leslie brown was visibly shaken as the president gave her the medal of honor. she says i know it won't bring back my husband, by my heart beats with pride for leslie. this is washington today on cspan radio. the fbi director telling a congressional committee today that authorities were investigating how information about an alleged plot by al qaeda to detonate a bomb on an airliner to the u.s. leaked to the news media. fbi director robert muller saying that the disclosure of the information about the plot that was first reported by the associated press on may 7 did compromise the u.s. operations against al qaeda. questions on all of this from senator john kyle, republican of arizona. >> let me also refer to your testimony about investigating the source of the leaks of this most recent, i these you referred eto it as an ied, but e can refer to it as another potential underwear bomber case, would that be accurate? >> explosive device. >> explosive device and you do have investigation ongoing underway, is that correct? >> yes. let me just ask you about -- is it --

he was sentenced to life without parole plus 25 years for the shooting death of leslie browne. brown was working as a part-time security officer. he threw williams act of the restaurant. williams came back later. >>> a planet is in place to find a successor to the outgoing police commissioner. they're using a panel of experts and an outside source to conduct research. they will search for the person who best fits that position. one woman says they would like to see a replacement chosen prior to departure, which is slated for august. >> there is no verdict in the trial. jurors will continue deliberation tomorrow morning. she is accused of trying to suppress the african-american vote in the 2010 election by issuing a call saying democrats had already won. he blamed his coat-defendant, who was accused of similar charges. >>> city officials the roar of indycar engines will still go up. michael andretti has signed on to help manage the event in baltimore. they will arrange sponsorships, p.r., hospitality, and ticket sales. they are also responsible for the track. >> it is an excepti

leslie browne was moonlighting as a security guard and through the man out. he returned an hour later with a gun. he and the bad gun as the trooper walked out of the restaurant. >> mr. williams is sentenced, i believe, and justice has been served. it provides no consolation to us whatsoever. >> today's sentencing was emotional, filled with heartfelt testimony from troopers, his friends and family about i have a partner that i cared for that care for everyone else and took his last breath in your arms. you cannot tell anybody how you feel about that. >> before williams left the restaurant that night, he shut -- he shoved his partner. >> sometimes you have to do what you have to do. you cannot always be the good guy and he was always the good guy. >> he believes that cost him his life. williams walked into the courtroom today in an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs. he scans the crowded room but did not say a word. his attorney told the judge he believes his client is innocent and they plan on appealing. >> thank you there was another man who was arrested in the ki

the signs will be placed along the beltway in honor of leslie brown. brown made a huge impact on the lives of the people who knew him and started a mentoring program called young men enlightening other men. >> and he said no matter what you want to do, can you accomplish it and have to see it for yourself. i never saw it until a few months ago. >> and brown started the group when he was 20 years old, the same year he became a maryland state trooper. [ singing ] >>> funeral arrangements are starting to come together for d.c. music legend chuck brown. the godfather of go-go died at the age of 75 last week after battling pneumonia. "the washington post" reports that brown's daughter said plan glares place for an all-day public viewing at the howard theatre next tuesday and funeral services will be held next thursday. the venue has not been determined. >>> dozens of d.c. residents went to capitol hill with a laundry list of complaints about the city. they didn't didn't go to eleanor holmes north an's office, but trent frank's office. john ren he -- john hen

leslie brown started at the academy in 1945. he ran track and cross country.n his honor, they recently constructed the wesley brown field house. brown graduated in 1949, and went on to have a 20-year career in the navy. he was 85 years old. >>> with summer heating up, swimming safety is on the minds of men parents -- many parents. >> reporter: the cp sc is pushing for more free swimming programs in minority communities. and that is because research shows, african american children between the ages of 5 and 14, are three times more likely to drown than white children. the cpsc says learning basic water skills can save lives. experts say a child can learn basic swim as young as 4 months old. >> in harlem, the free swimming program started there 20 years ago. >>> during the off season, some portions of the 2.5-mile long boardwalk were reconstructed with new wood. it's just the first phase of renovations at the summer hot spots. along with the boardwalk, it will also feature fire works light shows, every night this summer. >>> summer like heat this spring. mostly

brown. back to you, lesli. >> if you would like to loner chuck brown's memory, his family asked that donationsmade to the chuck brown foundation. the foundation is currently a maryland nonstock corporation but it's in the process of applying for federal nonprofit status. >>> it is a pleasure to introduce a former chairman of the d.c. commission of arts and humanities. and that will be charms stevenson -- charles stevenson. so nice to have you. three years ago, mr. stevenson published the book the beat, go go music from washington, d.c. it really explains exactly what go go is. but when you started this journey writing this book, you had one goal in mind and it changed along the way, didn't it? >> it did. >> tell me about it. >> when we first started it, i'm co-author ever the book, when we first started, we wanted to take a look at how the music came about. the more we go into the it, we started to see not only how it started but how it has really sustained in washington, d.c. and really become the heart beat of washington. i mean, it is the fabric of this city. evidence? chuck brown. >> he st

mayor says he may open the washington convention center for chuck brown's funeral. lesli hi anita. you may be talking to me and many local bands credit chuck brown for helping them get their big break. we have one of those bands with us in our front circle. the backyard band is here. they have a legacy of their own here in the d.c. area. and i have keith sauce robyn son here because you like to mix it up. i know it's been tough for you because chuck brown was such an influence in your life and creation. talk about how you got that first big gig because of him. >> that first big gig was mind blowing. chuck said i like them young guys. i want them to open up for me. they keep me going, so it was a lot from chuck, you know, that was a big stage. >> i know it's been a tough thing for everybody to grapple with. he seemed like he was not someone who ever even aged. he was 75, but he looked like he was probably 35. how are you going to keep his musical legacy going? because this is an incredible genera that he created and you inherited because of him. >> we are going to keep it

brown. we're going to come out and spend time with them before the show ends. stay with us. >>> welcome back. we could not finish the show without coming outside, leslio hear more of the backyard band in this tribute to chuck brown. >> absolutely. we have big g here who is a big figure in this band, also from the wire fame. i know we don't have a lot of time, but what does it mean to be out here, carry out the legacy of chuck brown? >> it means everything. it's a tradition that keeps rolling, you know, he did a lot for us. just to keep his spirit alive and keep the music going. he did a lot for us. >> and you all are doing a fantastic job. i know he would be proud of all of you. big g and the backyard band out here doing it for the late great chuck brown. we're going to listen to some music before we let them carry it out and do another tribute. let's hear it. ♪ [ music ] >>> he might say, when it comes like this. ♪ [ music ] go-go is a music that continually goes on and on and you might take a break inbetween and everybody gets joining in. audience participating. >> got a grammy nomination? >> oh my god, unbelievable. ♪ [ music ] president bush invi

and fans will gather for a final goodbye to dc go-go legend chuck brown. 9news is honored to bring you live coverage beginning at noon. lesliter and jc hayward will anchor the live coverage. they'll be joined from d.j. flex and that will be simulcasting the event. paying homage there will be a host of local stars done ee simpson and hug ee low down. the -- donny simpson and huge lowe low down. once 4 thousand,500 people enter, the doors closed. >>> endrazing. >> means charming and delightful. >> it's just one of the words describing the champion speller. she is only 6 years old. she is the youngest, certainly biggest when it comes to creating some buzz at this year's national spelling bee. today she breezed through the first round with a word and then she ran into a little trouble. >> e-n-g-l-u-v in-i n-x. >> chances are we have not seen the last of laurie anderson and nobody on this desk could have came close. >> what could have mean? >> a flock of birds or something like that. >> is that what it is? think it is. >> we obviously don't know. >> we went into broadcasting because we do not know. >> ies we would have had. >> s

joining the president and first lady is miss rose marie sabo brown, wife of sergeant leslie sabo, u.sed. joining the vice president of the united states, joe biden and dr. jill biden is mrs. janin janine sigen. in honor of american prisoners of war. joining the honorable leon panet panetta, secretary of defense, is mrs. sara francis shea, the mother of donald emerson shea jr. in honor of all who remain unaccounted for and to whom we renew our commitment to the fullest possible accounting. joining the honorable kel salazar, secretary of the interior, the brother and travis renvo, u.s. army, as they honor all who served. frank neary jr. and christopher neary, the sons of corporal frank neary, u.s. marine corps in honor of all veterans who bear the wounds of war. joaning dempsey is sdaif clinker, brother of captain mary clinker, in honor of all women warriors who served. joining the kmeef of staff, united states army is jeannete early, wife of first class howard early in honor of every soldier who served. timothy hanafin is georgiana drou, mother of bruce carter, in honor of every marine

lesli. i don't think i go out on a limb saying washington, d.c.'s heart is broken with the loss of chuck brown. gary is live where he is getting the reaction to washingtonens that are just learning the news. gary. >> reporter: i talked to one man who said you're reporting about the death of chuck brown. there's nothing negative to say. he said when you talk about chuck brown, the only thing you can do is glow. you talk about chuck brown as being a washington institution, the chili bowl is an institution. chuck was here often. served on him, was a friend, what legacy do you think mr. brown leaves to washington, d.c.? >> he's more of a family member to us, everybody enjoyed chuck brown. everybody loved him. we are going to deeply miss chuck brown for ever and ever. >> reporter: mr. smith, why was his music important to d.c.? what difference did it make? >> it made a difference because he was the founder of go-go. everybody loves chuck brown. everybody loved go-go in d. c. back in the day, they love go- go. loved chuck. >> i was told by one fan, if you went to a chuck brown concert and you weren'

lesli and anita back in the studio. >> thank you gentleman. joining us live by phone with more on chuck brown is d.j.rom wpgc radio. we sure hope this wasn't something wed we'd have to talk about, are you there? d.j.? you there? i can hear you now. you can't go anywhere in this city without hearing the definitive sound that is clearly came through the vessel of chuck brown and he had such a range performing with eva cassidy, prince, all these different kinds of artists. he really was very, very am dexterous as a musician, wasn't he? >> yes, he created a genera of music what we know today as go go music. he raised so many generations. you guys, family that we talk about, their grandparents. and then amazing how many decades of fans he has created. he raised up so many musicians. it gave us so much joy in music. >> why do you think the go go sound didn't really take off nationally? because he is clearly influenced, so many musicians and has so many fans. >> um, it's several days why it never took off nationally. it's a lot. unfortunately, it did go national as it could have, but it is one thing that wi

rose marie brown, wife of medal of honor recipient sergeant leslies sabo.ice president to have united states, joe biden and dr. jill biden is mrs. janine rosina. sister of captain lance, u.s. air force in honor of american prisoners of war. joining the honorable leon panetta, secretary of defense is mrs. sarah francis shay, the mother of donald emerson shay jr. joining the honorable ken salazar, secretary of the interior are grady renville, the brother of travis and nephew of specialist arvin renville. joining the honorable eric shinseki, secretary of veterans affairs, frank neary jr. christopher neary. in honor of all veteran who is bear the wounds of war. joining general martin dempsey, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff is dave clinker, brother of captain mary clinker, in honor of all women warrior who is served. joining genere, chief of staff united states army, is jeanette early. in honor of every soldier who served. joining major general timothy hanifan, united states marine corps, is george janne carter crow, mother of private first class bruce ca

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lesli, thank you. >>> pop chips pulled their new web commercial featuring ashton kutcher after saying it was racist and defensive. the "two and a half men" star played in this commercial. and his face is painted brownspeaking in a fake indian accent. the ad is now removed from their website, facebook page. they issued an apology saying that it was not intended to offend anyone. >>> women living right here in d.c. apparently made the right call in finding a place to live. a new study says that washington is the best city for women's overall well being. the research is a part of the project called measure america. and it compares the cities based on a woman's education, salary, marital status, and life expectancy. women here in d.c. will earn the most money and they have the highest levels of education. so there you go. >> you go, girl. >> yeah, that's right. >> go us. >> and that is more than us. and it does not matter what city you're in. >> we still love you. >> yeah, we do. >> i told you about the rule. you know, we have three girls. they rule and boys drool. and that was our rule. >> yes. and boys drool in the shutter. >> there you go. >>> we have a couple storms. nothing severe. pretty quiet ar