After she beats simona halep in the final of the australian open. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The director of Public Prosecutions, Alison Saunders, has said all current rape and serious Sexual Assault cases in england and wales are to be reviewed as a matter of urgency, following the collapse of several recent trials because evidence was not disclosed to defence lawyers. Today, the attorney general told the bbc there was no evidence of widespread malpractice or dishonesty in the prosecution system. Our Legal Affairs correspondent, clive coleman, reports. Disclosure of evidence in some recent highly publicised rape cases has gone badly wrong. But how widespread is the problem . In december, liam allan was acquitted of six counts of rape and six of Sexual Assault when it emerged evidence on a computer disk which police had examined showed messages from the alleged victim pestering him for casual sex. And the number of prosecutions in england and wales that collapsed because o
Without freedom or liberty. May they be instruments of justice for all americans. May your spirit live with them and with each of us and may your grace around us and those we love that in all things we may be the people you would have us be in service to this great nation. May all that is done within the peoples house this day be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. P senator santorum the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from california mr. Mcnerney. Mr. Mcnerney i ask everyone to join me in pledging allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Senator santorum the chair will entertain requests for oneminute speeches. For what purpose does the g
Flying over a wildfire firefighting planes cannot. For 26 minutes firefighting planes were grind friday according to fire officials when they should have been putting out this fastmoving wildfire that crossed over a Southern California freeway. In the air instead five drones according to the u. S. Forcest service. Ground crews tracked down the Drone Operators and forced the drowns down. Its very serious. Fire prevention specialist says theres no way to know exactly how many structures or vehicles were lost because of the delay. She says grounding operations when a drone is overhead is not negotiable. You could have a midair disaster forks firefighters on the ground. Their efforts to educate drone enthusiast including this psa by the fire center, warning of drop dangers. Bus this is has become a new threat and people dont know about it the with a we educate the public is doing this, speaking to you. Reporter Southern California u. S. Congressman paul cook introduced legislation banning
Slow a fire that destroyed 18 vehicles two big rigs and five homes in San Bernardino county. The storm has also brought erattic wins. Evietnam situations are in place but highway 15 is now open. Firefighters say their responsible was slowed because of people using drones. The same problem is happening at fires across the state. Were live in the nussroom with more. As drones become increasingly popular their interference with wildfires is increasing, the risk they pose at wildfires could be deadly. Talking about drones over wildfires, fire official says the message is clear. If you fly we dont fly. When it comes to drones over fire. For 26 minutes firefighting planes were grounded friday according to fire official when they should have been put thought fire that crossed over a Southern California freeway in the air instead, five drones, according to the u. S. Forest service. Ground crews tracked down the Drone Operators and forced the drones down. They pose such a significant hazard, bo
That continues to dissipate and bring us cloud cover. 50s and 60s right now. It will be a warm day again. Well talk about the possibility of rain and the week ahead coming up. In breaking news this morning, a story youll see only on abc 7, San Jose Police have arrested the man called a person of interest in the murder of five people in modesto. Early this Morning Police spotted this mans car, a 2000 red lincoln navigator, on leward drive. Moments later, officers took the man into custody. The person of interest is identified as 30yearold Martin Martinez of modesto. Officials have not said yet why they targeted him. Yesterday afternoon officers were called for a Security Check at a home on knob hill court. When they arrived they found five bodies inside, two adults, three children. Police have not released the victims identities, their ages whether theyre related or how long they have been dead. The search is on for a shooter in the east bay. Two men were shot near keller beach park in