a case for israel was plagiarized more recently dershowitz is not one campaign against illegal themes can you get a call the president of all university has about the middle of this month to decide and when i was dr finkelstein these are festered to paul university who might get his tenure on tuesday if the university allows and by people like this be teaching our children in the class of us thanks for joining us i'm going to start off by asking where things stand in your a ten year old old westie have you become too hot for him. and i think the american association of university professors has been watching. the demise of the american higher education of the ministration simply unilaterally you get rid of my memory. when you. now mind. you moment. the poll university and myself reaching a settlement this is the poll universe the state. today we are free to the resolution of our dispute with professor finkelstein. as a part of that resolution he has agreed to resign effective immediately. professor finkelstein is a prolific scholar and an outstanding teacher the university thanks him

we're talking to professor alan dershowitz he's author of a new book it's called the case for israel and debate with norman finkelstein among his books the holocaust industry and n.h. and reality and the israel palestine conflict no one thousand nine hundred eighty four one joan peters published a book called from time immemorial the book was universally recognized by serious scholars to be a fraud without wanting to toot my own horn i'm largely recognized as the person who exposed the froid. i know that book inside out i read it at least four times and i went through all eighteen hundred and fifty four footnotes i started to read your book mr dershowitz. i think came to chapter one footnotes ten foot no the live and footnote twelve footnote thirteen footnote fourteen footnote fifteen footnotes sixteen all of the quotes are from joan peters they are so from joan peters but you have a long quote here from mark twain and pages twenty three to twenty four i turned to joan peters page one fifty nine to sixty the identical quote from twain with with the ellipse ease is in the you know tha

craig dershowitz is now joining us exclusively along with his attorney. both of you. craig let's start with this, what we just heard in this piece, that sarah is saying that you unconditionally gifted this dog to her. >> absolutely -- >> do you have a response? >> yes, i did not. that's silly. when i moved back to new york and i was looking for a place to live, she held onto him while i found an appropriate apartment. and he was supposed to come back after that. >> she also told nbc news the documents you provided to prove sole ownership are without merit and she goes on to say that she paid the vet bills, she fed, sheltered and cared for knuckles since he was eight weeks old. and as you heard in the piece she said this is about revenge. it's not about a dog. it's about revenge for her breaking up with you. i'm starting to see why this relationship didn't work out. but would you like to comment on that? >> when i called the veto actually get the bills, as well as the doggie day care they didn't even remember her name. they're like, craig, of course, how a

today a debate and a new book called the case for israel it's by alan dershowitz who is one of the nation's foremost appellate lawyers felix frankfurter professor of law at harvard law school and why don't we start with you laying out the thesis of your latest book the case for israel well i want to write a progressive liberal case for the two state solution which i think that most israelis favor and have favored for a long time i argue in the book that no country in history faced with comparable threats both external and internal has ever tried so hard to comply with the rule of law i compare israel favorably to the united states in this regard norman finkelstein your response i was asked to come in and discuss his new book i went home purchased one copy in fact i purchased two copies i read the book very carefully i did with what someone serious does. with the book. i read the text i went through the footnotes i went through it very carefully there's only one conclusion one can reach having read the book and this is a scholarly judgment it's not an ad hominum attack mr dershowitz has conc

craig dershowitz claims his ex-girlfriend kidnapped his puggle. when the couple broke up four years ago. dershowitz said he is spending $60,000 of his savings on legal fees in efforts to get his dog back. the ex-girlfriend, sarah, says she's also the rightful owner, because they both paid for the dog and expenses that came along with being a pet owner. this morning on the "today show," dershowitz responded to claims that his case is more about revenge. >> when i called the vet to actually get the bills, as well as the doggie day care, they didn't even remember her name. they were like, craig, of course, how are you, what do you need? so if she paid the bills, i don't remember that. as far as revenge, this is an expensive revenge. not something i want to do. i've actually, i'm happy she's moved to california, i just want knuckles back here with me. >> dershowitz has created an online video and is asking for donations to help continue his custody fight. >>> well, 90-year-old actress betty white has two shows and she's not letting her age slow her do

dershowitz says after their breakup, his ex, sara brega took knuckles with her.apping. she says knuckles was a gift. >> i bought knuckles. i actually spent the money. i was his caretaker. knuckles is my son. i don't mean to come off as if he's more important than a human child but to me he is. >> we paid for the dog together, we split everything 50/50, vet bills, daycare bills. i did take the dog to california. i didn't need to check with him. it wasn't his dog. >> dershowitz has used up his life savings fighting for knuckles. he started a web page. he hopes to raise montoy keep the quest alive. >>> knuckles looks happy. the tail is wagging. >>> planning a trip this memorial day weekend, you are not alone. projected travel numbers are out tonight. >> beware of a bogus e-mail targeting consumers this week. liz crenshaw has details. plus a list of the most well-read cities in america. are we on it? >> yes. i'll tell you where in a minute. >>> we'll begin with the unofficial start to summer. aaa released travel projections for memorial day weekend. it estimates a ha

don't forget alan dershowitz is here alongwith bernie goldberg on the trayvon martin case.ing out man. why? i thought jill was your soul mate. no, no it's her dad. the general's your soul mate? dude what? no, no, no. he's, he's on my back about providing for his little girl. hey don't worry. e-trade's got a totally new investing dashboard. everything is on one page, your investments, quotes, research... it's like the buffet last night. whatever helps you understand man. i'm watching you. oh yeah? well i'm watching you, watching him. [ male announcer ] try the new 360 investing dashboard at e-trade. [ male announcer ] you're at the age where you don't get thrown by curveballs. ♪ this is the age of knowing how to get things done. so, why let erectile dysfunction get in your way? talk to your doctor about viagra. 20 million men already have. ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough for sex. do not take viagra if you take nitrates for chest pain; it may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. side effects include headache, flushing, upset stomach, and abnormal vision. to

harvard law professor alan dershowitz says the prosecutors have bungled the case. spoke to him earlier. >> governor huckabee: great to have you here. there is shocking evidence that came forward this week released, not only about the medical condition of george zimmerman which was not included in the prosecutor's affidavit but also indication close range gun shots wound to trayvon martin and no other signs of injury other than bloody knuckles, indicating they might have been used to create the broken nose on george zimmerman. what is most shocking about the new evidence and the fact we haven't heard it before. >> what is most shocking is the prosecutor was aware of most of the evidence in general outline and made a deliberate, willful, unethical, unprofessional and illegal decision to withhold the evidence not from you and me and the media but the courts and the affidavit she filed in support of an overblown 2nd degree murder prosecution. >> governor huckabee: your allegation is because she knowingly, willingly, deliberately withheld critical evidence that would af

dershowitz claims he spent over $60,000 in fees so far on fido. set up this website, rescue knux, for donations. >> i'm just asking for money to continue to fight. >> reporter: with neither side backing down, a judge, that's right, a judge in california is set to hear arguments on wednesday. >> it's been a hard battle fighting this thing. but it's worth it. we're fighting for something that we both love. >> reporter: paula faris, abc news, new york. >> we'll be back. >> announcer: abc's "world news now" will continue after this 3q air wick and the national park foundation have partnered to bring you the vibrant scents of nature from the wildflower valleys of yellowstone to the tropical islands of hawaii. it's from these magnificent sources that we found inspiration for our newest scents. so you can experience the spirit of these national treasures in your home. the new nationalpark collection. something in the air wick. ♪ skinny so skinny ♪ ♪ skinny so skinny ♪ >>> so you are liking that song. >> i am. >> that's right. breaks my heart to report th

dershowitz says he's -- pug and beagle.showitz says he's spending his savings to get the dog back and created a web site to help continue the fight. you can hear more on the "today" show at 7:00. that's right after "news4 today" -- >> one cute dog. >> but you have to -- you have to sort of think that this is like you have -- you know, custody battles with kids. >> indeed. that's -- pets are like a family member. this battle is going to be contentious, i can only imagine. >> and expensive obviously already. if he spent $60,000 and it ain't over yet. >> no. >>> 5:57 now. >> very soggy out there right now. tom kierein has the very latest on what is going to be a messy day and a messy commute, as well. danella will have the latest on traffic. >>> "news4 today" continues. >>> vmt night -- vio

dershowitz claims he spent over $60,000 in fees so far on fido. website, rescue knux, for donations. >> i'm just asking for money to continue to fight. >> reporter: with neither side backing down, a judge, that's right, a judge in california is set to hear arguments on wednesday. >> it's been a hard battle fighting this thing. but it's worth it. we're fighting for something that we both love. >> reporter: paula faris, abc news, new york. >> we'll be back. >> announcer: abc's "world news now" will continue after this from our abc stations. ♪ skinny so skinny ♪ >>> so you are liking that song. >> i am. >> that's right. breaks my heart to report this news this morning. another elimination last night on "dancing with the stars." >> close to your heart. >> close to my heart. my ex-wife maria menounos got the boot. they thought katherine jenkins because she had a back injury would be the one to get the boot. she was saved by the audience. so it was maria and her partner derek hough who are now saying good-bye. she had a really great season. looks great.

the same is true in the case of knuckles dershowitz. >> they should share custody.he dog half the year, the other can take the dawght other half a year. they can do it by agreement. >> i don't think these two can. megyn: if you are cohabitating with your boyfriend or girlfriend sign a preknuckles agreement. thank you, panel. coming up, remembering the life of a singing legend. stay with us. ♪ [ male announcer ] you're at the age where you don't get thrown by curveballs. ♪ this is the age of knowing how to get things done. so, why let erectile dysfunction get in your way? talk to your doctor about viagra. 20 million men already have. ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough for sex. do not take viagra if you take nitrates for chest pain; it may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. side effects include headache, flushing, upset stomach, and abnormal vision. to avoid long-term injury, seek immediate medical help for an erection lasting more than four hours. stop taking viagra and call your doctor right away if you experience a sudden decrease or loss in visio

dershowitz claimed he spent over $60,000 on fees so far on fido.e's set up this website, rescue knux, for donations. with neither side backing down on this war of the rovers, a judge in california is set to hear arguments on wednesday. >> it's been a hard battle, you know, fighting this thing. but it's worth it. worth fighting for something that we both love. >> reporter: okay. so, a puppy prenup might not be a bad idea, right? this is actually becoming a growing issue with many lawyers now, devoting their entire practice to situations like this. canine custody disputes. >> the entire practice? >> yeah. they're making money off it, obviously. >> thanks, paula. >>> let's go to weather with sam. good morning, sam. >> good morning, everyone. let's start with the fact that the east coast is getting an awful lot of rain during the day today. if you're on the eastern seaboard and you haven't seen rain yet, you probably will. looking at the storm site radar right quick. philadelphia, 9:00 to 10:00 in the morning. noonish, washington, d.c. noonish, new yor

craig dershowitz claimed his ex-girlfriend dognapped knuckles and took him to california.says he spent $60,000 in legal fees trying to get back his beloved pooch. >> in a lot of ways he's like my son. he's the cutest dog in the entire universe. he has floppy ears. he snores like an old man. his whole butt willings when hing whats his tail. he's so sweet and warm. he's incredible. the only problem is my ex-girlfriend stole him and took him to california. i had to hire two private investigators to find her. i know it sounds cool to be working with p.i.s, but it is not and it's incredibly costly. megyn: a judge will decide tomorrow whether this guy should get knuckles back. joining me now mercedes colwin and mark eiglarsh. a former prosecutor now defense attorney. mercedes, his butt wiggles when hing whats his tail, and, you know, he says he bought him. he took care of him. the only reason the ex-girlfriend had him was because he had to find a new house -- he was look for new housing. let her have temporary custody of knuckles and she took off. say it isn't so. >> i have got

maybe alan dershowitz did. every now and then there's an honorable liberal left in universities but most of -- they put on their brown shirts and they marched. we've created a real monster in this country, and i don't know what to do with it because i don't have any ill-liberal way to treat those people. they have an ill-liberal way to treat me, and they tried, and frankly here i am. having a pretty good time of it. but they have -- when they get together, they have no -- they're very proud of the fact that they'd crush us if they could. but they can't. thank god for our constitution. >> i'm going to take the other side. i think, as mark twain said, the reports of my death are exaggerated. i think there's -- roosevelt won four times or three re-elections. i think we're approaching 50% of the work force that's directly or indirectly works for the federal government. liberals in the white house understand all this. >> i can't hear him. >> is that better? >> maybe so. >> start again. >> i think you reports of the

craig dershowitz said he spent about $60,000 on legal fees to get knuckles back. his ex-girlfriend sarah brega says the puggle was a gift and she's fighting to keep him with her in california. >> zblan auction of rare jewels raised nearly $38 million for charity on monday. highlights included a 32 carat ruby and diamond ring that fetched more than $6.5 million. the jewels once belonged to the widow of billionaire banker edmund saffra. >>> it's usually the students who play pranks at the end of the school year. these high school teachers are pranking their students. the students wer duped into fake interviews while the teachers you see there are performing goofy dances behind them. pretty funny. that's a good dance. >>> one of the world's rarest animals has been caught on tape in africa. researchers set up cameras and videotaped some of the best images to date of gorillas. as few as 250 of them still exist in the wild. they usually flee at the first sign of humans. that was a fast mover. and a chiropractic office in georgia is getting a kick out of its newest patie

with more evidence now public, legal experts like harvard experts alan dershowitz -- >> if there areger of responsibility will point directly at the prosecutor. >> reporter: cory was assigned a month after the shooting after the nationwide scrutiny and protests. she said the evidence released is not the sum total of her case. >> the general public and the media have to remember there is a lot we cannot release by law. >> reporter: this case hinges on who started the fight that night. the prosecution says it was zimmerman, merely by leaving the car that night. we haven't seen zimmerman's statement to the police or his reenactment of the night. >>> what about this? mark zuckerberg changing his facebook status to married over the weekend. dan harris is here. i loved when he posted it on the facebook page. >> reporter: good morning to you. let's consider the week that mark zuckerberg just had. last monday, he turned 28. on friday, facebook went blik and he made a mere $19 billion. and then on saturday, a secret, surprise wedding. not a bad run. >> let's do this. >> reporter: mark zuckerb