>> ingmar guandique is expected to be back in d.c. in a courtroom for a hearing scheduled for later this afternoon. we understand this hearing is to discuss some new developments in this case. back in 2001, chandra levy vanished from her apartment and one year later, her remains were found in a secluded area in rock creek park in years after that, ingmar guandique was convicted. in the hearing today, they will discuss only what is being called new developments. the judge has not released any of the details citing safety concerns. there is not a lot of details about what these new developments might entail. yesterday, attorneys argued for the public to be able to be inside the courtroom during the hearing scheduled for later today. we believe the judge will make a ruling on whether that will be allowed to happen right before the hearing set for this afternoon. >> we will keep a close eye on that case.

let's check in with brianne carter. >> ingmar guandique is expected to be back in d.c. and appear in a d.c. court room in a matter of hours. this is for a hearing on new developments in the case. chandra levy disappeared from her apartment back in 2001. about one year later, remains were found in rock creek park and years after that, ingmar guandique was convicted. we don't know what these new developments may be. the judge has said that the details will remain private for safety reasons. the details remain sealed. they hearing scheduled this afternoon and whether or not the public and media will be allowed into that remains to be seen. attorneys argued yesterday for that. the judge is expected to make a ruling on that sometime before the hearing scheduled this afternoon. >> >>thank you. police are investigating what appears to be a targeted attack against a sub shop owner in lorton. the injured the owner in a firebombing and it is not the first time the shop has been hit. it was set on fire with in the past three years. >> robin roberts has a special announcement on th

we do know for sure that convicted killer ingmar guandique will be in the d.c. courtroom later today transferred from his prison cell in alabama. sources are telling 9news that his defense team may ask for a new trial in the 2001 murder of washington intern chandra levy because one witness's testimony is now in question and that is essentially why this issue and this case is back in the forefront after so many years. the question is, which government witness are we talking about? so certainly lots of questions surrounding the resurgence of this case. we'll have the possibilities and what lawyers are talking about, about this case now being in the forefront after so many years. back to you. >> delia goncalves live outside d.c. superior court. we'll hear more from her later on in the graft. >>> coming up on 5:04. floyd corkins now admits he intended to kill as many people as possible last summer. corkins pleaded guilty yesterday to opening fire insides the northwest -- inside the northwest headquarters of a d.c. lobbying group. he said he targeted the family resea

expect ingmar guandique will here in the d.c. this afternoon newa hearing to discuss developments in the case. in 2001, chandra levy disappeared from her apartment. found a yearere in rock creek park. a year after that, ingmar guandique was convicted. a witness for the prosecution longer be considered credible. details are being released by the judge because of called a safety reasons. wednesday, attorneys argued whether the public should be allowed into today's hearing to learn more about the developments in the case and captured national attention. so many people talking about it happens. the judge is expected to rule hearingore the later thisor about whether or not the media will be allowed inside. brianne carter reporting, abc 7 the spur. >> the debate over guns in america will grow today as house democrats unveiled a plan to violence after the connecticut school massacre. the plan resembles a plan put by president obama. it includes bans on gun assault weapons, ammunitionity magazines and requires for all gunhecks sales. lik

there was no physical evidence linking ingmar guandique to the murder but an inmate told the court guandique confessed to assaulting women in rock creek park. the judge held two secret hearings on the issue, note, for safety -- quote, for safety reasons. >> we can't really discuss anything. i'm sorry. we're just extremely concerned that a matter of this importance and interest to the community is happening behind closed doors. we certainly hope that the court will give us release soon. >> reporter: the defense attorney trying to get some information out to the public and because we, the media, pressed the judge on this issue, we can pass along just a little information to you instead of all of this really being tied up in the court. so we will have a crew here later today at the hearing when ingmar guandique will appear himself, transferred from his prison cell in alabama here to the d.c. superior court. we'll have a crew here as well and bring yous very latest as soon as we get it. back to you, mike. >> will any levy family members be there as well? >> reporter: levy members are not schedul

ingmar guandique is serving a 60-year prison sentence. there's another. >> john kerry chose a special place to deliver its first major public address. he will speak at 11:00 a.m. at the university of virginia in charlottesville. it was founded by thomas derickson, american's first secretary of state. now to the sequestration showdown in nine days. $85 billion in automatic federal spending cuts will take effect if a deal is not reached. >> president obama is warning congress that it must not happen. recess if the cuts occur, the full range of government will feel the cuts. >> these cuts are not smart not there, they will honor its our economy, and hundreds of thousands of americans to the unemployment roll. palooza their jobs. the-- people will lose their jobs. >> he felt initially that it would pressure congress, but now he says it's not an option. >> residents will get the chance to hear more about montgomery county's challenges, accomplishments, and future plans this evening when county executive gives his state of the congcounty addres

his convicted killer ingmar guandique, plans to ask for a new trial. there was a previously closed hearing. >> and they have been going over the extensive and long records from the hearing. we have more with tom in the newsroom on what those records reveal. >> hundreds of pages of documents were released involving the man accused of killing chandra levy. it is believed that a key witness in the trial lawyer and that new information contradicts what that witness said at the trial. new documents unsealed today said that about one year ago, prosecutors found out information that called into question the reliability of a witness that was used to convict ingmar guandique. it was all of the way back in 2001 when intern chandra levy went missing and her remains were later found in rock creek park. she was allegedly in a relationship with gary condit. many initially thought that he was involved in her disappearance, but the illegal immigrant from el salvador was convicted of killing her and sentenced to 60 years in prison. prosecutors want information about th

her convicted killer ingmar guandique was brought from an alabama prison back to washington, d.c. to attend the closed door hearing. he was convicted in 2010 and sentenced to 60 years in prison. we've learned that the hearings stem from some sort of problem with a witness who helped send ingmar guandique to prison. the judge in the case is refusing to release details of the hearings citing safety concerns. >>> right now an annapolis woman is behind bars and charged with killing her 2-year- old daughter. 25-year-old chelsea booth has been arrested. authorities say that she killed the child earlier this week and disposed of the body. someone tipped off investigators after they noticed that the child was missing for several days. authorities also charged the woman with first degree child abuse. >>> so far police have not filed charges against the driver involved in a deadly hit- and-run accident overnight. 40-year-old uberry brown was struck adle killed. police say -- struck and killed. police say the victim was walking in the middle of crane highway. the driver stopped at a nearby g

what we do know is that two years after ingmar guandique was convicted of murdering chandra levy while she was out jogging in rock creek park just before she was going to go home to california, two years after he was convicted of that murder, we're back here at the courthouse and there is some problem with one of the witnesses. the prosecution came to the judge and said there's an issue with the witness. legally we have to go to the ingmar guandique's lawyers and tell them that there may be a problem with the witness. so the judge considered that, said there's a safety issue if this is publicly released and as they try and decide how important this is and whether they need to hold a new trial potentially, that's going to take place in secret. so that's basically where we are down here at d.c. superior court. we know there's a problem with the witness. we know that the defense wants us to know everything about the witness and the prosecution want to keep it secret and that at this point and probably potentially for months more the judge is going to keep that secret. so we'll let you kno

that's when ingmar guandique, an illegal immigrant, was found guilty of chandra's murder. mrs. levy remembers confronting him in the courtroom. >> i said, did you kill my daughter? i pointed my hand to him and i said look me in the eyes. the defendant, he said no. of course he might not have been telling the truth. >> during ingmar guandique's trial, prosecutors relied heavily on testimony from a jailhouse informant who claimed ingmar guandique confessed to the crime. that testimony could be in doubt. a judge recently held meetings behind closed doors to into look possible problems with witness testimony. >>> oscar pistorius, the former olympic runner is in court again today. his bail hearing is continuing. his defense team is trying to keep him out of jail before he goes to trial for premeditated murder of his girlfriend. the model reeva steenkamp. the star athlete is a flight risk and he illegally possessed ammunition for a type of gun he was not licensed to have, police say. they also found needles in his bedroom. the defense is saying those were an herbal remedy. >>> jessic

ingmar guandique was convicted for killing chandra levy. chandra levy case made international news in 2001 when it was revealed she was dating a married congressman from california, gary condit. he also testified at the trial and has denied having anything to do with levy's disappearance and death and has never been charged. it is not insignificant that ingmar guandique will be in the courtroom on thursday. he will likely make some ruling since the defendant is coming from a federal prison in alabama. judge will also hearing arguments from the news media that the private bench conferences be unsealed. i'm paul wagner. >>> coming up next on fox 5 morning news, credit card fraud continues to be a growing problem. >> a recent case is proof a global ring busted. find out how the alleged perpetrators got away with at least $200 million. we'll be right back.  [ male announcer ] pillllsbury grands biscuits. delicious. but say i press a few out flat... add some beef sloppy joe sauce... and cheese fold it all up and boom! i just made an u

ingmar guandique is back tonight. he was in the courtroom today. gone is the energetic young man convicted of the murder. today, he appeared slim, thin, he was very drawn. his demeanor was somber. attorneys for ingmar guandique argued by closing hearings about new evidence in the chandra levy murder trial. just before another scheduled hearing today the judge says he will not open up the hearing. >> we do not see a lot of effort to end the secrecy as quickly as we think it ought to be. >> he was convicted in the murder based on circumstantial evidence. a fellow inmate goes the testimony proved crucial to the conviction. prosecutors presented evidence about a witness that could put that conviction in doubt. but the judge refused to release this information out of safety concerns. >> there is nothing as to -- other some safety concern that relates to some information relating to the reliability of the testimony from the witness. >> he will be in court next thursday for another hearing. when saying he would not make information public, the judge did s

kai has more on what newly unsealed court documents reveal. >> reporter: attorneys for ingmar guandique say their client's prosaccuse -- prosecution was, quote, predicated on a lie. they suggest prosecutors withheld information about the credibility of the witness. the documents do not reveal the nature of the witness. levy's rehaines were eventually found in rock creek park, washington, d.c. some speculate the problem might involve a jailhouse informant who was a key witness during the trial. that person testified that guandique confessed to killing chandra levy. >> thank you, kai. the last hearing in the case was held last thursday. and its transcript was not released. the judge has scheduled another hearing for april 11th. >>> after being on the decline for several years, another traffic death back on the rise. according to the national safety council, an estimated 36,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents last year. that's up 5% since 2011. the council and other safety ad advocates attribute the increase in part to more driving due to an improved economy. >>> no relief in site.

ingmar guandique was not charged in chandra levy's death until years after. some have wondered whether he is the real killer. >> there is some controversy. >> documents released today show the defense wants to reopen the trial because of testimony. it is extraordinary, your honor. they are asking -- but prosecutors right -- -- write. some people cannot believe this is still news. >> it was a fair trial. >> others disagree. >> you have to follow up leads just make sure. you are better to do that than to let him sit in prison if he did not do it. >> we thought we had a solution. we may not. >> it is possible the judge could order a new trial. >> we do not have all the information. it seems to be there is a principal problem with critical testimony that the the guy in jail. >> anything in these documents that would identify the witness's question or why that witness may have lied, it is black out. check out this page right here. a lot of stuff is sometimes blacked out. sentenced for years. he has a lot riding on whether he can get a new trial. i am tom roussey.

ingmar guandique, looking older, with a shorn head with a toad that that prosecutor described as the face of the devil. two years ago he got 60 years for the murder of chandra livy. guandique, back for hearings that could give him a new trial. sources tell news4 there's new evidence in the case, evidence that could taint the testimony of one of the witnesses. evident brought to the judge by prosecutors some time ago. so what's that new evidence? it's a superior courthouse secret. the judge is keeping everything private to protect the safety of an unnamed individual. he's given the government 90 days to come up with a security plan then we may learn what this is all about. lawyers representing reporters have been at the courthouse trying to get the judge to open things up. do you think it could be mondays? >> it seems to be the case. >> reporter: what does it moon? here from glenn ivy. >> whether it's sufficient issues that lead him to this in the interest of justice a -- that could be based on newly discovered evidence that's very significant, that might lead the judge to think that

we know this hearing is about some kind of problem with a witness who helped send ingmar guandique to prison for 60 years and it has to do with safety. beyond that, it's all secret, despite the best efforts of guandique's lawyers and the media, court hearings should be open unless there's a compelling reason to close them. >> we can't really discuss anything, i'm sorry. >> we are extremely concerned that a matter of this importance and interest to the community is happening behind closed doors and we certainly hope that the court will give us relief soon. >> sources are saying that guandique's lawyers are demanding a new trial, that one of the witnesses at the trial is so tainted that the conviction has to be thrown out. we know that tomorrow's hearing will be about defense, demands, for more information about that witness, but we do not know which witness. you probably remember that all of washington, all of the country was fascinated by this case in the year leading up to 9/11. in particular, because of the possibility that a congressman here in d.c. who was having an affair with ch

ingmar guandique was convicted of her death in 2010 after an inmate in jail with him said guandique confessed to him. sources tell news 4 that new evidence could taint testimony of a key witness. >>> the prince george's county delegation will be voting on a number of issues ha could impact schools. one proposed bill would require all county high schools to have artificial turf fields by 2018. the delegation will consider if a task force should oversee operations of a school board such as how selects members. the panel will review liquor law concerns in prince george's county. >>> 6:44 now. congress about to leave for a recess vog blocked the confirmation of a nominee in the first time ever. fill bus at theterred a confirmation vote on former senator chuck hagel. they want further information on how president obama handled the terrorist attack on benghazi libya. the president says they're playing politics with national security. they will revive the vote after a week long break. >>> john kerry will make a first foreign policy speech at the university of virginia. the state department says kerr

the defense is demanding ingmar guandique get a new trial. >>> traffic is about to get messier on the memorial bridge. later this morning inspectors will begin examining the deck of that bridge between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. traffic will be funneled down to one lane in each direction. all lanes will remain open during rush hour but the inspections are expected to continue until march 5. so forewarned. >>> it is 5:34. time for another your money report. >> jessica doyle is back with more on our petition calling for congressional furloughs because of their inaction. >> that's right. furloughs are coming at this right. they're not growing to stop for potentially hundreds of thousands of federal workers. today the pentagon is expected to announce a plan to furlough nearly 800,000 civilian employees one day each week beginning in april. the president yesterday called the march 1 sequestration spending cuts not smart, not fair, and warns people will lose their jobs. these threats have you angry and scared, but you can do something about it. >> reporter: congress is on recess. sequestration

court of appeal will rule whether details from recent hearings involving ingmar guandique will be madeuandique will be in court today in the district. as with previous hearings, we still don't know what this hearing is about. we do know there have been two other closed door hearings in recent months to discuss the credibility of a witness in guandique's trial. we don't know if that witness is the man who testified that guandique confessed to killing levy while in prison on an unrelated conviction. >>> this morning, two people out of their home after a house fire in silver spring. when firefighters got to dower drive, they found the two people safely outside the home. the upper level was engulfed in flames. much of that top floor was gutted. the cause of the fire is under investigation. >>> police are investigating whether two brazen robberies at jewelry stores are connected. surveillance video captured both robberies. police arrested one man suspected in this robbery at a store in frederick. a witness saw what was happening and flagged down police. investigators are still looking for t

ingmar guandique's orders have requested a new trial based on questions about the credibility of a key prosecution witness in his 2010 trial. a judge has held closed-door hearings on the issue but will not release information for safety reasons. she disappeared in 2001. her remains relator found in rock creek park the next year. a new survey showing how americans feel about gun-control reform and women in combat. the poll found 92% of americans surveyed support universal done background checks. 52% support stricter nationwide gun control laws. 56% support a ban on assault weapons and a ban on high- capacity magazines holding more than 10 rounds. 72% of americans support the idea of women in combat. on capitol hill today, john brennan is expected to face tough questions about the u.s. drone program. he is president obama's nominee to head the cia. his confirmation hearing when the white house faces increasing criticism for its drawn attack policy. as the president counter- terrorism chief, he was a big force behind the strikes. white house is backing the program. courts are counter-terr

it's not insignificant that ingmar guandique will be in the courtroom on thursday.he judge will likely make some sort of ruling since the defendant is coming all the way from a federal prison in alabama. on wednesday the judge will also hear arguments from the news media that those private bench conferences be unsealed. in the fox 5 newsroom i'm paul wagner. >>> a northern virginia man facing terrorism charges for shooting a security guard this summer is still negotiating a plea deal. floyd corkins is due in court tomorrow. last august police say he walked into the family research council headquarters in northwest d.c. and shot the guard on duty. the guard survived, but before the shooting witnesses say corkins yelled at the guard i hate your politics. >>> baltimore jurors resume deliberations tomorrow in the death of a north carolina teen. phylicia barnes was visiting relatives in baltimore when she disappeared in 2010. her body was found months later in the susquehanna river. michael johnson is accused of killing her. according to the baltimore sun the jury rewatc

ingmar guandique serving a 60-year sentence in the death of the d.c. intern. sources tell news4 new evidence in the 2001 murder account taint some testimony. today's hearing will be conduct ted judge's bench to keep courtroom observers from listening to conversations. >>> today a maryland family will hold a funeral for a baby girl. a 14-year-old killed his 7-month-old sister last week at their home in white oak while baby sitting. according to court documents, the teen beat the baby, then suffocated her when she wouldn't stop crying. family held a memorial service last night. today's funeral will be at st. callamus catholic chung in silver spring at 10:00. >>> metro's board will get to the bottom of issues facing the agency. the safety committee will get a report on last month's green line meltdown. thousands were stuck in a tunnel or on dark trains for more than an hour because of a problem with the third real. the -- third rail. the real estate committee will look at a plan to build nbc 5's new headquarters on land metro owns near the greenbelt station. >>>

reported that those hearings have something to do with one of the prosecution witnesses in ingmar guandique's 2010 murder trial. he was convicted of killing levy. he was serving a 60-year sentence and the judge says details eventually will be made public. >>> the district of columbia's ethics board says it has found substantial evidence that d.c. council member jam graham violated the city's code of conduct when he intervened in the warding of a lottery contract. but the board says it is not pursuing the matter any further because it has no authority to punish him. graham strongly denies any wrongdoing. >>> we now know what caused that massive power outage during sunday's super bowl. they say it was an electrical rely that failed and caused the 34-minute blackout. company officials say the part has now been replaced. >>> speaking of the super bowl, i acquired a new best friend while i was there covering the game last week. sheryl underwood from the cbs daytime show the talk is in my studio and i'm going to be talking to her in just a moment. also, new developments in the manhunt for a former

ingmar guandique was brought back to the district last week from a federal prison in alabama. in 2010, he was found guilty of killing the government intern. levy disappeared in may 2001. her remains were found one year late near rock creek park. cbs news has reported that there are new questions about a prosecution witness in that case. however, so far the jug has re- - the judge has refused to open the hearings to the media. >>> police are investigating a suspicious death of an elderly man found inside his northern virginia home. 94-year-old elmer rowans was found in the 2700 block of holly street in alexandria yesterday evening. investigators are not identifying him by name. they say that he was dead when they arrived on the scene. according to police, a family member who came to the house called for help. authorities will only say that they are classifying this as a suspicious death. >> we're considering all possibilities. we don't have any suspect in custody at this point but we're interviewing all of the family members and other potential witnesses and we would ask if any

all we know so far is there is some issue with the testimony of a witness who helped send ingmar guandique to prison two years ago in the murder of chandra levy. >>> metro blamed miscommunication between a transit police officer and the command center for making things worse last month when passengers got stranded on two trains along the green line. it happened january 30th. the chief of the transit police says metro is looking into ways to improve radio communication to avoid a repeat. >>> vatican officials confirm pope benedict fell and hit his head during a trip to mexico last year and insist the fall played no role in the pontiff's decision to step down. today the pope met with priests in rome telling them he will remain hidden from the world after retirement. he plans to dedicate himself to prayer living in an old monastery inside the vatican's walls. >>> his courageous story and electrifying performance at the summer olympics inspired people around the world, but tonight south african police say they will charge the man known as blade runner with the murder of his girl friend. police

in 2010, ingmar guandique was convicted of killing levy and he is serving a 60-year prison sentence. >>> today the d.c. city council is expected to discuss what to do with a $400 million surplus left over the last fiscal year. but in his state of the district address last night, d.c. mayor vincent gray said that money is required to go into the city's rainy day fund. however, mayor gray added that the same factors that led to the surplus will lead to other revenue gains. >> we will see a prosperity dividend materialize, a dividend that i intend to invest into some strategic initiatives that advance important goals for our city. >> mayor gray also touted the district's expanding population, booming real estate market, and a huge drop in the murder rate. >>> still to come on wusa9news, a battle over beer is brewing pitting one brewing powerhouse against scores of smaller operations around the country. >> and you know you are having a bad day when this happens the we'll show you how rescuers were able to reach two people trapped in this truck dangling from an overpass. we'll >>> if you

have known for nearly a year about serious questions surrounding a witness who helped convict ingmar guandique. the defense is demanding that guandique get a new trial. >>> still to come when the news continues, we'll tell you what happened when olympic runner and accused killer oscar pistorius went to court today >>> olympian oscar pistorius went to a south african courtroom for a bail hearing. the dramatic day of testimony made it feel more like a murder trial. >> reporter: oscar pistorius spent much of the day in tears as prosecutors in south africa revealed new details about their premeditated murder case against him. the athlete sobbed in the closed court hearing as a detective described how he found reeva steenkamp lying dead at the bottom of the stairs in pistorius' home, her body wrapped in towels. prosecutors say the runner cornered his lover in a bathroom the size of a locker and opened fire hitting her in the head, arm and hip. pistorius claims he thought she was an intruder. the paraolympic superstar known as the blade run forehis prosthetic legs says he was not wearing them at the

ingmar guandique was convicted of the murder in 2010. he is currently sync 60-year sentence. >>> when gabby giffords was shot in the head outside a tucson safeway it was her young intern, daniel hernandez who used his bare hands to slow down the bleeding from her bleeding skull. he helped to save the cog woman's life. he is telling his story in a new book. tonight we caught up with him before a book signing. he said he is hoping congress will finally pass tighter gun control. >> we need to make sure that we're holding them accountable and really do wag gabby said last time. we need them to be brave, courageous, because americans are counting on them. this is not something that we can wait, especially in light of what happened in newtown. >> the because is called "they call me a hero. a memoir of my youth." >>> is it an invitation for thieves? >> there is a disagreement tonight between d.c. police chief cathy lanier and a company that buys used cell phones. so we had gary nurenberg do some looking into it. >> reporter: i did. the idea is

in 2010, ingmar guandique was convicted of the murder. >>> police are searching for three people who did a smash and grab robbery at a jewelry store in downtown maryland. the suspects entered the store on south market street right around 1:30 yesterday afternoon. one had a gun. the other had pepper spray. the suspects ordered everyone on the floor, broke a display case, grabbed the jewelry and got away. anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call police. >>> it is 4:33. here's a look at some other things making news now. the f.b.i. found two bombs in an alabama bunker after a week-long standoff with a man named jimmy dykes. he held a 5-year-old boy hostage till a s.w.a.t. team stormed the bunker yesterday. the boy whose name is ethan is physically okay. he was in the hospital and treated and fine. he's home in time for his birthday. he turns 6 years old today. >>> boeing has asked the federal administration for permission to fly its 787 dreamliners. all 50 of the company's 787s in operation are grounded because of overheated batteries. the grounding has been very costl

ingmar guandique, the man country victed -- the man convicted of murdering chan a levy in 2001 is due in court. there have been several hearings but the judge has kept the proceedings secret. yesterday during a hearing with local media outlets, the judge defended his ruling to keep the hearings closed to the public. he didn't say information about them would be available soon. coming up just after 5:00, delia goncalves will examine the chandra levy case and tell us about a possible flaw in the conviction. >>> police have a man in custody in tuesday's smash and grab jewelry store heist in frederick, maryland. an officer happened to be downtown at the time and he chased suspects until they hopped into a truck with virginia tags on it and took off. police found alonso meadows driving the same truck yesterday morning. >>> we'll have to wait till may before hearing whether the boy scouts of america will lift its ban on gay scouts and leaders. the national executive board decided to reschedule the vote until its national meeting this summer. they say that will give leaders more time to deli

ingmar guandique was convicted of his death after an inmate said guandique confessed to him. sources only told news 4 new evidence in the case could taint testimony of key witnesses. >>> this morning, one fairfax county leader says his county is at a disadvantage when it comes to getting the fbi headquarters to move in. according to the washington post, fairfax county supervisor jeff mackay criticized metro in a letter because the agency wants to build the new headquarters at the green belt station in prince george's coun county. metro tells the post, the agency is not trying to help any particular county. the general services administration announced last year it wanted to move the fbi out of the j. edgar hoover building in the district. >>> virginia lawmakers have sacked the tebow bill. it would have let home-schooled children play sports at public schools they don't attend. a senate committee voted against it by a thin margin of 7 to 8. it was named after tim tebow who was home-schooled growing up. >>> don't expect the redskins to change their name. bruce allen shot down t

there is a witness from 2010 that helped convict ingmar guandique of the murder. >>> massive budget cuts will take place in the federal government on march 1. if it happens, thousands of federal workers will either go on furlough or lose their jobs and the washington area economy will be devastated. there are plans to avoid it. the democrats on the hill presented theirs yesterday. gary nurenberg has more. >> reporter: we keep hearing how bad it will. one day a week furloughs for up to 800,000 civilian pentagon employees. friday the navy is expected to announce it will postpone the repair of almost 20 dozen ships threatening tens of thousands of jobs in virginia alone and those repairs? >> if we don't do that, we are sending a ship out in harm's way that is -- may not be as fit to fight as it should be. >> here's how we avoid it. >> reporter: virginia tim kaine is among senate democrats proposing an all terptive. -- alternative plan. spending cuts coming from the elimination of some farm subsidies and half in new taxes. >> as you know the speaker has said president obama has received his

ingmar guandique was convicted two years ago and the hearing have been held behind closed doors for severalkyc. >>> president obama is running into opposition to his plan town crease the federal minimum wage. the president proposed a like from the current rate of $7.25 to $9 appear hour by 2015. 00 house speaker john boehner says ultimately, that will lead to fewer jobs. >> when you raise the price of employment, you get less of t at a time when the american people are asking where are the jobs, why would we want to make it harder for small employers to hire people. >> d.c. mayor vincent gray said he may ask the city council to raise the minimum wage in the district. >>> also making headlines, two major carriers set to announce a merger today. we'll tell you how it will change the face of the airline industry and if passengers can expect changes any time soon. >> first, a crews turn into his a nightmare vacation for more than 4,000 travelers. today, some relief could finally be heading their way as the stranded ship prepares to pull back into port. we'll be right back.  >>> welco

a judge brought convicted killer ingmar guandique from alabama. the hearing focused on a problem with the government's case against guandique years ago. the judge also turned lawyers for the media who are demanding public access to the media. all we know is that there's some of issue with the witness at the trial two years ago. >>> is it a way to save the environment and put some cash into your pocket or an invitation to thieves to steal your cell phones and tablets? >> a company that buys and resells cell phones in the middle of a disagreement with cathy lanier, gary nurenberg has more right now. >> reporter: it's called an ecoatm offers you instant money for a cell phone. >> people love the instantaneous cash right off the bat. >> reporter: do you have the device with you? lots of devices out there. >> there's over 300 million unrecycled phones in the united states that are no longer being used. >> reporter: ecoatm protects the environment and your local community. d.c. police chief cathy lanier said on thursday many of the stoles are stolen --

the hearings that involved ingmar guandique continue to be closed to the public and media.here have been a number of hearings which could be a sign with his conviction. the hearings should remain closed because of safety issues. the judge says the details of the proceedings will eventually be made public. >>> the department of veterans affairs apologizing to the families of vets whose remains were unmarked or mismarked. the department found nearly 800 problems in its review of every single grave in the national cemetery system. it took the va more than a year to look at millions of gravesites. this was sparked by problems at arlington national cemetery. the problems included unmarked and mismarked graves as well as urns that were unearth and dumped into a pile of dirt. >>> police in montgomery county say they finally have a break in a series of home burglaries. three men have been charged with robbing more than 30 homes in north potomac since last spring. police caught them after breaking into a home last month. they're accused of stealing more than $100,000 worth of proper

ingmar guandique's attorneys claimprosecution was predicated on a lie. arguments were made during previously closed hearings. records from those hearings were unsealed yesterday. the case hinge on the testimony of a jail house inmate who said guandique confessed to killing levy. he is serving a 60 year prison sentence for levy's murder. >>> a scare in the air for 125 airline passengers. this delta jetliner found itself in trouble after a landing mishap in georgia t got stuck in the grass on the runway last night when the pilot apparently overcorrect as the plane was touching down t landed safely and fortunately no one was injured. >>> coming up, as the district continues to cash in on speed cameras, city lawmakers are now consideration new change to traffic lights that will bring in even more money. >> let's check in with tucker. >> we got winds, lots and lots of winds today. we've got cold temperatures as well. i'll have the details on a rather sunny forecast otherwise. and julie wright has a look at the traffic. we'll do it right after the break. 

ingmar guandique was convicted of killing levy in 2-thousand-10 and sentenced to 60 years in prison. he is now seeking a new trial. the judge in the appeals case said he refused to unseal major details due to safety concerns. a judge in alabama is asking president obama to posthumously award the medal of freedom to slain bus driver charles poland junior. this as surveillance video recovered from the bus shows poland defying gunman jimmy lee dykes for more than four minutes. poland's actions allowed 21 students escape before dykes gunned him down, triggering a near week-long hostage situation involving a five-year-old boy. police finally stormed dykes' bunker and killed him, believing the boy was in imminent danger. president obama's nominee to head the c-i-a is facing more tough questions as part of his confirmation hearings in the u-s senate. john brennan is expected to attend a classified hearing next tuesday. then, the first vote on his nomination will be held on thursday. yesterday, he was quizzed about several controversial issues such as interrogation techniques and the use of

look at the other top stories, the man convicted of murdering washington in turn chandra levy, ingmar guandique plans to ask for a new trial. he was sentenced to 60 years in prison. >> all firefighters are accounted for after a roof collapsed at a burning apartment complex in manassas. it was believed to have started in a third-floor unit. some were taken to the hospital. that fire forced 60 people from their homes. >> and in prince william county, a car slammed through a front door in woodbridge. police say a stolen car driven by a group of teenagers crashed. let's get a check on the traffic situation. jerry? >> we are seeing delays on 395 south past washington boulevard duke street. additional 95 delays across occoquan and as you had passed dale city and into quantico. especially as you pass the fairfax county parkway towards manassas. delays begin just before the american legion bridge and as you go to the 270 spur, very slow going over towards connecticut ave. in the far upper right-hand corner, you can see some flashing lights. that accident is starting to clear up. heading towards montros

ingmar guandique, an illegal emigrants from el salvador, was convicted of her murder in 2010. a judge has been holding still hosta conviction hearings in recent weeks that could signal a problem with the prosecution. those transcripts will be made available in about a week. >> we will be right back. through presidents' day, get 36 months interest-free financing and save up to $500 on beautyrest and posturepedic. get a sealy queen set for just $399. even get 3 years interest-free financing on tempur-pedic. plus, free delivery, set-up, and removal of your old set. keep more presidents in your wallet. this special financing offer ends presidents' day at sleep train. superior service, best selection, lowest price, guaranteed. ♪ sleep train ♪ your ticket to a better night's sleep ♪ >> the time is 6:14 a.m.. here is a double live look on the screen. we are looking at the bay bridge on the right-hand side. it is nice and clear there. >> we broke several records yesterday. here is a look at santa rosa. there were 10 degrees above average. if they broke a record from 2006. oakland has

inside and said it was sealed off for a3 úte inty-precioanthdens wne. 3 ate owwaer is hit bring ingmar guandiqueto a hearing shrouded in mystery after the judge sealed two bench conferences he held in december and january. what we know from that record is the judge sealed the conversations for safety reasons. after prosecutors came forward with some new information. it's not usual for a judge to hold a post conviction hearing any number of things could ersuede a judge to do it. >> motion for a new trial. disc that affected the council. they're generally the categories defends get post verdict. >> reporter: in guandique's case, we know this. the prosecutors alerted the judge to a prosecution witness, an issue sensitive enough the judge ordered the record sealed. >> if both parties consented easy, and if i objected to it and lost and that is one getting what they. >> reporter: what is on the public record indicates the judge sealed it for safety reasons. he was convicted in november of 2010 for killing chandra leavy on a wooded slope and one of the key witnesses was armando morales, a convicted fe

court of appeals will rule whether details involving ingmar guandique will be made public.other proceedings, we still don't know what the hearing will be about. >>> today, the washington redskins name will be a hot topic at the museum. some say it's offensive. some are talking about racial stereotypes in nicknames and logos. live at the newseum with more on the debate. hi, derick. >> reporter: hi, there, this is part of a broader decision. course, the washington redskins will be at home later today. it's part of a broader discussion. countless sports teams, the washington redskins among them have names, symbols or mascots based on native-americans. they all it homage. they say it honors them. now the symposium looks at that issue. and among those taking part is the woman who for 17 years has sought a name change for the redskins through the courts. >> this is our country. in a way that it's no one else's. and we are people of immense patience and steadiness and foundation. and compassion for the people who don't understand. and we -- rather than hate the people who are doin

a judge will be holding post conviction with ingmar guandique. a prosecutor says, defense lawyers made claims in december, during proceedings that the government doesn't agree w. the hearing were sealed due to undisclosed safety reasons. the redacted transcript the will be available in about a week. >> levy was found dead in 2002. gone teak -- guandiquey has been serving a prison sentence for her murder. >>> a melrose place actor, who starred in "cry baby" has more. >> i wasn't there that weekend. why should i be here? >> reporter: a mother's grief and a husband's tragedy, as they come face to face, with actress amy locane, convicted of killing helene semen in a drunk driving crash. >> the drunk driving has got to stop. it's got to stop. you cannot do this. >> reporter: seman's family spoke directly to locane, during her sentencing. >> the murderer is not a victim. her kids are not victims. >> reporter: the 41-year-old had three times the legal alcohol limit, when she crashed into semen and her husband as they pulled into her driveway. >> i made

ingmar guandique is brought back to washington, d.c.playing a large tattoo, covering his scalp. this is the fourth hearing in more than a month. and the court has kept back despite legal appeals from the media. >> we're disappointed with the court leaving in place, essentially, blanket secrecy. >> reporter: secrecy that could last for months. legal experts say the judge has a concern for safety of someone involved in the case. no one is allowed to say who. >> this was a terrible crime of violence. the witnesses have histories of violence. so there could be violence threatened against any number of people, participants or each outsiders to the case. >> reporter: levy, an intern with the bureau of prisons, disappeared in may 2001. her remains weren't found until a year after her disappearance. prosecutors say guandique killed levy in a park in washington. he's repeatedly denied involvement. the case generated a swarm of media coverage. in part because it was revealed chandra levy had had an affair with then-congressman gary condit. condit

ingmar guandique was brought back to the district last week from a federal prison in alabama. in 2010 he was found guilty of killing the government internal. levy disappeared in may 2001. her remains were found a year later in rock creek park. cbs news has reported there are new questions about a prosecution witness in the case. however, the judge has refused to oapt hearings to the media. >>> -- to open the hearings to the media. >>> tonight there will be one of three public hearings. the plan would include additional resources to run eight trains at peak times and next year's budget funds the silver line operations. tonight's meeting starts at 5:30 at mariellen henderson school in falls church. it's walking distance from the west falls church metro station. >>> are you waking up to a pretty card and gift this morning or are you expecting to get a special present later in the day? >> procrastinators, it's time to get busy. there are some floral shops that are waiting till the last- minute to get their supplies too. delia goncalves is live at potomac floral wholesale where the

according to documents represented to the case that were unsealed yesterday, lawyers for ingmar guandiqueay his prosecution was, quote, predicated on a lie. his defense team says they have new information that could question the testimony of one witness and undercut the government's case. a judge will hold another hearing about that information in april. >>> former congressman jesse jackson, jr. and his wife sandra will appear in a d.c. federal court today for a plea hearing. the couple is accused of scheming to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars of campaign funds on personal items. both have agreed to plead guilty and they face jail time. >>> topping the morning line today, rg iii goes all in for the weekend and bryce harper makes the cover thele sports illustrated. >> you got a problem with the commercial? >> no. they got marketing. >> they've come out with this ad that some are finding controversial. let's take a listen. >> blow up last season. every win, every loss. ry loss. every headline. line. blow it all up. because all that matters is what you do next. >> okay. so blow it up.

in 2010, ingmar guandique was convicted of killing levy. he's currently serving a 60- year prison sentence. >>> we might get a plea deal today in last summer's shooting at the family research council's headquarters. police say floyd corkins shot a security guard inside the conservative lobbying group's building in northwest washington. even though he was hit in the arm, the guard helped subdue the gunman before anyone else got hurt. corkins may be ready to plead guilty to some or all of the charges he faces. >>> investigators on both sides of the potomac are trying to find the perpetrators in these two jewelry store robberies. you see this one here. they're smashing cases with a hammer. actually two stores fell victim to this and customers were around when the robberies happened. delia goncalves is in arlington with one of the stores. >> reporter: you can believe it? this is something you can see only in a movie. it's hard to believe in the middle of the day in a very busy store these robberies took place. it's important to tell you that no

ingmar guandique's prosecution was based on a lie they say. problem with a key witness a year ago. it is not clear if that person was the informant saying guandique confessed to the crime. there was no physical evidence linking him to the crime. he is due back in court in april. he's serving a 60-year prison sentence for that murder. >>> a father relearning to walk and talk after a brutal beating on capitol hill. tc maslin was beaten and found unconscious last summer a few blocks from his home near eastern market. he suffered a severe traumatic brain injury leaving him unable to talk, read or use the right side of his body. he and his wife moved to a place where they can heal from the niz and emotional wounds. they talked exclusively with news 4. >> i think i really am doing better. >> the first few weeks he was in and out of a coma and thrashing. there wasn't a personality in there imt. >> maslin hopes to go back to work as a solar energy analyst next year. the couple's 2-year-old son is going to daycare while his parents work full-time on re

ingmar guandique was brought back. after the latest closed hearing, a d.c. judge promised to release partial transcripts from hearings that took place last month and in december. >>> the president has been bouncing around the east coast talking about the promises in his state of the union address but he did make it home in time to take the first lady out for valentine's day. cameras caught up with the first couple getting into a vehicle at the white house. the associated press reports that they ended up at chef jose andre's restaurant and mini bar. he told his audience at a school in atlanta that he already had flowers for the first lady and he promised he would make it back in time for dinner last night and he did. >>> it is 5:05. time for the latest your money report of the morning. >> we know who's the boss over at 1600 pennsylvania avenue. good morning. jessica. how are you? >> good morning. mini bar is not cheap either. not cheap at all. at all. >>> as for wall street, merger mania is the big theme on wall street this week. this year is already shaping

a judge will discuss the media's requests about recent hearings in the ingmar guandique case.rces told news 4 that guandique may have his conviction thrown out because a key witness in his trial is not credible. >>> a long time switch coach in montgomery county could be close to a plea deal on child sex abuse charges against him. lawyers for the man filed document for an agreement but there's no deal until that paperwork is signed. a former swimmer says curl sexually a wus bused her in the 1980s starting at 13 years old. curl could face 15 years in prison if found guilty. he's due in court, again, february 21st. >>> a 5:35. more massachusetts pharmacies are being forced to shut down after investigations. the state investigated four compounding pharmacies and closed 11 of them. all are similar to the new england compounding center found to be producing a contaminated steroid that has led to 45 meningitis deaths and sickened more than 600. of those shut down, several did not have sterile conditions while others were using improper ingredient in their drugs. the pharmacies will h