Wearing their uniform we understand it. But at the same time we do not no way in on form want the jury to be afraid of too many officers being in there. 2 18 now of course, the defense argued that its unnecessary to limit the number of Police Officers in uniform. They said it could infringe upon First Amendment rights. The judge even hinted that if he ruled in favor, then he expects the defense will ask him to limit the number of family members in the court room supporting the victim. He did not make a decision today. Coming up tonight at 4,5,6 well break down all of that more clearly and explain another twist. Why the commonwealth wants to bar rankin from talking on the stand about the suspicion that William Chapman was shoplifiting from the walmart before the shooting took place. Im dl 10 on your side. Also breaking from the white house. The president says the prison at guantanomo bay, for good. He Just Announced the plan shut the prison down about an hour and a half ago. The preside
Well see another system bring rain to the region early next week stay tuned for updates. Good morning, hampton roads. Lets check traffic now. We have new information about a fire we first told you about last night at 11 00. Firefighters in virgnia on atterbury court, near newtown road. One firefighter was hurt, but should be okay. First responders from norfolk assisted. The red cross is helping at least five people find a new place to stay. We continue our coverage with developing news on the peninsula. This morning, Newport News Police are investigating a second possible meth operation on middlesex road. Officers busted one on the same street over the weekend. Its only a couple houses down from the meth lab police found last night. Investigators say a followup to sundays bust led them to the second home across the street. Rico bush is live at hidenwood north apartments near warwick boulevard. Rico, you talked with detectives this morning whats the latest . Don, katie, investigators sa
New this morning, police in newport news say a driver died following a car crash. It happened in the Early Morning hours at 41st street and jefferson avenue. Police say the driver was not wearing a seatbelt when he crashed into a utility pole. Paramedics took the man to the hopsital where he was pronounced dead. Investigators do not know if speed or alcohol were factors in the crash. Were working to learn the mans name. Decision 2016 coming off the South Carolina democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders is looking ahead to super tuesday. 1hundred10 delegates are up for grabs in virginia. Later this morning, sanders is scheduled to hold a rally at the scope in norfolk. He hopes to strengthen his support in the commonwealth and stay competitive against democratic frontrunner hillary clinton. Rico bush is live outside scope where sanders will hold his rally later today. Hes got more on where both democractic candidates stand in the polls in virginia. Rico. A Christopher Newport university poll,
Way shape or form the jury is going to be instructed by the court to consider the facts and the law. runs 08 line 13 morales suggests even worse a Chilling Effect by the power of the Police Presence intimidation that could sway a jury to vote for rankin. Chapman family spokesperson earl lewis 47 42 16 earl we are not intimidated to the fact that we are scared no but we also feel that could be an intimidating factor to the jury and we are very much concerned about that. runs; 10 phoner 3;26 i dont see how their presence will have any chilling affect on the jury deliberation so i dont see how the Law Enforcement officers will have a chilling affect. runs 12 48 09 16 earl if they show up they should show up in suit and tie just like we show up in suit and tie dressed for the occasion not in uniform when we see that it is like endorsing runs 06 everyday Stephanie Morales calls witnesses who are police officers, and they are in uniform. Broccoletti says isnt it ironic when morales thinks po
Ended as low pressure moves further to our north and a cold front shifts east. Expect only hit or miss showers thru 3pm; otherwise, peeks of sunshine can be expected by 4pm. Itll remain mild windy with highs near 60 degrees. Tonight, it gets colder as the chillier air settles in behind the front with 30s. However, theres another quick disturbance that will cross our area later tonight thru the predawn hours on wednesday. This disturbance will bring a quick dose of rain to our area. After that, the rest of your wednesday will it warms up just in time cold front crosses by monday. We are following new developments in the case involving a former Portsmouth Police officer who shot and killed a man. The prosecutor in the new motion, today, in the case against Stephen Rankin. Commonwealths attornyey Stephanie Morales wants Police Officers attending the trial to be banned from wearing their uniforms in the court room. 10 on your sides andy fox broke this story on twitter this morning. He join