barry simms is locked out of the courthouse with more. -- gary sims is live outside of the courthouse with more. >> the calls were reported getting his clients elected, he says. >> we are testifying, and that should remain in the courthouse, but i will be happy to talk to you when my testimony is over. >> he is telling the jury his version, while working for the bob ehrlich campaign in 2010, he developed a robo-call. he denies that was intended to suppress the african-american vote. he described how he was one of the first to use the calls, saying that they were effective and inexpensive. they could contact the home, get a recorded message to a voter in under 30 seconds. the cost? less than three cents per call. he said of the more than 100,000 clients he had, most were democrats. critics said of the more than 100 clients he had, most were democrats. he said they wanted to pigeonhole me to african- american outreach. he said they wanted him to work with the black people and bring in their votes. prosecutors charge henson with election fraud, attending the call which went to 100,000 ba

live from downtown baltimore, barry simms, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the loyola men's lacrosse championship, defeating the maryland terrapins 9-3, yesterday. they were not even ranked at the start of the season to. tim tooten is live on the campus in north baltimore. an exciting reception for the team today? >> under the loyal fans showed up in the middle of the day -- hundreds of loyal loyalist fans came to cheer on the new national champions. [cheers] it was a hero welcome, tailor- made for champions. on campus, a following of loyal fans and alumni eager to welcome the team back, and share in the moment of success. >> its so exciting. i am a graduate, 1993. my dad works here. >> they beat the university of maryland 9-3 to bring home the championship trophy. it is of history that will not find a home in the trophy case, but not before some bands -- fans got to hold it. there were back where it started, the the cross complex. >> we went all on the bill for one less sprint together and broke it down like we would any other practice for the last time. it is good for the seniors to do that one

barry simms is live with more. >> dan, police are still not sure what led to the gunfire. people in the east baltimore neighborhood say they were really frightened by the situation. baltimore police roorback on monfort avenue and east hoffman street where four males were shot monday night including a 10-year-old boy. they cordoned off the area near a barbershop and they were street store to get a better sense of where the bullets flew. >> the gunshots were sold out. it made me think it was happening right in front of my door. we got on the floor, we were that afraid. >> along with multiple gunfire, he heard a car rolling down the street. >> enterprises me that they came running straight through the block. he ran all the way from the corner of the way down there and was shooting at some car. >> two other males, aged 28 and 29, were taken to my hospital. another wanted to johns hopkins for treatment. no one had life-threatening injuries. >> it makes me feel like i want to get out of here. >> it does not make any sense. >> police are investigating a drug were involved and are

i'm barry simms for the i-team. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morningsarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. we're dealing with wet roads and in early accident on route 1 along the conowingo dam. all lanes are closed in both directions because of a tractor- trailer accident and a fuel spill. you'll do better on 95 or pulaski highway. 152 is closed at stony brook road because of an overturned vehicle. southbound 95 at o'donnell, a crash on the right shoulder. madison street, watch for an accident at edison highway. this is o'donnell. 95 in the southbound direction very slow because of the accident. this is the route 1 at the conowingo dam, nothing getting by in either direction. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. ava marie joins us this morning and talking about where we can donate our books. >> we're live at the baltimore reads book bank. they have a big event this saturday, a book drive. they encourage you to donate your books. they are collecting books for children and adults. you're a senior in high school. >> i'm a senior at the park s

barry simms, wbal tv 11 news. >> here's a look at our other top stories.the state senate passed a new budget that contains an income tax increase and a measure to split teacher pension costs with local government. the budget package increases the income tax rate of individuals who make more than $100,000 a year and joint filers who earn 100 tricky thousand dollars trade is expected to generate $247 million in revenue. the budget is in the hands of the house. could there be a special session, round two? that is yes if this coalition of organized labor has its way. demonstrators urged the governor to hold a second special session to consider a bill to let voters decide whether a casino should operate in prince georges county. that would enable existing slots parlors to offer table games. they will look into a sixth site. the decision is expected by late june. students got a free ride. in a state audit made public, students got free tuition fees and financial aid. it happened on four occasions between 2008 and 2011. the audit turned up concerns about a studen

barry simms has more. >> he told the jury about his job and why he relied on all of the robo-calls. >ward to go to court, but this day will come and go and it will be ok. >> he is telling the jersey his version. all working for the bob ehrlich campaign, he developed a robo- call, designed to suppress the african-american vote. he described how he was one of the first to use calls like this, your effective and inexpensive. they contact a home, get a recorded message to a voter in under 30 seconds. the cost? less than three cents per call. he said most of his clients were democrats. he was interested in applying a strategic role in the republican campaign, but it wanted to "pigeonhole me to african- american outreach." state prosecutors charged him with an election fraud. they contend the calls were placed to 100,000 people in the baltimore and prince george's county, designed to suppress the black vote, and it not have an authority line. as the drought continues, remains confident. >> vindication is a great thing. i just say i am fortified by tens of thousands of people praying all ove

barry simms, wbal-tv 11 news. >> breaking news right now from howard county. captain roy taylor is over the scene. what is going on here? >> this is shepherd lane, about a mile north of 108. howard county fire crews along with police are at this location. a car crashed august side of an embankment and ended up upside- down. we do not know the severity of the injuries involved here. there's only one lane at a time in this area open walt howard county police investigate this accident. >> within the last 60 minutes, police have released the names of two people killed in a multi vehicle accident this morning in harford county. confirmedf's office there were both killed. rob roblin was at the scene. >> the accident happened at around 10:00 a.m. this morning here on route 152. you can see how violent the crash was. skyteam 11 was over the scene this morning, shortly after the tragic accident happened. a truck, a jeep, and a gmc suv somehow collided here on route 152 just outside of fallston. >> the regression bobbing three vehicles. therefore people involved -- the

barry simms has a closer look. >> dog owners who were here believe this is a crisis that needs to be handled right now. they're worried about tenants losing their homes and people's being destroyed because those animals are considered dangerous. dog owners came out in support of their pets. this was part rally that considers bowls inherently dangerous. these owners disagree with the core ruling and are fighting against any specific legislation. >> i do not think a lot of people understand the implications of this and the misery and suffering that is going to happen because of this ruling. >> during this session, the minority leader brought the matter to the senate floor. >> we have a significant amount of participation who are concerned about this matter. >> i am trying to protect my children. >> he said his dogs are friendly and listen to his commands. because of the court ruling, his landlord is worried about being sued if the dogs harm anyone. for him to remain in his home he has rented for year, his pets must lead by the beginning of gen. >> if i have to go out on the streets bec

barry simms has the latest. >> political consultant julius henson colley tried to defend himself and denied any wrongdoing. he said he did exactly what the campaign told him to do. he explained to the jury how and why he was hired and what he was to perform your >> i think we explained the case. i think it went extremely well pri >> -- i think it went extremely well. >> julius henson admits developing robocalls at the claims was designed to encourage voting. the prosecution says it was -- says it had no authority line. henson said paul schurick approve the robocalls, went out to 100,000 voters in baltimore city. paul schurick was found guilty of election rocks and the sentence included 30 days of home detention and 500 hours of community service. he also told jurors that voter turnout is the most important element in any election. >> all campaigns finally depend on turnout. hopefully your side gets more votes than the other side. that is democracy in america. to say that it is something illegal about that or something underhanded about that is simply not true. >> julius henson believ

barry simms is live in northwest baltimore with reaction. >> the naacp considers this a constitutional issue, rather than a moral or religious issue. >> we have one message for the country. civil marriage is a civil right and a matter for civil law. >> the national association for the advancement of colored people is officially taking a stand on marriage equality. >> when people ask why the naacp stands firm for marriage equality, police say that we have always stood against laws which demeanor and humanize -- demesne, dehumanize, or discriminate against any person in this great country. >> the organization's executive board approved a resolution saturday, saying the naacp will continue to oppose any national, state, or local policy or legislative initiative that seeks to codify discrimination or hatred into the law or to remove the constitutional rights of lgbt citizens. texas is not a religious or moral issue for the naacp. -- >> this is not a religious or moral issue for the naacp. >> the groups on members disagree. >> i have spoken to many clergy who feel differently, different sid

reporting live from downtown baltimore, barry simms, wbal tv 11 news. >> now, your 11 insta-weather forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> we have seen some showers and storms around the area for the day, but so far, a queens sweep down into camden yards. it looks like comfortable temperatures to get the game going, so that is good news. not too far away, there are some showers and storms, even in hagerstown, where some showers are trying to roll through. carroll county, montgomery county. most of this is out in the mountains, into western virginia, and that i think is where most of the really what -- really rough weather will be. officially at bwi-marshall, just a trace of precipitation. two one hundredths of an inch. we were able to get to 82 degrees in downtown baltimore, the record highs near 100, 98 degrees. no tree pollen today because of yesterday's rain. the total pollen count was just one. that is a nice little break from the allergy season. elkton is at 74 degrees. 79 at the frederick airport. clouds and showers keeping temperatures in the 60's out near oakland. we ha

tonight barry simms searches for answers. >> in this drawer, 45-year-old james keeps the document he once thought would help him keep his home. now he thinks it is just worthless paper. the help he saw from american -- from a company called american home relief foundation never arrive, and the company thought would represent him, did not. he says once he filled out the paperwork and since then his money, he got the runaround. >> believe me, i thought i just lost everything. >> dozens contacted the better business bureau, complaining about the company. the customers are from as far away as the state of washington and new york. one person claims he paid 1909 $5 for loan modification. -- $1995. >> he says he was never able to reach the attorney. we reached him at his rockville home. he later called an agreed to meet with us at his office. >> i understand why some people would get mad, because they see my name. >> perry, a virginia attorney, calls himself a minority investor in the company. >> you had no idea that the people who work for american home relief for telling people that you w

here's barry simms. >> the homeowners admit they were desperate in trying to save their home from foreclosurempany up-front fees. fees that are illegal in many states. james is still trying to save his soul more than a year after signing an agreement. a company that offered to help him get a loan modification. he paid nearly $2,000 for the service but says he got nothing. >> i was looking for them to help me out because i was having problems. >> he was told the lawyer would represent him. the lawyer's name is on this contractor that lawyer claimed he did not represent anyone and he's a victim in all this, too. with no idea that people were telling homeowners that you would be their attorney? >> i had no idea at. >> that is not the end of the story. former employee was worried about going to jail and therefore it hot water with the state. >> 5:37. 63 degrees on tv hill. a new report says maryland is not keeping up to standards clean.eeping the airplan >> we are still tracking some closures along 152 and along the conowingo dam. >> welcome back. 65 degrees downtown. we have some heavy showers a

barry simms has more. >> we are blocks away from where that fire happened. the children remained in serious condition at shock trauma. >> at the front door, not much evidence of what happened here. the devastation is seen on the second and third floor. >> it is crazy, we lost everything. >> she and her family worry about her siblings. nicholas died and shawna was rushed to shock trauma. they read outside to get help. >> she said she woke up to the smoke. she -- that is how thick the smoke was. >> the other was located in the third floor room. >> when kids are confronted with a crisis such as this, very intense fire and heavy smoke conditions, it scares the life out of them. we do not know what to do. that is our reason why it is important for everyone to develop and, evacuation plan. >> rashaad found a way out but was determined not to leave the others. >> firefighters are not sure where it started. it is difficult to say exactly. a lot of heavy damage from the fire on the second floor. a lot of touring and smoke and damage. >> the local firefighter's union

barry simms is live in the newsroom details. >> the attorney-general file his appeal, after doing a nationalch to make sure no other state had a similar case pending before the supreme court. >> for police, the ramifications are clear. how do you solve all the lingering cases the cannot rely on the major tool, the collection of dna samples at the time of arrest of suspects charged with certain violent crimes? >> it is incredible to have dna available to us, we can solve pending cases. >> the court's decision, going inside someone's mouth and ro

reporting live, barry simms, wbal tv 11 news. >> breaking news right now out of baltimore county, captain roy taylor. what is going on? >> in northern baltimore county, an accident here with a personal injury, two vehicles involved. the problem is, there is only one lane that is able to get through, so if you're trans versing working your way, expect delays. reporting live in skyteam 11, i am captain roy taylor. >> the start of the summer travel season is just about here, and if you want to reach the beach, aaa's says there are two things you need to keep an eye on, traffic and the price of gasoline. thousands are expected to be traveling, and most of that will be on the road, 646,000, they say, and that number could spike if gas prices continued their downward trend, so where are the cheapest gas prices? if you are planning to go to dover will be cheaper beaches, the cheapest is $3.52 on the eastern shore in salisbury. i always say to get your gas down there, where it is a few cents cheaper. >> aaa officials also say that air travel is on decline, largely because the airline fees are on

barry simms, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the third street shumlin washington, d.c is back open at this hour after a school bus fire shut it down for nearly three hours this afternoon. this is video from inside the tunnel uploaded to youtube. about 30 to 40 cars were trapped inside at the time. some of the drivers abandoned their vehicles and evacuated the tunnel. the bus broke out in flames. it was in the process of being towed. no major injuries, but two people were taken to hospital for treatment. >> of baltimore man was injured after being pulled from a burning row home. the fire began around 3:00 a.m. in a home in the seventh 100 block of mclean boulevard. we are told the victim was rescued but he did suffered burns to various parts of his body. >> one of the first arriving units on the scene went into the first floor, gained access to the door and found him inside and brought him out to a safe area until paramedics arrived. >> authorities say the victim is in serious condition. firefighters and arson police detectives were on the scene. there is no word on the cause of the fire. >> baltimore