oulson yanking the popcorn around throwing it at rooefsz and reev reeves responding by firing his weaponu can see the gunshot shockwave around the camera appearing like snow. the defense played its own enhanced version of the same video. in it someone seems to throw a glowing object that appears to hit reeves and fall to the floor. the defense says that was chad oulson throwing his cellphone. reeves told police he thought oulson has struck him. reeves did an audio tape interview with the detective. in it the former s.w.a.t. officer said the younger aggressive oulson frightened him. >> what made you shoot him? >> well, i guess it scared the hell out of me. i thought the guy was fixing to beat the [ bleep ] out of me. >> off duty deputy can see moments after shot taking control of reeves' gun and remaining with him until police arrived. at the hearing he testified to a conversation he overheard between reeves and his wife. >> she postured and she said, that was no cause to shoot anyone. and then he leaned back around and stuck his finger out, you know, as to, you know, scold her and said,

curtis reeves is at the center of a bizarre case. he shot the father of a young child in a movie theatre after an argument that allegedly involved a cell phone and some tossed popcorn. my co-anchor dan abrams has the emotional new testimony in our series "crime and punishment." >> pretty much split it down the middle and the whole side is here for my dad. >> jennifer shaw was here in court this week, pleading for her father's freedom. >> i never thought that i would be able to have kids and it was quite the blessing when my daughter was born and she was healthy. it was a very emotional time for my whole family. >> reporter: her dad, curtis reeves, accused of murdering a father in a florida movie theatre during the previews last month. wnlss say a single shot came during an argument over the use of a cell phone. another moviegoer immediately called 911. >> 911, what is your emergency? >> there's been a gunshot at the cobb theatre. >> do you know who shot? >> i don't know. it looks like an older gentleman in the movie theatre. >> despe

olsen allegedly yanking the popcorn and throwing it at reeves and reeves responding by firing his weapon. you can see the gunshot shock wave dislorched dust around the camera, appearing like snow. the defense played its own enhanced version of the same video. in it someone seems to throw a glowing object. it appears to hit reeves and fall to the floor. . defense says that was chad olsen throwing his cell phone. reeves told police he thought olsen had struck him. reeves did an audio taped interview with detectives just an hour and a half after the shooting. in it the former s.w.a.t. officer says the younger, aggressive olsen frightened him. >> so what made you shoot him? >> well, i guess it scared the hell out of me. i thought the guy was fixing to beat the [ mute ] out of me. >> also caught on the video, an off-duty deputy can be seen moments after the shot taking control of reeves gun and remaining with him until police arrive. at the hearing, he testified to a conversation he overheard between reeves and his wife. >> she postured and she said, that was no cause to shoot anyone. and the

. >> reeves is 71 years old and has been in jail since the shooting.s week he pleaded not guilty to second degree murder. investigators say reeves was angry january 13th when the victim was text-messaging during the preview. witnesses say the victim threw popcorn at the older man and that's when reeves pulled the hand gun out. reeves claims the victim hit him in the face. if convicted he could face 25 years behind bars. steve harrigan is live. even with the surveillance video there's still debate over what exactly happened inside the theater. >> that's right, harris. this has been a very traumatic three-day debate in this bond hearing. we're not even to the trial yet and there's been a lot of emotion, crying on both sides. as cor curtis reeves, the 71-year-old shooter, he claims he was afraid for his life. he claims it was dark. he wasn't sure what he was hit with but he knew he was up against a younger, bigger, stronger man. he claims he fired simply in self-defense. the video shows apparent my what many eye witnesses say, that at the very least some

oulson grabs reeves' popcorn. throws it at reeves. that's when reeves draws his gun and shoots. watch again. a confrontation and a shot. over in seconds. prosecutors today also playing a recording of reeves' interview with police, minutes after the shooting, saying he felt threatened by oulson. >> it scared the hell out of me. i thought the guy was fixing to beat the [ bleep ] out of me. >> reporter: then, a shocking admission. >> as soon as i pulled the trigger, i said, oh, this is stupid. there's no justification for what happened in there. if i had it to do over again, it never would have happened. we would have moved. >> reporter: late today, the judge ordered reeves be held without bail. oulson's wife, nicole, sitting in court, mouthed the words "oh thank you." >> i'm just very happy and relieved by the judge's ruling. i have no doubt in my mind that it was the right decision. >> reporter: if convicted, curtis reeves could face a mandatory minimum of 25 years in prison. all for an argument over texting during a night at the movies. david? >> ryan smith tonight. ryan, thank

up four-time grammy winner dianne reeves will join us. stay with us.r-time grammy winner dianne reeves went back into the recording studio last year ending a five-year hiatus, putting her exceptional voice on a cd entitled "beautiful life" which it always is when dianne reeves sings. on the cbr a host of high-profile guest including a recent grammy winner, a great reporter. let's hear a cut of the new cd entitled "beautiful life." to wait int want vain for your love ♪ ♪ i don't want to wait in vain for your love ♪ ♪ i don't want to wait in vain ♪ ♪ no, no, no ♪ no no, no no i'm not going to ask where you have been, because you have been all around the world. you have been everywhere but the studio. is that what took so long? was it just a matter of being business or trying to find the right material? >> it was about balancing my whenat the time in my life my mother became very ill. it was time to stop for a minute. i was at home a lot. >> when you step into the studio after being gone a while -- even though you have been touring, it has been five years

we're hearing the defendant in the case, 51-year-old curseit reeves, describing what happened. this happened in a movie theater, northeast of tampa on january 13th. he became upset when 43-year-old chad olsen was texting the babysitter about his two-year-old daughter. there was an altercation. reeves said that olsen stood up on his chair and came at him and hit his head, either with a fist or a cellphone. but reeves said that he felt very threatened, and this is why he pulled out a gun. >> if i had it do a over again, it would never happen. but you don't get do overs. >> so what made you do that? >> i guess it scared the hell out of me. i thought the guy was fixing to attack me. i don't know how to say that. >> he never told you that, right? >> he said something that led me to believe -- then when a guy comes at you with the aggravated position, the contorted face and stuff like that, i don't think i've ever had anybody get in my face like that. and it scared the crap out of me. >> the police officer goes on to ask reeves, if you didn't have a weapon, do you think this would ha

reeves leans over yet again. olson grabs reeves' popcorn and throws it at him, and reeves grabs his gun and shoots. reeves saying this in a police interview. it scared the hell out of me. i thought the guy was fixing to beat the [ bleep ] out of me >> reporter: he said if it happened all over again, he would have just moved. reeves and dunn have pleaded not guilty. gio benitez, abc news, new york. >>> we turn overseas tonight into a major setback in syria 24 hours after we reported on the cease fire meant to evacuate families and children. and the elderly trapped in the middle of the gun fire. tonight that peace broken. trucks carrying food and medical supplies in that city coming under fire and turning back. opposition activists are blaming the assad regime saying it launched a rocket attack. a surprise move from iran tonight a senior iranian official confirming they are moving ships closer to the american waters. it comes as many thought the u.s. was making head way with iran. we all remember that historic phon

reeves said he was hit with a cellphone. prosecutors dispute that and say there was no sign that impinge but curtis reeves' pride was hurt. curtis reeves attorney said the case hinges on self-defence. it's too soon to say whether use the stand your ground law, but cited it several times in court. >> the trial date has not been set, but a pre-trial hearing is scheduled for march 12th. >> hollywood stars gathered to say goodbye to philip seymour hoffman. the oscar-winning actor was found dead from a suspected heroin overdose. >> there's a battle raging in the state of oregon dividing members of a tribe. allen schauffler explains that tribal leaders are deciding who is in and who is out. >> where highway 18 rises out of the valley, 11,000 acres of reservation is home to a family feud. gary and 78 relatives got a letter from their tribe. >> there was an error in my enrolment and i have to prove i belong. >> williams is one of few grand ron who lives on the reservation. we met this group as they held a backyard prayer session and

reeves was hit by a cell phone. it could really help both sides in this case but i think it does corroborate there was an interaction as is claimed so far. >> to your point it's difficult to know what it is we're seeing. you do see something that is maybe popcorn, maybe there was a phone. there wasn't a weapon fired at him, that much is clear right? >> that's clear. there is a situation that reeves wasn't making it up, something was stloafn at him. there is a verbal and physical exchange. that's important in state of str ground. >> in this way, in florida you can stand your ground, if you are in a place you want to be, if you are in the verge of imminent are force. if you are threatened with grievous bodily harm you can use deadly force. we know from the zimmerman where case, str stand your ground wasa shaky theory. >> there is comment from the judge that there's significant element of guilt. the judge find this to be serious, that he could flee and they don't want to have him at large. and it was an eight hour belo

reeves says he was struck in the face with an unknown object and acted in self-defense, but witnessesd the only object thrown was a bag of popcorn. oulson's wife nicole was sitting right next to him when he died. she too wept in court. the sheriff's deputy who was inside the theater and kept reeves there until police arrived says he overheard reeves speaking to his wife. >> she postured, and she said, that was no cause to shoot anyone, and then he leaned back around and stuck his finger out, you know, as to scold her and said, you shut your [ bleep ] mouth and don't say another word. >> reporter: steve osunsami, abc news, atlanta. >>> now to dramatic video of a police shooting in albuquerque. the images are shaky because it comes from a lapel camera worn by one of the officers. the suspect, who had a cop killer tattoo, fires on the first officer who shows up, carjacked his cruiser and then led police on a chase. he then shot three more cops inside their cruiser. they all survived. the shooter was killed in a hail of bullets. >>> here in new york, the investigation is deepening into th

but reeves' pride was injured. wife spoke to the reporters after the judge denied bail. >> i am very happy and relieved by the judge's ruling i have no doubt in my mind that it was the right decision. >> reporter: reeves' attorney says it hinges on self defense, his client had been assaulted. he said it's too soon to say whether he will use the controversial stand your ground law as a defense but sited it several times in court. that aal jazerra, dade city, fl. >>> new testimony in yet another florida case put the stand your ground law back in court. a crime scene investigator said that nine bullet holes were found in the suv in which teenage are jordan davis was killed back in november of 2012. the man on trial is 47-year-old michael dunn, not him, who is white accused of shooting an african-american teen after arguing over loud music, dunn was carrying a 9-millimeter handgun for which he had a concealed pep are weapons permit. >>> prince christina appeared in court in spain to face accusations of fraud and corrup

then you see reeves reach for his pistol and shoot, he would kill him. olsen's wife was shot in the hand by the same bullet. she had her hand on her husband's chest. immediately after the shooting reaves said he shot because he was scared. reeves said he was hit with a controcell phone, and prosecutos dispute that saying that the only thing injured was his ego. >> i have no doubt in my mind that it was the right decision. >> reeves attorney said this case clearly hinges on self defense. they say it's too soon to say whether or not he'll use the controversial stand your ground law as a defense, but he cited it several times in court. >> in west virginia residents are worried that their water still isn't safe. they filed a possession against the department of health. runs of people are expected to march today to the american water company headquarters. they're angry about a toxic chemical spill just last month that caused 350,000 people their water. we're live, andy, what's happening over there? >> reporter: morgan, the blame game really started to spread.

reeves pretrial. >> reporter: obvious relief.he reaction overnight of nicole oulson after hearing a judge deny bond to the accused murderer charged with shooting and killing her husband, 43-year-old chad oulson, in a movie theater last month after an argument over texting. >> i'm just very happy and relieved by the judge's rulingment. i have no doubt in my mind it was the right decision and want to thank the state. >> reporter: it comes after new infrared surveillance video played in court that shows the incident unfolding inside the theater. here is reeves leaning over his seat telling oulson not seen on camera to turn his cell phone off, then he gets up to talk to the manager of the theater. minutes later, reeves is back. then the moment that changed everything. watch closely. oulson seems to grab something, throw it in reeves' direction. that's when reeves draws his gun and shoots. watch again. the confrontation and the gunshot over in seconds. >> as soon as i pulled the trigger, i said, oh, this is stupid. >> reporter: also h

but it hasn't happened. >> reporter: reeves is charged with second-degree murder. police say he shot and killed 43-year-old chad oulson after they argued. police say oulson was texting his daughter's babysitter back home. reeves said he was struck in the face with an unknown object and reacted in self-defense. but witnesses, today, said the only object thrown was a bag of popcorn. charles and his son were seated nearby. >> he said, i can't believe he shot me. he took another step and a half and then collapsed on my son. >> reporter: oulson's wife, nicole, was sitting right next to him when he died. she, too, wept in court today. she told abc news in january, that the retired policeman should be put away. >> i don't want him to see daylight ever again. >> reporter: the sheriff's deputy who was inside the theater and kept reeves there until police arrived, said he overheard reeves speaking to his wife. >> she postured and she said that wasn't a cause to shoot anyone. and then, he leaned back around and stuck his finger out as if to scold her and said, you shut your [

reeves daughter ask her elderly father be released. >> he has arthritis in his hands.knew that his hands would get better and he'd be able to do it again. it hasn't happened. >> an off duty deputy attending the movie with his son said he heard reeves talking to his wife about the shooting after the gunshot. >> she postured and said that was no cause to shoot anyone. and then he leaned back around and stuck his finger out as to scold her and said, you shut your [ bleep ] mouth and don't say another word. >> the judge in the case granting a win for the prosecution allowing them to play infrared surveillance video of the shooting in an open court when the hearing continues friday morning. cnn atlanta. >>> a role over car crash happens on the free way. firefighters get to the scene to help the victims. really heroic stuff. look at your screen. what's going on here? why is that cop handcuffing the firefighter all at the time he's trying to help the victims at crash? they put him in the cop car. we're going to tell you how this played out and ask if there's any reason a poli

curtis reeves said he shot because he was scared. curtis reeves said he was hit with a cell phone. prosecutors dispute that saying there was no sign this anything but his pride were injured. chad oulson's wife spoke to reporters. >> happy and relieved after the judge's rules. >> this case hinges on self-defence. his client was assault. it's too soon to say whether he'll use the stand your ground law as a defense. he cited it several times in court. >> so the red, white and blue struck gold in sochi. mark is here to tell us about it. >> with the blue background and the red dress, did you know it would happen? >> i knew it. >> none of those things are connected to what i'm saying. sage kotsenburg spent much of his career in snow boarding second tier, not getting the attention or the results of some of his higher profile country men like shaun white. no longer sage kotsenburg won the first gold medal. the 20-year-old idaho native took the top spot with a for of 95.3 in the snow boarding slopestyle final. he tried a new trick, the holy cradle. rotating 4.5 times, grabbing his board. th

olsen threw popcorn at reeves.eeves said olsen even threw a punch or hit his head with a cell phone. >> he kept on hollering and i'm not sure what he said, to be honest with you. he said something, and that led me to believe that he was going to kick my [bleep]. so i'm looking briefly i know i can't go anywhere. i'm leaning all the way back in my chair as far as i can to get away from him, and suddenly he's virtually on opposite to on on . he hit me with something. >> olsen's widow was also shot with the same bullet that killed her husband. she was hit in the hand. she still wears a bandage, tony. >> this sounds like a pretty classic set up for self defense. we're talking about florida, are we talking about stand your ground again? >> if you talk to the attorney, which we did afterward, he said it's too soon to mention stand your ground, but that's exactly what he did in court. he mentioned stand your ground several times. he also said that his client clearly had a right to self defense and according to his client

reeves is at the bottom of the right-hand corner.y the victims are buying a popcorn and throws it back at reeves. that seems to be when he pulls out a gun and fires. now the debris that you see firing over the camera lens is dust from the gunshot. that's according to the tampa bay times. you see, that's debris. jurors also listened to recordings of interviews with reeves in the two clips. reeves expresses regret. >> i pulled the trigger [ bleep ]. if i had to do it over again, it would never have happened. stupid move. >> reeves faces life in prison. >>> the faa is investigating allegations justin bieber was flying high. sources tell cnn that bieber and his father refused to stop smoking pot and were extremely verbally abusive to the crew. the pot smoke is said to have been so strong that the crew was forced to put on oxygen masks. they advised the person to stay close to the cockpit. >>> and a final curtain call for jay leno and it was, well, well deserved. leno's last night as host of the "tonight show" was the most watched "tonigh

reeves, was threatened. >> reporter: retired police captain curtis reeves is pleading not guilty to second-degree murder. saying he shot 43-year-old chad oulson in self-defense. but oulson's wife, nicole, appearing on "the view" today, shared new details about the fatal argument over her husband's texting their daughter's babysitter on his cell phone. >> the gentleman had confronted my husband several times. which my husband ignored and ignored and ignored. and it just got to a point where my husband spoke up. and that's when he shot him. >> reporter: reeves said he fired after seeing an unknown object thrown his way. but witnesses say the only thing thrown was popcorn. and that reeves knew it. >> i then hear someone say either i'll teach you or i'll show you to throw popcorn at me. i then saw the flash from the muzzle of the gun. rur. >> reporter: one shot, one death. so many questions. zeev osunsami, abc news, new york. >>> now, a debate fueled by a person your children will know. bill nye the science guy. when debating how the universe was started, his answer drew quite a response. dan harris

. >> a tampa judge denied bail for retired police officers curtis reeves, charged with killing chad oulson. reeves said he chat oulson in self-defence during an argument over texting. >> thousands flee as sectarian violence escalates in central african republic. the international criminal court launched a preliminary investigation into war crimes. >> violent protests in bosnia an friday. 25% of the people do not have jobs. government buildings, including the president's, were ransacked. thousands took to the street. those are the headlines. "consider this" is up n. -- is up next. >> a leak tape has u.s. furious. russians gloeting. >> the middle class in decline. big business focuses on the rich and the pour. a half century after america caught beatle mania. we hear from a man at the center of the craze. >> welcome to "consider this," here is more op what is

this is a hearing, a bond hearing to determine whether there should be bail for curtis reeves.terday. >> the defense attorney wangts o get him out. every time i see this, i think bail hearing. there are compelling arguments on either side. i want to bring in our legal panel. martin just reported something very intriguing and i seized on it. paul callan and joey jackson joining me live. on that audio tape, he says in a very matter of fact way. it looked like this guy was fixing to beat the "f" out of me. is that the same as i thought i was about to die. i thought you had to be in fear of your life, not about to get a beatdown. >> florida law is the same on self-defense, fear of your life or the infliction of serious bodily injury. it certainly doesn't sound like he makes that standard. you were asking joey, were are we seeing this many self-defense case s case. this is standard defense on every murder case. i have never seen one involving popcorn and texting. self-defense is always asserted in murder cases. it is the only defense you have usually. >> how about this, joey, curtis

reeves doesn't know what olsen said but threatened him and threw a cell phone at his head. that's when he pulled a pistol out of his pocket. >> if i had to do it over again it never would have happened, i would have moved, but you don't get do-overs. >> so what made you shoot him? >> well, i guess he scared the hell out of me. i thought the guy was fictioning to beat the [bleep] out of me. i don't know how he would to say that. >> he never told you that? >> he said something that led me to believe. then when the guy comes at you with the aggravated position, the contorted face, the bleep stuff like that, i don't think i've ever had anybody get in my face like that, and it scared the crap out of me. >> olsen's widow was shot in the hand with the same bullet that killed her husband. >> natasha, what is the defense here? it sounds like self defense but we're talking about florida here, so are we talking about stand your ground again? >> reporter: you bet. closing arguments are happening right now, and the attorney said this is a clear case of testify defense, his client had al

should reeves be allowed to bond out of jail as he awaits this trial?urder in the killing of 40-year-old chad olson as you said after reeves is said to have been angry that olson was texting in the movie theater. now, in court today a video from an infrared camera of the altercation between the two men was shown to the judge. reeves told deputies he shot olson because he believed olson was threatening him with something more than just a bag of popcorn. here's what he told detectives during his initial interrogation. >> he said something about he was -- if there was any of your [ bleep ] i was texting my daughter or something like that. and stay the hell out of my face. i think that's what he said. and his wife was holding him back. so i sat down and i think i got the bag of popcorn from my wife and suddenly he jumps up and turns around and stands in his seat, which was [ inaudible ]. >> right. >> so as he's pushing on the back there's a crack between us. i'm leaning back in my chair. i got nowhere to go. i'm lean back in my chair so he kept on hollering

curtis reeves is the man sitting.s arguing with chad oulson, angry that oulson was texting duringhe previews. oulson stands and tosses popcorn at reeves who pulls a gun and fires. then he sits down again. reeves, who is 71, says it was self-defense. he's charged with second degree murder. today many milwaukee, two men charged with stealing a 300-year-old stradivarius appeared in court for the first time. that violin is appraised at $5 million. at first it seemed like the perfect crime, but dean reynolds reports it ended on a sour note for the suspects. >> it's back. >> reporter: wow. >> reporter: frank alman remembers the moment a thief took his 300-year-old partner. >> he got closer and closer and i saw a couple flashing lights and apparently that's what happens just before you get hit with a taser. >> reporter: and what was that like? >> it just didn't really feel that great. >> reporter: alman was assaulted after a concert at this church january 27. the thieves made off with what is known as the lipinski strad, a v

oulson allege lid yanking the popcorn and throwing at reeves and reeves firing his weapon.an see the gunshot shock wave dusting around the camera appearing like snow. the defense played its own enhanced. in it someone seems to throw a glowing object. the defense said that was chad oulson throwing his cell phone. reeves told police he thought oulson had struck him. just an hour and a half after the shooting, in that the officer said the younger aggressive oulson frightened him. >> so what made you shoot him? >> well, i guess he scared the hell out of me. but the gun was [ bleep ]. >> reporter: also caught on the video an off-duty deputy can be seen moments after the shot taking control of reeves' gun and remaining with him until police arrived. >> she postured and said that was no cause to shoot anyone. and he leaned back around, stuck his finger out as to, you know, scold her and said you shut your [ bleep ] mouth and don't say another word. >> reporter: nicole oulson was also wounded by the shot that killed her husband. as the judge announced that reeves was to remain behi

reeves talking to his wife about the shooting after the gun shot. >>"she postured and said that was no cause to shoot anyone and the he leaned back around and stuck his finger out as to scold her and said, 'you shut your *bleep mouth and don't say another word.'" >> pam: the judge is expected to decide whether to grant reeves bail after hearing from two more witnesses at tomorrow's hearing. >> pam: and after surveillance and audio recordings from the scene are played. >> pam: still ahead. >> pam: an accident at the transbay terminal brings work to a sudden halt, we tell you about the accident that left one man hospitalized. >> catherine: the olympic games in sochi begin in a matter of hours. but not only is construction not finished -- there's growing concern over terror threats. new details - ahead. ahead. a good that comes in 25 flavors. from whole natural to wasabi and soy sauce. and once good gets going, there's no stopping it. get your good going. blue diamond. snack nut of u.s. snowboarding. bulldog: bulldog: mattress discounters presidents da

richard reeve, abc 7 news. >> thanks, rich.oming up, the first family is not spending the holiday weekend in washington. the president wraps up a trip to california. is not happy about the obama administration' >> you are watching abc 7 news at 6:30 on your side. >> two people were hit in a cab in the district, one of them critically injured. d.c. police say it happened after 2:00 this morning at connecticut avenue and calvert street in northwest. one person was taken to the hospital in critical condition. officers say the other victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and the cab driver remained at the scene and has not been charged at this time. police are investigating what caused that accident. john mccain is calling the obama administration's policy on syria an abysmal failure. first to acknowledge failure in the new examine and re-examine options that were army,ed, increasing perhaps establish a free zone. >> mccain has long advocated greater u.s. involvement in syria but opposes sending u.s. troops. talksnd round of

richard reeve has more. >> it was a violent vehicle-bicycle collision. officials say that lynn weretiansen and miley neil struck from behind by a honda , which failed to yield and then sped off. >> it seems to be happening more often. said logseran cyclist between 70 and 100 miles a week on area roads. drivers in maryland are legally required to yield. it's a bad mix. they cannot come within a foot or so of you. inches,rift just a few you could catch their side never and go down -- mirror and go down. >> neil said she was struck first. both she and christiansen were peddling along the side of the road right line. sports glasses, water bottles, and a bicycle pump sit at the collision site. >> there is safety in numbers. it encourages us to ride in a group. >> police described the car as a silver or white honda suv, with oldle driver 50 to 60 years with a great mustache and dark glasses. anyone with information is asked to call anne arundel county police. in davidsonville road, richard reeve, abc 7 news. , now is your chance to try the marine corps maratho

richard reeve, abc 7 news. police arundel county hope way surveillance videos helps them solve a burglar. it happened at the bass pro shop. the man shown their managed to pry open a lock on a shotgun display and walked out with a shotgun. police don't know how he got inside the ship -- store overnight. show a snowy owl struck by a bus is anemic. city wildlife is treating the bird for the condition as well as a broken toe. more test results will be released monday. i was when we will learn the bird's gender. -- that is when we will learn the bird's gender. the bird is in stable condition. they hope to release the owl back into the wild. dozens of people gathered in northwest to honor the late folk singer pete seeger by taking part in a sing-along. >> he died at the age of 94. the sing-along took place in columbia heights. organizers encourage people to bring guitars, banjos, and other instruments. it is a huge weekend for football fans. law enforcement as well. i had, what is being done to keep crowds safe at th

richard reeve is live in arlington to explain. a all around me you can see very common situation in our area. cars are trapped by snow. there are side streets and parking lots that have snow problems as well. also his store from upper marlboro about a neighborhood with a particular plowman problem. and slush on the ground. it is all freezing. >> it cannot be shoveled for the it is completely ice. >> under this. >> it is an insane they did not notice it was a problem. >> this in her condo parking space. dumped in front of my assigned parking space. >> residents said a contractor hired by the homeowners association cleared streets and lots after the snowstorm but the left a mess. could park. we cannot get our cars out. >> and they send a blizzard of e-mails and never heard back. said she confronted the contractor as he was plowing. >> i was explaining that people live in both of these houses. >> suddenly saturday evening, surprise. very happy. i am very excited. clearmall plow began to out the parking spaces. they heat from the snow

suddenly my head was to the right, so he hit me with something >> reporter: reeves says that his leftye was hurt that day, but police say there was no sign of injury. we're now in day two of this bail bond hearing for mr. reeves, at least he hopes, to get out of jail, because if he doesn't get out of jail, it could be another year or two until there is a trial. the prosecution wants to keep him in jail. we're expecting to also take a look at surveillance video from inside the theater that day. >> is it true that both of these gentlemen has military backgrounds? >> reporter: they are both navy veterans, but the defendant is actually a retired tampa police department captain. >> natasha ghoneim thank you very much. >>> former new orleans mayor is back on the witness stand. prosecutors set to continue cross examination at his corrupt shun trial. ben please set the scene for us. >> reporter: well, del, ray was indicted last year on 2 21-corruption-related charges. accused of taking kickbacks and benefits. right now prosecutors are presenting evidence that the jury has already seen. the re

prosecutor said reeves is a red hot that overreacted.se said he felt threatened by a younger bigger man. and good to see you both. >> hi, greg. >> we heard what the wife is saying now. but in the movie theater she said. there was no cause to shoot anyone to which the defendant, her husband said you shut your (bleep) mouth and don't say a word. assuming it is admissible in trial. >> this guy has anger issues. curtis reeves had the equivalent of road raged in of a movie theater. and it was popcorn. and this man should not be allowed out on bail because he is a danger to society. and what are we going to do when he is at the grocery store and a lady gets close to him with his cart. he is a flight risk. at 71, if he is convicted of anything he is looking at a life sentence. >> do you see any reason that the judge granted him for bail today? >> it is not a death penalty case. in my view it is it a voluntary manslaughter case. he stood up and not the texting that caused the argument. it was tossing popcorn and the cop may have perceived that a

reeves? >> i did not. >> did you at any time see mr. oulson punch mr. reeves?did not. >> he had leaned towards, you know, at the time, i didn't know who she was, but she was sitting to his right, leaned towards his wife and made a comment, and then she postured and she said, that was no cause to shoot anyone. and then he leaned back around, stuck his finger out, you know, as to, you know, scold her, and said, you shut your [ bleep ] mouth and don't say another word. >> reeves broke down at one point as his daughter talked about his grandchild. he argues he acted in self-defense and feared for his safety after popcorn was thrown at him. >>> also in florida, opening statements are set to begin today in the trial of a man accused of killing an unarmed teen over loud music. michael dunn approached 17-year-old jordan davis and his friends in a jacksonville parking lot in 2012, asking them to turn down their music. he claims they threatened him and he saw a shotgun. that's why he says he opened fire, killing the teen. police say there was no weapon in the car. >>> th

curtis reeves made an emotional peerns wednesday breaking down in tears. a cold-blooded killing that began with a dispute over text messages. witnesses say the victim simply threw popcorn at him. >>> a spanish cargo ship slammed into a sea wall and then snapped in half out of the south western coast of france. all 12 crew members were rescued by helicopters. we're told one person reportedly suffered some sort of nose injury. a pollution report has been issued in the area because of a fuel leak. it snapped in half. crazy. >>> and then we have a bit of a crime. a burglary that has very interesting occurrence. this is big mouth billy bash, you guys know it, the singing fish. i parentally it was near the door of a fishing bait store. the owner thinks the noise scared off a would be burglar. so now add to big mouth billy bass, crime fighter. >> so annoying, a burglar would rather leave. >> an annoyance factor. >> my wife has thrown out like three of those. >> why? >> this one's hi layer just. where is it? >> christina's going to love it. >> she doesn't. >>> big

reeves pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder charges.ing and killing chad oulson texting with his 2-year-old daughter's baby sitter during the previews. >> he said i can't believe he shot he. he took a step and a half and collapsed on my son. >> reeves said he acted in self-defense after being it in the face with an unknown object in the dark. witnesses say the only thing thrown was popcorn. then reeves fired a shot killing oulson and wounding his wife. >> i checked his pupils to see if they would react to light but they did not. oulson's widow we want in the front row. reeves daughter ask that her elderly father be released. >> he kept all of his tools because he just knew that his hands would get better and he'd be able to do it again. it hasn't happened. >> an off duty deputy attending the movie with his son said he heard reeves talking to his wife after the gunshot. >> she said that was no cause to shoot anyone. then he leaned back around and stuck his finger out as to skoeld her and said you shut your [ bleep ] mouth and don't say a

a judge has denied bail for 71-year-old curtis reeves who has pled not guilty to second degree murderharges. this comes as the prosecution releases surveillance video from the theater showing the moment that 42-year-old pat oulson appears to throw popcorn at reeves. and reeves plans to argue that he shot him in self-defense. >>> the family and friends of joan mondale the wife of former vice president john mondale. they're celebrating the life of the woman dubbed joan of arc. >>> alex rodriguez ending his league fight with major league baseball and accepting his season-long suspension. it's the longest penalty in sports history related to performance-enhancing drugs. >>> and finally, the first olympic medals are being awarded in sochi. the u.s. taking the gold in the new event of snowboarding slopestyle. and congratulations to the winners, of course. that's a quick look at the top stories making news right now. >>> turning now to concerns over iran. iran is now helping al qaeda terrorists based in the islamist republic. this news coming from the white house which now suggests iranian o

when the argument escalated, reeves allegedly opened fire on olsen. surveillance video released yesterday shows reeves in the theatre before the shooting. >>> now to north korea where kenneth bay has been moved from a hospital to a labor camp. a pro north korean publication says he has been there for about three weeks. the state department says it's deeply concerned about the ailing father's health. they are calling on pyongyang to grant him special amnesty and release him immediately. he was arrested in november of 2012. and kenneth bae's sister talks to cnn today at 5:00. part of an exclusive about a new effort to free kenneth bae that could include you. the announcement exclusively in the cnn newsroom with don lemon. >>> russian forces aren't letting up on their intense security operation surrounding the olympic games. a russian security source tells cnn special forces carried out a deadly raid in the republic of dagestan targeting a group of suspected militants. five of the suspects were killed including their alleged leader. a sixth was taken int

reeves, of course, is claiming self-defense. was popcorn thrown in his face? very emotional process all week long. at one point reeves himself breaking down in tears yesterday as his daughter was on the stand trying to make a case for the 71-year-old was not a flight risk. martha: what a story. of such a terrible situation. so we're hearing also, steve, from a number of the eyewitnesses inside the theater, right? >> reporter: that's right. this was an afternoon showing of the movie "lone survivor" about a navy seal team operation in afghanistan. so there were just about 25 people in the movie theater. the previews were running when this all went down. now, after the shot was fired, one of the spectators, 25-year-old off-duty policeman, said that this is what reeves said after the shot was fired. >> he said, i can't -- and he pushed his glasses back. he said, and i can't, i can't believe what i've done. >> reporter: now, the off-duty policeman said also after this reeves' wife said that was no reason to shoot somebody, whereupon reefs according to the policeman

a judge will decide if reeves can be freed on bond. steve osunsami has the story.ood morning, george. curtis reeves remains locked number a jail and at the bond hearing to determine whether he should be let out before trial, the emotions spilled over. nicole oulson, the wife of the man gunned down at this florida movie theater breaking down at this bond hearing wednesday. she was there that cold day in january when police say this retired police captain shot her husband 43-year-old chad oulson because he was texting. >> he said, i can't believe he shot me. he took another step and a half and then he collapsed on my son. >> reporter: police charged 71-year-old curtis reeves with second degree murder saying he started arguing with him during the previews. an off-duty police deputy says he overheard this exchange between reeves and his wife after the shooting. >> he said "that was no cause to shoot anyone." and then he leaned back around and stuck his finger out, you know, as to, you know, scold her. and said, "you shut your [ bleep ] mouth and don't say another word.

he didn't shoot reeves.t has a weapon, they would have used it, not thrown a handful of popcorn at someone. >> i don't know that he would have shot him because it was such an innocuous situation. all over texting. >> you're allowed to defend yourself if you're in imminent fear of severe bodily threat. since when it popcorn a lethal weapon? >> correct.rodies made. this is such an innocuous situation. for him to say he was frightened, he initiated the situation. >> he's charged with second degree murder, not premeditated murder but depraved indifference. if you were defending him, would you try to get a lesser included. >> invowelline taur ri manslaughter. >> i acted in the passion of the moment. >> has to be w. this videotape that's incriminating as well, there has to be a lesser includ included charge. the defense attorney tried the whole self-defense in order to get under florida's law. couldn't do it. i would say that preliminary didn't help. >> would you abandon this whole self-defense and try to go down

reeves is then seen firing his gun.ew with police. >> if i had it to do over again, it would never have happened. >> you don't get do-overs. >> reeves plans to argue self-defense. against popcorn. >>> want to use food stamps? how about showing a photo i.d.? a group of lawmakers in arizona hoping to make that a requirement. they say it will help reduce fraud, but opponents of the bill are already complaining. they say it would be hard to implement and it's unfair to the minors who need access to the aid. >>> a group of seniors in washington is fighting the state. it is is, right? a group is fighting the state to keep their bridge game going. the everett city council banned card games but a local senior center kept playing, not knowing that the ban was in existence. >> rebels. >> and applied to them. well, two months ago, the state gambling commission shut them down, saying the games were illegal. the senior center is now fighting to get that ban lifted. how cute. >> unbelievable. >>> well, this winter has been just espec

reeves said he was struck with an object and reacted in self-defense. but the only thing thrown at him was a bag of popcorn. >> he said, i can't believe he shot me. he took another step and half and collapsed on my son. >> reporter: olsen's wife also wept in court. he said the retired policeman should be put away. >> i don't want him to see daylight ever again. >> reporter: keeping reefs there until police arrive said he overheard reeves speaking to his wife. >> postured and she said, that was no cause to shoot anyone. then he leaned back around, stuck his finger out, as to, you know, scold her, and said, you shut your [ bleep ] mouth and don't say another word. >> the judge decided that prosecutors can share surveillance and photos from the theater that afternoon. prosecutors say this is in no way self-defense. abc news, atlanta. >> could be a rough day for twitter stock. the company releasing its first earnings report since going public after the market closed and investors didn't like what it saw despite beating expectations. analysts would have like

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