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. >>> day two of deliberations in the trial of former new york state senate leader dean skellos. he is accused of strong arming companies with state businesses into giving his son consulting fees and no-show jobs. it appears there won't be a quick verdict. yesterday jurors asked to review the testimony of nine witnesses. today the judge heard and denied a motion from the defense to dismiss evidence. >>> the fbi is searching a lake in san bernardino, california for more clues about the shooters who killed 14 people last week. sources tell cbs2 news that divers are looking for a computer hard drive that was missing from the home of syed farook and his wife tashfeen malik. they suspect they dumped the hard drive in the water. >>> most don't agree with the the united states but while 58% of voters oppose, more than 5% of republicans support the idea. >>> the lights at westchester county airport were stopped for two hours after a small plane skidded off the runway. a picture shows the tow truck pulling the gulf stream jet from a grassy area. the airport says the plane landed but did n
. >>> day two of deliberations in the trial of former new york state senate leader dean skellos. he is accused of strong arming companies with state businesses into giving his son consulting fees and no-show jobs. it appears there won't be a quick verdict. yesterday jurors asked to review the testimony of nine witnesses. today the judge heard and denied a motion from the defense to dismiss evidence. >>> the fbi is searching a lake in san bernardino, california for more clues...
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. >>> closing arguments expected tomorrow in the corruption trial of state senator dean skellos of new york. the former republican leader facing federal extortion and bribery charges, and used his position of governmental for financial gain for himself and his son. defense attorneys say he has not ruled out testifying in this case. >>> in new jersey, state wildlife officials say 124 bears were killed on this, the first day of the bear hunt. this is four fewer than the first day of last year's hunt but officials say the final tally of day could increase. wildlife officials added 600 square miles of hunting this year in an attempt to manage a black bear population in the state. hunts are controversial of course, and they have drawn protests again. news at 6:00, it could be the ultimate mix of luxury and environmentally friendly. and with this, you will not be sacrificing speed either. oh, that got meteorologist lee goldberg's attention. oh, yes it did. get your attention. how long will this warm if lee can get his nose out the centers for medicare and medicaid services recently asked pat
. >>> closing arguments expected tomorrow in the corruption trial of state senator dean skellos of new york. the former republican leader facing federal extortion and bribery charges, and used his position of governmental for financial gain for himself and his son. defense attorneys say he has not ruled out testifying in this case. >>> in new jersey, state wildlife officials say 124 bears were killed on this, the first day of the bear hunt. this is four fewer than the first...
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. >>> closing arguments conclude krupption says of dean skellos and his son. the court wrapped up for the day. the senate leader and his son face eight counts of bribery, extortion and conspiracy. the prosecution will finish its case tomorrow and then the defense will present its closing arguments. tonight, outside lower manhattan court, dean said they will be vindicated. >> we'll be exonerated found innocent and tomorrow you will hear our side of the case. he served more than half of his life in the senate admirably and has many, many things to be proud of. legislation. he will be missed in this state when he finally leaves. believe me. >> prosecutors say he used his position to get miss son a no- show job and is accused of accepting hundred of thousands of dollars in exchange for political favors. >>> nassau county residents wonder why local legislature residents face higher fees and fewer services. >> on the streets of long long island the debate rages. >> to me, i don't think a politician should be able to give themselves a pay raise. >> i definitely see t
. >>> closing arguments conclude krupption says of dean skellos and his son. the court wrapped up for the day. the senate leader and his son face eight counts of bribery, extortion and conspiracy. the prosecution will finish its case tomorrow and then the defense will present its closing arguments. tonight, outside lower manhattan court, dean said they will be vindicated. >> we'll be exonerated found innocent and tomorrow you will hear our side of the case. he served more than...
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. >>> prosecutors have rested their case in the trial of former dean skellos. prosecutors say he secured a phantom job for his son in return for political influence. the defense is expected to give its closing argument in the morning both have pled not guilty and they did not take the stand. their lawyers say they will be vindicated. >>> turning to campaign 2016, donald trump, defending himself tonight even comparing himself to fdr. his call too ban muslims from ent -- to ban muslims from entering the country. >> reporter: what's behind donald trump? >> it's all about attitude, it's no about issues, detailed policy statements. it taps into the frustration voters have that things are broken and he's the outsiders outsider. >> reporter: which ma may be why he felt emboldened to shake up the political world. not backing off, despite an avalanche of criticism, he compared himself to the actions taken by president roosevelt with the germans, italians and japanese during world war ii. >> they stripped him of his natural proceedings. they went through a whole list. th
. >>> prosecutors have rested their case in the trial of former dean skellos. prosecutors say he secured a phantom job for his son in return for political influence. the defense is expected to give its closing argument in the morning both have pled not guilty and they did not take the stand. their lawyers say they will be vindicated. >>> turning to campaign 2016, donald trump, defending himself tonight even comparing himself to fdr. his call too ban muslims from ent -- to ban...
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dean skallos, the former republican leader is facing federal extortion, fraud and bribery charges. prosecutors say he used his position in government for financial gain. for himself and for his son. defense attorneys say skellos has not ruled out testifying in the case. >>> former giants and jets player plaxico burres pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in new jersey. the plea could potentially spare him from serving a year in jail. the 38-year-old admitted that he didn't pay more than $45,000 in state taxes in 2013. have to pay roughly $56,000 in restitution and penalties. >>> after issues both on and off the field, rutgers football has a new coach. the university's board of governors approved the $11 million guaranteed contract today. laura benke is in the newsroom after w-details. >> reporter: after one week of cleaning house and firing the athletic director and the head football coach, rutgers officially began the rebuilding process with chris ash at the helm. the 41-year-old introduced today coming as his role of co defensive coordinator for ohio state the last two seasons. this is the first time as a head coach. the iowa native though very familiar with the big 10. after working with the buckeyes and
dean skallos, the former republican leader is facing federal extortion, fraud and bribery charges. prosecutors say he used his position in government for financial gain. for himself and for his son. defense attorneys say skellos has not ruled out testifying in the case. >>> former giants and jets player plaxico burres pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in new jersey. the plea could potentially spare him from serving a year in jail. the 38-year-old admitted that he didn't pay more...