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>> it just says that george zimmerman can get away with murder. and i think that this is a question about how we can radically shift the way that the law protects people. right? and when we get to the heart of this, it's that we also needtoral start pressuring congress and the congressional folk to really get an understanding of how racial profiling and the criminalization of communities of color harms our communities in different ways, and just by wearing a hoody is a partly of that right? >> so given the outcome which you disagree, do you think that it's important for the department of justice to play a role in investigating civil rights it allegations? the investigation, in ferguson. >> absolutely. i think that the doj still plays a role, and it's important because it sets a precedent, right? and the conversation that's happening. we also need accountability and we need folks on the outside to put pressure on elected officials and their local communities to really think about how this impacts us all right? and i think right now, it's just reall

we the jury find george zimmerman not guilty so say we all. >>> george zimmerman found not guilty foral shoot of trayvon mart. the justice department announced today they have found insufficient evidence to pursue criminal civil rights charges against zimmerman. let me say i respect the decision, but i also want to make it clear i do not agree with it. this thursday marks three years since the unarmed 17-year-old was shot and killed on his way home from a convenience store. in a statement, attorney general eric holder wrote in part -- this young man's premature death necessitates that we continue the dialogue and be unafraid of discussion the issues his pasting brought to the surface. he sparked a national conversation in this country at a time it desperately needed it a conversation that got all the way to the president of the united states. >> if i had a son, he would look like trayvon, and you know i think they are right to expect that all of us as americans are going to take this with the seriousness it deserves and we're going to get to the bottom of exactly what happened. >> tha

unarmed child was never going to be held criminally liable. >> reporter: on february 26, 2012, george zimmerman shot and killed the unarmed 17-year-old after an altercation. the teen was walking home from a convenience store to his father's home when zimmerman acting as a neighborhood watchman, confronted him. zimmerman said he acted in self- defense. in a statement, the justice department said there was insufficient evidence to prove zimmerman willfully caused bodily injury because of martin's race or that zimmerman committed those acts in open defiance of the law. it is one of the highest standards of intent imposed by law. our decision not to pursue federal charges does not condone the shooting and is based solely on the high legal standard. brad brown is vice president of miami-dade's branch of the n.a.a.c.p. in your mind, has there been justice in this case? >> i don't think there's been justice in this case at all. now, that doesn't mean that the legal system didn't work as it is designed to work, but it doesn't always bring justice. >> reporter: trayvon martin's parents haven't decided i

and we didn't see that in the george zimmerman and trayvon martin case. as much as we wanted to and people thought that zimmerman targeted trayvon because he was african-american, there was no evidence that he did in the state crime. trial. and the feds could not point to international al targeting because of his race. >> always good to see you new york city's police commissioner today admitted that law enforcement played some of the worst parts in black history. he said from slavery to the modern day, it has been intertwined with law enforcement. and he said we are trying to better train law enforcement officers. it has been 50 years but the recent deaths of unarmed black men have inspired new demands for equality. and america what today's activists could learn from the protesters of the 1960s. >> i come from a very independent family, and my mother reared me to not let anyone abuse me, and she had grown up the same way and i had no fear. my grandparent's house i don't remember if it was memphis or nashville, but i have always been told those stories and

. >> breaking news, george zimmerman will not face federal civil rights charges in the 2012 shooting death of trayvon martin. the justice department announced there was not enough evidence to bring federal civil rights charges which would have required proof the killing was motivated by racial animosity. george zimmerman is a former neighborhood watch volunteer was acquitted of second-degree murder in july of 2013 and he said he shot martin in self-defense during a confrontation in florida. >> a possible breakthrough in the fight against peanut allergies. a new theory on keeping your kids from get the dangerous condition. >> heading back to the ballroom with famous season on >> covering benicia, san ramon, san mateo and all the bay area, this is abc7 news. >>> imagine being thrown interest winter weather when you are used to california. the shock what this adorable terrier is experiencing. pork chop moved from california to colorado and as can see is not sure how to handle the first big snowstorm. the owner of the puppy posted this adorable video of pork chop trying out the new snow

there was insufficient evidence to bring hate crime charges against the shooter george zimmerman.ury acquitted george zimmerman of manslaughter in 2013. >>> an apology from ron ald mc mcdonald veteran affairs, saying there was no excuse for saying he served. jamie mcintyre has more from washington. >> reporter: robert mcdonald's problem began with an exchange with a homeless veteran. >> army what unit? >> special forces. >> what years. i was in special forces. >> that mcdonald has been forced to admit it wasn't true. i incorrectly stated i, too, was in special forces. >> the former c.e.o. of proctor and gamble served but not in special force, the elite green berets. his explanation was he was trying to find common ground with a homeless man. >> with veterans my common ground is my veteran experience. as i said i made a misstatement. i apologise, i have no execution for it. if you look at my 61 years, you'll never find in my biographies that i claimed it be part of special forces. >> the wows was quick to accept the mea culpa. >> there's no need to think that his comment will stop

federal prosecutors say there's not enough evidence to prove that george zimmerman violated martin's civil rights. thursday is the third anniversary of martin's death. the 17-year-old was walking home from the store when zimmerman shot him to death in florida. zimmerman was later a -- acquitted of second-degree murder. >>> mish mcconnell has offered a vote to fund the homeland security department without blocking president obama's immigration orders. >> it's another way to get the senate unstuck from a democratic philly buster an move the -- filibuster and move forward. >> president obama says it's the homeland security workers who would be affected. >> unless congress acts, one week from now, more than 100,000 employees, border patrol, port inspectors, tsa agents will show up to work without getting paid. >> because about 85% of homeland security employees are deemed essential, they would still have to show up for work even though they would not get paid until a budget for that department is passed. >>> isis militants reportedly captured as many as 100 syrian christians from northeas

attorney general says there are insufficient grounds to charge george zimmerman with violating federalil rights laws. he fatally shot 17-year-old trayvon martin as he walked home, he said he was acting in self-defense. let's get more in washington d.c., so what's the justice department about why it came to this decision? well, it is saying quite a bit, i should tell you this terrorism six is not a complete surprise. and that's because the burden of proof in terms of u.s. federal law in trying to prove that george zimmerman actually intended to violate trayvon martin civil rights is very very high. and as a result, this is why the department has come to this conclusion. but, of course, it is going to be very devastating for many who saw this case as one that really broke open the simmering racial tensions that exist here in the united states there are so many feel justice was not served and the trial that took place in florida involving george zimmerman, where again, it was found that there was no evidence in terms of the manslaughter as well as murder charges. so many have looked to th

george zimmerman will not face federal civil rights charges for shooting and killing a florida teenager. the justice department says investigators could not prove the shooting in 2012 was racially motivated. a jury acquitted zimmerman of killing the 17-year-old. zimmerman said he shot martin in self-defense. a nurse accused of sexually assaulting patients may be back in court today in may after rejecting a plea deal. jared kleine is charged with assaulting three women under his care at d.c. hospital. a fourth woman says she, too was abused. kleine also faces a complaint in prince george's county. next on abc 7 news at 6:00 -- >> the secretary of the v.a. in damage control. coming up his reason for misspeaking about his military career. >> plus a beautiful sunset out there tonight. but there's more snow on the way. chief meteorologist doug hill breaks down the conflicting models to tell us what to expect. >> coming up in sports, all the kings men are here pitchers position players have all reported. we've got the latest from veeieira vieira florida wit >> new developments tonight in the

previously a jury acquitted george zimmerman on all charges.f evidence reviewed by federal investigators included dozens of witness interviews, crime scene materials, cell phone data, medical and autopsy reports. even the opinion of a biomechanical expert to look at the description of the struggle kpt shooting. it was insufficient, not enough to stack up to the high burden of proof required for the fed's to accuse someone o of taking another person's life because of their race. in determining whether george zimmerman violated laws they had to weigh evidence against the high bar set by two federal hate crime statutes. the hate crime prevention act of 2009. it was named for the two men whose murders drew national attention because of the brutal brutality of the killings. matthew shepard, whose assail yants tortured him and left him to tie. and james bird an african-american resident in texas who was beat. en tied to a truck and dragged to his death for more than three miles by three men, two of whom were known white supremacists. the law expanded

i saw this on twitter, i kept seeing the george zimmerman name, i thought he pulled a gun on someoney time i turn on the news, you have a fleeting moment, and then he kept on disappointing everyone by being arrested for domestic violence, pulling guns on everyone. kennedy: exhausted the manufactured sympathy quickly. >> pretty quick. it was my advice to conservatives is he's not really a -- he was more in the bernard goetz camp. he wasn't really helpful. kennedy: and he's going to get casey anthony pregnant, mark my words. >>> speaking of which, tom brady is reportedly considering a post nfl jump to hollywood, and a megastar acting career, according to star magazine. he's already set to appear in ted 2, where once again, his acting abilities will involve balls. >> what the hell? get out of my house! and take your damn bear with you! >> a perfect spiral! >> nice throw, tom. so michael, you are the official on the panel. you love tom brady. >> donnie wahlberg or mark wahlberg, is that mark? kennedy: whichever one is not married to jenny mccarthy. >> that's marky mark. the other guys, t

claimed self-defense under florida's controversial stand your ground law. >> we, the jury, find george zimmermanot guilty. >> reporter: zimmerman was acquitted on state level charges of murder and manslaughter in 2013. tuesday the department of justice released a statement saying though a koch hencive investigation -- comprehensive investigation found that the high standard for a federal hate crime prosecution cannot be met, under the circumstances here, this young manual's premature -- man's premature death necessitates that we continue the dialogue and be unafraid of confronting the issues his passing brought to the surface. the case sparked a national outcry and an ongoing conversation about race in america. this thursday marks the third anniversary of martin's death. marley hall, cbs news. >>> a federal civil rights violation requires proof that the shooting was motivated by racial animosity. >>> a senate vote on whether to override president obama's veto of the keystone xl peopleline is expected in the next few days. if approved the measure would authorize a canadian county to build the pip

. >>> three years today, trevon martin was shot and killed by george zimmerman on his way home from a convenience store. it comes two days after the justice department announced that it would not be filing civil rights charges against george zimmerman, citing insufficient evidence. his parents had this reaction to the decision. >> it disappointed us greatly but it did not surprise us at all. >> of course we were devastated by the decision thoughity to charge the murder of our son. i think that our push now is going to be that much more harder. we are going to go out and try to educate our communities, our young kids. the youngered a you wills s ed aed a -- younger adults. >> zimmerman was found not guilty and zimmerman said he acted in self defense. >> stop! you are hurting me! you are hurting me! >> the sheriff's deputy seen dragging this handcuffed and shackled female inmate is now on restricted duty. but the inmate's mother said that is not enough punishment. her daughter was just declared mentally incompetant by a judge. facebook is trying to curb suicide rates. friends can flag p

we need your support now. >> trayvon martin was unarmed when he was shot dead by george zimmerman during a confrontation in sanford, florida. the former neighborhood watch volunteer claimed self-defense and zimmer unanimous was -- zimmerman was acquitted of murder and manslaughter in state court. >>> $5,000 to a gaithersburg family who lost a mom and two teens in that plane crash and when tragedy strikes, grief finds a home on the internet with donations. lesli foster explains how the power of crowd funding is changing the way we give and receive. >> sites like gofundme make a tough task a little less awkward and they are mobilizing people to give whatever they can need it most. four days a week tiffany woodland inserts a lifeline into her body. the 32-year-old has battled with polycystic kidney disease since birth. >> i've had a lot of hospitalizations because of my kidney. so it's been tough. >> every pain she has, i feel it and to see her now on this dialysis machine is really tearing me up. >> reporter: these three hour sessions could be ending. tiffany just found a perfect match for

so essentially, one year and a half after the jury acquitted george zimmerman of second-degree murder federal prosecutors have found there's not sufficient evidence to prove zimmerman intentionally violated martin's civil rights. in other words, that he targeted him because of his race. attorney general eric holder just said in a statement, through a comprehensive investigation, it found the high standard for a federal hate crime prosecution cannot be met under the circumstances here. this young man's prepremature death necessitates that we continue the dialogue and be unafraid of confronting the issues and tensions his passing brought to the surface. this is really the culmination of a lengthy civil rights investigation that's taken place over the last three years since zimmerman shot and killed martin after that confrontation in 2012. as you pointed out, this was a case that sparked a lot of controversy and national debate about race here in america. >> sort of the first case. after that we had ferguson. then we have eric garner. and we know the department of justice is also conduct

george zimmerman presumably in the clear for now. >>> other news i want to tell you about.the last several months, dozens of women has been accusing bill cosby of sexual assault. and you might be wondering why this is coming out now, decades after the alleged crimes. our alisyn camerota found the answer to that question in her special report, "no laughing matter," it airs tonight. but be advised, this excerpt contains some pretty sexual graphic content. ♪ >> reporter: last fall, the legendary bill cosby was restaking his claim as an a-list superstar at the age of 77. >> bill cosby was really looking at a career rejuvenation. >> reporter: 30 years after his nbc blockbuster, the network was cooking up another cosby sit-com. netflix had plans to stream a comedy special and a 500-page biography was a "new york times" bestseller. >> and then it hits. >> bill cosby under fire. >> new fallout, one project after another getting pulled from embattled comedian bill cosby. >> accused of multiple sex assaults. >> and once it hits, when does it ever hit? >> he offered me a large white p

like the reason that trayvon martin is killed by george zimmerman is that because zimmerman sees him he sees him as a criminal threat in his neighborhood invading his space. he's sending a message, like you are not welcome here. and it's the same thing with michael brown. it just happens to be enforced by the legal system in which, you know, darren wilson is empowered by our laws to kill michael brown and then leave his body in the street for 4 1/2 hours. same thing with stanley jones, killed in detroit, and the police officers breaking into her home and getting the wrong house and shooting and killing her while she slept in the bed. all of these things have to do with the fact that we have a legal system set up whereby we criminalize the actions or behaviors of young black people and people whether vigilantes or police officers, are emboldened and empowered to take their lives. >> one of the things i think has happened is we've made this renewed fe kous on the lives of young black men, but there are young back women finding themselves in the same positions. i'm wondering what you ex

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from espn. >> and why a disney star is calling a host of e's fashion police ignorant. >> >>> george zimmerman the man that fatally shot trayvon martin during a confrontation in 2012 will not face federal charges, the justice department says their own investigation did not find enough evidence to press charges against zimmerman. he was acquitted by a state jury in 2013 prosecutors would have to prove it was done by racial animosity. a standard they could not meet, zimmerman maintains he shot the unarmed teen in self-defense. >>> and a horrifying crash by an alleged drunk driver, and a pickup truck hitting a light pole slamming it's the upper deck of i-93, the man told police the last thing he remembered was falling asleep at the wheel is he not seriously hurt but facing several charges including dui. >>> over here at the big board with the big talkers, we begin with a big question. did e's host juliana ransick take it too far. she said i feel like she smells like pat you'lly oil or weed, maybe weed. that did not go over well with zendaya, and said they were outrageously offensive and named her

lou: george zimmerman, no civil rights charges. three years after the fact.mericans now seemingly inure to put up with this process. this is like a soviet-era kind of procedure in a far distant country, not in america. >> you are not surprised by this, are you? eric hold ear oo. lou: am i surprised? frankly, i am surprised, abhorred and disgusted at the american judicial system. i'm not blaming holder even though he may be at fault. it is the entire judicial system that is a wreck. >> holder got this case after zimmerman was acquitted. he wasn't going to look at it until the acquittal came down. lou: the last-ditch effort. >> exactly. the standard of poof on the civil rights case is so high they have to show that zimmerman, the only reason he went after martin was because of race. that was the main reason, and zimmerman saying i was scared this guy was intruding in my neighborhood. lou: and the idea that -- as lis says, that this justice department is so politicized that this is what's taking place. it's driving the civil rights charges that he couldn't muste

george zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer shot dead 17-year-old trayvon martin as he was walking home. he has always insisted it was an act of self defense. they said there was a lack of evidence to charge him with violating federal civil rights laws. the case sparked a fierce debate about self-defense laws in the u.s. kimberly halkett has more from washington, d.c. >> reporter: many felt that the shooting death of trayvon martin was racially motivate: there was a case that went to trial in florida, and there was found to be no evidence with regard to the attempt to convict george zimmerman for murder and maughan manslaughter. many were looking at this case as federal prosecutors looking at this case. a prehensive comprehensive standard foundinvestigation showed that the high standard could not be found here. the death of michael brown in ferguson missouri, who died at the hands of officer darren wilson the murder burden of proof will be very difficult to prove that civil rights were violated in this case. however, the policing practices of ferguson, missouri, are also under the

george zimmerman will not face federal civil rights charges in the death of trayvon martin. the u.s. justice deme announced its decision late this afternoon say inging there was not enough evidence. civil rights charges would have required proof that the shooting was racially motivated. in the summer of 2013 a jury found zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder. he was working as a neighborhood watch volunteer in sanford florida and he said he shot the unarmed teen in self-defense. >>> a virginia state trooper and three others rushed to the hospital after a crash during a traffic stop. chopper 4 just flew over the area. this is along west bound i-66 just inside the beltway in arlington. police tell ushe trooper had just stopped a veh anghe shoulder and was standing next to the car when another vehicle ran off the road and hit the cars stopped on the side of the road. the trooper's injuries are considered serious. >>> well, here's the second time today a virginia state police officer was hurt in an accident involving an out-of-control driver. take a look at this. trooper

claims self-defense under florida's controversial stand your ground law. >> we the jury find george zimmerman in the guilty. >> reporter: zimmerman was acquitted on state level charges of murder and manslaughter in 2013. tuesday the department of justice released a statement saying through a comprehensive investigation found that the high standard for a federal hate crime prosecution cannot be met under the circumstances, here, this young man's premature death necessitates that we continue the dialogue and be una afraid of confronting the issues and tensions, his passing brought to the is your face. the case sparked a national outcry, and ongoing conversation about race in america. martin's parents say that they are disappointed in the outcome of the legal process but continue their work a against senseless violence. this thursday marks the third anniversary of their son's death. marley hall for cbs news. >>> funding will run out for the department of home land security if congress cannot work out a deal by friday. house bill linking funding to blocking president obama's action to protect und

trayvon martin, the florida team shot to death in 2012 by neighborhood watchman george zimmerman.rman was previously acquitted of manslaughter charges. federal officials saying just moments ago though a comp hencive investigation found that the high standard for our federal hate crime prosecution cannot be met

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martin speak out about the discussions about the federal government not pursuing charges against george zimmerman. >> they were heartbroken even though they expected it was going to happ it was hard to hear it. >>> the former neighborhood watch volunteer claims self- defense and he was acquitted in state court. the state attorney said that there was insufficient evidence that the shooting was motivated biracial animosity. >>> senate majority leader mitch mcconnell said that a vote will be scheduled by march 3rd. they don't think they have the two-thirds vote needed right now to override the president's veto. >>> repairs continue on a large sinkhole. it was the same spot that the crews responded to last weekend because of a water main break. they did fix the break and come back out later this tweak do more maintenance. but the ground gave way before they even got the chance. >>> the law legalizing marijuana in washington d.c. will go in effect by next wednesday. they can possess small amounts of marijuana in private. but if you're caught buying, selling or light up in public, you risk a fine by th

afternoon they found insufficient evidence to pursue federal criminal civil rights charges against george zimmermanshooting of trayvon martin. you may recall zimmerman was found not guilty on all charges in connection with trayvon martin's death. the usa todayam itch al sindor covers this. you covered this as i did in sanford all of the many months and i know this just happened but give me what you might expect the reaction will be? >> i think people will not be surprised. and i lot of the people i talked to after the jury trial said they didn't think this would meet the bar of the federal hate

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george zimmerman many shot 17-year-old trayvon martin. as he was walking home. zimmerman has always insisted it was a lack of self-defense. >>> country's ruling party supporters during an event where luis silva was set to speak for the pet petrobras oil company. >>> more than 15,000 hectares of forest have been born in the chibot province. >>> the european clubs association says moving the tournament to winter would damage its domestic leagues. andy richardson has more. >> reporter: almost from the moment qatar was awarded the 2022 cup quest as to exactly when it would take place began. during the usual tournament window of june and july, while qatar said it would have the required cooling technology in place to make such a tournament possible did class qatar's bid as high risk because of the weather. now after a six month consultation process a final proposal has been made for the 2022 world cup should be played in november and december. >> there will be not one solution which will be supported by all. but there is one solution which is is coming out from this

the justice department decided not to charge george zimmerman with a federal civil rights violation. atally shot the unarmed teenager after a confrontation in florida in 2012. zimmerman was acquitted in a state trial. thursday does mark three years since trayvon martin was killed. >>> 15 people injured by a natural gas explosion that leveled a new jersey home. look at this. watch carefully. >> that's amazing. >> utility crews were called to the scene tuesday morning. they were getting reports of a strong gas odor from the neighbors. 90 minutes later that powerful blast followed by flames. seven utility workers and six firefighters were among those hurt. many of them suffering concussionlike symptoms from the explosion. >> you remember the explosion that happened in new york city up in harlem. >> yep. >> a year ago. they reported a gas smell there also. i think this just goes to show if there is something like that and you do call in, get to safety just in case. >> we had a gas leak in the road in front of my house. when i think of the utility responders and police officers and firefig

george zimmerman always insisted it was an act of self-defence. the us state department said there was a lack of evidence to charm him with violating federal civil rights laws. >>> a controversial gas pipeline in north america is in limbo after u.s. president obama vetoed a bill that would allow is to be built. the proposed keystone xl pipeline would run oil from canada to the u.s. gulf coast. patty culhane explains. >> reporter: millions lobbying in a heated debate in congress and a bill for the pipeline has been vetoed. the weight continues. the u.s. president laid out the criteria for approval. >> our national interest will be served. only if the project does not significantly exacerbate the problem of carbon pollution. >> the u.s. state department said the canadians sands would be developed, pipelines better than trains move it. now the environmental protection agency weighed in saying maybe not. because of a drop in oil praises it wouldn't be possible. in this letter tar sands create 17% more greenhouse gas than other crude. it would be equiv

. >> perhaps what best illustrates george zimmerman's failing economy is the industry -- zimbabwe's gilling economy is the industries. >> industries have collapsed like here. a thriving industrial city few factories are open, and men of those are struggling to keep afloat. >> that man and his neighbours pray for things to change. they say life has never been more difficult. we now have airhouses. we are exporting jobs. to those countries which are purchasing those things. >> at the venue of robert mugabe's party, children rehash their steps. organizers invite many children including those that share a birth date with a president, so they can emulate him. robert mugabe's critics argue he is a man living in the past. unable to fix the problems of the present >>> the afghan government says it needs international help to find anyone that survived an avalanche. more than 200 are known to have died, three days of mourning have been declared. the afghan government is accused of being too slow. >> the panjshir has seen snow before. this is something different. meters and meters of it. turning jagge

. >>> tonight marks three years since trayvon martin was killed by george zimmerman. earlier this week the justice department decided there's just insufficient evidence that zimmerman was motivated by racial animosity. martin's mother says she is disappointed the justice department found insufficient evidence to pursue federal civil rights charges against zimmerman but adds she is not surprised. >>> how could tonight's refreeze affect tomorrow morning's commute? topper knows and his forecast is >>> so you got the vacation, the staycation, how about the workcation? >> a new yorker got so fed up with all this snow and ice she cook one. her name is carrie beckerman. she works in advertising sales. she got up one morning last week and it was 7 degrees. >> i woke up in the morning and the cup of water i have in my bed had a 1/4-inch sheet of ice. when i went to take a sip, it didn't move it was so cold. i was like this can't be real life. >> you didn't have any heat in your apartment? i don't know. she said enough is enough and asked her boss if she could work out of one o

george zimmerman shot and killed trayvon martin as he was walking home. zimmerman has's said it was an act of self defense. charging him with violating federal civil rights laws. >>> the controversial oil pipeline is under rm extreme issue now. >> the pipeline has been vetoed and now the wait continues. the u.s. president has already laid out the criteria for his approval. >> our national interest will be served only if this project does not exacerbate the problem of carbon pollution. >> the president said canadian tar sands would be developed regardless. now the environmental protection agency has said maybe not because of the drop in oil prices right now it wouldn't be profitable. their warning that tar sands create 17% more greenhouse gas than more crude. that would be equivalent to adding 5.7 million cars or 7.8 coal fired power plants. it's not anything but the economics. this is more about politics than any impact the final decision will have. >> so i think it's more symbolic for politics than it is for the economics of oil and in terms of the world

the government decides whether george zimmerman rights charges. >> grant: >> this just in to the kron 4 newsroom. >> grant: 54 your old produce driver is in custody are arrested for felony hit and run after the metro link train hit his car. the truck driver was 1 mi. and half away from the scene of the crash. he was on the track he drove on them briefly before getting stuck patrick division getting out of the truck before impact his truck was facing the train straight on. injuries were suffered. critical. >> document that. >> i already know that. >> pam: an east bay man catches what he believes is. questionable police activity on camera. and he says what he captured needs to be investigated. >> pam: in tonights my kron 4 story. charles clifford went to hercules to talk with the man who made the recording. >>i'm ian taha and this is my kron 4 story >> reporter:ian taha says that sunday afternoon he was airing up the tire of his car at this gas station when he noticed hercules police officers driving back and forth. he claims they were looking at him. >>i put my hand up to say hi to ack

the justice department said they found "insufficient evidence" against george zimmerman, who shot martin, an unarmed black teenager in sanford, florida. but in a statement attorney general eric holder said: >> ifill: zimmerman, who pleaded self defense, was acquitted of second-degree murder the next year. civil rights investigations continue in two other racially- charged cases the police killings of michael brown and eric garner. the secretary of veterans affairs apologized again today for falsely saying he served in the u.s. special forces. robert mcdonald made the claim last month in los angeles telling a homeless veteran that like him he, too, had been in special forces. mcdonald apologized for the misstatement today. >> in an attempt to connect with that veteran, to make him feel comfortable, i incorrectly stated that i, too, had been in the special forces. that was wrong. and i have no excuse. >> ifill: mcdonald did serve as a paratrooper and qualified to be an army ranger, but he was never part of elite special forces units. the white house said it takes mcdonald "at his word," an

. >>> the justice department has decided not to pursue federal civil rights charges against george zimmerman for the shooting death of trayvon martin. zimmerman was acquitted of second degree murder. the justice department says there is not enough evidence that zimmerman used force against martin because of his race. now martin's parents released a statement saying they are disappointed. they say quote, they all honor his memory by working tirelessly to make the world is a better place. >>> the statewide ban on plastic bags is now on hold. the ban was supposed to be phased in last summer. cities that have their own ordnances are not effected. opponents argue that the ban would cost manufacturing jobs but supporters say it will help protect marine wildlife and cut down on litter. >>> a san francisco coffee shop chain is expanding thanks to snoop dog. phils coffee getting $15 million in funding. one of snoop dog's financial advisors says snoop has a special affinity for organic ingredients and loved the phil's business and the way they respect the coffee business. phils is known for their made

ellison, donna lesher and sim to what you reported about george zimmerman the doj refused to issue suchn investigation. it's an extremely high standard as you know. what we have under way right now is a pattern and practice investigation request pursuant to section 14141 of the code and what we're alleging is that mr. ellison's shooting while, you know sadly tragic and avoidable, was really part of a bigger pattern within that department and i can personally attest to reviewing files upon files of various police-involved shooting which reflect a really troublesome pattern that really stems right back to the practice of the internal investigation. >> you say troublesome pattern. there are numbers of the police-involved shootings at that department, 73% of them involved african-americans, is that the case? >> that is i believe the number right now, which is -- which is obviously disproportionate to the african-american population of the city. you know one of the things that we are trying to do with this lawsuit and with our request to the department of justice is to put an end to internal

justice department announced that they will not charge george zimmerman with any federal criminal civil. >> reporter:we'll have more on this story tonight at 7 on the for kron 4 news, i'm thea andrews back to you pam. >> pam: and a program reminder. >> pam: kron 4 is celebrating black history month with a special at the end of the month called "selma to ferguson. what has changed" >> pam: former san francisco mayor willie brown, rev jesse jackson and others. talk about the changes in the civil rights movement over the past 50 years. >> pam: the special airs tomorrow at 9 p-m. right after kron 4 >> pam: we hope you will tune in. >> pam: coming up at 5:30. one- year hit and killed on the train talking about their loss. >> pam: it's a story you'll see. ♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ with 5 perfectly sweetened whole grains you can't help but see the good. try new cheerios plus ancient grains. ancient goodness, great taste. >> pam: it has been nearly a year since the death of 14- year-old jenna betti. >> pam: the teen and a friend were sitting on railroad tracks in martinez. when a train approached. >> pam: jenna

the justice department uses the same civil rights legs lace, unable to bring a charge against george zimmerman. part of the reason martin luther king could be listened to was the other was malcolm x. they were really a political tandem. it's hard for me to believe when i see his face, see people wear, x caps, that he hasn't been made softer for us by time. made a little more acceptable to us by time, than that muslim man who said some really tough things about what america was at the time. >> absolutely. the last year of his death he broadened the scope, talking about internationalizing the struggle. that was frightening. what we see today, in some ways, let us prays him now that he is dead. is a hope that perhaps that malcolm can be evaded. this country never wanted to air dirty laundry with the world. >> lucas, how old are you? >> 25. >> this is all ancient history we are talking about to you. from? >> i remember reading the autobiography of malcolm x at 14, when i was a summer camp counsellor. i was almost fired, it caught me, i should have been walking a student to class, it made me feel m

the justice department said it would not prosecute george zimmerman for the shooting of trayvon martin >>> the fait of eric holder's replacement. loreta lynch lies with the full senate. that's a split in the republican party over her choice. >> this election is about taking the country back and starts by repealing obama care. >> reporter: the conservative base of the republican party is sounding the battle cry at the c.p.a.c. gathering, the conservative political access congress. less than four plonths ago after republicans swept elections that the incoming majority leader struck a conciliatory tone. >> we will not shut the government down. >> reporter: a partial shutdown is looming because of a fight in congress over whether to fund the department of homeland security or whether to gut the executive action on immigration. it's a hot-button issue for conservatives. republican leaders say the best solution - delay the fight until next month. >> that is not going over well 10 meals away at c.p.a.c. >> you are kicking the can. address it today. it may be pain. . when the government shut d

. >>> no federal charges for george zimmerman in the shooting of trayvon martin. that's the decision from the justice department today. almost two years ago, a florida jury found him not guilty finding that he acted in self-defense. he sparked a national debate on guns and rights. there is insufficient evidence to charge zimmerman with violating civil rights statutes. trayvon martin's family released a statement. "we remain poised to do everything in our power to help eradicate senseless violence because we don't want any other family to deal with the unexplainable loss we have endured". >>> it's been six months since the napa 6.0 quake. on the left you can see the damage left behind. on the right side of your screen, some of the progress. while the napa region continues to bounce back a lot of repairs still need to be made. nbc bay area's jodi hernandez is in downtown napa. jodi? >> reporter: the road ahead is a long one. we're standing on third street and -- third and main street in downtown napa. as you can see, there is still a number of businesses that have a