they worked to secure the release of michael scott moore who's mother lives near los angeles. he worked as a theater critic for a san francisco newspaper. he was researching a book on piracy when he was kidnapped. he is now reported to be in good condition. >>> also breaking this morning, tensions spilling over again in the streets of ferguson, missouri. neighbors woke up to a fire burning the memorial at the site where michael brown was killed last month. after dark, people gathered and people looted a beauty parlor. they faced off against police chanting. police barricades are up, and some protesters vow to stay there all night. >>> there's a new development in the case of the missing university of virginia student. 18-year-old hannah graham was last seen ten days ago. now jesse is considered a prime suspect. he was last seen with graham, meeting her at a mall near the uva campus. >> i thought we had probable cause to get an arrest warrant. and jesse leroy matthew jr., charging him with a class two felony of abduction with intent to defile. we are absolutely continuing the s

michael scott moore grew up in manhattan beach and was researching somali pirates in africa in january of 2012 when he was kidnapped. a pirate gang held him for 977 days and released at least two videos demanding ransom. it's not clear if the ransom was paid but a magazine that moore wrote for says he has finally been released. >>> strong words from california lawmakers tonight about the u.s. air strikes against isis. last night, a coalition of the u.s. and five middle eastern nations attacked the islamic militant group in syria. 47 missiles were fired from two navy ships and about 200 bombs and missiles were dropped from aircraft. the isis targets included headquarters, supply depots and command centers. >> the strength of this coalition makes it clear to the world that this is not america's fight alone. >> when it comes to the air strikes, california lawmakers are deeply divided on this. congresswoman barbara lee issued a statement condemning military action and calling for a vote in congress. she says there is no military solution to the crisis in iraq and syria. in fact, continued

here are the details of his release was a >> this is the last time the world saw michael scott moore. the 45-year-old german-american journalist seen photose -- this twitter is finally free. his family in southern california is speaking with him by phone, learning their nightmare is finally over. reunite with him very soon. >> he was moved by the gunman from link patient to location to avoid detection until pilots claim a deal was struck and the 1.6 william dollar ransom was paid. -- $1.6 million ransom was paid. >> he said he had a skin rash, but otherwise no serious medical issues. >> three years after the infamous kidnapping of captain richard phillips, also by somali pirates. phillips's story and his rescue -- navy sealss was turned into a movie starring tom hanks. case, the german ministry work closely with officials to win his freedom. a safe location undergoing a medical evaluation. it is not known when he will be reunited with his family. >> and that does it for abc 7 news at 5:00. >> right now i 6:00, we will show you a new tool. land to use it to keep the public and themselv

michael scott moore was kidnapped by somali pirates in january 2012, while researching a book. it's unclear if any ransom was paid for his release. in china, an ethnic uyghur scholar was sentenced to life in prison. he'd been convicted of advocating separatism, for speaking about the muslim minority's plight. the penalty is the most severe in a decade for illegal political speech. prosecutors said ilham tohti led "a criminal gang seeking to split the country." the white house said it's deeply concerned and called for tohti's release. the outgoing president of afghanistan, hamid karzai, aimed a parting criticism at the united states today. in his farewell address, he thanked other nations, but he charged that americans did not truly want peace in his country. he spoke in kabul and called for washington to be honest in its dealings. >> ( translated ): we want to have strategic relations with america. we want to have deep relations with america. we want to have the best relations with them in the west. but america should follow the path of friendship with afghanistan. afghanistan

michael scott was researching a book on piracy when he was abducted on his way to the airport in january of 2012. moore is reported to be in good condition. >>> and tensions flaring in ferguson, missouri. violence breaking out after a memorial for michael brown, the black teen shot by police, was set on fire. gunfire heard in the streets, police arresting several people throwing rocks. no word on what caused the fire at the memorial. >>> a new warning for home depot customers. the first fraudulent charges are showing up this morning. crooks charging everything from electronics to groceries. they are small to see if the card works. don't wait for the end of the month to check your bank statement for unusual charges, do it now. >>> hundreds of texas lottery players who thought they had won big money on a scratch ticket are fighting mad. they said a new game, fun five, was printed with misleading instructions. they are demanding the prize money. hiring a lawyer with plans to sue the lottery commission. they want their money. >>> an unusual high speed chase near disneyland, the driver of this uhaul refusin