so the bottom line, judge barry williams in this non-jury trial has found officer caesar goodson not guilty of all seven charges, including second degree depraved heart murder, manslaughter, assault, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office. i'm throw it back to you. >> chris, a question for you as we've now crossed the 11:00 hours and welcome our viewers to news 4 midday. my question is about the group of people gathered outside. we know that there was an expectation that there might be some demonstrators outside the courthouse this morning. you have heard anything from the folks who were gathered there? i know i saw in the image there. what can you tell us about that? >> reporter: yes, the group was organized and on monday when this trial concluded with closing statements, they passed out this pamphlet and it says take to the streets if goodson walks or gets a slap on the wrist. they were handing these out. they were hoping to get a group gathered. the question becomes are these demonstrators? will they be protesters? hopefully, according to all the leaders we've talked to, t

. >> the police van driver caesar goodson faced the most serious charge in this case. it was second-degree murder. with the means two officers have been acquitted and the third ended in a mistrial. >> today's decision is a major setback for those future cases. >> chris gordon is live with reaction to the verdict. >> reporter: many legal experts say this was a must-win trial for prosecutors, but they lost. now the judge ruled that the police wagon driver was responsible for the safety of freddie gray, but that what he did or failed to do is not a crime. officer caesar goodson walked out of court cleared of all charges in the death of freddie gray. >> i'm very disappointed because i thought, like so many others, with this being the most severe charges on this particular officer that we would get at least something just to make it happen for the family and for baltimore. >> reporter: after freddie gray's funeral in april of 2015 th parts of baltimore. calm was restored in part because state's attorney announced charges against the six baltimore police officers. now there'

another baltimore police officer implicated in the arrest and death of freddie great officer caesar goodson is one of six police officers charged in gray's death, but the only one facing a murder charge. goodson was the driver of the transport van where gray suffered his spinal injuries last april. a judge will rule on that case, not a jury. it's a bench trial. that is what goodson requested. another officer was acquitted by the same judge last month. >>> family and friends came together to remember a northern california teenager who was killed in a crash involving a california highway patrol officer that. officer was allegedly driving distracted in his squad car. the crash happened tuesday along i-5 near the town of orlon. the sergeant says the officer was looking down at his computer and didn't see traffic slowing in front of him. the officer rear ended a car with three teenagers inside.

caesar goodson is the guy who was the van driver. he faced the most serious of charges, seven different charges. he was facing up to 70 years in prison when he walked into court today. he was acquitted of all charges. second-degree murder. the judge said the state just did not make its case that caesar goodson knew that freddie gray was medically in trouble basically and needed help. and also that the seat belting issue just didn't rise to a criminal case. involuntary manslaughter, not guilty. second-degree assault, not guilty. manslaughter by a vehicle, which was gross negligence, not guilty. manslaughter by a vehicle criminal negligence, also the judge saying just didn't meet that standard, not guilty. on the misconduct charge, he said while the medical side didn't meet it at all, possibly on the seat belt side it was a problem for the police force to work out with their own rules. he said that did not rise to a criminal situation, so not guilty on that, and not guilty on reckless endangerment. because officer goodson faced the mos

caesar goodson, jr. are it's.third of six officers to standod trial for the death of freddie d gray. he's the only way facing murdere charges a second degree murderee charge. he was driving the police vanole when prosecutors say gray gra injury. prosecutors have claimed that tt goodson intentionally gave grayy a rough ride and then failed tot give him medical attention evene though he asked.e ked. as you can tell by the wall of deputes here, the city certainln bracing for whatever comes.omes as after gray's death there wasw arson and riots looter lootingoo and protests, clashes with wit police. some active visits called forsil more protests here today.. not just in baltimore but all ba across the country.ount. if goodson is acquitted so the maryland national guard is on stand by if the governor shouldo call them in. baltimore police canceled leave for their officers today anday there is heightened sense ofenso reaction as we wait for thisorhi verdict.rd goodson is facing severalg charges the most serious is thas m

in the moments after a judge found officer caesar goodson not guilty object all seven counts against him, protests flared up outside the courthouse. >> it's very disappointing. there's no justice for freddie gray and the family. >> reporter: the judge ruled that prosecutors failed to prove he committed second- degree murder. at the scene of the arrest and epicenof demonstrators gathered in the evening and dispersed before night fall. >> i never got going for the nothing. and no one is held accountable for it. >> reporter: the gray family still supports the state's attorney despite the failure to secure a single conviction in the first three trails. he describes the enormous frustration. >> the public has the right to see for itself why this is a not guilty verdict. >> reporter: three officers have yet to be tried. the odds of any convictions are now low. >> convicting a police officer in this country is an exceededly rare event. today the fraternal police in baltimore urged -- to drop the remaining charges against the officers. >>> developing story. metro transit police are looking f

caesar goodson jr., the man who was driving the van, judge determining that he is not guilty, acquitted on all charges in connection with freddie gray's death. you can see the scene outside the courthouse there in baltimore as a number of folks appear to have gathered there, at this point not clear whether those are protesters. it looks as if there were numbers of the media as well. we'll get a report from ron mott in just a minute. and of course roughly an hour ago, we heard from the high court in this country that the justices, eight of them at least, eight justices had made decisions with regards to affirmative action in this country and immigration as well. a deadlocked decision on immigration and we've been talking about the decision with regard to affirmative action. let's start though -- let's start in germany where again a man open fire at a cinema roughly 45 miles south of frankfurt germany. matt bradley remains on duty in london again. as you indicated during the last report, this is the fast

a judge ruled this morning that officer caesar goodson is not guilty in the freddie gray case. goodson was the actual driver of the police van that gray was loaded into before he died. we have team coverage of the verdict tonight beginning with brad bell who is live in downtown baltimore. brad? brad: the importance of what happened hear today cannot be overstated. three of the six officers charged in connection with the death of freddie gray have now gone on trial. there have been zero convictions. tonight, many are wondering whether or not the cases should have been brought in the first place or whether justice is really being done. the moment is captured by court artist bill hennessey. officer goodson holds his hand to his heart. he cleared cop edward nero. seconds earlier, judge barry williams reads his verdict. not guilty on all counts. he explains his logic across the board. prosecutors failing to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that goodson killed freddie gray or committed any crime. >> here someone is dead and no one is being held accountable for it. brad: that reaction

most people were disappointed to learn that officer caesar goodson will not be going to prison.have not seen violence connected with the verdict. a few small police protest and visible presence in the hot spot areas like the circuit courthouse downtown. and right here in penn north. >> they are never held accountable for what they do to the community. >> the police have zero respect for baltimore citizens. especially people of color. i know for a fact that the general atmosphere in baltimore city has no respect for the police. >> the officers knew they had been disgraced a little bit. they knew they would walk away unscathed. us. kevin: officer goodson is the third of six baltimore officers to be tried in connection with freddie gray's death. the state attorney's office is batting zero but there is peace in baltimore this afternoon. live in baltimore, i'm kevin lewis, abc7 news. alison: thank you. you might have found out about the verdict via text message. we want you to be the first to know of breaking news even if you're away from the tv. log on to wjla.com/text and enter you

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we begin with the start of what could be an explosive trial in baltimore, caesar goodson chars in the murder of freddie gray. serious charges -- facing the most serious charges, brad bell is live in baltimore with the latest. brad: the charges depraved heart is the officer that was driving the police transport van, he is the one that in the other two trials was responsible for the safety of freddie gray. the morning was spent on a motion hearing, defense attorneys arguing that a judge that the case should be thrown out, charges dismissed because the prosecution held onto evidence that would have helped the defendant. ultimately, the judge said to the state, you have been hiding evidence, do not do it again, tomorrow, tell me if there is anything else you have been hiding, then the trial started with opening arguments, the state saying that this officer, caesar goodson, have an opportunity and the responsibility to protect and save freddie gray in that police van. distressedred gray's , he should put them in a seatbelt as regulation but he failed. the defense arguing that that is not t

officer caesar goodson, jr., who was driving the van, faced the most serious charges of all officers involved, including second-degree depraved heart -- depraved murder and three additional c charges of manslaughter. we'll have more on baltimore later in the broadcast. meanwhile, a new report says the city of chicago has spent more than $210 million on police misconduct lawsuits between 2012 to 2015. the analysis by the chicago reporter also found city officials had borrowed millions to pay for the more than 600 lawsuits over the three year period, taking out bonds that have added to the city's debt. and a single-seater plane has successfully completed the first-ever solar-powered flight over the atlantic. the plane, the solar impulse 2, depoported from jfk interernatil airport eaearly monday and arrrd in sevillele, spain thursday afr a 71 hour, 8 minutute journey. pilot bertrand piccard spoke out after the successful flight. >>>> a world of modern-day technology, the world of respect for the environment, the world ofof innovation and pioneers. this is the world [inaudible] we would

brad: prosecutors claiming the drive of the police van carrying freddie gray, officer caesar goodson caused his death failing to seat belt gray and giving him a so-called "rough ride" claiming the intent is to bang him around, bin pal him. the defense firing back saying, "officer goodson drove the van safely, slowly, responsibly." judge barry williams announcing the verdict will come thursday morning. trial watchers are >> not guilty. brad: defense attorney brown noting the judge grilled prosecutors about their evidence. >> i think the judge made it very clear with his unease with the state's case. brad: officer goodson facing the most serious charge of the six officers indicted. second degree. depraved heart murder. his is the third trial before the judge with the state so far failing to win a single conviction. this small group of demonstrators urging people to take to the streets if goodell is acquitted. naacp baltimore president tessa hill-aston saying the state may not have proven the case in court. but in baltimore police still believe police killed freddie gray. >> anybody in b

fox 5 >> reporter: first of all, officer caesar goodson junior will not have a jury trial. 's what we were expecting. he told the judge today he wants the judge to decide his fate. >> if we don't get it. >> reporter: officer goodson's decision to forego a trial. those have been calling for justice for freddie gray. >> we recognize that the officer has a right to have a bench trial but when the citizens of this city have endured so much as a result of this case, it would have just been good to have the citizens of this city in the driver's seat to determine the outcome of this case. >> reporter: the 47-year-old officer caesar goodson faces second degree murder and other charges for his alleged role in the death of freddie gray while in police custody in april of last year. the 25-year-old gray suffered a fatal spinal cord injury inside the police van goodson was driving. in a bombshell decision today's pretty hearing, judge barry williams ruled prosecutors cannot use a crucial piece of their evidence. statement of police detective said one of the other baltimore police office

family is planning a funeral for eddie justice. >>> a major motion is expected this morning in the caesar goodson trial. he's one of the six baltimore police officers charged in the death of freddie gray. prosecution rested yesterday and this morning the judge xwood s goodson. he's facing the most serious charges including depraved murder. if the judge does not grant the motion to acquit, the defense will get the chance to make its case. >>> police still looking for the suspect in a daytime shooting in anacostia. a bullet went through a u.s. park police building this southeast d.c. that shot apparently came from the they're by parking garage. just a few minutes later, a gunfight began on stanton road. we're told a you've nile was injured, but police say it should been much worse. there were several shell casings found all around the neighborhood and folks who live in that area say they don't feel safe. >> just getting badder and badder in d.c. they need to figure out a way to lower the crime. >> police initially thought that the shootings may be connected. now they don't believe that's the case.

officer caesar goodson arriving in court minutes ago. oodson was driving the police van gray was hiding in when he suffered that fatal spinal injury. prosecutors say it was goodson's driving that tossed gray around causing that injury. goodson faces seven charges including second-degree depraved heart murder. goodson's attorney says there's no evidence the drive had anything to do with gray's death. six officers in all were indicted in gray's death. so far two have been tried with one of the trials ending in mistrial and the other ending in a not guilty verdict. jean casarez is watching all of this and we'll keep you posted. as soon as the judge issues his decision. he is expected to do that any minute in baltimore. jean casarez will keep you posted. >>> back to capitol hill now. house democrats sit in, republicans fire back, and the debate over gun control takes a bizarre and angry twist. democrats refusing to budge from their sit-in on the house floor after nearly 23 hours. they're demanding a vote on gun control in the wake of the horr

hung jury, is now being compelled to testify as a prosecution witness against the wagon driver caesar goodson think this trial is very important based on what has happened in the previous trials. we have to get some hits where somebody is taking responsibility for freddie's death. >> reporter: officer goodson is on trial facing seven charges, the most serious being second-degree depraved heart murder. i'll tell you what prosecutors will have to prove in order to get a conviction in this case. that's the latest live in baltimore. erika, i'll throw it back to for the white house. hillary clinton's campaign is getting some big support tonight thanks to a taped endorsement from president obama. >> i want those of you who have been with me from the beginning of this incredible journey to be the first to know that i'm with her. i am fired up, and i cannot wait to get out there and campaign for hillary. >> in the video, the president said she doesn't believe there has ever been someone so qualified to hold the office. donald trump quickly took to twitter blasting that endorsement. the response from

that is the verdict in the trial of baltimore police officer caesar goodson in the death of freddie gray. prosecutor says goodson left gray in shackles in the back of a police van without a seatbelt. they say the officer failed to get medical help fast enough. gray died a week later in the hospital. today the judge ruled prosecutors did not present enough evidence to support their claims. goodson is one of six officers charged in the case, and the third to stand trial. so far the court has not handed out a single guilty verdict. april last year, freddie gray's death sparked protests that sometimes turned into violent riots. doug mckelway is outside the courthouse. there are calls now for the state to drop the charms against the remaining -- the charges against the remaining officers. >> that's right. within two hours of the verdicts being read today the fraternal order of police of the city of baltimore issued a statement in which they suggested, quote, that mrs. mostly -- mosley he consider he ma leg prosecution. one officer had a hung jury so has to be retried. the mayor of the city of

the prosecution's claim that freddie gray died because of the driver, caesar goodson, today a judge ruledounts, including the most serious charge of second-degree depraved heart murder. he was the third of six officers to stand trial. the first ended in a mistrial, second was acquitted. let's go to miguel marquez. does today's acquittal impact the other cases going forward? >> reporter: well, that is the huge question. the fact that the prosecution did not offer enough evidence to find him guilty on one of these charges raises the real possibility that none of the police officers will be convicted of any crime. protests and anger over yet another full acquittal of a baltimore police officer connected to the death of freddie gray. above all, frustration that now possibly none of the six officers will be convicted of anything. >> not guilty on murder is essentially -- you can kill this black guy and no one is going to be convicted for it. >> reporter: caesar goodson, the driver of the prisoner van that freddie gray rode in and the 16-year veteran faced several charges. in a lengthy verdict

officer caesar goodson today found not guilty on all counts. he drove the police van in which gray broke his neck and later died. accused of giving gray a rough ride before trial. three officers have now been tried without conviction. abc's senior national correspondent jim avila in baltimore with reaction pouring in tonight. >> reporter: freddie gray is dying in the back of this police van. his neck snapped during his trek to jail. but today, in this baltimore courthouse, the officer behind the wheel was exonerated. not guilty of every charge. the coroner labeled it homicide, but the judge ruled today that caesar goodson's actions were not criminal. it might have been a mistake. freddie gray's family attorney speaking out late today. >> so, yes, this family is enormously frustrated. >> reporter: the reaction on the streets, more thoughtful and subdued today than last april, when parts of baltimore burned and the national guard had to be brought in. today, the only thing burning, the prosecution's case. goodson faced the most serious of the cha

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caesar goodson is that officer, 46 years old. this morning a judge acquitting him on all charges, including the most serious, which was second-degree murder. they call it depraved heart in baltimore. but acquitted today. now, as you guys mentioned, freddie gray a 25-year-old african-american man who died last april a week after he was in police custody because of severe trauma to his neck. it turns out he had a broken neck. now, marilyn mostby is a state attorney representing baltimore. she brought these charges. today she goes 0-for-3. the first trial ending in a mistrial. the second one ending in acquittal. of course, today this case ending in acquittal as well. the fourth officer set to go on trial is going to happen on july 5th. but it kind of goes to the question of, what evidence did the prosecution have here? clearly not enough. caesar goodson opting for a bench trial as opposed to a jury trial. and the prosecution's main argument was what they described as a rough ride. but there is really no evidence to back this up. the

an update on the victims' condition. >>> closing arguments set to happen today in the trial of caesar goodson only officer of six to be charged with murder in freddie gray's death. >>> happening today, the gun control debate will be the focus on capitol hill. four gun control measures proposed by democrats and republicans. the votes center on background checks and preventing suspected terrorists from buying guns and comes just over a week after the attacks in orlando. >>> and in the aftermath of that shooting, thousands packed a park in orlando on sunday to remember the victims. >> james connell. >> organizers say as many as 50,000 people attended the vigil. the largest vigil yet and people held candles and created a ring of fire. 49 people were killed in the shooting and 18 still remain in the hospital being treated for wounds suffered in that attack. >>> 6:51 right now. imagine walking along the national mall and a tree falls on top of you. that happened to two people yesterday. walking near 9th and constitution when part of this tree toppled down on top of them. good and lifted the large b

u sick.yo >>> we have breaking news now, and the defense just wrapped up its arguments in the caesar goodsonnd he is one of the officers charged with the murder of freddie gray. >> chris, what is going on? >> reporter: well, the defendant, officer goodson waived his right to testify and the prosecution has no further witnesses and the defense rested its case, and closing arguments scheduled for monday, and barry williams will be deciding the trial without a jury and he may do that on monday or tuesday, and he usually likes to take a day to think what he will do. and one of the witnesses for goodson was officer nero, and he testified on april 12th, 2015, freddie gray was not cooperative when he was loaded into the police transport wagon, he started banging violently, screaming, shaking the wagon, and the inference is that freddie gray injuries he died from on himself, and the defense said this was not a homicide, it was either an accident or freddie gray causing his own injuries. back to you. >> thank you, chris. >>> things could get heated if challenges to the multi-million exelon and pepco

baltimore police officer caesar goodson with the serious charges including second-degree murder. gray suffered a fatal spine injury riding in the back of goodson's police wagon. prosecutors have yet to secure a conviction in the case. in all, six baltimore cops charged. the first trial ended in a hung jury. a second officer acquitted last month. >>> a federal appeals court says there is no protection for cancelled weapons. that means states can for bid or restrict from carrying and sets up a possible supreme court showdown. the california weapons law which requires citizens to prove they have good cause to carry concealed firearms. >>> warm weather now and possible severe thunderstorms for the eastern half of the country. more from meteorologist derek van dam. >> consider yourself lucky. the new england region will stay away from the oppressive heat. we have a large upper level ridge allowing for the heat to build over the central parts. that warmth will shift slowly to the south and east impacting atlanta, georgia. look at the temperatures for the next few days. denver, 93. fargo

it's the second day of police officer caesar goodson's trial.he witnesses taking the stand, the medical examiner and freddie we are outside the courthouse in baltimore now. >> reporter: she turned out possibly to have helped the defendant create reasonable doubt about his guilt by creating some questions about exactly how and when freddie gray was injured. freddie gray suffered a catastrophic injury inside the police wagon. that's the conclusion of the medical examiner, dr. carol all allen, who performed the autopsy. she refuted the defense claim that gray injured himself. >> dr. allen repudiated that opinion by saying that the injuries of a broken neck and spinal cord could not have happened by someone banging his head against the van. >> reporter: prosecutors say the rough ride, running a stop sign, and making a quick right turn. the defense got dr. allen to admit she doesn't know when or how freddie gray broke his neck. >> she's guessing freddie gray got up off the floor of the van. she's guessing there was an abrupt start, an abrupt stop. >>

they marched in front of the baltimore courthouse protesting the acquittal of officer caesar goodson on all of the charges against him in the death of freddie gray. >> nobody is calling for people to carry out acts of violence, but the violence that has been carried out over again has been by the police. >> reporter: officer goodson stood trial on seven charges, including second-degree depraved heart murder, manslaughter, and reckless endangerment. judge barry williams found goodson's failure to seat belt gray was not a criminal act. goodson didn't seek medical treatment for gray, but prosecutors failed to prove that goodson knew gray was in distress. there was insufficient evidence that goodson gave gray a rough ride. he couldn't determine if the wagon ran a stop sign by this video presented by prosecutors. >> we have a police department with a long, tortured history of distrust with the community, so the fact that you didn't secure a conviction, this is not an exoneration of the police department. >> reporter: legal experts disagree. >> if they could not get a conviction on anythin

closing arguments wrapped today in the case against officer caesar goodson. >>> local officials haven a tour of the ageing arlington memorial bridge. it could close in five years without $250 million in repairs. the 84-year-old span was built for a 75-year life span. >>> phase two for now under way. >> several lines are disrupted through july 3rd while crews make repairs. trains are not running from eastern market to minnesota avenue avennd benning road. there is no service on the blue line between arlington cemetery and rosslyn. we have a firsthand look at what riders are going through. >> reporter: before sunrise, dion starts his day in maryland and usually rides the rail all the way out to vienna. >> now i have to go from addison road to benning road. >> reporter: those shuttles are at eastern market. several volunteers helping point you in the right direction. >> i have a map for you. >> reporter: we decided to ride along going from eastern market to benning road. >> your sleep is important. >> repo thompson on his way home from work. he says this is frustrating. >> you have to c

baltimore police officer caesar goodson drove the transport van where freddie gray suffered his fatalury. of the six police officers indicted in connection with gray's death, officer goodson fa including second-degree depraved heart murder. >> they have to prove that officer goodson was aware of the medical condition of freddie gray and didn't take him to the hospital. >> reporter: prosecutors say officer goodson gave freddie gray a rough ride. >> this is the first time the state has committed that the injuries occurred not just a seat belt wasn't applied to freddie gray, but because of a rough ride. >> reporter: the defense says goodson is the last person you would say has a depraved heart. lawyers say if freddie gray hadn't stood up and banged his head in the van, he'd be alive today. >> they should have done what was required by law and rules by putting him in a seat belt. that's the bottom >> reporter: community leaders are hoping this trial will lead to the first conviction in the death of freddie gray. convicted an innocent officer will do nothing to fix baltimore's societal pro

let's go back to the breaking news out of baltimore. >>> caesar goodson, the police van driver accused unquote, rough ride after the 25-year-old was arrested last year. officer goodson faced charges including second-degree murder. prosecutors argued goodson intentionally caused gray's severe spinal injuries with reckless driving. the judge said the evidence could not prove that. with me baltimore sun reporter, justin fenton and civil rights attorney and former prosecutor, charles coleman jr. welcome to both of you. justin, first, quickly, on some color from the courtroom. were you inside. how did officer goodson react and any members of freddie gray's family? >> officer goodson placed his hand over his heart and looked up after the verdict was read. he had supporters in the courtroom. shook hands with them. two of them were fellow officers charged in the case. freddie gray's stepfather attended. we weren't able to talk to him. we expected the family attorney will be issuing a statement. >> the judge not buying the rough ride theory that he was intentionally jostled around, unbuckled in

. >> a huge win for officer caesar goodson. inside the courtroom, he hugged two of the other officers still facing charges. and outside, some of his fellow police, forward -- guarding the courthouse, smiled and shook hands. the judge said prosecutors had simply failed to prove their case. failed to prove goodson had deliberately given freddie gray a rough ride in the back van. failed to prove, goodson knew or should have known that he needed medical attention. >> a shawl group -- small group of people said they were demonstrating. >> it was an injustice to all the people out here. because he should have been judged by a jury and not a judge. >> this was likely prosecutor marilyn mosby's strongest case. if the van driver is not guilty, how can she convict any of the are the officers? two of them are suing her for defamation and potentially malicious prosecution. michael blemish is their lawyer in the civil case. >> i think the state is going to have an exceedingly difficult time going forward. and the time is now for marilyn mos

officer caesar goodson drove the van where gracious tapes i suste sp spinal injury. last month officer nero was found not guilty. lawyers again the judge is fair and the best for this case. >>> i'm know let green. dangerous flames spread in a arizona. the tender foot fire is forcing hundreds out of home. no injuries so far, but this fire brings back some memories of a huge tragedy there some team of firefighters tied battling a blaze. back to you. >>> washington national cathedral will hold meetings about how to handle stained glass windows. they pay homage to confederate generals robert e. lee and thomas stonewall jackson. the task force says it will not live in the cathedral the same way it has in the past. first meeting is sunday, july 17. >>> today the iteam has learned a subcommittee plans to release a new bill that would increase tsa funding by $163 million next year. last month a senate committee unanimously approved a bill boosting tsa funding by more than $200 million. some of the money will be used to hire additional officers for airport checkpoints. prepar

it's driver officer caesar goodson is charged with second-degree depraved heart murder. the manner of death was homicide. she says the injury couldn't have happened by gray banging defense contends. the medical examiner's opinion is that gray's neck was broken because of abrupt starts, abrupt stops, and abrupt turns. ahead at 5:00, how the defense cast doubt on some of the medical examiner's testimony and may have weakened the prosecution's case against officer goodson. that's the latest from baltimore. back to you. >>> a second arrest this afternoon in last saturday's murder in woodbridge. a man was arrested wednesday in syracuse, new york. the two men are accused of shooting one of their roommates. both suspects are in jail awaiting extradition to virginia. >>> faa inspectors will be checking the ground-based electronic signals that support the plane in question is a blue and white leer jet. >>> a milestone for president obama. dr. malia is graduating from high school today. the 17-year-old is receiving her diploma from the private sidwell friends school in northwest w

officer caesar goodson opted to have a jury decide whether he is guilty or innocent. he is charged with 2nd degree murder and manslaughter in connection with the death of the 23 year old black man who died when he was in police custody. >>> >> they described you as a hot head and you just didn't treat people right. what do you say to that? >> i'm a very intense person. and my expectation is perfection. because i think it's what mr. trump deserves. >> campaign sources are telling us his fire handwriting to do with disagreements involving trump's children as well as trump's chief strategist. >>> a family of 13 after a fire damaged their home in springfield virginia. friends, neighbors and even strangers have been dropping off donations since a fire ripped through their home on flint lane friday afternoon. two older kids got everybody out minutes before the fire blew out windows and gutted the residence. >> we know there are people out there who care and they're going to be taken care of. we're going to be taken care of. it's that time where you guys go and deal with the

prosecutors are presenting witnesses against officer caesar goodson to show he was reckless and deliberately ignored his duty to protect freddie gray's life and safety. goodson drove the police transport wagon where freddie gray suffered his fatal injuries on april 12th of 2015. prosecutors say goodson gave him a rough ride, running a stop sign, turning so fast that the they say goodson didn't restrain gray with a seat belt in violation of police general orders and that he failed to get medical help when gray said he wanted to go to the hospital. but the defense says gray caused his own injuries if he hadn't stood and banged against the van, he'd still be alive today. of the six baltimore police officers charged in the death of freddie gray, only officer goodson is on trial for murder. the stakes are high, and it will be up to the judge without a jury to not only hear the evidence but decide the verdict. reporting from baltimore, chris gordon, news 4. >>> just into our newsroom, a second person now charged with the death of a woodbridge man. we now know ricardo thompkins and abdisalalm. poli

. >>> now to the defense gets its chance to lay out their baltimore police officer caesar goodson. they say prosecutors failed to prove goodson gave freddie gray a rough ride and caused his fatal injuries. chris gordon as the latest. >> reporter: the defense is now presenting its case on behalf of baltimore police transport wagon driver officer caesar goodson. this comes after the judge barry williams denied the defense motion to dismiss all charges saying at this point he has to view the evidence in a light most favorable to prosecutors, but the judge says it is a closer call on the charge of second-degree depraved heart murder. the defense argues that there is no evidence that goodson gave freddie gray a rough ride in the wagon in april of 2015. but prosecutors argue that officer goodson's failure to failure to call for medical help is enough to establish that he recklessly risked gray's life and that they say constituted second-degree depraved heart murder. it will be up to judge williams to render a verdict on the seven charges in this case because officer goodson has waived hi

caesar goodson faces second-degree murder charges. he drove the van that transported gray after his arrest. gray later died from a broken neck. have the nbc washington app and we'll send out an alert when the verdict >>> new t new details in the case of a man who walked in to a tv station with a take bomb. alex brizzi walked in wearing a hedgehog suit and life vest that looked like a suicide bomb. he was eventually shot by police. brizzi will now be sent to a state hospital for schizophrenia treatment. >>> today there are millions of dollars in prize money up for grabs in the quicken loans national. golfers are taking part in the tournament through the weekend. tiger woods is the host. golfers at the time started at 7:00 a.m. at congressional country club in bethesda weather permitting i would imagine. so they might not did get started basically. >>> members of congress will be on the field at nationals park today playing in the annual congressional baseball game. democrats versus the republicans. all play to go raise money for charit

now we learn today that he has found this officer again not guilty of the seven charges, caesar goodsonsome question obviously about whether this officer behaved in a reasonable manner. that is an argument that the defense team was making on behalf of goodson that, everything he did that day back in april of 2015 was reasonable and a police officer could be expected to act the way he did to act reasonably in a similar team made and at this point it seems as though the judge in this case felt as though they, the defense team, made a stronger case. the prosecutor, the state's attorney as office there in the city of baltimore did not make a sufficient enough in this case to find saw goodson guilty of any of the charges against him. the 46-year-old was the driver of van in which freddie gray was placed where he sustained several neck injuries and eventually died as a result of the injuries. these are pictures live from the courthouse. we're looking to see where officer goodson might embasxit the courthouse. we saw more deputies pour out on to the steps there in a security posture, if you wi

with the latest details as this trial draws to a close. >> reporter: baltimore police officer caesar goodsonaived his right to testify in his own defense. by law, that cannot be held against him. officer goodson drove the baltimore which freddie gray suffered a broken neck in april of 2015. prosecutors say gray was injured because goodson gave him a rough ride, running a stop sign, making a quick right turn. >> there's no evidence that there was a rough ride. >> reporter: the final defense witness called was officer edward nero, who was acquitted in may on his own trial in the death of freddie gray. nero said that gray was banging against the van, shaking the wagon side to side, violently screaming. >> mr. gray was being difficult and resisting and therefore it was more reasonable for officer goodson not to get into the van with him and buckle him. >> reporter: prosecutors say goodson also failed to get medical help for gray. charges against second-degree depraved heart murder, manslaughter. that's the latest from baltimore. back to you. >>> the parents of that 2-year-old snatched by a gator

caesar goodson declined to testify in his own defense and driving a transport van. another officer testified gray was not cooperative during his arrest. closing arguments are scheduled for monday. >>> baltimore police say a 14- year-old boy was driving a stolen jeep that hit and killed a 9 year old girl jed outside her schoolment -- yesterday outside her school. he was charged with vehicular manslaughter. he was speedsing to get away from officers, he ran a red light, he hit a car and then slammed in to her and a crossing guard. amereia died from injuries. the crossing guard is recovering. >>> to the latest on the murder of a british member of parliament. they are ve suspect's mental health, alleged links to right wing extremism. they say the man shot and stabbed joe cox yesterday on the street in her hometown in northern england. mourners held a individual until london. a middle school assistant principal in baton rouge face as murder charge the death of a pregnant teacher. rorgt marks killed washington because -- robert marks killed washington because she threaten

the trial for officer caesar goodson is to begin thursday. goodson face the most severe charges ic he was driving the van when freddie gray suffered the injuries. investigators say that is what resulted in his death. there will be no jury in the trial. a bench trial so a judge will hear the case render the verdict. michelle: "7 on your side" with a consumer alert. hostess is voluntarily recalling a few products over concern of peanut residue not listed in ingredients. it includes more than 700,000 cases of ding dongs, zingers and various doughnuts. they received notice of two allergic reaction involving the product. jonathan: there is cause for huge celebration in our area today. michelle: the miss usa crown is coming to the district. >> the district of columbia! [applause] michelle: last night, miss district of columbia deshauna barber was crowned the winner of the miss usa pageant. she beat out miss hawaii and miss georgia. she impressed the judges to her answer about question of women in combat roles. jonathan: she said she thinks women in

officer caesar goodson junior drove the van. gray suffered a fatal injury during the ride. he was charged with murder and faces 30 years in prison if convicted. gray's death prompted protests in the streets of baltimore. >>> a veteran news reporter has been killed in afghanistan. he was traveling with an african army unit when the convoy came under fire. two other journalists traveling with the unit were not injured. he covered national news for npr and had been to afghanistan several times. >>> officials with union pacific railroad say a track failure is likely to blame for a train derailment on friday. 16 cars came off the tracks in portland that erupted into a massive fireball. the fire is out. it is believed that a fastener between the railroad and line is to blame. many were evacuated as they continue to monitor air and water quality in the area. >>> coming up in the next half-hour, a new miss u.s.a. and why the winner is a first for the contest. one american park is larger than yellowstone, yosemite, grand canyon and glacier national parks combined. and that's not the

today in baltimore, caesar goodson, the officer driving the van in which freddie gray suffered a fatal spinal injury went on trial and he is facing the most serious of the charges. second-degrem that goodson took gray on a rough ride as it is called. the defense claims the officer did nothing wrong. alison: today, thousands began to say their final goodbyes to the late, great muhammad ali. friends and fans gathered in louisville for a traditional muslim prayer service. it was the first part of a memorial service ali planned himself with an interfaith memorial service being held tomorrow. that will be exactly one week after he passed away. >> i am honored and grateful that i had the opportunity to be in line and will be able to celebrate the great muhammad ali. alison: there is controversy tonight surrounding the service tomorrow. in fact, some of the free tickets that bar handed out for the event are now sold online. they are sold for hundreds of dollars. the ali family spokesperson say they are working to have offline as quickly as possible. we will have complete coverage of muhammad

caesar goodson's closing arguments wrapped up today. brad bell was in the courtroom.rad: prosecutors trying to finish strong telling judge williams they have proven that officer caesar goodson caused the death of freddie gray by failing to seat belt him in a prisoner van and driving in a way that gray would be banged around, a so-called "rough ride" and refusing to get medical treatment after seeing he was injured. the prosecutor, "he breached his duty four times and because of that breach, freddie gray's life was shortened." the defense firing back saying -- brad: outside the courthouse. [chanting] a handful of protesters, some from the revolutionary communist party urging people to take to the streets if officer goodson is acquitted. naacp baltimore president tessa hill urging peaceful demonstrations. urging the state didn't prove their case. >> there is no excuse not to put freddie in a seat belt. i don't care what he said or what he was hollering. he is only 150 pounds. brad: the closing arguments are often dramatic but in this case there is no jury. only a judge.

six officers charged in the death of freddie gray testified at the trial of another officer, caesar goodson. he is charged with murder. he drove the police van that was gray was riding in when he suffered a fatal next injury. he testified that gray asked yes when asked if he needed to go to the hospital. porter said he relayed that to goodson. >> a judge has turned down dillon's roof request for a bench trial. so a jury will judge him. he is accused of killing 9 people in charleston south carolina. his murder child is set for january. >>> police are searching for the gunman that shot at drivers heading down a very busy mcclain virginia road and fortunately no one was hurt. >> that's right. it happened saturday night at midnight on old dominion drive on falls run road. neighbors say it is scary since up until now. >> to hurt someone, you don't know these people and it is impersonal and it is terrible thing to do. >> reporter: the suspect's vehicle is a white sedan and possibly an audi. >> metro has more money for its federal transit administration. it is allowing metro to take some 20 millio

day two of the trial for officer caesar goodson, the baltimore police officer charged the the murder in the death of -- in the case of freddie gray's death. today in court the assistant medical examiner two performed gray's autopsy defended her finding that the death was a homicide. goodson was driving the van transporting gray. but under cross examination the medical examiner acknowledged there is no evidence of what happened in parts of the van ride that night. week one of safetrack in the books. so far it looks like the maintenance project keeping the riders off the trains. around 25% fewer people use the rails west of the single tracking at ballston. when it comes to getting to work, some commuters are getting really creative. >> it's nice and quiet this morning. >> lenny lived on illinois street in arlington since 1963. >> the oak tree died since the stop sign was put in from the fumes. >> he is watching the traffic that has grown with time. >> it's nosey. i'm a musician. >> i guess it will get worse. >> neighbors say it seems like more people are getting behind the wheel. they

a judge found caesar goodson not guilty. he says there was simplefully not enough evidence to prove he acted criminally. goodson drove the van in which gray suffered his injury. gray's death led to days of unrest. is he the thirtpolice officer to stand trial in the case. so far none have been convicted. >>> a masked german -- a gunman in germany i should said is dead after taking hostages an at a theater. he was shot dead by police and none of the other people were harmed. it's not certain if the rifle he was carrying was real. officials are down playing suggestions that this was a terror attack. they say it was just a confused individual acting alone. >>> and the leader of a utah militia group has been charged with attempting to blow up a federal building. federal authorities say that will for two months, william keibler has been planning to attack the bureau of land management in arizona. on monday, he drove nearly 300 miles so a bomb could allegedly be placed at the building. authorities say he kept pushing the detonation

two other police officers were in the courtroom to support caesar goodson. calmed but disappointed. watch. >> so we are all in agreement that this is not a fair process, that police can harm someone and someone was healthy in the morning and they are dead because they got in a van at the hands of the police. >> the attorney for freddie gray's attorney says the family is enormously frustrated but called the prosecutor one of the most courageous prosecutors in the u.s. >>> families and colleagues may have been celebrating his acquittal but the mayor wanted to remind everyone that he's still subject to administrative view. great to see you both. sheriff, there are now -- the national fraternal order of police president is saying that marilyn mosby should face charges of her own, prosecutori prosecutorial charges of her own and whether she should pursue the given cases given that the disaster of her first three trials have been. your thoughts? >> justice has prevailed in the city of baltimore. i knew that from the beginning. i have faith in our justice in the un