Conspiracy and sex trafficking was found on the floor of his cell with bruises on his neck. He was temporarily placed on suicide watch after that incident. Lawmakers today questioning why that status changed. William barr saying he is appalled and that the death raises serious questions that must be answers. Senator ben sasse writing he should have been in a padded room under 24hour constant surveillance. Heads must roll. I want this investigation to continue. I dont think this suicide should be used to say this is over now, the bad guy died. I think there were other bad people involved this this. Reporter his alleged victims also weighing in, epsteins death comes one day after 2,000 pages of documents were unsealed in federal court, relating to a 2015 Defamation Case against an epste epste epse associate. That accuser says she was directed to have sex with many powerful men, including numerous american politicians, powerful business executives, foreign president s and other world lead
I think there were other bad people involved in this. Reporter his alleged victims also weighing in. Jennifer arouse saying she is angry he wont have to face survivors in court. Another saying he once again thought he was above us and took the easy way out. Epsteins death comes one day after 2,000 pages of documents were revealed. In court filings, that accuser says she became an underage sex slave by epstein and was forced to have sex with many numerous powerful men, including the Business Executives and world leaders. Those allegations not proven. The fbi and Inspector General will now investigate the circumstances of Jeffrey Epsteins death. Abc news, new york. Congresswoman, Jackie Speier hosted a town hall titled a conversation about america, justice for all. She talked about the sex trafficking crimes. He was a despicable human being. What was horribly wrong was how the u. S. Attorneys office handled it in florida, the fact that all these underage girls became sex slaves for him a
After a cool start to the weekend, warmer weather is about to move into northern california. Well have the details and the forecast. Im in San Francisco where more than 200,000 people are expected to attend this weekend. The question in everyones mind is is it safe. These empty shelves mark the end of an era. Another mom and pop shop posting its doors after 53 years. Abc7 news starts right now. Now from abc7, live breaking break news in downtown San Francisco. A woman died after being hit by a taxicab at 5th and market. The victim is at least the 20th person to die in a traffic collision on San Francisco city streets this year. Investigators do not believe drugs or alcohol played a role in tonights tragedy. The cabdriver remained on the scene and spoke with police. Prt of Market Street will remain closed for at least a few more hours while Police Search for evidence. Good evening, im eric thomas. Dion is off tonight. Investigations are underway after accused sex trafficker and multimil
Warm up. So inland areas in the low 90s around the bay, upper 70s and at the coast mid60s, even upper 60s. We have an offshore flow developing. This is going to strengthen over the next few days. Temperatures will be even inves shooting that left a man dead. Officers responded before 10 30 to story road near king road in front of a wells fargo bank. The victim was taken to the hospital where he later died. Right now its not clear what led up to the shooting. The victims identity hasnt been released and police havent made any arrest. They are asking anyone with information to contact san jose police. Developing news out of San Francisco, four people recovering this morning after being shot in the citys western edition neighborhood. It happened after 11 00 last night at the intersection of fillmore and golden gate. You can see the crime tape around the mcdonalds on the corner. All four victims had to be taken to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown. Police do not have any suspects
Around the bay and the coast will warm up with more sunshine. The warming trend continues. Ill let you know had you hot it will be over the next few days. Kumasi. Thank you. Developing news in the south bay. San jose news investigating a shooting that left a man dead. Officers responded to story road and king road. The victim was taken to the hospital we died. Its not clear what led shooting and the victims identity happened been released. Four people recovering this morning after being hot in the citys western edition neighborhood. It happened at 11 00 this morning at philmore and golden gate. You can see crime tape at the mcdonaldslice do not have any in custody. More developing news this morning. A woman is dead after a taxicab hit and killed her at 5th and Market Street in San Francisco. It happened just before 9 00 last night. The victim is at least the 20th person who die in a traffic collision on San Francisco city streets this year. Investigators do not believe that drugs and