he is the man accused of killing phylicia barnes. jayne miller is live at the courthouse with details. >> that i witness has yet to take the stand. he will be used by prosecutors to fill in a big blank in their case. but the defense says do not trust him. in opening statements, prosecutors suggested a love triangle might be a work in phylicia barnes's murder. they painted michael johnson as the unfaithful boyfriend of her sister. they planned to show a video of michael johnson being intimate with her sister while locking phylicia barnes barnes. but defense lawyers said this was not about promiscuity. "this is about the tragic loss of one young woman's life and the states rushed to justice." be prosecutors unveiled a surprise witness, a man who says he saw the body of barnes on the day she disappeared. they describe him as the acquaintance of the johnson. he said there was of a body on the bed, the body of phylicia barnes. it may be the strongest evidence the prosecutors have to link johnson to the death, but the defense says the witn

. >>> the man prosecutors say killed phylicia barnes told loved ones he was thinking about leaving the country months before he was arrested. that was one of the text messages read in court. brian kuebler is here with some of the other things jurors listened to. >> reporter: michael johnson's cell phone was tapped. the conversations they recorded on text and phone supporter that theory this he killed phylicia barnes. the state continued to lay out the pieces of the puzzle to show the jury that michael johnson kelled phylicia barnes. prosecutors red several phone calls and text messages from michael johnson's wiretapped phone. he texted his girlfriend at time that quote i feel like everything is about to hit the fan. johnson went on to say he still had a few options, one of them being to leave the country. then in another text conversation with his older brother johnson asked if he were to start another life somewhere else and become wanted here, could he be arrested. the record said johnson's brother's response was you have to see what countries extradite. the state played a phone call

emotional and sometimes confusing testimony from a key witness in nine phylicia barnes -- in the phylicia barnes murder case, her older sister. >> her older sister has -- is responsible for turning over to police a sex video. her older sister, jurors watched a video taken with her cell phone engine of 2010. only jurors and lawyers solid, it was not visible to the court room. it showed a drunk phylicia barnes playfully grabbed in the of michael johnson after a late night of drinking. he is charged with killing her in december of 2010. her body was found in the susquehanna river. she testified the same activity was taken, she saw johnson make a pass. he reached for comment as if he was going to touch her sexually. asked if she did anything about what she had seen, she said she thought about telling her father. i was scared i would not be able to see her again, she testified. my whole world would be crumbling. after that incident, her relationship with michael johnson started to fall apart. on the day she disappeared, she described johnson as avoiding her texts at first, a letter telling her

it showed a drunk phylicia barnes playfully grabbing michael johnson.rged with killing her in december of 2010. her body was found four months later in the susquehanna river. she testified the same night the video was taken, she saw johnson make a pass. he reached forward, as if he was going to touch her sexually. she said she thought about telling her father, but did not. i was scared i would not be able to see her again and my whole world would be crumbling. after that incident, her 10-year relationship with michael johnson started to fall apart. on the day phylicia barnes she disappeared, she described johnson as avoiding her texts. missing from the apartment was a bin. storage agai that storage bin is a key piece of the state's case against michael johnson. here is the problem. she has given several different statements at different times about its size, shape, color. jurors may be confused. >> taking a look at some of our other stories, a 50-year-old man opened fire on his ex-wife and turned the gun on himself. that woman is in critical condition.

he says that there was a body on the bed, prosecutors told jurors, the body of phylicia barnes. it may be the strongest evidence the prosecutors have to link johnson to her death, but the defense say that the witness did not come forward until june of this year. do witness is a jailhouse snitch, a lawyer who does not know anything about this case, the defense lawyers say. the prosecutors paint johnson as an unfaithful boyfriend of barnes' sister. defense lawyers say there's no evidence to link johnson to any foul play. "this case is not about promiscuity. this is about the tragic loss of . young woman's life and the state's," they are geared "rushed to justice." she says that he is not the first person suspected of doing harm to her sister. >> thank you. a school teacher accused of raping a student will stay in jail for the rest of his life. that this late breaking news from the state attorney's office. the court of appeals has ruled in favor of the state of maryland in the case. he has been serving four life sentences. that sentence was challenged because his lawyer at the time

he met johnson, walked into the bedroom and saw the body of phylicia barnes. phylicia was dead. lee testified johnson killed her after scrn son sexually forced himself on the team. lee said johnson was giving him mixed signals. he forced sex on her and then she wouldn't stop crying. that, lee, said is when johnson cloaked her to death. lee testified johnson asked him how it dispose of the body. lee warned johnson of cell phone tracking not to bury the body. be careful of dna and it's best to put the teen in a contain are and dump her in a body of water. that testimony matches that of another witness. the doctor who performed the autopsy said the level of decomposition was consistent with a body thats with not only in water for four months but contained and submerged. barnes pea body was found in the debris field of the conowingo dam near the susquehanna river. he is currently serving time for theft. the defense got limb to say this alleged meeting happened before christmas in twn, which would not be correct as phylicia was not reported until december 28th but the state made clea

now the state was able to call three witnesses, phylicia's sister kelly, brother brian and little brother. the defense seems to be focusing on deanna barnes, the older sister who was looking after phylicia. dena should be called as a witness next week. brian kuebler, abc2 news. >>> we have new development unless the misconduct trial of anne arundel county executive john leopold. one charge was dropped and the judge said the second misconduct charge should be thrown out since the state didn't prove theft of campaign signs. leopold is now facing three counts of misconduct and one count of fraud for misusing county dollars. he tried to nail down the question -- did leopold have bad judgment or did he abuse his powers. >> throughout the week constantly showing his lack of discretion and use of the security staff. >> the disefs called its first witness this afternoon. a doctor who performed back surgery on leopold. cheryl conner will have more coming up on abc2 news at 6:00. >>> now to the latest over the continuing debate over gun control. senator diane feinstein laid out the plan. vice-president joe biden focused more on the background check

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. >>> today the jury watched the tape in the phylicia barnes trial. michael johnson is accused of killing the teenager. johnson was the boyfriend of phylicia's sister deena. >> reporter: fish's older sis -- phylicia's older sister deena barnes took the stand. for about 15 minutes all eyes were on an elicit video found on deena 's cell phone, the state said is part of the harmful nottive to harm phylicia. it's been two years since anyone heard the voice of phylicia barnes. this time it was played through the back of a tv set as part of ellis sit evidence. prosecutors started the morning with playing it with the voice of phylicia, deena, johnson and her younger brother all engaged in joinking, the touching and grabbing of each other's private parts. it was in that moment prosecutors say changed the relationship between the two. johnson's defense team now the -- knew the state was going to show it and said the following. >> you can separate the mindset of there being a minor child involved. imagine your run of the mill college kids in a coed situation whe

he is accused of killing 16- year-old phylicia barnes. a judge ruled defense lawyers will be allowed to try to show that the lead detective in the case has a history of lying. he is currently under investigation for alleged unauthorized search he led when his teenage daughter ran away laughter. -- ran away last year. many of us had to clean of our cars and sweep the walkways this morning following some light, overnight snow across the region. the big story is how low the temperatures are heading. there were problems for commuters this morning. tomorrow night, more light snowfall is on the way and temperatures could plunge into the single digits. the full forecast is coming up. >> women being sexually exploited by their therapists, and here in maryland, that is not considered a crime. david collins has been looking into the issue and joins us now with more. >> the legislation is named after heather sinclair. house committee members seemed spellbound by her testimony. >> i believe that therapist abuse is an epidemic, and is a silent one. >>

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johnson is the exboy friend of the phylicia barnes' half sister. in 2010 she was visiting family for the holidays when she went missing and was found a few months later. >>> when it comes to john leopold's misconduct trial we have heard juicy testimony from the current and former employees. now it's time to hear his side of the story. his defense team begins making his case today. the state retired after calling more than a dozen witnesses. leopold faces charges of fraud and misconduct. if convicted, he could face prison time. >>> abc2 news update this morning. three officers involved in a death of anthony anderson will not face any charges. anderson died in september while in police custody. police say and heson was selling drugs in -- anderson was selling drugs when officer tried arresting him. at one point they threw him to the ground. his family members says he was kicked. the autopsy determines the death was a homicide. after investigating the incident, the city state's attorney decide not to file criminal charges against the officers. it's a

he says there was a body on the bed, the body of phylicia barnes. it might be the strongest evidence that prosecutors have a link johnson to barnes's death. the witness did not come forward until june of this year and cannot be believed. a liar by all accounts who does not know anything about this case. the defense lawyers say that what caused her to die, how her body ended up in the river. they asked who would want to harm phylicia, she answered the older sister, deena. executors told jurors that she made horrible mistakes and was to develop or mrs. and her supervision of phylicia. wbal-tv 11 news. >> still ahead, putting brakes on the speed camera problems. and how to put money into the pockets of the legend of violators. and how to increase transportation funding, including giving jurisdiction to raise the local gas tax. >> temperatures will hang around for the weekend. there is a warming trend in the seven-day forecast. >> new details on the baltimore city speed camera and red light program. there is an investigation to figure out if the motorist

. >> opening statements are set to begin tomorrow in the case of the murder of teenager phylicia barnes. the work of prosecutors may have gone much harder today because of the troubles of the lead detective in the case. jayne miller is live at the circuit court downtown. the judge today ruled that detective daniel nichols and can be questioned about whether he lied in the investigation of his own conduct. the troubles of baltimore detective daniel nichols on-air a full-blown subplot in the murder of phylicia barnes. the judge in the case ruled that he can be questioned about whether he told the truth last year when he allegedly headed up a rope search for his daughter when she ran away. he was suspended because of that incident and revealed today new details of the law he may have broken. according to an investigative summary presented in court outside the presence of a jury, he allegedly misused police resources to track a cell phone number, forced his way into the apartment where he believed his daughter was hiding, tussled with a woman inside and held her down and took her cellphone.

jurors in the phylicia barnes trial watched and illicit tape. today they found pictures of her body after it was found. brian kuebler has more. >> reporter: today the jury mostly heard from law enforcement officers after the state tried to sheet jury a gritty and detailed side. after most of money was dedicated to gist the testimony of deena barns, prosecutors called a then sergeant in homicide who oversaw phylicia's case. now lt. with yam simmons answered questions about the searches and recovery efforts. he described how data from michael johnson's cell phone led his team to search a tas copark -- patapsco park and how a cadaver dogs led them to a well on the property. abc2 covered the search. this is the well after the trained dog got a hit. phylicia barnes' body was eventually found last april in the susquehanna river north of the conowingo dam. they listened to the testimony from a department of natural resources sergeant that located and helped remove the body from the river that day. this trial will continue tomorrow morning at 9:30. bria

johnson is accused of murdering phylicia barnes. her body was found four months later in the susquehanna river. >> ravens and players from the other team and coaches face a super sized media throng today in side the mercedes-benz of for dom. >> the talks ended around ray lewis and his alleged use of a banned substance. gerry sandusky to join us live. ray lewis stated this did not happen, right? >> that is correct. expect a huge crowd of media members gathering around ray lewis. his last nfl game. but those story lines were very quickly overshadowed by the sports illustrated article but claims to have a link between ray lewis and a substance on the nfl ab -- banned list. the product is on the nfl nann -- banned list. lewis denied the use. he pointed out this is a similar store that surfaced two years ago which he denied then. sources say he is used products from a company in the past but never products are substances from the banned list. >> that was a two-year old story. that you awnt me to refresh. i would i give him the credit to

. >>> the state's star witness took the stand in the phylicia barnes trial. he testified not only did he see the teenager's body but he told michael johnson how to get rid of it. james lee took the stand and said michael johnson called him back in 2010 and told him to come over to his apartment. lee testified once he was inside he saw phylicia's body wrapped up in sheets on the bed, that johnson forcibly had sex with the teen. she wouldn't stop crying so he choked her to death. according to lee, johnson asked the best way to get rid of the body and he said to put her in a contain are and put the container in the water. when pressured to answer when the meeting happened between he and johnson, lee said it was before christmas. according to the case' timeline, phylicia didn't go mission until december 28th. the father of porn -- phylicia barnes had to leave the cert room. >>> john leopold's future remains in question. today the council introduced a bill to vote leopold out of office. he was found guilty on two counts of misconduct in office. the council plans t

the latest in the trial of the man accused of killing phylicia barn niece things should be clear this morning but snow could slow down your drive home from work. when you can expect to see snow and how much. >> we are not going to let the ravens go to new orleans without hearing the roar of the fans in charm city. when you can say good-bye to our superbowl bound team. we will tell you about that on this friday, january 25th. good morning i am charley crowson. >> i am megan prinkeling. thanks for joining us. it's going to be cold one so consider yourself warned. bundle the kids up. >> what's going on with this? could snow be in the forecast. >> both of you are right. we are dealing with cold temperatures and snow is in the forecast. as we step out the door 11 in west friendship right now. wind are calm and that's good news i can add to you. we are not talking about the single digits yet but sykesville temperatures is at 15 degrees. we have been dealing with them all week long. ijamsville at 14. so really bundle up and dress in layers for today. and then our next concern the snow as we

michael johnson is accused of killing phylicia barnes back in 2010. prosecutors suggested a love triangle between johnson, phylicia barnes, and deena. jayne miller will have more on the trial throughout the day. >> it will but remains in critical condition after an early-morning shooting. police found a man and woman suffering gunshot wounds. officials believe this was a domestic dispute. there was a deadly weekend fire claimed the life of a girl in dundalk. went up in flames on saturday night. seven other family members escaped the fire. >> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. >> good morning. kim dacey checking on your morning commute. we are following a bad crash in harford county. this is an area to avoid. that scene is blocked northbound with the fire trucks and rescue crews. southbound traffic is moving just fine. northbound is completely blocked. 56 on 795 heading south. 60 on 83 heading south to the beltway. the same story on 70 at 29. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> the earlier you leave, the better it is going to

we have the latest on the phylicia barnes trial. >> we wish the ravens well? let them know you are cheering them on. we have details of a send off party. >> the road are ready. before you head out the door, what's being done in hopes to make your ride smoother today. and that's a big story, the weather. thanks for joining us i am megan pringle. >> i am charley crowson. weather and traffic in a moment because the heavy stuff is coming in the afternoon. we are hearing schools are planning ahead. >> cecil county is missing dism schools early. high school and middle school are ending at one and elementary school at 2. and that's because of the roads. >> yeah. seems like it's a smart decision because it's really going to impact the road. we are looking at a little bit of snow. we saw yesterday the effects of that. >> exactly. >> reporter: this leads to a lot of accidents. >> safety first and because of that, we have a winter weather advisory that goes into effect at 2 today. lingers into nine this evening. be prepared for another messy commute home. right now, temp

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. >>> jurors watched an illicit tape in the phylicia barnes trial. her older sister deena was called to testify about the relationship she had with her and michael johnson. prosecutors played a 15 minutes video that shows deena, phylicia, michael johnson and the younger brother groping each other. the defense argues the defense just shows how deena barnes was an irresponsible guardian to her younger sister. >>> thousands of screaming ravens fans packed into the inner harbor to send the team off in style. even fireworks started off the super bowl frenzy. roosevelt leftwich was downtown for the big party. what a turnout? >> it was a great day. cloudy skies with you -- skies but the sun came out purple. they cheered the theme on. fobs -- fox came -- folks came out of their office. the team wished them women and the return of the lombardi trophy. >> it is the best thing in the world. can't wait to see all the fans who will be down in new orleans. we can't wait to see you in the superdome. we want to hear you loud, all right? all the fans who aren't going

jurors liitened as the sister f nooth carooina teen phylicia barnes testified johnson..she explained how she - proviied alcohol to the 16 year oll. and testified the twoowere drunn when they recorded aasex video with -johnson anddooe of his brothers. the viddo was shown - toojjuoos... but others in the courtrrom were not able to see itt also shown to the jury, a plastic tote imilar to one deena testifiee disaapeared prom the apartmenttthe day -3 phylicia went missing. deena had gained the trust of phyllca's mother... who had pome harsh words regarding deenaain 2010. 3 she is not elling everything she knows she dddn't even tell me that there &pwas alot of trafficgoing in -3&pand out of her apartment drug and alcohol ctivity. acttviiy. when rosecutors psked deena why she allowed the underage riikinn and video....sheetestified...thhre &pis no reason. 3 another shooting in baltimore. this tiie nottfar from thhe campuu of morgan taae univeristy. &puniveristy.police were called tt an alley on stonewood drive and loch raven bbulevard in northeast baltimore ttis 3 46-year old man who had een

he is accused of murdering north carolina teenager phylicia barnes. today jurors heard from deena barnes, phylicia's older sister and the ex-girlfriend in the suspect in the case. deena said johnson made pass at phylicia. she added their relationship dissint grated after that night. deena testified a blue storage binn was missing after that night. prosecutors maintain johnson moved bin to move phylicia's body after she was killed. >> rare bipartisan action on capitol hill today. after super storm sandy ravaged the east coast, victim also get some much-needed assistance. >> milder temperatures are headed this way. almost like spring, at least for a couple of days this week. right now it is ho degrees downtown. >>> some sad news to pass along tonight. delegate hatty harris, the longest serving delegate passed away this evening. she represented baltimore city, district 45. she was a tireless advocate for civil rights and workers right. she was first elected to the house of delegates in 1973 and 1979. she became the first african-american to chair a legis

since 16- yyar- pld phylicia barnes of nortt carolina... went missing here in baltimore..er body was pound months later in the suuquehanna river.the causs of ddath... asphyxiation.miihhal johnson... the ex-boyfrienddoo aacused of her murder..w're told prrseeuttrs ámayá plly a sex tape... thaa could pmplicate jjhnson in barnes' death.meantime... the defense sayy tey plan to call a witness... who saw barnes & after shh was reported missing... at a tiie that -3 peteccives ay johnson was not around. &p russell neverdon, attorney: & whennhe was firrt called. he her and said he'd get back in dealing with is new friend, i mean,, hat's where he waa." was."a nnighbor did tell johnson mooing a large storage detectivee bblieve had barnes' hear... how johnson's ttorney -is responddnggto that claim.... comiig up next halffhour.live from the courthouse i'm megan gilliland, ffx45 morning news. &ppolice arress a man... who they ay murderrd his wife. theesuspect... arren 3 killiig melissa ddvissduring an argumenttpolicc were called to an apaatment on east n

in thh murder trial of phylicia barnes.arnes.tom rodgers is here withhmore on thaa and this morning's other op stories. 3 just moments ago our joy leepola tweeted michael johnson made his way in & court... he is accused of killing the 16 year old when she wws visiting family in baltimore. baatimore.visiting family in old when she was visiiing ffmily in baltimore. baltimore.thursday... a juuge ruled that a seperate hommcide detecttve in the case can be bbought up during the trial..dniel nicholson has been accused of breeking into a harford ccunty home wearing &pa black hoooie while he the incideet occured two days & before police chargee johnsonn witt barnes' murder. 3 3 first oonfox... fox...federal agents make several arrests during a 3- dayysweep targeting convicted see offenders...who are alsoo aliens. (27:10) (radio end unit here..... -3&phere...."" agents scouued the state ii whht's bbing called 'operation soor'. they spent hours searching for theer targets and this week, they arrested thee. after three days, thee nabb

michael johnson is accused of killing 16-year-old phylicia barnes. and 11 news has obtained the first on-air response from delegate dwyer about the drug in crash that could end his -- the drug in crash that could end his political career. wednesday, he sat down with david collins to discuss what he calls a life changing night. >> your actions in august broke the public's trust and jeopardized the public safety. if convicted, you face a jail -- you face a hefty fine and possible jail time. would you have to say to voters? >> i hope that individuals will look at the fact that i have been honest and forthright in not only admitted nick i was drinking, but the treatment that i have put -- admitting that i was drinking, but the tree and i've put myself in. >> you can find more on the politics page of wbaltv.com. you can watch the super bowl in style without spending extra dough. we will tell you how to give your tv a pre-gain to not. -- a pre-game tune up. >> the insta-weather plus forecast is just ahead. there is the city. you can see a storm is brewing.

thh trial ffr the accusee &pkilllr of phylicia barnes is set to begin tomorrow. tomorrow.paul gessllr tells us courtroom.paul-- prosecutorr intend on calliig barnes' haaf sister... and ámaybeá even playing a sex tape during hee testimony..he subbeonaa... including ecords from a car rental companyy damagg ssstained. barnes vanishhd more ttan two years ago.the 16- year- old's the susquehaana river.her half - sister's high school sweetheert... and ex- &pboyfriend.... michael johnson... is charged with her murddr.we are told barness' courtroom... in town from atlanta.johnson's attornee says he maintains hhs innocence and an alibi for him... here he is the day &pafter johnson's arrest. &pruuselllneverdon, attorney: "i've spoken with my client when hh said he reported there when he was fiist called. hee contact with herr and he was - dealing with his new friend, i mean, that's where he was.. the defense is expected to who claims he saw barnes affer she as reporred missing.juuy &pseleetion begins tomorrow.pau today'ssinaauuration was &pdifferent from president pbama's f

on monday, jurors heard from christina barnes, phylicia barnes older sister, and the ex- girlfriend of johnson. she testified that she said johnson made a pass at kalisha. she also found things missing from her apartment at about the same time that phylicia disappeared. >> temperatures have warmed up more than expected. it is the first time we've been above 50 in eight days. currently at 58 at the airport. 57 downtown. still in the upper 40's into the suburbs. 60 degrees at the airport this afternoon. everyone else will be in the mid 50's. most cloudy through the evening hours. a sprinkle possible tonight. better rain chances going through tomorrow afternoon. a cold front comes to the area and temperatures will be changing. >> still ahead, from chicken wings to nachos and debt, dishing out a couple of extra bucks for the big game. brendan morocco lost all of his limbs while serving in iraq. now he has been given >> a soldier who lost all four of his limbs in iraq is on his way to recovery. brendon morocco was injured while serving in iraq in 2009. he is the first quadruple amputee to s

vytas. 3 3 today urors wwtched aavideo of a drunk phylicia barnes... naked...touching the mmn now her.crimeeand justice eporter joy lepola was in the courtroom when the 20 minute rrcorddng was was played. p33 ere's a look at 6 yearrold -& phylicii barnee. it'' a picttre... we've seen oo the teen since her disappearancc and murder. toniggt... jurors &phave a different áimageá of it ii notas flatterrng as his one. 3 ((vo))ddena barnes testified how he teen on occcaion would lie and at times manipulate -33 people tt get what she wanted. -3 there was also testimony abbut & ... the teen sneaking o baltimmre when she wws suuposed to be in viiginia - attending a college program. then came the ex video, inwhich jurors saw hylicia -3 drunk, naked and being kissed on by one oo suspected killee tv turned away from being viewee by the pubbic. the -3 ssate also brouggt in & plastic totee.. similar toothe pne the state says was used to hide phylicia's body.it measured 3 feet long,,221/2 feet deep and 2 feet wide.from underage drinkingg tt smoking mariiuann and rrmis

the state also called the computer forensics expert who testified to phylicia barnes last facebook activity on the day she went missing and the amount of unread messages she had that afternoon. >>> this is a case we've been following for four months president oont abc2 investigators are breaking introduce about the investigation into that timonium-based med spa. joce sterman is lear to explain. >> reporter: monarch medspa was closed in september after three patients got sick with an invasive infection and one died. tonight at 11:00 you'll see her on camera for the first time sitting down for an exclusive interview. you'll hear what prompted the investigation of monarch medspa and its closure. >> i screamed, and i told my mom . >> reporter: you lap witherspoon was a nurse and -- eulah witherspoon was a nurse. tonight at 11, our investigation, the loopholes and who can protect you. joce sterman, abc2 news. >> bwi thurgood marshalls with a place where hundreds left for the big game in the big easy. >> reporter: the road to the super bowl hasn't been easy for the ravens or the fans. >> reporter

. >> shocking testimony in the phylicia barnes murder trial. prosecutors called james lee to the stand. he told jurors that michael johnson called him in december and told him he forced phylicia to have sex with him. when she didn't stop crying he choked her to death. lee said johnson asked him how to get rid of the body. the defense tried to discredit the testimony saying lee is a criminal and that the meeting happened before phylicia disappeared. >>> hours ago things were looking different. kids outside playing on the playground without their jackets, smiling, happy and enjoying spring-like temperatures. now, look at the sky. it has gotten dark, windy, rainier. we want to know how bad it will get. let's head over to mike masco for the very latest. with a change, mike. >>> it is. i wish it was 70 for the next several days about -- days, but that's not the case. this is a tough go. the western side of the beltway. very heavy rain. cockeysville you're dealing with that. aberdeen to havre de grace out toward the northeast. that rest stop dealing w

phylicia barne. barnes. justtprior to jury selection beginning....timore ciiy judge alfred nance listenee to arguments peetaining to what could be a &pcontainer ... prosecutors johnson used to hide the body jjhnssn's attorneyssargued today and the jjdge tentatively argeed... that the state should noo be allowed to of phylicia's size could fit in the 35 gallon container.. since johnson's arrest, his attorney has maintained... when michael johhson left the - apartment he once shared with 3the phylicia's haaf sister. 3whaa was indicated from phyliiia to him was that he accorddng to him she was almost dressed ann ready to go tell if she had on lippers or socks but dressed approiately as if ssh was going to leave out. laptop on her lap mmybe had her cell phone up. expecteddto be given on are thursday morning. sstte lawmakers... renew... their debate.../ over... banning... hand- held... cellphonns... driving.it's... means... police... &p can... only... give tickets.../ if... you're... pulled over... for... áothhrá infractioos...// lawmakers... want... to m

in the murder rial of michael pjhnson, the man accussd of murdering 16-year oll honor student phylicia barnes. barnes.todayya judge ruled that a seperate investigatioo of homicideedetective daniel nicholson ácaná be bbought up during the trial.nicholson has een accused of breaking into s a black hoodie while he aring searched ffr his dauggter. the incident occured two daas with barnes''murder.city judge can ask the detective aaouttse the case against him. prosecutoos called the allegations a distraction. opennng statements begin tomorrow morninn a three-alarm ire breaks out in downtown baltimore. it appened at 12-45 this building t north calvert ann read street.the building is &ma apartmmnts... but no one wws inside at the time.the cause investigation. 3 the ssow started falling arly this morning leaving a dustingg maii roadsswere clear but with some drivers on old t up &pspring lane at falls rood who had a tougg time getting arouud. another bone-chilling night in . how much longer will this icy grip last? lass? let's go to chief meteorologist vytts reed for a look at what'' happening now. a

. >>> day one of the phylicia barnes murder trial. a witness said he saw barnes' dead body. >> we're dealing with snow and bitterly cold temperatures. can the cold make you sick? >>> now to that breaking news we first told you b a man was shot near the light rail station. >> it happened at about 4:15 at ridgely road and lutherville. the victim was rushed to shock trauma. christian schaffer has more. >> this is behind the plaza off ridgely road. it's still a pretty active scene. a lot of investigators, police still here. we're told the shooting happened on that platform where the train would normally stop at the light rail station. this time they're not stopping. they're by passing as the investigation continues. investigators have been paying special interest to these dark bags on the ground right now. atz i look, they were taking some photos of those bags earlier. some of the investigators have taken what looks like the brun evidence bags and are getting set to put some of that evidence into those bags to take back for further invest

. >>> jurors in the phylicia barnes case were shown peck comurs of herred di. it was toward the end of another long day of testimony. monday the state spent most of the day focusing on that illicit video and her sister deena barnes. prosecutors called several law enforcement officers that detailed the very longhand widely publicized investigation. the sergeant in charge of a city police investigation at the time spoke of several searches based on cell phone data from michael johnson phone. all those searches turned up empty as barn -- barnes' body was found in the susquehanna. >>> it as been four months since it was forced to close down bit state. customers who made them for -- paid them for treatment are still battling for their money back and some of them have real upsetting stories. joce sterman joins us with more. >> reporter: one woman has been through the ringer claiming she had a procedure that went terribly wrong and can't get a phone call. we will have more from the former monarch patient. she said she had butt implants put in over the summer and ended

in the murder trial for the man accused of killlng nnrrh carooina teen phylicia barnes. crime and justice repooter oy lepola has been following this disappearaace more than two years ago... ago... and was in couutroom today.. ((pkg)) on the fifthhfloor of potential jurors are being johnson is guilty of murder. hh's een charged in the killing of north ccrollna teen phylicia arnes. bern-(4.46.12) 13:07 michaal johnson was the last person too see her alive. but the timing of johnson's arrest has always been suspect... at least by the defense. (((tand-up)) the detective who spent more ttan a yeer disappearance and murder...got in trouble himself. it came aater.... his daughter disappearrd. detective daniel nicholsonn onducted a rogue investigation which eventually from he police department. the indictment of michael joonson cameethe next day. wass ii a rush to judgement? johnson's defense team certainly thinks so. and they plan to argue that point. for phyllcia's family ... there was no rush to judgement. they believe... johnson did kill phylicia.(sot) barnes' body was found

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ttmorrow.he's the mmn acccsed of killing north carolina peenager phylicia barnes two jury selection will begin tuesday.prosecutors ámay play a sex tape thee say will implicate johnson in barnes' death.the defense says they plan to call a witness who saw barnes after shh was reported missing... a time detectives &ppay johnson was not around. 3& russell neverdon, aatornny: "i've spoken with my cllent when he said he reported there wwen e was ffrst called. he left. he got mmre calls from - her and said he'd get back in contaattwith her, and he was dealing witt his new friend, i mean, that's where he as." wass"joonson is charged witt firstt degree murder. 3 police have arrested a man ho thhy say murdered his wife. 3 darren ruffin is accused of killing melissa davis during &pannargument friday night..- police were called to an avenue, where they found davis staabed to death.court recoods show ruffin had been arrrsted for assault he day befooe... and released from jail jjst 3 p... man.... is... seriouulyyinjuree... in -3 a house fire... in glen 3 craig uuban... sent us ...these photos... prom

. >>> the phylicia barnes murder trial continues today. sterday jurors saw a sex tape involving phylicia her sister and the defendant and his younger brother. prosecutors claim michael johnson killed phylicia and dumped her body in the susquehanna river. she disappeared while visiting family in baltimore in december of 2010. brian kuebler will be in the courtroom and have updates on abc2 news onate 5 and 6. >>> we may learn more about funeral arrangements for delegate hattie harrison who passed away last night at the age of 84. she was a member of the house of delegates since 1973 representing the 45th district in baltimore city. the mayor issued a statement saying that baltimore has lost a good legislator. the city delegation fairy god mother and i lost someone i was proud to consider my friend. >>> a maryland pastor says enough is enough. >> yeah and he is making a heart breaking decision to close the doors of his church and it's not because of money or low membership but because of crime. >> if you are parent you know there are shots you

. >>> the phylicia barnes murder trial continues today.urors saw a sex tape that lawyers say shows barnes and the man accused of murdering her. prosecutors played a pornographic video that showed phylicia her sister deena and the man accused of killing her and his younger brother. the prosecution says that's when the dynamics between phylicia and johnson changed. they claim johnson killed phylicia and dumped her body in the susquehanna river and she disappeared while visiting family in december of 2010. >>> maryland law makers are mourning the death of one of their own this morning. delegate hattie harrison passed awaych she was a member of the house of delegates since 1973 and was the longest serving member. the democrat represented the 40th district in baltimore city. she was the first african american female to chair a legislative committee. she died at 7 last night in her -- and her passing was announced at the conclusion of the session monday night ending in a moment of silence in her memory. dead at 84. >>> important health news for

. >>> today jurors will continue to hear testimony in the phylicia barnes murder trial. they spent 15 minutes watching an illistit sex tape involving phylicia and her sift and michael johnson and his younger brother. the tape found on deena cell phone is evidence of the harm phylicia and they laid out a timeline saying they believe johnson was the last person to see the very many alive. >>> today we will learn more about what officials are doing to protect our children. baltimore county school superintendent dallas dance will join the police chief and county executive to announce school safety and security recommendations. this is the first step in the long-term plan to improve school safety and security. the recommendations are a result of an ongoing review into school policies. >>> the sad day in maryland as people all over the state mourn the loss of delegate hattie harrison. show was a member of the house of delegates since 197 3. she was the longest serving member and the first african american female to chair a legislative committee. >>> this morning, a story you wi

he is accused of killing phylicia barnes. a love triangle was suggested. jayne miller will have more from this trial throughout the day. >> it is an issue washington has tried to tackle for years. immigration reform. a move affecting millions of people. hallie jackson tells us the outline is a few pages long but it is the beginning of a complex issue. >> a group of senators has reached the framework of a deal but there's much more to be worked out before immigration reform becomes a reality. >> there is a new appreciation on both sides of the aisle that we have to enact a comprehensive immigration reform bill. >> making sure businesses don't hire illegal immigrants. centerpiece creates a path to citizenship for the illegal immigrants in the u.s. >> americans support it in poll after poll. the democrats want it. republicans need it. >> some republicans are tackling this controversial issue. >> i support and agree with the principles about earned legalization. making sure that we can fix this problem. >> this year is the timetable the president has pushed fo

he is accused of murdering phylicia barnes. deena barnes testified in court yesterday. there's more on our website, wbaltv.com. >> 38 degrees at 5:07. a big announcement. lots ofoy's scowl america could lift a ban -- the boy scouts of america could lift boy scouts of america could lift a ban these are sandra's "homemade" yummy, scrumptious bars. hmm? i just wanted you to eat more fiber. chewy, oatie, gooeyness... and fraudulence. i'm in deep, babe. you certainly are. [ male announcer ] fiber one. [ man ] excuse me miss. [ gasps ] this fiber one 90 calorie brownie has all the deliciousness you desire. the brownie of your dreams is now deliciously real. >> the boy scouts of america is considering lifting a ban on gays. they are considering removing the ban from the national organization's rules. that would leave the decision up to local troops. the senate joins the house in approving relief funding for victims of hurricane sandy. the measure is aimed at helping residents and businesses build after the late october storm. >> the president is pushing for immigration reform