again.../ gary giordano ...will avoid... prosecution... for... a crime... he,,, was... accused of .../ in annapolis. janice? this police report spells out why gary giordano was charged with indecent exposure...but tonight, apparently it wasn't enough...because prosecutors have dropped the case. police say they found giordano and carol ann bock... lying down and partially covered by a blanket in an annapolis parking garage.his trial was set for next week, but today prosecutors dropped the charge. that's because in order to be guilty of indecent exposure... the law says you have to be naked "willfully" or "intentionally" in public. all of this comes just a few days after robyn gardner's family in frederick held a vigil... to commemorate one year since her disappearance. giordano was held for four months in aruba...but authorities never charged him: 3 "it's extremely frustrating, you think what if this happened, what if that happened, you just wwigh out everything, it's very difficult" robyn garder's body still hasn't been found...when we spoke to her family wednesday, the

she agreed to take a trip to aruba with gary giordano. authorities searched for her but they called off the search just after a week after she went missing. word got out that he took out an insurance policy before the trip. he remains a suspect in the case. her family does remain hopeful. >> i think the fbi and the rubin authorities are working to investigate the case. >> will will take for you and your family for full closure? >> we need to know some answers. that is the problem. we don't know any answers and that is difficult. >> any word on where she is, don't be shy about it. >> authorities assume she is dead but they have never found her body. reporting live, jennifer franciotti. >> thank you. now an update on a developing story. there was a water main break in .ortheast baltimore crews don't know the size of this break. there was a break in the same spot. the man who police say called himself a joker and threatened to kill his co-workers will not face any felony charges. prosecutors say he legally owned the weapons and there is not

she was living in frederick when she agreed to take a trip to aruba with gary giordano. authorities searched for her but they called off the search just after a week after she went missing. word got out that giordano took out an insurance policy before the trip. he remains a suspect in the case. her family would not comment on ,he sparticulars of the case but her family does remain hopeful. her body has never been found. >> the man who called themselves a joker will not face any felony charges. police found about two dozen weapons at neil prescott's apartment. there's not enough evidence to file felony assault charges. he has been receiving emergency psychiatric evaluation since he was taken into custody. >> crews are trying to determine what caused another water main break, this time in northeast baltimore. it happened just before 11:00 near city college high school. crews didn't know the size and scope of the break. there was a water main break in the same spot three years ago. it burst and affected eight homes in the area. >> it already feels like we've had about eigh

. >> the name gary giordano was not mentioned. these the maryland man robyn gardner was on vacation with when she vanished. he did not report her missing until two hours after she allegedly disappeared. authorities in aruba say that he is the single suspect although he says he has nothing to do with it. gary giordano was held for months in a jail in aruba but was released in november last year for lack of evidence. jummy olabanji, abc 7 news. >> on the campaign trail today president obama speaking with supporters in florida and in northern virginia about its plan to help the economy. he will make several stops in orlando, florida, this afternoon before heading to leesburg, virginia, tonight. he will speak at a campaign rally at loudoun county high school at 8:00 tonight. the tickets were distributed earlier in the week. the president's presumed challenger plans to campaign today in colorado. romney is finalizing plans for multistate bus tour. he is expected to visit virginia, north carolina, and florida. an announcement expected s

jeff,you may remember back in may...gary giordano was allegedly caught having sex in his s-u-v near the maryland state house.today, that indecent exposure charge has been dropped. police say they found giordano and carol ann bock... lying down and partially covered by a blanket.his trial was set for next week, but today prosecutors dropped the charge. that's because in order to be guilty of indecent exposure... the law says you have to be naked "willfully" or "intentionally" in public. all of this comes just a few days after robyn gardner's family in frederick held a vvgil... to commemorate one year since her disappearance. piordano was held for four months in aruba...but authorities never charged him: "it's extremely frustrating, you think what if this happened, what if that happened, you just weigh out everything, it's very difficult" to this day...robyn gardner's body has not been found. giordano says she was swept out to sea.janice park fox45 news at 5:30. an emotional day for baseball legend cal ripken junior as the hall of famer opens up about the abduction of his mother. mother.c

the charges have been dropped in the indecent exposure case against gary giordano. gary giordano and carol ann bock where rest of their work found naked in a vehicle. prosecutors dropped the case because there is not enough evidence. -- gabby douglas and -- >> and multiple crash and evening rush hour. this was brought to you as breaking news. it happened at east baltimore street and north point boulevard. one person was taken to shock trauma and is in critical condition. six other people suffered less than severe injuries. some scary moments for customers and workers at a denny's restaurant. this total was not showing the flames shooting through the roof. the flames broke out at about 10:30 among the 1800 block. it took six fire departments about an hour to get things under control. thankfully, no one was injured. >> a deal has been reached between members of a baltimore county community and an assistant living facility. -- assisted living facilities. the community association opposed the expansion san that would negatively impact the preservation of the historic di

prosecutors drop an indecent exposure charge from a day gary giordano would probably rather forget. on may 18th, annapolis police find giordano completely nude under a blanket in his suv.also in a compromising position... carol ann bock.giordano's black underwear knocked to the ground as police arrest him. but a week before his trial, prosecutors drop the charge...because under maryland law you have to be naked "willfully" or "intentionally" in public.but of course giordano splashed headlines long before may: may:"it's extremely frustrating, what if this happened, what if that happened, you put different scenarios in your head" on wednesday in frederick, family reflect on a year filled with 3 morr questions than answers. for four months...giordano was locked away in an aruban prision...suspected of killing his gardner...his travellng com: companion:"on august the 4th last year, called me and told me the news robin was missing at sea"gardner's sister says it was the first time she heard the name gary giordano: giordano:"i knew nothing about him"aruban officials found nothing to charge

. >>> it was last august that robyn gardner traveled to aruba with maryland businessman gary giordanohe said she diss appeared while the two snorkeled off the coast in august. two days ever after she disappeared, he tried to collect on an insurance policy he took on her. and for the first time her family is speaking out about her disappearance. >> my mother is still in contact with the fbi and the aruban authority. >> reporter: robyn's family gathered for a vigil. >> we're here to remember her and not give up hope on finding her. >> i think there is still hope. >> reporter: since being released from prison in aruba, gary giordano has professed his innocence on national tv. and he's gotten arrested for indecent exposure in an annapolis parking garage, after police found him naked in a car with a woman from tennessee. >> reporter: and gary giordano will fight that charge of indecent exposure. he is also suing to collect on the death benefit. >>> vic is in the newsroom with more on the report about josh powell. >> reporter: the social worker protecting the children did not consult with p

i think there's still hope. >> reporter: since being released from prison in aruba, gary giordano hasrofessed his innocence on national tv. and he's gotten arrested for indecent exposure in an annapolis parking garage, after police found him naked in a car with a woman from tennessee. and gary giordano will fight that charge of indecent exposure in court. >> giordano is also suing american express for failing to pay that $1.5 million death benefit. >>> the indiana state fair stage collapse. last august, strong winds toppled the stage rigging just before country duo sugar land took the stage, killing seven and injuring dozens. victims today made claims against the $13.2 million settlement offer. it could be weeks before they learn their share of the money. >>> needles found in airline food on two different carriers are raising concern. as brian todd reports, investigators are trying to determine who is behind these incidents. >> reporter: two airlines, seven sandwiches. heightened anxiety. on monday, from victoria, british columbia from toronto. the airline says it is investigating. an

. >> the name gary giordano was not mentioned at last night's vigil. he's the maryland man she was on vacation with when she vanished. he did not report her missing until two hours after she disappeared. aruban authorities say that he is the lone suspect in the disappearance although he says he has nothing to do with it. gary giordano was held several months in at aruban jail, but he was released in november of last year for lack of evidence. from the satellite center, jummy olabanji, abc 7 news. >> hop on the campaign trail. president obama wraps up a swing state campaign today with speeches on fixing the economy in florida and virginia. he will speak at loudoun county high school just before 8:00 tonight. you need a ticket to attend. there were distributed earlier this week. the president's visit means rolling street closures in that area, starting around 2:30 this afternoon. presumed republican nominee mitt romney returns to the campaign trail today in colorado. these finalizing plans for multistate bus tour through virginia, north carolina, and flo

, robyn gardner disappeared while on vacation in aruba while on ticket -- while traveling with gary giordanout an insurance policy on robyn before the trip. their reports that he is trying to sue the insurance company to collect that money. >> i think the fbi and the aruban authorities are working hard to investigate the case. we need to know some answers. that is the problem. we just don't know any answers right now. that is very difficult. >> if anybody has any information on where she is, come forward. don't be shy about it. ♪ ♪ somewhere over the rainbow >> friends are -- friends and family are being asked to donate to help families and victims of violence. >> the anne arundel man who called themselves the joker and threatened to kill his co- workers will not face any felony charges. they found ammunition and two dozen weapons in the home of neal presscott. he is charged only with misdemeanor telephone misuse. he has been receiving an emergency psychiatric evaluations into a stick into custody. there is a new development in maryland cost gun permit law. the state can continue enforcing t

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gardner traveled to aruba last august with gaithersburg businessman gary giordano ... who says gardner disappeared while the two snorkeled off the coast. giordano spent four months in an aruban jail while police tried to build a case against him but was eventually let go for lack of evidence.giordano took out an accidental death policy on gardner which he tried to collect 2 days after notifying police of her disappearance. 3 im still devastated .......that she will come home sometime... 3 sometime... a year later... police have not found a body or a suspect. meanwhile... giordano is suing american express for failure to pay a 1-point- 5 million dollar death benefit. caesars entertainment group wins a license to build a slots casino in baltimore. baltimore.the maryland lottery commission made the decision tuesday. the casino near m&t bank stadium will have 37- hundred slot machines. mayor stephanie rawlings-blake calls it a positive move. but not everyone shares her enthusiasm... including one delegate who has concerns about the developer. (del. carter) "this is a forei

her travel companion gary giordano of gaithersburg is the suspect, but he has not been charged. he has experienced some trouble. he and a companion were arrested exposure in may. annapolis police officers found naked on a mattress in his van. " the republican-controlled house has passed a bill to tax cuts, which to expire on december 31. is paves the way for a confrontation with president obama. he does not want tax cuts for americans. congress will address it after election.er >> the president is expected to discuss those tax cuts at a campaign today. he will make several stops in orlando before heading to leesburg tonight. before 8:00 he will speak at a rally at loudoun high school. you need a ticket to attend. those tickets were distributed earlier this week. mitt romney plans to campaign in colorado today. he is finalizing plans for multistate bus tour. is expected to visit virginia, north carolina, and florida. an announcement is expected soon on his running mate. >> choice career fairs is holding a job fair in arlington today until 2:00 p.m. north fortday inn on myer drive

state will not pursue charges against gary giordano about his indecency case. the case was set for trial next week. his lawyer asked the case to be dismissed, saying no crime had been committed. yesterday marked the one-year anniversary since gardner disappeared. >> giordano spent four months in an aruban jail but was never charged. >>> social workers -- a report says social workers could have done more to save josh powell's children's lives. >> they were having a good time. >> reporter: we sat down with chuck cox on the deck overlooking his backyard. it is where he used to watch his grandsons, charlie and baden powell play, before they were murdered by their father. >> they remember happy, they were smiling, running, having a good time. charlie would run back and forth across the field trying to get the kite to fly. >> reporter: the boys were killed last february, after what was supposed to be a visit to their father with a supervisor. instead, josh powell attacked them with an accident and set the house on fire as well. powell had been order to undergone a ps

. >>> it was last august that robyn gardner traveled with maryland businessman gary giordano. he said she disappeared while the two snorkeled off the case. two days after she vanished, giordano tried to collect on an accidental death policy he took out on her. all the while, robyn's family in frederick hasn't given up hope in finding her. and for the first time, robyn's family is speaking out publicly. >> my mother is still in contact with the fbi and the aruban authorities. >> reporter: robyn's heartbroken family and friends gathered for a vigil to remember her. >> we're here to remember her and keep hope that maybe one day she'll come home alive. >> not to give up hope am i think there's still hope. >> reporter: since being released from prison in aruba, gary giordano has professed his innocence on national tv. and he's gotten arrested in an annapolis parking garage, for indecent exposure after police found him naked with a woman. >> he will fight that charge in court next friday. by the way, he's also fighting american express for failing to pay that $1.5 million death bene

the only suspect in the case is gary giordano. he was vacationing with robin gardner. him for police held releasing him for lack of evidence. maintains his innocence. in court on charges of indecent exposure in an annapolis case. wtop radio says that his attorney declares no crime was committed. new information in the deadly theater shooting. about mr.rning signs in the weeks leading up to the massacre. a psychiatrist tried to warn the he was a doctoral student. tahman bradley explains why nothing was done. about whether there before jamessigns thees allegedly carried out colorado movie theater massacre. the psychiatrist, dr. lynne who was treating him at the university of colorado, was of the threat assessment team at the school. documents show that she wrote policy on direct assessment -- on threat assessment. early june the doctor thefied other members of about their concerns about his behavior. but three days after he purchased an assault weapon, a suddenly told the university that he was quitting. the larger threat assessment team never had a formal meeting interv

. >>> gary giordano is no longer facing charges. prosecutors decided to drop an indecent exposure charges for an inaccident in may unrelated to the investigation in aruba. annapolis found giordano and another woman naked in a car in a parking garage. >>> after predictions of 90 to 100 now jobs created last month, the labor department says 163,000 jobs were created in july, that wasn't enough to lower the overall unemployment rate which stands at 8.3%. about one-third of the able body people of our civilian labor phos force that could be working are not. >> mitt romney was quick to point out the negative and says this is the longest period of time the country has had unemployment above 8% in american history. >>> amtrak is in trouble with lawmakers because of the food and besmg cost. passengers pay $9.50 for a cheeseburger, but costs taxpayers 16 bucks. as soda sells for 2 bucks, the u.s. treasury pays $3.40. amtrak is bringing in half of sales revenue of food and beverage expenses, supposed to be operating on a break even basis. >>>

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. >>> gary giordano won't face charges for indecent exposure after police found him in the back of an suv with a woman. prosecutors are dropping the charges. he was on a trip to aruba with robyn gardner when she disappeared in the water, she is presumed dead. he was in custody for four months but never charged. he was arrested this time after he and another woman were found in the back of a car undressed. according to state law it is illegal to be naked unwillingly or intentionally in public. giordano's attorney says that wasn't the case here. >>> a picture of a man, he is robbing people in and around catonsville. he walks up while you are getting cash and demands to know your pin number. >> reporter: four atm robberies in a little more than a month. all at banks in a and should the catonsville area, off of 695, all with the same mo. a gun, a mask, demanding of cash and the victim's card and pin number. >> he approaches them while they are using the atm, he is operating a vehicle and has his face concealed. >> reporter: not during this portion of this crime police say he committed on

gardner traveled to aruba last august with gaithersburg businessman gary giordano ... who says gardner disappeared while the two snorkeled off the coast. giordano spent four months in an aruban jail while police tried to build a case against him but was eventually let go for lack of evidence.giordano took out an accidental death policy on gardner which he tried to collect 2 days after notifying police of her disappearance. im still devastated .......that she will come home . sometime... a year later... police have not found a body or a suspect. meanwhile... giordano is suing american express for failurr to pay a 1-point- 5 million dollar death benefit. if you're in the fells point ... be aware... because there has been a rash of robberies in the area. the latest victim tells fox 45 she was held at gunpoint just feet from her front door. door.ellen shapiro says she asked a friend to walk her home that night and not even áthatá kept the criminals away. 15:32:06 said something along the lines like yeah this is baltimore this is what's about to happen give me you wallet and

gaithersburg man who is suspected in the disappearance of of a frederick woman in aruba. 52-year-old gary giordano was supposed to appear in court this morning. he was found naked with a woman in a car but official are dropping the charges. >>> the flames are still raging as people return home to the devastation. we are checking more headlines coming up. stay with us.  >>> massive wildfires in oklahoma are making headlines this morning. thousands of people have been evacuated from the area. this morning, some residents are allowed to return home but they are coming back to find their houses burned to the ground. >> we got stuff that we got to sift through and see if we can find anything that was left over but not a whole lot to do. >> there are other beam who lost absolutely everything and have no way to bounce back. i feel for them. we'll be fine. we're going to be okay but i worry about the other folks. >> firefighters are saying they are near full containment but the high wind and triple digit heat aren't helping. officials believe a lit cigarette may have sparked the fire. >>

. >> reporter: gardner went to aruba with gary giordano.ease without charges he has tried to collect millions in life insurance on a policy he took out on gardner. family members declined to talk about the investigation itself. but they do hope this prompt anyone with information to come forward. >> if anyone has information on where she is, come forward. don't be shy about it. this would help our entire family. >> reporter: a family helped by remembrances and caring friends. in frederick, jim rosenfield, news4. >>> news of a crisis narrowly averted at national airport. the faa says three u.s. airways commuter jets came within seconds of a midair collision. the planes had to be rerouted because of bad weather south of the airport. the faa says two planes taking off were too close together and they almost ran into another plane that was landing. the planes eventually did land and take off safely. officials are blaming poor aircraft communication and appropriate action will be taken. >>> a passenger discovered a sewing needle on a flight from

. >> reporter: robyn lived in frederick and traveled to aruba with her companion, gary giordano of gaithersburghe reported her missing last year august 2nd and told authorities she disappeared while she were snorkeling. she didn't buy it, arrested him three days -- they didn't buy it, arrested him three days later and held him four months. giordano was eventually freed due to lack of evidence. family members don't want to talk about him or the $3.5 million lawsuit he filed against an insurance company for failing to pay the death benefit on a travel policy he took out in which robyn was named. >> i'm grieving not having her around me as a sister and not being able to talk to her the past year, but i definitely do have hope and i have the power of prayer. >> a pastor speaking tonight said there is no doubt it's been a year for robyn's family clouded in uncertainty and darkness, but there is hope and from my interaction with the family they do have hope. they've earmarked any donations that come in for a frederick- based domestic violence known profit called hartley house. we have a link on www.m

she disappeared while vacationing with gary giordano in cuba.e claims the two went snorkeling and gardner never returned to shore. her mother spoke for the first time at the vigil. >> we continue to pray for robin, for the answers we need and for closure of this devastating nightmare. >> authorities in aruba held giordano in jail for months in gardner's disappearance, then released him due to a lack of evidence. gardner's family wouldn't comment on the investigation, but they hope someone will come forward with more information. >>> police in d.c. and prince george's county believe a rash of 7-eleven robberies are connected. five stores, four in prince george's county and one in the district were robbed early wednesday morning. surveillance pictures from the u street store show the gunmen wearing ski masks. all the incidents are similar, two men force everyone to the ground, take the money and take off on foot. >>> customers showed up for chick-fil-a appreciation day by the thousands, leading to traffic jams and long lines here and across the co

while snorkeling in aruba with 50-year-old gary giordano of gaithersburg.oint-5 million-dollar insurance policy... shortly before the trip.he was held for months by aruban authorities but released for lack of evidence. he denies any wrong doing in the case. anthony barksdale wakes up as the new baltimore city police commissioner, this morning. fred bealefeld was officially retired as of midnight.the mayor has appointed barksdale as the city's acting top cop. a national search began earlier this summer for a permanent replacement. police are looking for actor cuba gooding junior in new orleans.an arrest warrant was issued for gooding after he allegedly pushed a female bartender twice at a business in the french quarter early tuesday morning. police say the academy award winner had reportedly became agitated with fans when he shoved the bourbon street bartender. he's wanted on a battery charge. 3 it's a combination of classic rock and high school in the 50's. grease is now showing at toby's dinner theatre in canton. emily gracey is streaming now... live with

gary giordano was the prime suspect in the disappearance of robyn gardner while the two were on vacation one year ago. muscleland's f. leavitt flexes again in the -- athletic muscle flexes again in the olympic games. one of the biggest drop was unfolded in london. michael phelps, 21 and still not done. the baltimore native added to his career total, winning his last individual competition, the 100-meter butterfly. he turned out a fast and furious final 50 meters. michael phelps has won more raids before the final curtain call in a relay event and that will happen later today. >> members at the aquatics senator gathered to watch the races by. lowell melser was there for reaction. >> its turned down from disappointment -- it turned from disappointment to deafening cheers quickly when michael phelps went from seventh to first to win gold. >> i did not think he was going to win, then i knew he was going to win. >> he just came on, and i thought the sky has this wrapped up. >> i always thought he was going to win. >> you knew it? >> i knew it. >> proud faces watched michael phelps win a recor

gaithersburg man who is suspected in the disappearance ever a spread rick woman in aruba. 52-year-old gary giordanoupposed to appear in court in annapolis this friday on another charge. he was found make wade woman inside of a car in may. but anne arundel prosecutors are dropping the exposure charge. aruban officials still consider him the prime suspect in the disappearance of robyn gardner. >>> a major archeological discovery. coming up next, ruins that could date back nearly 2,000 years. >> we'll tell what you archaeologists believe they found in that discovery. stay with us. we'll be right back. [ male announcer ] olympic tennis players bob and mike bryan are always on the move. so they can't get to the bank to deposit a check. instead, they use citibank mobile check deposit. it's easy. they just snap a pic... ♪ hit send... and their checks are deposited right to their account. well almost all of their checks. stand back. seriously? [ male announcer ] citibank mobile check deposit. easier banking. every step of the way. if you've got a b business, you didn't build that. somebody else ma

. >> reporter: gary giordano is expected to go on. last may, police say they found giordano and a woman naked in a parked car in annapolis. the charge was dropped after his lawyer argued they weren't naked intentionally. giordano was held in aruba for four months. he claims the frederick native was swept out to sea, while the two were snorkeling. >> giordano is suing american express for failing to pay a $1.5 million that he took out on gardner. >>> a diner is rushed to the hospital after a denny's catches fire in harford county. the one-alarm blaze broke out just before noon today. this photo was sent into a wjz viewer. sky eye chopper 13 was over the scene as firefighters worked to get the flames under control. one person was taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation. the state fire marshal's office is investigating. >>> well, the 15th and final baltimore police officer is sentenced in a towing extortion scheme. officer calvin manrich was sentenced today to 41 months in prison. he pleaded guilty to conspiracy and extortion. he, al

. >>> indecent exposure charges in annapolis are dropped against gary giordano. the maryland man linked to the disappearance of robyn gardner. the prosecution announced this morning. giordano arrested in may, after police said they were found naked in a parked car in an annapolis garage. giordano has never been charged for the disappearance of robyn gardner. he said she was swept out to sea. >>> gigi is following a story for us from the newsroom. >> reporter: well, mary. kelvin mannerige is sentenced to three years and five months about -- behind bars. they took kickbacks from this auto repair shop. prosecutors say they steered accident victims in exchange for the cash. and the owners of the shop then shopped insurance companies. those owners will be sentenced next month. 14 officers have pleaded guilty to the extortion conspiracy in federal court. and one pled guilty in state court. another officer was found guilty at trial. >>> all of the officers received between 8 and 42 months in prison. >>> $19 million. that's the damage estimate from this summer's derecho

. >>> an indecent exposure charge dropped against gary giordano. giordano was arrested in annapolis this past may after police found him and a woman partially naked in parished car. prosecutors say giordano was covered with -- a parked car. prosecutors say giordano was covered with a towel and so they dropped the charge. he has not been charged in the aruba case. >>> the crowds outside chick- fil-a restaurants nationwide may have looked a little different today. gay rights advocates called for a national kiss-in to protest the company's president's stand on gay marriage. fox 5's audrey barnes has the story now. >> the crowd outside the silver spring chick-fil-a was certainly enthusiastic cheering every gay and lesbian couple who locked lips in press, but not everyone was happy about the -- in protest, but not everyone was happy about the public display of affection. participants were encouraged to kiss a fellow demonstrator of the same sex. there was plenty of that going on. manufacture the participants said chick -- many of the participants said c

gary giordano is charge with indecent exposure for finding him and a woman found naked in a parked cars vacationing in aruba when rob d robyn gardner disappeared. he was held in aruba for four months but never charged. >>> the debate over same-sex marriage in maryland is a costly one. human rights campaign will announce it's going to spend another $250,000 to get a referendum on same-sex marriage passed. maryland voters will decide this november whether to affirm the state's new law legalizing gay marriage. the campaign plans to spend more than $1.5 million in maryland this year. much of that money will go toward tv ads and other campaign efforts. >>> depression has debilitated illinois congressman jesse jackson jr. he has no plans to step down. that's coming from his family who revealed new information about jackson's medical leave of absence. his wife told the chicago turn times he collapsed two months ago if in his home in chicago. she said his condition relates to a weight loss procedure he had in 2004. the congressman is is being treated at the mayo clinic in minnesota. >>> today

gardner's travel companion gaithersburg resident gary giordano reported her missing to aruban authorities on august 2, 2011 saying she didn't return to shore after they went snorkeling. >> he or dan no spent months in an aruban jail but was released because prosecutors didn't have enough evidence to continue holding him. >>> tougher drunk driving laws go into effect today in the district. the new guidelines call for stiffer sentences for people with especially high blood alcohol levels. there are harsher sentences for drunk driving in a commercial vehicle like a cab, limo or big rig. maximum sentence for first time offenders 180 days in jail. that's double the previous maximum. the minimum sentence will now be 10 days if your blood alcohol level is .20 or higher or if you're a repeat offender and the higher your blood alcohol level the longer you stay in jail. >>> a mass show of support in the form of chicken sandwiches. chik-fil-a appreciation day is the brainchild of talk show host and former presidential candidate mike huckabee. he has thrown his support behind chik-fil-a's ceo, who re

robyn gardner disappeared while vacationing with gary giordano in aruba.claims the two went snorkeling and gardner never returned to shore. gardner's mother spoke about her daughter's disappearance for the first time at the vigil. >> we'll continue to pray for robyn, for the answers we need and for closure of this devastating nightmare. >> authorities in aruba held giordano in jail for months in gardner's disappearance, then released him due to lack of evidence. gardner's family did not want to comment on the investigation. >>> 6:37 is our time right now. the "today" show is coming up next at 7:00. live from london, matt lauer is here to tell us what they're working on today. matt, how are you? >> i'm good, aaron. thank you very much. nice to see you. and coming up live from london, as you just mentioned, lots of drama for team usa, including a photo finish in the pool. we're going to show you more of that. and then, danell leyva's remarkable comeback to win bronze in the men's gymnastics all-around. we'll have the highlights and then danell will be with u

her companion gary giordano was held in her disappearance but never formally charge. >>> olympic victories are sweet but not cheap. we'll tell you the price tag that comes with winning an olympic medal. >> we'll track a couple thunderstorms on live doppler and look at what could become tropical storm ernesto. >> up next president obama and challenger mitt romney trade shots as they campaign in key battle ground states. we'll be back. ♪ i've never felt this way before, but it's a scary time to be a woman. mitt romney is just so out of touch. [ female announcer ] mitt romney opposes requiring insurance coverage for contraception. and romney supports overturning roe versus wade. romney backed a bill that outlaws all abortion, even in cases of rape and incest. there's so much we need to do. we need to attack our problems -- not a woman's choice. [ obama ] i'm barack obama, and i approve this message. >>> president obama and mitt romney, on the campaign trail today in three key battle ground states including virginia. >> both of them are making their pitch to middle class voters. dick brennan h

the 35-year-old from frederick, maryland was last seen vacationing with gary giordano in aruba last summer. he reported gardner missing a year ago today saying she disappeared while they were snorkeling. he spent months in jail but was released for lack of evidence. gardner's friends and family hope to bring renewed attention to the case and they are praying that they will find out what happened to the woman that they love. >> it's about what we're doing now and it's coming together for love and comfort right now. >> we have hope in the aruban authorities and everyone involved in the investigation. and also we have complete 100% faith in god that something good will come out of this. >> you may remember giordano took an accidental -- took out an accidental death policy on gardner and himself an insurance policy before the trip. after she went missing, he filed a $3.5 million lawsuit against the insurance company for failing to pay that death benefit. again, robyn's family hopes something good will come from the devastating situation. they have earmarked donations that come in for a frederi

she disappeared while vacationing with gary giordano in aruba. they went snorkeling and gardner never returned to shore. gardner's sister says the family is grieving but has hope of a happy ending. >> it's very hard. you know, sometimes in the public, i see a young, beautiful woman with long, blond hair, and it just reminds me, you know, it conjures up all those memories again, you know, and it's just, it's going to take some time to, you know, work through that. >> authorities in aruba held giordano in jail for months in gardner's disappearance, then released him due to lack of evidence. gardner's family would not comment on the investigation but hopes someone will come forward with more information. >>> a close call at reagan national airport. this one involved three planes. the federal aviation administration says the planes, all operated by us airways, came within seconds of a midair collision tuesday afternoon. air traffic controllers rerouted the planes due to bad weather south of the airport. the faa says two planes taking off came too clo

the 35-year-old from frederick, maryland was last seen vacationing with gary giordano in aruba. >> hen no said that -- giordano said she went missing while they went snorkling. he wasn't charged because there was enough evidence to continue to hold him. >>> president obama secretly authorized the cia to help the rebels in syria fighting to overthree president assad. that's according to sources familiar with the order. it's known as something called an intelligence binding and it permits u.s. agencies to give assistance to the rebels but nonlethal support. this morning the rebels are gaining momentum despite the regime unleashing fighter planes and helicopter gunships and heavy fighting is resuming in the capital. >>> finally, here's that video we showed you. a texas woman gives new meaning to the term, drive-through. she crashed her car right through the storefront at a gas station. it was caught on camera. you can see the store clerk just standing there looks like he is on his bluetooth. just standing there before he is flung across the store upon impact. wasn't seriously hurt. he is

-year-old from frederick was last seen vacations in aruba last summer, her travel partner gary gio dawn giordanoeported her missing and spent months in jail but was released due to lack of evidence. >>> coming up the price american olympians have to pay once they win a medal. >> a mystery in skins training camp, one of the players disappeared and hasn't been seen for days. coach shanahan talks about it next. >> if you see a story we should look into, call us 202-895-3000 or send us an e-mail to fox5tips@wttg.com. if you've been successful, you didn't get there on your own. if you've got a business, you didn't build that. somebody else made that happen. my father's hands didn't build this company. my hands didn't build this company. through hard work and a little bit of luck, we built this business. why are you demonizing us for it? it's time we had somebody who believes in us. someone who believes that achievement should be rewarded not punished. we need somebody who believes in america. [ romney ] i'm mitt romney and i approve this message. not just between two political parties, or even two pe