craig chandler was arrested for molesting two girls and then three others game forward. the jury began deliberating yesterday, and 2 hours later he was found guilty on five counts of lewd and lascivious acts on a child under 14. prosecutor hopes the verdicts give the victims families closure. >> one of the parents of one of the victims was in court today and relieved to be on the other side of the case. the facts are unimaginable. the tragedy inflicted by craig chandler is unspeakable. >> reporter: the prosecutor praised the children forced to testify about his acts that she said were disguised as school lessons. >> the descriptions the children gave, when you look at their testimony on the whole there is no other explanation for this conduct. >> reporter: he was taken from the courthouse back into custody. he will be sentenced on september 27. he faces 75 years to life behind bars. live in san jose, robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> officials say the death of a man in los angeles county is linked to west nile. the 78-year-old man died this week on tuesday. this is

craig chandler found guilty of sexually abusing 5 former students. this was chandler in court last year. today as verdict was read the 36-year-old covered his eye was kleenex while this juror wiped away tears as the word guilty was read. >> they were made victims as a result of mr. chandler hiding what he was doing. >> what chandler was doing inside his classroom at this elementary school was blindfolding students and telling them they were part of a lesson involving sensory deprivation and helen kerl and the notes one little girl reported chandler told her to lie down and then he put something gooy in her mouth. >> he was found in the classroom compelling evidence. >> the school district relessed a statement late today saying it's helping everyone move forward and that chandler actions not only violated these children but also cast a pal on the sense of safety and security in our schools for the past 18 months. this parent says moving on isn't that easy. >> i good to that school all the time and sit in the class room. just to the see how the teachers

craig chandler found guilty of sexually abusing 5 former students. this was chandler in court last year. today as verdict was read the 36-year-old covered his eye was kleenex while this juror wiped away tears as the word guilty was read. >> they were made victims as a result of mr. chandler hiding what he was doing. >> what chandler was doing inside his classroom at this elementary school was blindfolding students and telling them they were part of a lesson involving sensory deprivation and helen kerl and the notes one little girl reported chandler told her to lie down and then he put something gooy in her mouth. >> he was found in the classroom compelling evidence. >> the school district relessed a statement late today saying it's helping everyone move forward and that chandler actions not only violated these children but also cast a pal on the sense of safety and security in our schools for the past 18 months. this parent says moving on isn't that easy. >> i good to that school all the time and sit in the class room. just to the see how the teachers

craig chandler found guilty of sexually abusing 5 former students. is was chandler in court last year. today as verdict was read the 36-year-old covered his eye was kleenex while this juror wiped away tears as the word guilty was read. >> they were made victims as a result of mr. chandler hiding what he was doing. >> what chandler was doing inside his classroom at this scl elementary school was blindfolding students and telling them they were part of a lesson involving sensory deprivation and helen kerl and the notes one little girl reported chandler told her to lie down and then he put something gooy in her mouth. >> he was found in the classroom compelling evidence. district relethe school distrid a statement late today saying it's helping everyone move forward and that chandler actions not only violated these children but also cast a pal on the sense of safety and security in our schools for the past 18 months. this parent says moving on isn't that easy. >> i good to that school all the time and sit in the class room. just to the see how the teache

the jury found former san jose elementary school teacher craig chandler guilty on all five clouts of five counts of lewd and lascivious acts on a child under 14. they were all second graders, all students of his between 2010 and 2012. the jury began deliberation yesterday afternoon. craig chandler had been accused last year with sexual assault on two students and then three victims came forward. the prosecutor commented on the verdicts. >> one of the parents of one of the victims was in court today and relieved to be on the other side of the case. the facts of the case are unimaginable, the tragedy that was inflicted is unspeakable and the district attorney is proud to have represented the victims to the best of our ability and hopes this brings closure to -- closure to them. >> reporter: at 6:00 p.m. we will hear more from the prosecutor on the case. live in san jose, robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the city of richmond is planning to file a lawsuit against chevron over the fire last year. the city will file tomorrow morning in contra costa county superior court. the fire did

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former san jose teacher craig chandler was found on all counts of molesting five little girls.his is video from a court appearance last year. chandler was arrested in early 2012 on charged he blindfolded five of his students an made them perform oral section. outside of court today, the prosecutor says she believes justice was done with the conviction. he is scheduled to be sentenced in september. he faces 75 years to life in prison. >>> a lawsuit for chevron. a number of people went to area hospitals. a law firm has been hired to handle the lawsuit. the same firm handled the san bruno pipeline explosion. no word on how much money the city will seek in that lawsuit. >>> only a couple of patches of fog around the bay area. clear skies here in san francisco. it is still clear out there in most of the area. 60s and 50s . 53 in daly city. 62 in sunnydale. tonight, we will have a few patches of fog similar to what we saw last night. but it will clear faster tomorrow. temperatures will warm tomorrow. at a result, i will show you how warm it will get coming up. >>> also coming up, con

finds a former san jose elementary school temp guilty of molesting his students. 36-year-old, craig chandler, performed sexual acts. he would blindfold the girls during recess inside the classroom. chandler is scheduled to be sentenced in september. earlier, the school principal was convicted of failing to report the suspected abuse. >>> the man behind one of the biggest u.s. security leaks is a free man tonight. edward snowden was granted asylum in russia. a cbs reporter tells us, it comes with a catch. >> edward snowden nearly flipped out of the moscow airport unnoticed. but this picture from russian television, proports the show, the nsa contractor standing with his back to the camera, preparing to leave for an unknown location. snowden's airport departure happened as they showed reporters a document, which allows him to travel freely in russia. it was the ticket snowden needed to safely check out of the small airport hotel he called home for the past 39 days. the antigovernment secrets group, wikileaks, which is assisting snowden, posted his reaction on his website. snowden thanked russi

in the child molestation case against craig chandler of san jose. this is video from one of his earlier court the 36-year-old former 2nd grade teacher at o.b. whaley elementary school, was arrested in early2012. and faced charges that he blind- folded five of his students sex on him. outside court, the prosecutor said, she believes justice was done. ".for this conduct" if convicted, chandler faces 75 years to life in prison. in the east bay, eight more dead birds have tested positive for the west nile virus. the birds were found in antioch, brentwood, concord, danville, pittsburg, and walnut creek. birds are known as a carrier to humans by mosquitoes. since 2005 42 people in contra costa county have nile virus. in 2006, two people died from the disease. nearby tampa tears are running below average for this time of year. >> 82 today and sent several sub. >> 78 in livermore. >> will have more on the weather coming up later in the broadcast. >>".i spent 11 years in hell, and now your hell is just beginning." ahead at eight. emotional testimony in an oh

former san jose teacher, craig chandler, was found guilty on all counts of molesting five little girls at o-b whaley elementary school. this is video from chandler's court appearances last year. the 36-year-old teacher was arrested in early 2012 on charges that he blind- folded five of his students and made them perform oral sex. the female victims were between the ages of 7 and 9 when chandler molested them during recesses in his classroom outside court on thursday the prosecutor said that she believes justice was served. chandler is scheduled to be sentenced in september. he faces 75 years to life in prison. coming up on the kron four morning news. transportation officials recommend working from home if you can. if bart workers strike on monday. and they say carpooling is the next best option. kron 4's charles clifford has more. very week day 270 thousand cars drive over the bay bridge. the metropolitan transportation commission estimates that 92 percent those vehicles have at just one or two occupants. that means 248 thousand cars could have empty seats inside. now.. by comparison,

a jury found craig chandler guilty of lewd acts on five girls in his classroom at the elementary school. chandler blindfolded students and said they part of a lesson involving sensory deprivation and helen keller. the families of the victims remain silent as they left the hall of justice. another parent says moving on isn't that easy. >> i sit in the classroom at that school to see how the teachers are because of this. >> the evergreen school district released this statement, chandler's actions violated the children but also cast a pall on the sense of security not 18 months. >> two suspected marijuana growers return to court to answer charges of keeping a sex slave teen. the sheriff provided these pictures but the men made a 15-year-old southern california girl live inside this box at their pot farm. agents say they found 1,300 pot plants and weapons in a raid. the teen was not only abused but forced to process the pot plants. the 30-year-old ryan baletto and 25-year-old patrick pearmain could face life sentences if convicted. >> the next round of testing begins on rods installed at th

found a former san jose elementary school teacher guilty of molesting his students. 36-year-old craig chandler was found guilty of performing sexual acts with five-second grade girls. prosecutors say it happened in his classroom at o.b. whaley elementary school during recess. chandler will be sentenced in september. earlier, the school principal was convicted of failing to report the suspected abuse. >>> a judge threw the book at the cleveland man convicted of kidnapping and traumatizing three women for years. ariel castro will be locked up for life. but before heading off to prison, he heard haunting words from one of his victims. reporter jaricka duncan was in the courtroom. >> reporter: sentencing day for ariel castro was independence day for michelle knight. >> i spent 11 years in hell. now your hell is just beginning. >> reporter: knight was the only vic tell you who came to court -- victim who came to court. investigators say castro i am pregnantnated her five times in -- impregnated her five times in captivity and forced her to miscarry. >> you will die a little every day. >> today was

jurors found craig chandler guilty on five counts of lewd and lascivious charges. the schools principal was also convicted of a misdemeanor for not reporting the suspected child abuse to authorities sooner. he faces 70 years to life in prison when he is sentenced in september. >>> starting next month it will be easier to get from san francisco to los angeles. delta airlines will start shuttle service between sfo and lax. there will be 14 flights every weekday. they will have a separate check in counter as well. all passengers will be offered free california wine, beer, and healthy snacks. the service starts on tuesday september 3rd. i'm sure a lot of people will be using it. >> for sure. >>> sal, how is traffic? >> doing pretty well. i think you would be happy driving anywhere in the bay area at this point. it looks very nice. san mateo bridge looks pretty good. from hayward to foster city. also the morning commute is looking nice on interstate 880. both directions. right near the oakland coliseum. if you are catching a flight at oakland international, it should be

craig chandler worked at o.b. whaley school for nine years. prosecutors alleged he molested the second grade students in his classroom during recess. police arrested him in january 2012. today he was convicted of five counts of sexual assault on a child under the age of 14. he'll be sentenced next month. >>> happening now, the fight against the deadly west nile virus in south bay. for the second time in less than a week vector crews are out fogging for mosquitoes. the west nile virus is very active in the county this year. and that's why officials are warning people to protect themselves from mosquito bites. one way, get rid of any standing water around your house. >>> he's spending life in prison. and for the first time we saw pictures of how ariel castro kept those women trapped in his home. >>> the investigation into the chilien minor tragedy is at an end. >>> where are your clothes made? and are the factory conditions safe? nbc's die and gane dwyer shows impact here. >>> another look at our top story tonight. bart unions gave their require

former san jose teacher, craig chandler, was found guilty on all counts of at o-b whaley elementary school this is video from chandler's court appearances last year. the 36-year-old teacher was arrested in early 2012 the female victims were between the ages of 7 and 9 when chandler molested them during recess in his classroom outside court on thursday the prosecutor said that she believes justice was served. >>darya:it was less than 3 weeks ago when a murder in oakland took the life of eight year- old alaysha carradine. the little girl, whom loved ones called ladybug, was shot and killed when she was at a sleepover at her friend's home in east oakland. alaysha's step-father jesse fowler says that the family is still struggling with the loss of the little girl. >>: i'm used to talking with her around the house so i don't want to be there very much. this is a big loss for everyone and it isn't coming along easy. >>darya:friends and family gathered to host a runway celebration in her memory. alaysha had dreamed of one day becoming a fashion model. proceeds from the event will go to support he

a jury yesterday convicted craig chandler of molesting five girls at o.b. whaley elementary school. prosecutors said in each case he would get the victim alone in his classroom during recess, blindfold her and have her perform sex acts. the victims were 7 to 9 years old at the time. chandler is scheduled to be sentenced next month. >>> for the first time since escaping that cleveland basement she was raped and tormented in, one of ariel castro's victims confronted him before a judge sent him to prison for life. speaking at a sentencing hearing yesterday, michelle knight didn't look at castro but she told the court what it was like living in that house. knight had five miscarriages during her captivity after beatings or forced starvation by castro. >> you took 11 years of my life away and i have got it back. i spent 11 years in hell. now your hell is just beginning. i will live on. you will die a little every day. >> i'm not a monster. i'm just sick. i have an addiction. just like an alcoholic has an addiction. >> castro will never get out of prison after being convicted of rape and

the 36-year-old craig chandler convicted of all five charges against him arks accused of blind folding students and making them perform sex acts. the girls were seven or eight years old. prosecutors say it happened inside of his classroom last year. sentencing scheduled for september 27. abc 7 news is inside of the courtroom now and swril a live report on this verdict coming up on abc 7 news at 5:00. good of the noon sh everybody. >> now, to the emotional testimony in a cleveland courtroom today. >> you deserve live in prison. >> no longer a victim, she's a survivor. a young woman confronts the man who held her and two others captive for more than a decade, michelle knight actually smiled in court as castro left the courtroom. a judge sentences him to a life sentence plus a thousand years in jail. >> before that night, -- knight stepped forward to deliver a tear skfl heart felt statement. for the first time since her rescue a brave michelle knight came face-to-face with a man who held her captive 11 skbreers delivered an emotional statement that included a message to aerial castro. >>

. >> in other bay area news this former san jose teacher, craig chandler, was found guilty on all counts of molesting five little girls at o-b whaley elementary school. this is video from chandler's court appearances last year. the 36-year-old teacher was arrested in early 2012 on charges that he blind- folded five of his students and made them perform oral sex. the female victims were between the ages of 7 and 9 when chandler molested them during recesses in his classroom outside court on thursday the prosecutor said that she believes justice was served. >> when you look at their testimony there is no explanation for this kind of. >> chandler is scheduled to be sentenced in september. he faces 75 years to life in prison. >> it was less than 3 weeks ago that a sensless murder alayshand took the life of carradine. the little girl, whom loved ones called ladybug, was shot and killed when she was at a sleepover at her friend's home in east oakland. alaysha's step-father jesse fowler says that the family is still struggling with the devastating loss of the >> i am just walking through the ho

. >> reporter: the jury began deliberating craig chandler's case late yesterday and this afternoon found the former school teacher guilty of lewd and mischievous acts. the case got more attention when the school principal andrin was convicted of a mid- mid-demeanor. >> at least one of the parents that was in court today is incredibly relieved to be on the other side of this case. the facts of this case are unimaginable. the tragedy that was inflicted by mr. chandler is unspeakable. >> reporter: chandler left the courthouse without speaking. the students testified about the acts that chandler described as school lessons. he will return here september 27th for sentencing. since there are multiple victims he faces 75 years to life behind bars. in san jose, robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> new at 10:00, there was a special performance in oakland tonight. it was designed to help the families of a recent school shooting of an 8-year-old girl. young models took the runway to benefit the family of cora deen. alicia was shot and killed june 17th when a gunman rang the doorbell. both girls h

. >> reporter: the jury began deliberating craig chandler's case late yesterday and this afternoon found former school teacher guilty of lewd and mischievous acts. the case got more attention when the school principal andrin was convicted of a mid- mid-demeanor. >> at least one of the parents that was in court today is incredibly relieved to be on the other side of this case. the facts of this case are unimaginable. the tragedy that was inflicted by mr. chandler is unspeakable. >> reporter: chandler left the courthouse without speaking. the students testified about the acts that chandler described as school lessons. he will return here september 27th for sentencing. since there are multiple victims he faces 75 years to life behind bars. in san jose, robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> new at 10:00, there was a special performance in oakland tonight. it was designed to help the families of a recent school shooting of an 8-year-old girl. young models took the runway to benefit the family of cora deen. alicia was shot and killed june 17th when a gunman rang the doorbell. both girls had a

craig chandler was found guilty on five counts of lewd and lascivious behavior with minors. was arrested last year charged with molesting five students at the elementary school in san jose. the school's principal was also convicted of a misdemeanor for not reporting the suspected child abuse to authorities sooner. chandler faces 75 years to life in prison when sentenced in september. >>> a fashion show was held in oakland benefiting the family of an 8-year-old shooting victim. ♪ >> this is the modeling studio where the girl and her friend took classes put on the show raising money for her family. she was shot and killed two weeks ago at the diamond district apartment when a gunman rang the doorbell, then started shooting. >> they were best friends, and they would come here and get on this runway from 6:00 and 2:00 until we had to tell them it's time to go. they fell in love with the runway. they were learning dancing and acting. >> three other people including alasha's friend, amara, were wounded in the shooting. so far no arrests have been made. >>> starting from a lemonade

they found craig chandler guilty. he was arrested last year and charged with molesting five second and third grade students in san jose. the school's principal was also convicted of a misdemeanor for not reporting the suspected child abuse to authorities sooner. chandler faces 75 years to life in prison when he is sentenced in september. >>> also today san francisco hosts a conference to combat child sex trafficking. earlier this week a nation-wide fbi sting recovered 105 children and arrested 150 alleged pimps. the bay area saw the highest numbers with 12ildren, 18 arrests. today's conference will focus on policy, enforcement, and victim support. >>> time is 6:56. later today we will get a new look at the next phase of testing for those bolts on the new eastern span of the bay bridge. last friday we showed you the place where the giant bolts are being put through very extreme tests. engineers are bathing them in salt water to age them. the corrosion caused the old bolts to fail. the art and soul festival is known as

craig chandler was found guilty of lewd actions on five girls if his classroom at the elementary school. chandler blindfolded the students and said they were part of a lesson involving sensory definite bring have a vacation and holen keller. the families were silent. another parent says moving on is not is easy. >> i go to the school and sit in the class to see how the teachers are because of this. >> the school district released this statement saying his actions not only violated the children but cast a pall on the sense of safety and security in our schools for the past 18 months. >> two suspected marijuana growers will run to court to answer charges of keeping a teenage sex slave. the lake county sheriff provided these pictures, federal prosecutions claim they made the 15-year-old southern california girl live need this box at their pot farm and agents say they found 1,300 pot plant and self weapons in a raid and the teen was not only abused but forced to process pot plants. the 30-year-old ryan baletto and 25-year-old patrick pearmain could face possible life sentences if they are c

teacher guilty of sexually assaulting students who were just 7 and 8 years ol old. 36-year-old craig chandler convicted of 5 counts of lewd lascivious act under child of 14. pros cawtors say she was molested in the classroom at this school in san jose. the student said chandler ballooned folded them and forced them to perform secretarial act. >> children made victims 50 duplicity. as a result of mr. chandler hiding what he was doing. greatest hope that all these children forget everything about being in mr. chandler class. >> chandler sentenced in september. he faces up to 75 years to life in prison former principal lynn andrew found guilty last year of failing to report the suspected sexual abuse to authorities. >> we learn more tonight about the chilled molestation allegations against a popular concord teacher. joseph martin is in jill right now nearly 100 felony counts. he could face life in prison if convicted. latest now from laura anthony. >> though the campus is shut erred for the summer the fall out continues after one of woodside elementary most popular teachers. joe martin was arres

jury found a former san jose elementary school teacher guilty of molesting students. 36-year-old craig chandler performed sexual acts with five- second grade girls. he allegedly blindfolded the girls inside the classroom at o.b. whaley. earlier the school principal was convicted of failing to report the abuse. >>> he had a promising political future until being arrested for breaking into a woman's apartment in his underwear. as da lin reports, sonoma county supervisor efren korea's career in in jeopardy. >> it would be hard to represent the voters. >> reporter: one of the biggest voters to sonoma county supervisors efren carillo is calling on the young politician to step down. >> his actions brought shame and disgrace to the county of sonoma. >> reporter: this is a picture of carillo in court two weeks ago after santa rosa police arrested him for breaking into a woman's home through a bedroom window wearing only his underwear and socks. 3:30 in the morning. carillo's attorney sa the 32- year-old politician was trying to share drinks with the woman. investigators say "nice try." they believe he

a jury yesterday convicted craig chandler of molesting five girls at o.b.tary school in san jose's evergreen school district. prosecutors satisfy he would get the victim -- he would get the victim alone in the classroom during recess, blindfold her and have her perform sex acts. the victims were ages 7 through 9 at the time. chandler will be sentenced next month. >>> sonoma county supervisor's career in jeopardy after being arrested for breaking into a woman's apartment in his underwear. efren carillo says he was just trying to share a drink with the woman but investigators say he was going to rape her. carillo was arrested a year ago for fighting outside a nightclub. some of his backers are no longer supporting him. >> his actions have brought shame and really disgrace to the county of sonoma. he has lost credibility. it would be hard for him to represent the voters. >> carillo is now on paid administrative leave and expected in court at the end of the month. his attorney says carillo is at a rehab facility getting help now with a drinking problem. >>> a f