during the campaign, the chance at the krasner rallies -- not that krasner said this, but some of hisupporters said, "no good cop in a racist system" -- their words. so there's some deep emotions. >> well, first of all, krasner would not be where he is now other than george soros, who has no connection to philadelphia, dropping $1.4 million into the campaign, okay? that's what it is. this billionaire -- a mysterious billionaire brought this race for him. this guy's probably the most anti-police candidate in the history, at least in modern history. he has said he won't prosecute minor crimes. that's called the broken windows theory. it showed that it worked in new york city and other places, that you do enforce crimes, smaller crimes, and he says he'll never go for the death penalty. so, i'm sure in this city, to be honest with you, you got "d" at the end of your name, he'll get elected. but it's a shame, because grossman, who's his opponent, was a "d" up until a few months ago. i guess it flipped. but this guy is an extremist, and he's backed by a billionaire who has no connection to

is larry krasner. i'm running for district attorney because the das office to the working for us, not against us. amy: over his career, krasner has represented protesters with black lives matter, grannies for peace, act up, occupy philadelphia. he's a long-time opponent of capital punishment who's promised to never seek the death penalty. we'll also speak with his republicanpponent beth grossman, who is a prosecutor with more than 20 years experience serving in every unit in the philadelphia district attorney's office. >> i spent 21 years in the district attorney's office prosecuting all types of crimes, tried to improve quality of life. here's how the district attorney's office can make a real difference in people's lives -- by being responsive and available to people's concern. they need to be able to reach out to us as problem solvers. amy: all that and more, coming up. welcome to democracy now!, democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. a new expose by the intercept reveals russi

krasner had come under fire from the state gop calling him anti-law enforcement. krasner squares off against beth grossman in november. >>> there is word from montgomery county courthouse that judge steven o'neil will decide tomorrow whether to reveal the names of jurors that ended up deadlocked. sara bloomquist was hat the hearing in norristown. >> reporter: well jim, the attorneys representing more than a dozen media outlets came before judge steven o'neil and argued that the media has a first amendment right to know the jurors name and kevin steel says he fears that the publicity onslaught would result and make it difficult to seat a new juror for the upcoming retrial. the jury spent two weeks 300 miles away from hire homes in pittsburgh. they deliberated whether bill cosby drugged and assaulted andrea constand in 2004 and came back hopelessly deadlocked and no verdict. the media wants to know their name. steele argues that releasing the name would have a chilling affect on future juries, the potential jurors would be reluctant to serve knohe inquiry into their

grossman and krasner will face off in the november general election. grossman is honored, proud to receive the endorsement. >>> police in plant i can county are trying to round up suspects they say are connect to the string of crimes, in buena vista township. authorities want to identify this man, wanted in a car bar glare i investigation. they say he he was seen looking into cars on cedar avenue one of the three areas also hit by burglars. police are also trying to identified a group of people in connection with vandalism at michael debbie park. authorities are working to see if these incidents are connected. >>> you have plans for bill cosby to conduct town hall meetings on the u.s. judicial system is on hold. one of the cosby's lawyers said she can't imagine the actor will speak publicly while his criminal case is still unsettled. cosby's spokesperson said last week that the comedian planned to hold town halls to teach young people how to stay out of trouble and be aware of changing, laws. >>> a civil lawsuit in california against cosby is going for

says it will support beth grossman, endorsement came after grossman and democratic nominee larry krasner spoke to the union's board last night. grossman and krasner will face off in november's general election. >>> top city officials including philadelphia mayor jim kenney are learning that their phone conversation was secretly recorded by the fbi. now this is wiretap notice that the officials received from the federal government, recordings are part of the fbi probe into john dougherty, head of the local, 98. last august agents raided dougherty's home in south philadelphia. they also went to union headquarters on spring garden. "eyewitness news" caught up with the mayor. >> i don't know how you cannot talk to john dougherty or majority leader of council for over a two year period and not be recorded. maybe i was profane here or there but nothing i'm worried about from a legal perspective >> reporter: philadelphia city councilman bobby henon is also under fbi investigation and he declined to comment about the probe. >>> mayor's fund for philadelphia is making changes after city controlle

they made piece after krasner supporters chanted anti-cop messages during the primary victory party last>> a man took a plea deal today admitting to murder on the streets last year. samuel james acknowledged firing shots into a group of people on the 100 block of east federal street. one bullet struck 24-year-old byron turner in the head. james said it was intended for someone else. under the terms of the plea, he must serve 30 years in prison without the possibility of patrol. a 90-year-old philadelphia man has been charged with trying to rip off the government. he's been collecting $450,000 in sociaassociate security benefite was not entitled to. he escaped from prison in 1970 and applied for social security using an alias and collected benefits under his real name and fake name. >> a mentally challenged man attacked by a group of teenager received a special visit today. the motorcycle group road into town to see mark smith. they want him to know he's loved and they have his back. video of him being punched went viral last month. since then there has been an out pouring for smith. he s

op endorsed bet grossman after board met with grossman and democratic candidate larry krasner. grossman and krasner will face off in this november's general election. >>> support for the health care bill within the g.o.p. continues to crumble forcing senate republicans to take a step back and regroup. here's seth lemon with the latest from washington. >> we have a good chance getting there it will just take us longer. >> reporter: mitch mcconnell optimistic health care bill will eventually pass. though earlier in the day he said there would not be a vote before the fourth of july add he had hoped. >> we will not be on the bill this week but we are still working toward getting, at lee 50 people and a comfortable place. >> reporter: president trump held a meeting tuesday with republican senators, hoping to help hit that magic number of 50 votes needed. >> we have really no choice but to solve this situation, obama carries a total disaster it is melting down as we speak >> reporter: among biggest sticking points for opponents on both side reduced support for medicaid and planned p

. >> as you know democrat larry krasner will face off against beth grossman for the job in november. as for that interim position lynn abraham is not seeking it and wouldn't say no if asked and would do it without a salary. sara bloomquist, channel 6 "action news." >> thank you sara. and you can find the very latest on the essential williams plea now at 6 abc's news app and read more about the trial and hear reaction from the fbi and other key figures in the case. other news tonight authorities are identifying the young woman killed yesterday on the route 100 bypass 18-year-old bianca nicole roberson a graduate of westchester high school. and lawmen are theoryizing she was a victim of road rage. jeff is live with more. >> reporter: jim, police are reviewing video from highway cameras and from local business surveillance cameras hoping to catch a clear shot in the other vehicle involved. a red pickup truck and meanwhile bianca's grieving father is pleading with the public's help. >> to me it doesn't seem real. roddy roberson is in shock. his baby bianca stolen from him on the route 10

endorsement for the district attorney, it will support beth grossman, it came after grossman and larry krasner spoke to the union's board tonight. they will face off in the general election. >>> president trump calls republican snor republican senators to the white house. >> president trump hoping to extend a life line to the gop plan to repeal and replace obamacare pellet with republican senators at the white house tuesday afternoon >> we'll talk and see what we can do. we're getting close. but for the country, we have to have healthcare. and it can't be obamacare. which is melting down >> the president abruptly summoned the lawmakers after mitch mcconnell announced he's delaying a vote until after july 4th. >> we're still working towards getting at least 50 people in a comfortable place. >> reporter: mcconnell delayed a vote when it became clear there was no way the bill would pass, a growing number of republicans moderates and conservatives cannot support the draft. the gop needs 50 of 52 to pass the bill without a single democrat expected to support it >> it's difficult for me to see how a

endorsement for the district attorney, it will support beth grossman, it came after grossman and larry krasner spoke to the union's board tonight. they will face off in the general election. >>> president trump calls republican snor republican senators to the white house. >> president trump hoping to extend a life line to the gop plan to repeal and replace obamacare pellet with republican senators at the white house tuesday afternoon >> we'll talk and see what we can do. we're getting close. but for the country, we have to have healthcare. and it can't be obamacare. which is melting down >> the president abruptly summoned the lawmakers after mitch mcconnell announced he's delaying a vote until after july 4th. >> we're still working towards getting at least 50 people in a comfortable place. >> reporter: mcconnell delayed a vote when it became clear there was no way the bill would pass, a growing number of republicans moderates and conservatives cannot support the draft. the gop needs 50 of 52 to pass the bill without a single democrat expected to support it >> it's difficult for me to see how a

jerry krasner and beth grossman will be squaring off for the job in coming november. we are working now with former district attorney, lynn abraham watch for that on "action news" at 6:00. i'm sara bloomquist, channel 6 "action news." >> thank you. >>> and of course find the latest on the seth williams plea now on the 6 abc news app. read more about the trial and hear reaction from the fbi and other key figures in this case. >> the teenager killed in a suspected road rage crash in chester county is now identified. police say that 18-year-old bianca roberson is a victim of the crash in west goshen township. it's a tragic story and the search for the other driver involved continues this afternoon. we are joined now from police headquarters with the latest and rough day for the victim's family. >> reporter: yes alicia, i just got off the phone with roberson's devastated father and brother and remember her as a bright young lady and they are searching for the driver of a red pickup truck. >> bianca roberson was headed for greatness when her journey came to a tragic end on

the endorsement came after grossman and democratic nominee, larry krasner, spoke to the union's boarde general election, in november. >> pennsylvania senate considering a plan to allow teachers and other school employees with permits to carry guns at school. supporters say, it is about keeping kids safe while opponent are worried the measure would do the opposite. the final vote expected today, now, if ray proved, the measure still may have a tough time getting past governor tom wolf, who was against the initial version. >> another trial date set for bill cosby there is time, civil lawsuit in california judge has orders orders the trial to start in 2018. civil suit once again accuses cosby of sexual assault. >> this one dating back to 19742, weeks ago cosby's criminal trial ended in a mistrial. district attorney kevin steel has vowed to retry him. meanwhile though bill cosby denying he was prepared to go on tour about sexual assault. the comedian tweeted yesterday information about sexual assault tour is false, spokesperson for cosby said last week that cosby's planning series every t

paternal order of police throwing its weight behind bet grossman, after democrat being nominee, larry krasner, spoke to the union's board, they'll face-off in the general election come november. >> and another case against bill cosby, this time it is a civil lawsuit in california. a judge has set a trial date of july of next year. the civil suit accuses comedian of sexually assaulting teenage girl at the playboy mansion back in 1974. two weeks ago his criminal case in montgomery county ended in a mistrial. the distrit attorney has vowed to retry the case. meanwhile, a lawyer for coast bye says if the 79 year old goes out on speaking tour it would not be until after his pennsylvania trial. a spokesperson said last week that cosby was planning a series of town hauls, but cosby tweeted late yesterday afternoon information about a quote sexual assault tour is false, one of his attorneys says cosby takes the criminal charges seriously and will be keeping quiet until the trial ends. >>> 4:10. the phillies out west taking on the mariners late last night in seattle. aaron nola on the mound for the ph

comes after grossman and democratic nominee larry krasner spoke to the union's board, they'll face-off in the general election come november. >> interesting after backing republican. another case against bill cosby, this time it is a civil case happening out there in california a judge has set trial date of july of next year. the civil suit accuses comedian of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at the playboy mansion back in 1974. two weeks ago, of course there is criminal case in our area, montgomery count i am, end in the mistrial. the district attorney has vowed to retry him. meanwhile, a lawyer for cosby says, if the 79 year old goes on speaking tour it would not be until after his trial here in pennsylvania, a spokesperson said last week that cosby was planning a series of town hauls, but cosby tweeted late yesterday afternoon information about a quote sexual assault tour is false, one every his attorneys says cosby takes the criminal charges seriously, and will be keeping quiet until the trial ends. >>> oh, it is a good morning here at 5:10. the phillies out west taking on marine