commandant, robert neller offering responsibility and candid answers among a grilling there on capitol hill. you will see the moment, and here's abc's chief global affairs correspondent, martha raddatz. >> reporter: today, commandant general robert neller on capitol hill facing questions over that scandal rocking the marine corps head on. >> we all have to commit to get rid of this perversion to our culture. enough is enough. >> reporter: the outrage growing after the discovery of hundreds of nude photos of female marines, originally linked to a facebook page called "marines united." but even as some of those women are speaking out, the photos are popping up on other pages. >> do you agree with me this is one of the darkest moments and it needs to be fix? >> yes, senator. >> reporter: today the nation's top marine is vowing to prosecute those responsible. but that promise falling short for some senators demanding swift action and accountability after years of complaints. >> who is being held accountable for doing nothing since 2013? who? which commander? i am very concerned that this i

. >> reporter: marine commandant robert neller's vow to overall did not impress senator jeanne shaheen>> why should we believe it's going to be better this time than it's been in the past? >> is it going to be different? it's got to be different. >> when you say to us, "it's got to be different," that rings hollow. >> reporter: then senator kirsten gillibrand pointed to a letter sent to the previous marine commandant in 2013 identifying websites which denigrated female marines. >> who is being held accountable for doing nothing since 2013? who? which commander? >> i don't have a good answer for you. i'm not going to sit here and duck around this thing. i'm not. i'm responsible. i'm the commandant. i own this. >> reporter: neller has said he was not aware of these sites until this year when a former marine-turned-journalist alerted him to marines united, a facebook page on which current and former marines shared nude photos of women. >> this is an ongoing issue. it's not something new. >> reporter: but erin kirk-cuomo who left the corps in 2010 told cbs news female marines were complain

michelle: general robert neller told senators investigators are having trouble identifying those sharing the photos and stopping the spread of spinoff websites. at includes all branches of the military. jonathan: coming up for us, they swiped two dozen guns in 80 second. now police have a new fear after this same kind of crime happened again. michelle: first, though, an s.u.v. explodes into flames. a couple's spur of the moment decision that may have saved their lives. announcer: while everyone discusses the future of health care, 18 million americans are already choosing it.... with medicare advantage: a proven public-private partnership, where health outcomes are valued over volume. where early intervention and management of chronic conditions is leading to better outcomes. and costs are more predictable and affordable. why do so many seniors choose medicare advantage? maybe because with age comes wisdom. medicare advantage. leading the way. michelle: intense video from seattle. s.u.v. plows through two gas pumps and it turns into a fireball. it started when he tried to pass a car and

general robert neller said anyone who shared naked pictures of female marines will be held accountable. panel members were skeptical, saying the allegations date back four years. so far there's only one investigation into that scandal. >>> and nine high-ranking navy officers are under arrest and charged in a staggering bribery scheme. justice department prosecutors say the officers traded classified information for special perks from a defense contractor based in singapore. among those perks, expensive travel and entertainment services, including prostitutes. the officers are also set to have steered contracts to the company in exchange for those services. >>> a breakfast stop turned into a life-saving mission at this mcdonald's this florida. they noticed a customer in service window, telling the woman's children to call 911. he really jumped quickly. she became unconscious, her foot slipping off the brake of her suv. firefighters and paramedic were also at the restaurant and jumped in to help. the woman was taken to the hospital. >> quick thinking of all those people involved. >>> and

. >> general robert neller says the marine corps did not have a media but it will now. the photo sharing is a symptom of an on going problem with some male marines not accepting women in the ranks. >>> caught on camera, check out this wild scene in seattle. an suv slams head on into a gas pump. the driver and the passenger -- whoa, look at that -- suffered minor injuries. fire crews put another the flames. the suv crashed into the gas station moments after hitting another car. >>> [explosion] >> and then there's this. a powerful explosion at an israeli fireworks warehouse. it killed two employees and just leveled the place. at least six people were injured. police are looking into the cause. reports suggest the warehouse did not have a business license or a fire department permit. police are questioning the manager. >>> the winter storm is gone but high winds and bitter cold temps are left in its wake. topper has forecast. >>> firefighters maic a special delivery at the height of the winter storm. most of timeno pets. can't work that way, no. sweetie mom, stop screaming

testifying before the senate armed services committee-- general robert neller strongly condemned thoseho shared the photos online, and vowed a full investigation. but -- he acknowledged that investigators are having a hard time finding the people responsible. his words-- angered some of the senators. investigators are looking at up to a dozen web sites - involving every branch of the military. happening today the justice department - expected to announce criminal indictments in connection to a hack attack on yahoo! the accused men live in russia and canada. no word on exactly which hack this investigation is connected to. we'll bring you new information as soon as we learn it. it's xx and we're just getting started. the snow has stopped-- but this winter whiplash is far from over. freezing temperatures, creating icy conditions across the dmv. our stormwatch weather team is monitoring these cold temperatures, and will have complete coverage coming up. good morning washington. - icy spots this morning - feels like the single digits to teens today; very windy - refreeze likely tonight & t

speaking at the pentagon, marine core general robert neller said appropriate action would be taken againstking at allegation that marine corps females have been victims of cyberbullying non consensual sharing of images and completely disrespectul sharing of content — these allegations undermine everything we stand for as marine corps and as marines. tens of thousands of south koreans have come out on the streets of seoul to celebrate a court decision to remove president park geun—hye from office. the constitutional court upheld a parliamentary vote to impeach ms park, over her role in a corruption scandal. steve evans reports, from seoul. amazing scenes outside court, as pro—park protesters clashed with police. officers struggled in a tug of war to stop a bus being turned over. two protesters died. moments earlier, inside court, president park was sacked. the chiefjustice said the president had broken the law and the trust of the people. tonight, anti—park protesters have been holding a victory rally. i certainly felt shivers going down my spine and i'm sure i'm not the only one in south k

general robert neller admits there is a problem in the culture of the marine corps. >> now he's askingomen in the marines to trust him and asking the men in uniform to join him in making change. here's martha raddatz. >> the marine corps commandant faced the scandal now rocking the marine corps head on. >> we all have to commit to getting rid of this perversion to our culture. >> reporter: the outrage growing after the discovery of hundreds of nude photos of female marines, originally linked to a facebook page called marines united. but even as some of those women are speaking out, the photos are popping up on other pages. >> do you agree with me, this is one of the darkest moments and it needs to be fixed? >> yes, >> reporter: the nation's top marine is vowing to prosecute those responsible. that promise falling short for some senators demanding swift action and accountability after years of complaints. >> who is being held accountable for doing nothing since 2013? who? which commander? i am very concerned that this is part of a culture that is resulting in the high levels of sexual a

. >> reporter: general robert neller said so far fewer than 10 women have identified themselves as victims of the photo sharing, and he pleaded for more to come forward. >> i know it's a stretch for me to ask them at this time, but i want to believe that they believe that we're going to do all we can to get to the bottom of this, and i need their help. >> reporter: another victim is thomas brennan, a former marine turned journalist, who first exposed marines united, and is now the subject of death threats, as well as a $500 reward for nude pictures of his wife. >> he's been threatened, which i find as disgusting and as sick as any of some of this other stuff. >> reporter: although marines united has been shut down, other sights, like marines united 2 important, is keep cropping up, vowing to continue the photo sharing. >> we've been fighting for 15 years, you know, men and women, side by side, so what do you got to do to get in? what do you got to do to get in? i mean, come on, guys. >> reporter: the chiefs of the army, navy, and air force will likely be asking the same question, because t

the general there, robert neller, promising to hold the guilty accountable during an appearance before a senate committee, but some senators say the marines have had plenty of time to improve noting that accusations of online exploitation of women dates back to 2013. >> who is being held accountable for doing nothing since 2013? who? which commander? i am very concerned that this is a part of a culture that is resulting in the high levels of sexual assault. >> this is a problem with our culture, and i don't have a good answer for you. i'm not going to sit here and duck around this thing. i'm not. i'm responsible. i'm the commandant. that's a lame answer, but, ma'am, that's all -- that's the best i can tell you right now. we've got to change, and that's on me. >> and general neller is also encouraging any additional victims who might be out there or anyone with any information to come forward. the marine corps is using a hot line to help identify some of the abusers. >>> nine high ranking navy officers are also under arrest in connection with a bribery scheme. prosecutors say the office

. >> reporter: marine commandant robert neller did not impress senator jeanne shaheen. >> why shouldlieve it's going to be better this time than it's been in the past? >> is it going to be different? it's got to be different. >> when you say to us, "it's got to be different," that rings hollow. >> reporter: then senator kirsten gillibrand pointed to a letter sent to the previous marine commandant in 2013 identifying website which again denigrate female marines. >> who is being held accountable for doing nothing since 2013? who? which commander? >> i don't have a good answer for you. i'm not going to sit here and duck around this thing. i'm not. i'm responsible. i'm the commandant. i own this. >> reporter: neller has said he was not aware of these sites until this year when a former marine-turned-journalist, alerted him to marines united, a facebook page on which current and former marines shared nude photos of women. >> this is an ongoing issue. it's not something new. >> reporter: but erin kirk-cuomo who left the corps in 2010 told cbs news female marines were complaining about thes

. >> general robert neller is calling for more female marines to speak up and he says a cultural change needed. we'll hear more in an exclusive interview later on the "today" show. he will also talk about president trump and efforts to pass the new republican health care plan. >> surprise announcement from ben affleck, the facebook post you may have missed during the winter storm. >> we have his tax records. the first inside look at president trump's finances. >> and we're talking about frigid temperatures or the feels like temperature because it's windy outside so it feels below ten degrees through much of the ice out there this morning. make sure you bundle up. bundle the kisd upcoming up in >>> good morning. get ready to layer up on your way outside. temperatures in the teens and 20s. not much of a warmup. mostly cloudy skies. maybe a passing flurry or two, but winds gusting over 40 miles per hour and afternoon highs likely not to even get above the freezing mark. one of our coldest march days in recent history. how about that ten-day forecast? we've got that coming up in ten minutes

. >> general robert neller is calling for more female marines to speak up and a cultural change is needed. >> this afternoon we'll learn whether or not the federal reserve plans to hike interest rates, it would be the second rate hike since december. it could mean hyper your credit card date and higher mortgage rates for people looking to refinance or buy a home. >> on everybody's mind in the d.c. area and beyond. >> what is going to happen to the cherry blossoms? >>> welcome back, take a live eagle cam. it has a crack and could hatch at any minute now. mr. president and first lady braved elements to protect their eggs. the eggs are supposed to hatch later this month but now that we see the crack we're going to continue to check on them. we'll try to bring that video for you. >> it is tradition for so many of our families going to see the world famous cherry blossoms along the tidal basin. this year we may not see them hit peak bloom. here's more on the reason why. >> a spokes person for the national park service says they are seeing evidence of damage to the cherry blossom trees here alo

general robert neller said he is disgusted by the actions of those involve and said he will >> i needo ask yourself how much more do the females of the corps have to do to be accepted? was it enough when major mcclung was killed by an i.e.d. in ramadi? i'm committed to making this right. i need all marines equally committed. jonathan: last week, the general said a task force would examine the sub culture that led to all of this. michelle: covering metro, reminder for anyone who commuted the trains are on saturday schedule. the buses experience delays. because of the conditions they are operating on a moderate snow service plan. metro services suspended today. get updates on this sent to your phone logging on to wjla.com/text and subscribing. >> so since the cold wave moved in we have talked about the peak bloom being in doubt. michelle: the cold air not just pushing back the date a little bit but also threatening the pink blossoms altogether. jonathan: we sent q mccray out. he will show us the threat isn't over even after the storm. q: we are outside in the cold in front of the jeffer

robert neller briefed the senate armed services committee and grilled by angry senators. neller told the committee that he is personally outraged at the situation asking for the personal truss of female marines past and present. >>> i would ask to take this opportunity to speak directly to every female in our marine corps. past and present. i know i am asking a lot of you right now and i ask you to trust the leadership of the marine core to take action and correct the problem and trust me personally as your commodant and i'm outraged. >>> the new pictures posted on a marine member website with 30,000 users. >>> archaeologists in iraq are finding surprising evidence in ancient sites. >>> archaeologies assessing damage done to ancient sites in iraq are discovering unexpected evidence. >>> ancient sites unmosel show that militants took care to preserve artifacts in 2014. >> as you can see the digging was very extensive and it includes ramified networks. >> the efforts to avoid damages is across islamic states syria and south of mosel isis bulldozed and dynamited sites. this

general robert neller pledged to fix the problem and culture that led to the scandal. but female senators, in particular, said they'd heard it all before, including new york democrat kirsten gillibrand. >> when you say to us it's got to be different. that rings hollow. i don't know what you mean when you say that. why does it have to be different. because you all of a sudden feel that it has to be different? who has been held accountable? >> i don't have a good answer for you. i'm not going to sit here and duck around this thing. i'm not. i'm responsible. i'm the commandant. i own this. that's a lame answer but ma'am that's the best i can tell you right now. >> woodruff: the general acknowledged the scandal may hurt the marine corps' efforts to recruit women. the european union's highest court ruled today that employers may bar muslim women from wearing headscarves on the job. the ruling says that's allowed, so long as the ban is part of a company policy, and not a sign of prejudice. it's a response to cases brought by two women, one belgian, one french. both were fire

general robert neller briefed the senate armed services committee today.he committee he's personally outraged. marines have been sharing nude photos of female marines on a facebook page. he asked for the personal trust of all female marines past and present. democratic senator kierston guilty will he brand says that's not good enough. >> where is the accountability for failure? who is being held accountable for doing nothing since 2013? who? which commander? i am very concerned that this is part of a culture that is resulting in the high levels of sexual assault. >> i don't have a good answer for you. i'm not going to sit here and duck around this thing. i'm not. i'm responsible. i'm the commandant. i own this. >> general neller is heading to camp lejeune tomorrow to talk to the marines about what's going on. >>> the dallas cowboys super star running back ezekiel elliot could be in trouble after what he was caught doing at the dallas st. patrick's day parade. tmz got video of elliot pulling down a woman's top at the parade on saturday. her breast was fully

. >> so far, there are less than ten victim as cording to top officer general robert neller. >> this it. we own it. he spoke to the press condemning those involved. >> i don't know if active duty marines participated or were willing to this behavior. the investigation that's on going will help us understand the scope of this. if there is accountability to be made, those that are involved will be held accountable. >> news broke when thomas brennan, a former marine and founder of the military news site, first reported the group to the marines and the naval criminal investigation service. although no one has been charged. secretary of defense, jim mattis, released a statement saying the chain of command is taking all appropriate action to investigate potential misconduct and maintain good order and discipline throughout our armed forces. >> i'm very concerned this system was allowed to fester and exist for as long as it did. >> democratic senator, kristen gillibrand demanded an investigation. >> if you allow a climate like this to exist, you are not taking that pledge seriously and doin

the commandant of the marine corps, general robert neller, also expressed his dismay: >> these allegationsmselves, they undermine everything that we stand for as a marine corp and as marines: discipline, honor, professionalism, and respect and trust amongst each other. >> brangham: for more on this, i'm joined by retired marine colonel mary reinwald. she spent 27 years in the corps and now edits "leatherneck magazine," written for marine corps community. nice to see you again. sorry it's under these circumstances. tell me, when you first heard about this, what was your reaction? >> i was absolutely angry because, you know, both general neller and general mattis mentioned in their comments, you know, this is about honor, and the marines who did these type of things they don't have the honor we value as marines. i was ashamed for my marine corps and i was mad at my fellow male marines, because the vast majority of the male marines don't do this type of behavior, they are honorable and decent and the type of humans everybody should aspire to. now there is a whole segment of our country that w

marine corp expander general robert neller holding a news conference, condemning those involved in thislling the behavior inexcusable and a threat to success on the battlefield. >> i can assure you if there's accountability to be made, those that are involved will be held accountable. for those marines that are watching this or listening, or may have been involved in this, if you're participating in this type of behavior in any way, shape or form, you're not helping me or your marine corps. >> sandra: chairman of the institute for the study of war and a fox news analyst is here. good to see you. first, did you have any comment on what you just heard from neller on this nude photo sharing scandal? he said those responsible will and should be held accountable. >> no doubt about military organizations are not like a normal organization. death is a silent companion to these fighting organizations. the way they can face that kind of danger on a regular basis, they have to have good order, discipline and unit cohesion. and the fundamentals of unit cohesion are respect and trust in one another

. >> on tuesday general robert neller was grilled by senators about those sexually explicit photos posted to a 30,000 member group. >> and as we've been reporting there is a bill moving through the california legislature calling for the entire state to become a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. state senate president pro tem kevin de leon will present his sanctuary state bill at diablo valley college in pleasant hill at 4:00 this afternoon. >>> new details this morning, san jose will not be able to get a negligence suit tossed out of the courts. you may remember last june when donald trump supporters were confronted by angry demonstrators. one supporter ended up covered in eggs. 20 people sued the city claiming police stood by and did not intervene. the mercury news says a judge yesterday denied the city's request to dismiss that suit. >> a follow-up now, dutch people have rejected the populist movement that helped bring fuel -- helped fuel brexit in england and the election of president trump here. the current prime minister's party came out on top by winning the most seats in yeste

the senate armed services committee questioned marine corp commandant general robert neller on tuesday over the growing scandal over an invite-only 30,000-person facebobook group where male marines have been posting thousands of naked or sexually suggestive photos of their fellow female marirines, along with a barrage of misogynistic comments, including some saying the women should be raped. this is new york senator kristen gillibrand. investigated d and found guguilty, anybody. if we cannot crack facebook, how are we supposed to be able to confront russian aggression in cyber hacking throughout our military? it is a serious problem when we have members of our military denigrating female marines who will give their life to this country in the wayay they have with no response from leadership. amy: and newly released research shows hate crimes in major cities across the united s stats surged more than 20% last year. the e data released momonday bye center foror the study of hate & extremism at california a state university, san bernardino, shows there were more than hate-related crimes c

frfrt and general robert neller told the senate committee those who shared naked pictures of female marines four year said. >>> nine high ranking navy afrs officers are under arrest. they traded classified information from a perks from dfrs contractor. nung those travel services including prost tults and have stored fraumnt wreprudeicts. >>> this it employee noticed a customer in distress and jumping out of the window telling the woman 's children to call 911. the woman becoming unconscious. thankfully they jumped in to help. she was taken on the hospital and is recovering. quick thinking with all those involved. >>> and a true video of a low rider. it is getting a lot of interest on social media. >> this is houston. >> busy i 10. ♪ >> so they followed him for a bit with their hazard said on. the car eventually left the highway and went into an narmnt comlex hoop >>> coming up we're opening the world news now inbox. and first the dangers it could post to your roof. >>> we're taking you bethind scene >>> "world news now" weather, brought to you by united health care. i'm only in my 60's. i'v

general robert neller told the senate armed services committee that the marine corps has a problem and he intends to fix it. angry and skeptical senators told the general the military hasn't done enough. >> it is a serious problem when we have members of our military denigrating female marines who will give their life to this country in the way they have with no response from leadership. i can tell you, your answers today are unsatisfactory. >> the scandal involved the online posting of explicit photos of current and former female marines and other service members on a private facebook page called marines united. neller has previously called the scandal embarrassing and ordered a full investigation. >>> the justice department today announced an $8 million grant to help the victims of that pulse nightclub shooting get counseling. 49 people were killed, 53 others injured last june when a man opened fire inside the club. the director of a community group in orlando says he's still getting calls on a daily basis from victims who are asking for help. >> they say to me, when i go to bed and

general robert nellers comment that the scandal may involve all branches of the military. >>> south koreanies saying that two people were killed in clashes after the constitutional court ruled that the president should be removed from office over a corruption scandal. lawmakers impeaching the president back in december amid allegations that he colluded with a confidant to collect millions in bribes from companies such assamsung. >>> and u.s. economy appears to be headed toward a better footing as donald trump kicks off his presidency. now label the more than a month in, the labor department announcing today that american employers added 235,000 newjobs in the month of february. and that brings the unemployment rate down to 4.7%. white house spokesman sean spicer says, there's no question that trump should get the credit. >> you can look back over the last several administrations, i don't believe i've ever seen the number of ceos and businesses come out and talk about investments and continuing investments and expansion of investments or hiring based on the vision and agenda of an administr

the senate armed services committee is set to hear tuesday from marine corps commandant general robert neller. he's on capitol hill to answer questions on how nude photos of female service members were posted and viewed online by former and active duty marines. and what the marine corps is doing about it. that's live at 10:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. and over on c-span 2 we'll have live coverage of the confirmation hearing for robert lighthizer, the nominee for u.s. trade representative. he'll take questions from members of the senate finance committee. that also gets under way at 10:00 a.m. eastern. >>> this week is sunshine week, an annual campaign for greater public access to government. it's also c-span's anniversary week. 38 years ago on march 19th, 1979, the house of representatives opened its debates to tv cameras for the first time. and the cable television industry launched c-span to bring the congress into america's homes. >> the gentleman from tennessee. >> mr. speaker, on this historic day the house of representatives opens its proceedings for the first time to televised coverage.

general robert neller is now signing new social media guidelines for the marines..nishments that can be applied to social media sexual harassment... they'll be in line with how other forms of harassment are handled.also today - the associated press is reporting that sexual misconduct remains a problem atu.s. military academies.....despite programs designed to prevent assaults and help victims. reports of sexual assaults, for example, increased last year at west point....and at the naval academy in annapolis. (catherine) an anonymous survey also found that sexual misconduct often isn't reported.pam and steve? .. (steve) hillary clinton might not be done just yet with politics. the office she reportedly may be ready to run for...possibly later this year. ( pam ) hillary clinton's political career may not be over just yet.( steve ) it appears she is thinking of making another run for office. the presidency isn't what she is after... reports say she is contemplating running for mayor of new york city. current mayor bill de blasio is in his first term and is seeking re-e

>> part of an exchange between new york senator kristen gillibrand and marine corps commandant robert neller. we'll show you that entire hearing now as members investigate how foe tofse nude servicemens were posted online. >> good morning. the senate armed services committee meets this morning to receive testimony on information surrounding the unfortunate matter of the "marines united" facebook group. i want to thank each of our witnesses for appearing here today. sergeant major, thank you for come, thank you for your appearance here. the committee is saddened and disturbed by the allegations that female marines have been subjected to online harassment and abuse including denigrating comments and nonconsensual sharing of images in some cases by fellow marines. our witnesses are here today to inform us about these allegations and what is being done it to address the impact on the service. especially those marines who have been victimized. all who love the marine corps are embarrassed and outraged by these allegations. none more so than our witnesses today. general neller, since the allegatio

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>> part of an exchange between new york senator kristen gillibrand and marine corps commandant robert neller. we'll show you that entire hearing now as members investigate how foe