Station on court street at 8 00. He is identified as 46year old david french. Sources say he was arrested more than 20 years ago for hitting a woman on the subway. Then a few times since then for minor nonviolent offenses. He has been homeless for years and in and out of hospitals for mental illness. Women say theres not much you can do except be aware of your surroundings. I feel like they should have, like, you know, people like in here so they, like, check around who is, like, coming in. I would like to see more of a Police Presence in the subway. Fares went up and people are getting hurt on the subway. Its not good. Reporter other riders like kelsey weeks have noticed more police and are grateful. About 3 a. M. And the Police Actually came on the train to make sure that i was okay since i was alone. So i thought that was pretty cool. Reporter we did reach out to the victim of this scary incident. She said she wanted to put it all behind her and didnt want the suspect is charged with reckless endangerment. He is being held without bail. A judge ordered him to have a psychological evaluation. Sonia rincon, cbs 2 news. Three to nine years in prison is the sentence for the manhattan teenager who drove illegally and killed a little girl. Today in court, the victims family lashed out at the defendants repeated flouting of the law of. Cbs 2s tony aiello reports. Reporter he entered this courtroom more than a dozen times but friday, Franklin Reyes did something he never did before finally apologizing to the family of ariel russo. The 4yearold girl he killed in 2013. Reporter reyes was 17 and unlicensed when he hit the child and her grandmother in an suv as they walked to school. And forever haunted by an unanswerable question. I ask myself why. I confront my daily challenges wish i was the one dead and not my granddaughter ariel. Reporter ariels mother pointed out his repeated reckless action. On bail he drove illegally and injured a cop and later escaped custody after a court appearance. Reporter russo showed the judge ariels final School Project a biography. The last page about her future, forever incomplete. With her goals and her dreams unfinished never to be realized. Reporter reyes looked grave as he listened. The 19yearold perhaps finally comprehending the depth of the pain he caused. Because he has been held for parole in august of 2017. The family will oppose the release every time else r he is eligible. Tony aiello, cbs 2 news, lower manhattan. Reyes says he has been sunday to abuse while at rikers. His lawyer asked that doe his time in a special prison unit for highprofile defendants. Former mayor David Dinkins is in the hospital. He is reportedly recovering from a bout of pneumonia at new yorkpresbyterian. The mayor is 88. He is in intensive care but is doing better. He is getting some rest and we are told he should be fine by next week. Dinkins, of course, was the citys first black mayor. New information tonight on a story uncovered by cbs 2. The alleged sexting scandal involving Nassau County executive ed mangano. Despite his calls for a criminal investigation, he has yet to sign a complaint. Cbs 2 political reporter Marcia Kramer was first to report the scandal and has the latest. Asked Nassau County executive ed mangano about the possibility that xrated texts had been sent from his phone he turned it over to the deputy county executive for public safety. He denied. I am a victim here. I am being hacked. This is a lie. And i will bring every legal action to catch this person and bring this to justice. Reporter and demanded a fullscale investigation. Look, im just getting involved in this 30 seconds ago. Reporter that was two weeks ago but sources say mangano has yet to stein a criminal complaint which sources say is puzzling to police. I asked lawyer and former fbi agent manny gomez about it. Whats the ramification of signing or not signing a criminal complaint . What does it mean . Well, if he signs a criminal complaint, basically, hes certifying that the complaint is valid. And by signing so, if the authorities find out that its a false complaint, he could be by not signing it, he is quasioff the hook. Reporter i asked the county executives spokesman why a criminal complaint hadnt been signed. And if his boss is planning to sign it. He said that we will issue additional comment on completion of the investigation. Not just a technicality here at all, right . Reporter no. All right. Thank you. Now to campaign 2016. Its down to the wire as republicans in South Carolina and democrats in nevada get ready to vote for their president ial nominees tomorrow. Cbs 2s alice gainer live in our newsroom with the latest. Reporter kristine and maurice, the latest polls show Donald Trumps lead narrowing as the six republicans left in minute support. On the democratic side clinton had a big lead but senator Bernie Sanders is closing the tied. Its a campaign trail thats growing more nasty. Another day of jabs along the campaign trail. Donald trump has never shown any interest in anybody reporter jeb bush took aim at him during his rally. But theres one person trump says he doesnt want to continue to feud with. I dont Like Fighting with the pope. [ laughter ] reporter trump, who battled just about everyone, did an aboutface after yesterdays holy war of words during which the pope criticized trumps focus on building walls as not christian. Today a vatican spokesman clarified that the pontiff was, quote, in no way launching a personal attack on trump or trying to sway voters. But stressed that francis often speaks about building bridges and not walls. Moving on from the pope, trump launched into the other candidates. But cruz is totally controlled by the oil companies. Reporter speaking of ted cruz, he has narrowed the gap with trump in the latest poll out of South Carolina. He told voters at a rally today that its not just the presidency at stake but the Supreme Court. We are one justice away from a radical fivejust liberal majority that will strike down every restriction on abortion across the country and mandate unlimited abortion on demand other candidates continue to make their push through the palmetto state. We want to do for america what your governor and your legislature has done for South Carolina. [ applause and cheers ] i want to make sure that our kids are going to be able to have the same kind of life that we got from our parents or maybe even better. Reporter over to the democrats in nevada, Bernie Sanders held a rally in elko, population 20,000. Whoo [ applause and cheers ] reporter last night clinton shook the hands of a half dozen housekeepers folding linens in the basements of a las vegas casino. And Hillary Clinton hopes minorities and unions give her the edge over sanders but the Culinary Union nevadas Largest Union is not endorsing a candidate this year. The union backed then senator barack obama in 2008 but clinton won the caucuses. And a new cbs News National poll shows clinton with just an 8point lead in the democratic race. In the newsroom, alice gainer, cbs 2 news. Thousands line up to this here is a live picture from the Supreme Court where Justice Scalias body is lying in repose. President obama and mrs. Obama arrived to pay their respects this afternoon. The eight remaining Supreme Court justices joined scalias family members and former colleagues. His son, father paul scalia, led a Service Inside the court chamber. Im a lawyer and so i really respect the justices and the offices that they hold, um, and he really i thought did a lot for bringing the public into the court. A requiem mass will be said tomorrow in washington. He died saturday in texas on a hunting trip. He was 79. Back around here we have new information tonight on a slashing outside of a soho clothing store. Police now say yesterdays attack was not random. The suspect and victim knew each other. The 21yearold victim had a previous confrontation with his attacker. It was initially believed that the victim had been cut line to get inside the store. Theres been a significant rise in the number of stabbings and slashings across the city. Police have investigated 533 attacks this year compared with 444 in the same period last year. Thats a 20 increase. Cbs 2s Janelle Burrell talked to a restaurant worker slashed in the face this week. 137 stitches. Thats got to hurt. Yeah. I went through it but, you know, im okay now. Like i said, im not dead. Reporter living but not dead bobby barbot grateful to be alive talking to us through the door at his bronx apartment where he is recovering after the attack against him. Police still hunting for this teen accused of slashing him in the face at silver spurs restaurant in greenwich village. The teen was harassing diners going table to table trying to get money. I told him to leave. He didnt want to leave so he just told me that he is coming back and i told him he is not coming back. Reporter police say the teen came back minutes later this time with a box cutter slashing barbot down his cheek leaving a deep wound. This morning, the nypd released these new images of three other teens they believed were with the attacker who they want to question. The hunt for that group happening as Police Search for this man, who they say attacked a 33yearold man near columbus avenue and west 88th street on the Upper West Side on thursday. The man accused of stabbing the victim in the back before running away with his kindle and headphones around 5 p. M. Arrest him, you know . People like that dont supposed to be out here. Him. Reporter he says he is getting rest until his doctors appointment next week and says he plans to go back to work as soon as the doctor reporting from the bronx, Janelle Burrell, cbs 2 news. Great spirit. Janelle, thank you. A 6yearold girl nearly drowned this afternoon at the popular spa castle in queens. Police say the girl was pulled from a jet pool which is actually a posted no swimming zone. There is no age requirement at this queens spa castle. At the one in manhattan you have to be at least 10. Spa staff said that a staff member performed cpr on the child. Star singer stayed silent and she blames one man. Today kesha went to court to try to break a contract with a producer she claims assaulted her. What a judge decideed. A heartless theft. A Cancer Patients donation swiped from a counter. But you will really be surprised by what the victim had to say. Plus, otis, the mets and a ukelele. Are you really getting the discounted fashions . Since 1961, Pearle Vision has provided the neighborhood with expert eye care. That was dr. Stanley pearles vision and we still proudly carry on his legacy. Today, doctors like Lisa Hamilton perform eye exams that can help detect diabetes. Because we care for you. And your eyes. This is genuine eye care, in your neighborhood. Symptoms worsen because your heart isnt pumping well. water filling room about 50 percent of people die dog whimpering within 5 years of getting diagnosed. But theres something you can do. Talk to your doctor about Heart Failure treatment options. Because the more you know, the more likely you are. dog whimpering singer kesha was in Manhattan Court today battling for the right to make new music music . Every reporter the pop star lost a preliminary injunction that would allow her to be free of her contract with sony music and producer dr. Luke. Pretty heartbroken right now. [ crying ] um, because if it werent for kesha and her music i dont know where i would be today. Its inhumane. Everything about this trial, its sickening. Its disgusting. [ music ] reporter in 2014, kesha sued dr. Luke claiming she was sexually physically and emotionally abused by him for over 10 years. He has denied these allegations and said the singer made the story up in an attempt to ruin his reputation. That the judge could not make a decision today. This case represents sexual Abuse Victims across the world. No one should be forced to work with someone that sexually abused him. Reporter kesha posted this picture on her instagram yesterday and said she had to tell the truth. This is not just for me. This is for every woman every human who has ever been abused. Its disgusting. Sony if they have any integrity should not be trying to make money off a person and then insulting them. It happened with Michael Jackson among many others in the past. Reporter in 2014, dr. Luke filed a defamation lawsuit against keshas mother and manager. That case was thrown out two weeks ago. In lower manhattan, jill nicolini, cbs 2 news. Keshas legal battle is ongoing. The dispute unfolded in courts across three states. On dr. Lukes behalf sony has no comment on ongoing turning now to some lighter news. Spring training all about optimism. When your team is coming off a world series appearance excitement reaches a fever pitch. If you win they will come and thats what met fans are doing in port st. Lucie as we speak. Otis livingston spent the day with the team and the fans and got into some music this afternoon. Otis. Reporter thats right. Plenty of excitement coming off the world series appearance. 1500 people at the complex the largest first day of pitchers and catchers since they began Holding Spring training down here in port st. Lucie in 1988. [ music ] reporter a festive atmosphere as the mets pitchers and catchers officially opened camp. The first time as defending National League champion since 2001. Everyone comes together with high hopes. Youre not seeing someone for three months that pretty much grew together as a family throughout the year. To see everyone here is wakes up every day with a smile. It was fun to see the guys out there and the energy level in the morning. Didnt have much to say today except lets go get em. The position players dont report until next thursday but as usual there are many already here. Ready to get back to work because they have a bulls eye on their back now. We did some Amazing Things over the course of the season offense defense guys that filled in when there were injuries. We are going to have to continue to do those things and step up even more. You get everybodys the you. Its more hostile on the road. To shut down the National Champion lineup. Anything. Its going to be a much tougher road because we have proven that we can win. Reporter a winning team, ears. [ music ] coach, im ready to play [ music ] thank you [ applause ] reporter you notice i held that mic a little far away from my mouth but special ukelele. Plenty of excitement around here but the next big time is next friday when the position players work out with the full squad and it will be crazy. Coming up at 6 00, well have much more from here in port st. Lucie and check in with the yankees over in tampa. Reporting from mets spring training, otis livingston, kristine and maurice, back to you. Thank you. Still ahead, are the yankees fans created equal . Comments that one Team Executive made about money and different classes of fans. Its creating a stir. Weather picture is creating quite the stir, as well. Theres the weekend and sunday into monday. Lonnie quinn here with a wild ride thats just ahead. Thing so far all week long. Up and down temperatures. Just remember, sunday morning was 1 below zero. Right now clouds and 34 degrees. 37 was your high temperature. So off the mark, should get to 42. Couldnt do that today. What you should be planning on . Springish type weekend lies ahead a really goodlooking one. Both days in the 50s. More clouds north of the city. There could be snow showers push through, as well. Its going to be breezy but generally pleasant looking weekend ahead. I think saturday looks better than sunday. Right now, look at this a little burst of some snow showers pushing through the area. This is not going to be too much of anything but again right on top of the hudson right now around newburgh is where theres more of a moderate snow shower a coating for some folks out there but we still look at that time frame from sunday now going into monday for our next significant chance. Well talk about that a little bit later. Still ahead, we have seen the fires and the falls. Now the government is sending hoverboard makers a warning. Could they be considering a recall . Are websites and apps your a guide for parents. It took Joel Silverman years to become a master dog trainer. But only a few commands to master depositing checks at chase atms. Technology designed for you. A thief stole a womans car with a dog inside. The search for the dog and the car. Plus unwanted emails clogging up your inbox. And unsubscribing a chore. A local lawmaker wants to to make it easier to stop them coming up at 6 00. While parents are concerned about technology, interfering with their childrens homework, there are actually be helpful. But some educators and even potential drawbacks. Cbs 2s mary calvi explains. Reporter its after school and homework time is just grubs. But instead of pulling out traditional paper and pen to get started, she turns to websites and apps. I rely on them heavily. Alone. Experts say most students dont go to the library and do hand searches anymore. Open to us at the touch of a button. Reporter among of the most popular tech tools for homework help, grammerly which finds and corrects grammatical mistakes. Easy bib which creates bibliographies and spark notes where students find quick study guides for literature. Experts say these tools relieve a lot of pressure. Homework demands are going way up so kids are stressed by the amount of home