the energy and enterprise initiative at george washington university. that's it, for today i'm ali velshi, thank you for joining us. us. taking to the streets. hundreds rally to protest the death of a black man while in custody in baltimore police. n.f.l. on the hook. the legal settlement that will have the league pays thousands of retired players for brain damage caused by concussion. continuing air strikes. saudi arabia drops more bombs on

yemen a day after it said the offensive would swap. and the power of super pacts. >> who is that money coming from. we have no idea. the legal method of campaign fundraising critical the backdoor way to break the rules good evening. i'm antonio mora this is al jazeera america. we begin in baltimore, where tensions are high under the death of freddy gray. protesters hit the street angry over the excessive force they believe police used. gray died from a serious spinal injury. the baltimore police suspended the officers involved in the case. >> if they are tried, convicted and put in gaol where's the due justice the police department says

it's launching a civil investigates. >> it's the fourth day outside this baltimore police station. many are upset by this man, saying it's another in the simmering tensions between the police and a community they were sworn to protect. this woman said one of the days she was pregnant was the worst day of her life. >> when you are a victim of police brutality, you're on emp. >> in 2009 she was on a porch when a fight broke out in her street. for some reason the police focused on her, pulling her down the steps and slamming here into the ground. her pregnanties wasn't affected. but she was brewed. >> it's more difficult. >> she later sued. the city paid her $125,000 admitting no wrongdoing.

a baltimore investigation shows the city paid nearly $600,000 in 2011. >> it's kind of getting out of hand. they need do something about it. tensions are high before anger gripped the city at the unexplained death of freddy gray. the 25-year-old somehow suffered a severe spinal court injury. the family is not in a hurry, but they want to no right now. the lawyer is among many asking for answers and reforms, like body cameras. >> it will result in people being good to each other. >> the police chief is making changes, such as rolling out the body cams and promise full trance persons si. we know we can't bring mr gray back but the family and community deserves answers. >> reporter: to this day she is

weary of police a fear that her daughter shares too. >> i can't teach her to look at the police as a form of protection. it's sad, disheartening, makes you not believe in the system. >> baltimore's mayor promised reforms, saying she understands more needs to be done to repair relations between the black community and the police. >> a federal judge approved a multi-million settlement between the n.f.l. and thousands of players. the original was filed by players and accused the league of covering up long-term damages. this could cost the n.f.l. for years to come. >> it is they are going have to set aside much money. in fact a billion over 60 years. that is how much they may have

to pay to previous players that suffer alzhiemer's and other ailments. the payouts will apply to every retired player who left the game before july of last year. 200 players opted out of the suit they are free to continue pursuing damages on their own, if they wish to. >> according to the settlement. each will get 190,000. it could reach as high as 5 million, for players diagnosed with parkinsons. and families that die from brain drama will qualify for higher pay out. it sets aside 10 million. it was originally settled, for $765 million. the judge approved today's agreement asked the league and the players to revise their turns. they wanted the n.f.l. to remove

caps. the n.f.l. lawyers welcomed the decision in a statement. the council looked forward to implementing the reforms of the system and works with the medical staff to enhance the penalties. players could begin as early as this summer. players named in the settlement can file for an appeal. if they do, it could delay the payments for months if not years. >> concussion is a big deal for the n.f.l. and football in general. >> absolutely it's been a long time coming to the war in yemen, saudi arabia launched new attacks, despite pledging that the air strikes are over. they are shifting the focus to manage a political process for the military action against the houthi rebels. jamie mcintyre has more from

washington. >> reporter: just hours after announcing an end to air strike the saudi-led military coalition bombs a city of tiaz. in recent days houthis of battle forces loyal to president abd-rabbu mansour hadi. saudi arabia said the pause in the strikes was predicated on the houthis showing a willingness to engage in a political progress, and with rebels forces advance of course,m saudi ambassador said there's no sign that they are ready for peace. >> the houthis should be under no illusion that we'll use force to stop them taking yemen obvious by aggressive action. that will not chexght. saudi arabia says the operation objectives were met. saudi arabia officials say the

objectives of phase 2 renewal of hope is to counter houthi aggression, and facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid for the suffering population. the u.n. estimates 1,000 yemenis died and tens of thousands fled the fighting. both the saudis and the u.s. state department denied reports that the obama administration quietry pressured saudi arabia to call a halt to air strikes because of the growing number of casualties. >> saudis make their own decision but we haven't had a conversation the saudis understand that there needs to be dialogue. >> saudi arabia continues to dispute the civilian death toll saying it's blamed for much of the killing that is a result of fighting on the ground. meantime, the houthis are calling for a resumption of dialogue under the auspices of

the united nations, something that the audi fis ski world cup in washington dismissed saying that the aggressive moves of the houthi rebels are not the actions of a party that wants peace. >> jamie mcintyre in washington. thank you. >> french officials say they have foiled the plan to attack two churches in a paris suburb. a man was detained after accidentally shooting himself and calling for an ambulance. while investigating police found weapons, ammunition and bulletproof vests, and notes that included references to i.s.i.l. and al qaeda. >> documents were also found and prove that the individual was preparing an eminent attack in all probabilitiy against one or two conference. >> one of the weapons has been connected to the murder of a mum

yn. french authorities have been on high alert since attacks on "charlie hebdo" newspaper prosecutors spent a second day pushing for the death sentence in the case against dzhokhar tsarnaev. testimony included victims and family members. one the broth of shaun collier, the m.i.t. police officer killed during the search for dzhokhar tsarnaev and his brother. the defense is expected to present its case. coming up, the power of super pictures in america's elections. >> they could be running parts of the campaign. we'll see how a group set up to support jed bush for president may change the way campaigns are finances. >> and on his birthday president obama takes political swipes while warning about the dangers of the climate change.

another sign that the proposed merger between comcast and time warner cable could be

in trouble. "the wall street journal" is reporting the federal communications commission is recommending a hearing on the buyout, meaning putting a deal in the hands of a judge. that is seen as a sign the f.c.c. does not back the plan. yesterday five senators sent a letter asking the agencies to reject the merger. google is attempting to revolutionize the tech sector. the internet giant unveiled a new service called project thi. ordered through sprint and team mobile. google will charge $20 a month through features such as talk and text. and customers pay for the amount of data used every month. it can be used on any phone, tablet or laptop. >> president obama used his earth day platform to push for action on climate change. rising sea levels are threatening the see level and he spoke at the climate change

small it. florida senator marco rubio questions the impact of humans on climate change a few shared by jed. >> this is not a problem for another generation. not any more. this is a problem now. it has serious implications for the way we live right now. stronger storms deeper droughts. longer wildfire seasons the president said $25 million will be pumped into restoration projects at national parks, and every dollar invested generates $10 for the economy. >> in the 2016 race for the white house, the traditional campaign was about to get a big makeover. supporters found a way to create a black check of sorts for the potential g.o.p. candidate. that is setting off alarm bells across the political spectrum. david shuster reports.

>> in the complex and often controversial world of campaign financing, jed bush is sailing into unprecedented and unchartered waters. staffers confirm his right to rise super pact which can raise unlimited amount of money will take possibility for television advertising for the g.o.p. candidate. >> it's critical to change the direction that we are heading. >> jed bush's campaign facing limits and must operate from the pact will oversee less expensive duties. public watchdog groups called the super-pact strategy outrageous. >> an individual coming in with millions tens of millions who knows. an individual or corporation could fit the bill for a campaign and make a difference. have in a sense, a

determinative effect. >> jed bush and supporters are trying to leverage a pair of supreme court rulings from five years ago. justices in a case known as citizens united upheld limits to a candidate, and this year a candidate can raise only $2700 for the primary and general election. the supreme court ruled there are no limits on individual corporate and group donations to independent committees or super pacts. and leaning on a superpact could give mr bush a financial advantage. though he sees a tough campaign ahead - in theory a small group of wealthy bush supporters could pay now for most of the work needed to taken him deep into the primary. in the past candidates like mitt romney in 2012 had to rely on a strong finish in iowa and

new hampshire to fuel the contributions they needed for a lengthy campaign. the limitation on super pacts is they are not allowed to coordinate their action was a campaign and the risk for jed bush is his superpact will not have access to the candidate or superstrategist. that trust issue may not be a problem. supporters expect mike murrie to run the tax. >> we have to modernize conservatism in a way to appeal to the county now. >> murray is jed bush's trusted confitant. if a donor or a group of donors don't want them listed in quarterly disclosures, there's an alternative. they can establish nonprofit

organizations. we will have no idea who the money is coming from. >> reporter: the design of the strategy is fluid, given that jed bush has not officially announced a 2016 presidential campaign. >> all the major presidential campaigners have established superpictures. jed bush is convinced that big donors are the best path for him to victory. for more let's bring in al jazeera political correspondent michael shure, joining us from l.a. what jed bush is doing is legal. it can raise more money than his campaign could. do you think it will be the new normal? >> it already is in a sense. it's not far different to what happened in 2012 with mitt romney and president obama. the fact that they are announcing and saying it's happening is what sets it apart.

will it be the new normal? as long as the finance campaigns have these loopholes, it will be normal. it may not make sense through the general elections, but for the primaries it does. >> to operate legally super pacts are not supposed to coordinate with the campaign. it will be filled with people. is that a role that is nice in theory but in practice means nothing. >> it skirts the campaign law, the maximum, the 2700 per candidate per cycle. that seems to me that the way that these are set up it's designed to skirt that issue. it's a blatant way of taking advantage of the fact that you can raise more money, and say who your donors are with the super pacts, unlike the

non-profits. it's an interesting piece of legislation way ahead of us. >> on the other hand is there a danger that a super pact could go rogue and embarrass the candidate. >> i think it's more than going rogue and embarrassing the candidate, it's going rogue. >> what will the consequences be? >> the consequences will be being in violation of campaign law. you could have sanctions against the campaign. fines, limits on fundraising to the suspension of the superpact itself. that's a lot of money held in limbo. >> if you don't use superpacts in the way jed bush intends, the reality is it can be used in all sorts of ways. hillary clinton's pact is an example, spending a lot of money, setting her up for a presidential bid. >> that's what makes this

interesting too. jed bush has an announcement that he's running. why would he he can raise money for the super-pact and candidacy. once he announces the candidacy, the rules are clear cut. he's not going to do much fundraising. >> and one final topic - reports are that the former c.e.o. of hewlett packard is going to announce that she's running online little fanfare. given the depth of the republican field, does she have much of a chance or is she using it it o run for governor of california. >> she said her lack of success against barbara in 2010 is due to the fact that she's in a democratic leading state. the idea that she'd run for governor is out there. this is something she'll want to do. she'll be one of the more entertaining figures.

she can play gender politics with hillary clinton, and she can go after hillary clinton in ways that may seem unseemly it not true from some of the other colleagues. she's about as big a long shot as there is right now ment the i.r.s. admits its automated system hung up on 8 million people. of those able to connect. 40% spoke to a person. the agency blamed budget cuts. they slashed 1.2 billion since 2010. republican lawmakers say the problems are due to bad budgeting, including a focus on bonuses, rather than tax paying assistance. >> for women wrongly imprisoned are getting another day in

court. today how an accuser changed her story. >> after 40 years of silence, a volcano erupts and sends people running for safety. safety.

a major volcanic erugs in southern chillie. the army is effectuting more than 1500 -- evacuating more

than 1500. the ash could contaminate water. it has not erupted in 42 years and considered one of the three most dangerous volcanos in chile. >> the man that shot president regan, press secretary in 1981 is asking the judge for freedom. john hinkley was found not guilty by reason of insanity. he has in recent years spent 17 days a month with his elderly mother in virginia. a hearing is expected to last two days. a decade ago four texas women were sent to gaol for raping two young girls. they were known as the san antonio four and they claimed they were innocent. here is what one told the judge. >> he starts telling us that we were touched, and we know and

this is how she touched you. from then on it was constanty nagging on something that isn't happen. he has -- that didn't happen. it was this happened this happened. she did this. we were coached despite that testimony, the women have not been exonerated. heidi zhou-castro looks at the long road to justice for the san antonio four. [ clapping ] >> reporter: it's been almost a year and a half since the san antonio four reunited outside the bear county gaol as free women, they had been separated and behind bars for two decades. >> i've had a chance to re-establish relationships with my kids. i spent a lot of time with my grand baby and niece. >> sometimes i have to sit back

when we are, you know, joking and playing and i just cannot believe that we are all out here once again together you know. >> though freed, they have not been cleared. >> does it feel real to you yet? >> no i don't think it will until the exoneration. >> elizabeth ramirez, city mayhew and anna were convicted of a horrible crime. in 1994, ramirezes two nieces claimed the women raped them while worshipping the devil. the accusations br lies, masterminded by the girl's father after ramirez rejected advances. >> the truth is a crime never occurred. >> reporter: the women say the state targeted them for being lesbians. the four were convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child. >> i thought how can you go to

prison for something that never happened. >> but, i did. then in 2010, more than a decade into the women's imprisonment one of the victims recanted and a doctor who said there were signs of abuse on the girl's bodies withdraw testimony, citing advances in forensic science, leading her to doubt. >> they took years of our lives, ayou causing us of something we weren't. we want that name, that label taken from us. >> they found jobs during the past year. >> i get off. >> we can go do shopping. >> their futures depend on whether the texas court of criminal appeals agrees to overturn their convictions. the hearing may leave them closer to the goal. >> we want to be cleared, that

we are innocent. and for them to believe in it and for justice to prevail. >> are you afraid that may not happen? >> a little bit i am yes. just because of - how i now know the justice system. it has its fault. mary doyle keith died in connecticut at the age of 92. you may not know her name. there's a chance you'll recognise her likeness. keith was the original rosey the riveter, working as a telephone operator during world war ii when her neighbour, norman rockwell asked her to pose for a painting. it became an iconic image and

helped to sell millions of war bots. >> i'm antonio mora for more news any time head over to aljazeera.com. "inside story" is next. have a great night. . >> hello, i'm ray suarez, patients at a los angeles hospital - no telling how many - were exposed to a super-bug, and north carolina has confirmed a dozen cases of carbon fm resistant entero bacteria, a bacterium resistant to standard drugs. >> that didn't just make people sick, it may have killed them. it's called cre and reported to be in all but three u.s. states and is the latest in a frightening line-up of organisms