world headquarters here in new york. welcome to alex witt reports. we begin with breaking news our sunday the supreme court is asking maryland officials to stop a protest outside of justices houses. in a letter to gary governor larry hogan, the court-martial says maryland law prohibits assembly quote, with another in a manner that perception a person s right to tranquility in a person s home. demonstrators have been ongoing since the decision to end roe was leaked in may. it comes as the battle for abortion rights intensifies. president biden is facing pressure from his fellow gov devin democrats to act. the president meeting with a group of governors yesterday promising to protect a woman s right to choose. also, new today in the january 6th investigation, nbc news confirming reports a catch cassidy hutchison, former aide to mark meadows, was the recipient of a message the committee revealed this week, as evidence of possible witness tampering. of which urging her to quote,
Detention. on the first day of what legal experts call a show trial, accused of drug smuggling, the russians say they found vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage. the possible penalty, ten years in prison. griner s wife cherelle is on edge. she is walking into a situation where their judicial system has, a 99% conviction rate. so, in their system there is no innocent. in their system, it is guilty. the u.s. considers griner wrongfully detained. embassy staff were with her in court. she asked me to convey that she isn t good spirits, and is keeping up faith. we spoke to griner s olympic coach and front. it certainly seems this is been very difficult. for one thing, she is six foot nine and they ve got her traveling back and forth in a cage. you see britney appear in court, or outside of court, walking into being handcuffed. you just feel for her.