maybe a couple of clouds popping up during the afternoon. Thats about it. 1 00 p. M. , 85. 3 00 p. M. , 88. 5 00 p. M. , theres another 88 him were shooting for a high of 90. Well hit that between those two numbers here. This 90 will feel like 87 or 88 the heat index will be lower than the air temperature today. That kind of weather doesnt last long. When i come back in a few minutes, the heat and humidity returns with a vengeance in the exclusive accuweather sevenday forecast. Guys. We are learning more about an apparent murder suicide in berks county that has claimed the lives of their couple and three children. The deceased are megan and mark short and their three children. All five were found shot inside their home on Winding Brook drive in sinking spring. Willow short underwent a heart transplant when she was less than a week old. The family had a hard time object obtaining antirejection head for her. A man was attacked on north front street near callowhill streets in nort
Philadelphia was also raided today and dozens upon dozens of boxes of evidence were removed from the local 98 union hall and headquarters at 17th and spring garden. Thats where Union Representatives frank keel spoke with action news. Its somewhat surprising as i was just saying this union local 98 is subject to multiple external annual audits and reviews of their finances. Reporter the fbi says a number of warrants were served at multiple locations today but wouldnt go into detail about the nature of the investigation. Former federal prosecutor george perry says because the offices of city council councilman bobby henon were raided as well political corruption and mismanaged funds could be at the heart of this investigation. Presumably this is as it usually is a search for the money, you know, where are these funds going, whatever the funds are. Reporter now, perry also says in order for a federal warrant to be issued the fbi has to show probable cause that a crime is being committed a
What zimmerman had to say that outraged critics. In the zone. Pitcher matt sherzer made a record 20 strikeouts in a single game. Another one swing and a miss an incredible feat nearly three years in the making today, may 12, 2016. Announcer this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everybody. Welcome to today, thursday morning. You dont have to be a baseball fan to appreciate what sherzer did last night. He gets two outs by strikeouts. Thats pretty impressive. He scattered it over nine im glad you dove into the box score there. Ive been working on my baseball lingo all morning. Well start with politics. All eyes on that. Building the rnc headquarters on capitol hill right there. This morning the meeting between House Speaker paul ryan and donald trump will take place there. Then later trump will meet with other political leaders, some of whom have been reluctant to embrace him. Well talk with former Vice President dan qu