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Transcripts For WJZ Eyewitness News At 6 20130226

Feeling betrayed. They feel confused. Reporter some lawyers may also be discouraging patients from getting counseling. People often blame themselves. And so i think there is a certain amount of i should have known. Its not their fault they ended up in this situation. Reporter police are working with federal authorities, contacting victims, one by one. Looking to see if dr. Levy perhaps sold this material online. If he partnered with anyone else during the commission of this crime. People have also expressed concern about investigate investigators investigators reviewing the videos. I think we dont know the extent of what happened. And you know, to some of these victims. Reporter many face not only a lengthy investigation, but also lingering questions, including whether they can trust their doctor again. Reporter and dr. Levy spent most of his career, working at the east baltimore medical center. We have a number of links at cbsbaltimore. Com. If you would like counseling help or if you have legal questions. Reporting live, Mike Hellgren, wjz Eyewitness News. Mike, thank you. A coworker first alerted hopkins security about something suspicious in the exam room on february 4th. Levy was soon fired. He committed suicide last week. A lot of rain is moving through maryland right now. Air live look outside. In addition to the rain, could a little bit of ice mix in some places . Lets go to meteorologist bernadette woods and bob turk. Theyre tracking first warning doppler radar. Bob . We got rain in the region. A little later owell see moderate showers. Take a look at rain now. Across much of central maryland. Its heavy. But its consistent rains coming in from the southwest. A few heavier pockets move through the eastern shore. And theres one little batch south of d. C. See that . Thats going to head into the region this evening. And moderate rain headed our way. Well be looking for a wet night across the region. Some areas way out in far western maryland may see some of that ice. And they already have seen some of that. Bernadette has a look at that. Thats right. The icy threat is more at the start of this storm system. Temperatures arent really dropping out of the 40s overnight. Its going to remain warm. And were going to see that rain. And with this gusty easterly wind, theres coastal flood advisories on the eastern shore. Out west, where the cold air has hung on a little longer. Thats extreme west. Theres a winter storm warning in effect. And each that advisory has been dropped. Tomorrow, the storm, the bulk of it moves off on our north. But the thing is, were not finished with it yet. Going to hover to the north, 24 to 36 hours. Slierter chance for showers. Breeze. Warm air arrives. And then well have cold air to follow. All of that in your forecast. Back inside. Thank you, bernadette and bob. Be sure to check in for first warning weather coverage. Information on closings or delays, log onto cbsbaltimore. Com. A Mysterious Illness inside a Johns Hopkins facility. More than a dozen employees rushed to the hospital. Wjz is live at the facility in north baltimore. Jessica kartalija with more on the search for the cause for the illness. Jessica . Vic, hazmat crews arrived after several people fell ill here at the keswick center. Reporter one by one, employees in the kes wick sowrp south center are loaded into ambulances. Several are rushed to the hospital after suddenly becoming ill. Trouble breathing. Unknown cause of the illness. At this time is it under investigation. Hazmat has been performing sweeps of the building. Hundreds were immediately evacuated. Some didnt want to go on camera. Announcement came over the pa system, telling everybody to evacuate the building. We kept hearing sirens coming and going. And my manager came in a little later, like 10ish. And she said, whats with all the sirens, the ambulances out front for . Next thing you know, they made the announcement for everybody to vacate the building. We have been out here for 40 minutes. Its still unclear what cause the ilcontinuous. Weve checked for carbon monoxide, Hydrogen Sulfide and others. Reporter were told more than 1,000 hospital and University Employees work here at the kez wick building. Patients are not seen here. Its for emergencies only. Patients i dont want to go in there until they clear the building and make sure its safe. Because now im afraid to eat or drinking drink anything from the building. Dont want to get sick. Reporter and Officials Say Food Poisoning could possiblying be the culprit. At this hour, theyre still not sure what caused everyone to suddenly become sick. But theyre telling employees, if you start to feel ill this evening, please call 911. Jessica kartalija, wjz Eyewitness News. Two buildings make up the kez wick complex. Only employees in the South Building were evacuated. Marylands highest Court Delivers a huge blow to dozens of People Living in one baltimore community. A massive lawsuit is tossed out. Mare sein the newsroom with this case that has dragged on for years. Reporter a short time ago, the court of appeals struck down the jurys 1 billion verdict against exxon mobil. It all centered around an underground gasoline leak that people in jacksonville, Baltimore County, say ruined their Drinking Water and damaged their property values. The court also rejected parts of 650 million in other damages. The court rejected the key verdict that exxon mobil was guilty of fraud for withholding information about the extent of the leak. Back to you, denise. Thank you very much, mary. No word yet if this decision will also be appealed. A Morgan State University graduate student and her boyfriend shot execution style. Then their car torched. Tonight, as police look for the killer, stunned friends are speaking out. Wjz is live. Adam may has the latest on the investigation. Adam . Reporter vic, we have confirmed that indeed, the victims were a couple that have been dating for at least a couple of years. Now, police are trying to figure out why they were killed, executionstyle. Reporter friends say Nicole Strickland and tae tuck were a happy, serious couple. Micoal was enrolled in Morgan States architectural program. Tae was fun loving and caring. Police say the two were found shot in their heads friday morning. She was a very delightful young lady. Derek vawng owns the bistro wine bar. Its in the Ridgely Delight neighborhood. This sounds like something you would hear from some columbian drug lords down in miami or somewhere. This is in the something you would hear to a girl that is working, going to school. Reporter strickland was originally from roanoke, virginia. Her mother, a retired judge. Used to see crime from the the other side. Diane strickland heard all of the evidence from the 2007 School Massacre n. A statement, the stricklands say their beautiful daughter was murdered. And they appreciate the thoughts and prayers. Meanwhile, police are not reporting any leads. The bodies were burned pretty badly. And our arson unit is continuing to work with the Fire Departments Fire Investigation bureau. Reporter but wjz has Learned Police are looking into the background of each victim, hoping it helps lead them to a motive. And a neighbor tells me that police were out there, questioning some people that live in nicoles neighborhood. Adding to this mystery, it appears appears that neither of the victims has anything serious on their criminal record. Reporting live at City Police Headquarters tonight, adam may, wjz Eyewitness News. Adam, thank you. If you have any information, please call city police. Well, right now, Baltimore City police are looking for the man who robbed two employees inside a busy hospital. The suspect held them at gunpoint. Around 1 00 this afternoon, at mercy hell medical center. The victims were not hurt. And they released this video of the person leeching the hospital. If you have information, call crimestoppers. You could be eligibility near a eligible for a cash reward of up to 2,000. And Baltimore Police are looking for the suspect in an unusual incident. They say a couple was having sex on the top floor of a parking garage in towson, when they noticed a man watching them and exposing himself. That man then pulled out a butterfly knife and began chasing the couple, who fled down the stairs. The couple was not hurt. Massive acrosstheboard spending cuts are set to kick in in just three days. And those cutless could have a painful impact. Derek valcourt has the latest on the sequestered cuts and what they mean. Derek . Well, it does not appear that negotiations are going well in washington, which has a lot of folks here in maryland, wondering how these cuts will impact their own wallets. Reporter president obama visited a navy shipyard, as he travels across the country, warning about the impact of the 85 million in budget cuts set to take effect friday. These cuts are wrong. Theyre not smart. Theyre not fair. Theyre a selfinflicted wound that doesnt have to happen. Reporter the main Sticking Point between the white house and Congressional Republicans is taxes. Republicans agreed to raise taxes in the physical cliff deal last month. And they say thats enough. Theyre also criticizing the president for taking his message on the road. Hes traveled over 5,000 miles the last two weeks. And we challenge him, mr. President , travel a mile and a half up here to capitol hill. Well, the lastminute wrangling continues. Many worry about the impact those cuts will have here in maryland. Reporter according to data from the white house, marylands military would take a hit. Funding for the army bases would be slashed by 95 of million. And 46,000 would face furloughs. That could cost them as much as 20 of their annual pay. A number of my clients are military. And yes, theyre looking at taking a day a week off. Reporter in shops near anne arundel cowngtdys countys busy fort meade, the sequester cuts are all the buzz. How would that affect businesses like yours . Of course it would limit the amount of hair cuts coming in the door because people dont have enough money to get a hair cut. They have to put their money into other things. Reporter and its unclear how long the cuts could stay in place. Reporter and state and local leaders know there is a lot on the line. Because those cuts could impact maryland in other ways, including cuts to education, Public Health and public safety. Derek valcourt, wjz Eyewitness News. Most furloughs for civilian defense employees would not be able to begin until sometime in early april. Because employers are required to give at least 30 day advanced notice. Orioles and ravens games are about to become completely smokefree. While some are supporting the stadiums smokeout. As Christie Ileto explains, others are fired up. Reporter if youre caught smoking at M T Bank Stadium or inside camden yards, as the umpire says he is out. Reporter they will no longerilitissing up longer allow Night Lighting up of cigarettes or cigars. I dont smoke. I dont want to inhale secondhand smoke. Some support it. Others like rob dicks say ill be watching from home. Reporter teams are work oag a plan that will allow smokers to leave the stadium to smoke then reerntsz. But some smokers already have a plan b. I think i can probably handle going for a few hours. And if its too much, i can just go outside the game. Reporter before the ban, there were certain parts of the stadium where you could smoke, like along the ramp. Over the years, we received complaints from fans about smoking in our facility. Reporter the Maryland Stadium authority says theyre not the only ones do being this. There are 25 that are smoke free or have designated smoke areas outside. Which brings camden yards Sports Complex in line with what other sporting facilities are doing across the country. Reporter as for the nail biting games. If an usher catches you smoking, youll be watching outside the gate. Reporter again, the ban goes into effect march 4th. And the Maryland Stadium hopes this will enhance the fan experience. And the nonsmoking policy will also apply to nonsports events, such as concerts. Still to come tonight on wjz Eyewitness News. Final counterdown counterdown cowntsz down. Pope benedict xvi days away from handing over power. What his role will be once he steps down. Comfort leaves baltimore for good. That story as Eyewitness News continues. Was it a fantasy . Or a real plot to harm women . Im mary bubala. Hear about the marylander tied to the socalled cannibal cop as his trial gets under way. How long will it take for this rain to pass through . Stick around for the updated first warning Weather Forecast coming up. It is 42 degrees with light rain in central maryland right now. The complete first warning Weather Forecast is coming up. After being challenged as unconstitutional. Marylands dna collection law is now under review by the Supreme Court. Monique griego has more. Reporter the Supreme Court heard arguments for about an hour today. Justices will now have to decide whether to overturn a maryland law that allows Law Enforcement to take dna from people who are arrested but not yet convicted. If the law is reversed, it could have major repercussions in maryland and across the country. Reporter its now up to the United States Supreme Court to determine whether marylands dna collection law is unconstitutional. This is one of the most important criminal procedure cases they have had in a decade because dna is the 21st century fingerprint. Reporter Maryland Attorney doug gonzalezler says the law which alous people to be arrested but not convicted is a critical tool in solving crimes, especially cold cases. 28 states currently allowing dna. And he says if overturned the use of technology we have, which tells you exactly who did the crime, but also who didnt do the crime, would be lost for the state. Reporter at the center of the debate, the case of alonzo king n. 2009, king was arrested for assault. Police took his dna and linked him to a 2003 rape. Kings lawyers claim officers violated the fourth amendment, which guards against warrantless search and seizure. The state conducted the search really for the purpose of investigating other crimes, and again, other crimes for which they lacked suspicion. Reporter but for victims, its all about finding the truth. In 2002, jay anns daughter stephanie was brutally murdered. It took three years to track down her dna. Its one of the reasons we believe it is so important because it brings justice so much sooner. Reporter the Supreme Court hopes to have a decision by june. Reporting from washington, d. C. , moweek nique griego, wjz Eyewitness News. Since being passed in 2009, arresting dna has led to convictions in 43 unsolved crimes in maryland. The first of marylands new state medivac helicopters touches down. The two state of the art helicopters come down. Four more will arrive. And then after that, the total to 210. The state spent nearly 2 million for the aw39. Alex demetrick reports, after 25 years and the relationship here, the navy has decided to move on. Reporter long observe dawn, work was under way to get the hospital ship comfort under way. For those who worked the dock and watched over it, it was an emotional departure. Ive worked security. And i deal with these people every day. And it hurts. It hurts to see them go. Reporter in more than 25 years, the comfort has treated soldiers in both gulf wars , as well as civilians and humanitarian missions and disasters, like the earthquake in haiti. Thank you guys for what youre doing for haiti and for old us. Reporter these have always been a source of pride for baltimore. Baltimore takes pride in it. And the ship takes pride in it. I think its a Good Relationship between the navy and baltimore. Reporter the reason its ending is financial. Maybe well save about 2 million per year by putting the ship in norfolk. Reporter it will also put it closer to most of the medical staff who are also in virginia. But the navys savings is baltimores loss. Its bad for our economy. We need them back here. More ships here, the more money it brings into our ports. Reporter today, there was no time to visit aboard. Only a partial crew taken out for sea trials first. Then home to norfolk. But those aboard lined the rail and waved. Bye, baltimore. We love you. The feeling is mutual. Its emotional. Its family. Not coming back. Reporter alex demetrick, wjz Eyewitness News. Later this spring, the comfort will visit ports in south america on a training mission. Sorry to see the conservative go. It was quite a fixture here for all of those years. We have rain tonight. It will eventually clear out much, much later on. Take a look at temps now. Light rain falling. 42. Look at those winds. East at 26. Some gusts up to 38 miles an hour. Barometer still fawlding. Come back and take a look at the warmup for tomorrow. Briefly after this. All right. Rainy night on tap

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