in san francisco friends of sarah shourd, shane bauer and joshua fattal shared memories of the three uc berkeley graduates. why iran is defying diplomatic pressure. >> reporter: sarah shourd, shane shane shane bauer and joshua fattal. they say they crossed into iran illegally accused of being spies. it has been a year of incarceration for the three hikers and the frustration for their mothers who organized demonstrations on the anniversary including one at iran's mission to the u.n. in new york. >> we really know no more today than we did july 31,, 2009 about their case. president obama has issued a statement saying the three have never worked for the u.s. government and that their unjust attention has nothing to do with the issues that continue to divide the united states from the iranian government. but in an interview with cbc news correspondent the iranian president remained defiant. >> they have crossed our borders and that is against the law. we are not happy to keep them here. we are not happy. we are very sad about it. these people are in prison but there is a law. >> reporte

shane bauer, joshua fattal, sarah shourd, the three friends all graduates from u.c. berkeley have been held for one year. they are accused of espionage. a spokesman for iran's foreign ministry that they should be charged with illegally entering iran. if that happens it's a relatively minor offense. >> protests took place around the globe this weekend to mark the one-year anniversary of the hikers' detention. this was the scene in san francisco where they say they crossed the border accidentally. mothers of the hikers called for their immediate release outside the iranian mission to the united nations. >> it's very difficult for us all along. this is as close as we can get. >> their place is back in united states. >> over the last 12 months the mothers have been allowed one phone call and one brief visit with their children but their attorney is promising a breakthrough in this case sometime this week. >> house speaker nancy pelosi defended democrats' chances during the fall election. during this being, it follows numerous predictions that the democrats could lose con

shane bauer, joshua fattal, sarah shourd have been in bimbo in an iranian prison accused of espionage but nevl formally tried. but the three should be charged with illegally entering iran, that the violation is obvious. hikers attorney says iran has broken the law by holding them more than a year. he says if they are pout trial for crossing the border illegally it's a relatively minor offense. this week the hikers families pleaded for their release. >> it's been very difficult. this is as close as we can get. >> their place is not in iran. >> in 12 months the mothers have been allowed one phone call and one reunion and said they won't go back to iran unless to bring the children home. >> house speaker nancy pelosi says she is not worried that democrats could lose control of the house after the november election. poll sfers sters and white house are predicting that republicans could pick up several seats in the fall. >> are you nervous about november? >> no. we have a solid plan, messaging and mobilizing the grassroots level and management of our campaign. we have 2-1 advantage moneywi

sarah shourd, shane bauer and josh fattal were detained near the border. organizers say their imprisonment violates international law. >> the public needs to be reminded sometimes as i myself need to be reminded that they are still there. i go on with my daily life. so does everybody. a year goes by. that is a long time to keep up the energy of attention. >> similar rallies were in london, paris, new york and minneapolis as part of the international weekend of action. >>> a san jose institution is hours away from shutting it doors. cardinal coffee shop is serving its last meals as we speak. we are joined live from san jose where tonight last call is really last call. rhea. >> reporter: that's right. people are partying as you can see here in the lounge. there are hundreds of people in the lounge area as well as the restaurant. [ inaudible ] >> can't they just open another one somewhere else? >> that is what many diners and drinkers are saying that have been coming here for 30 years or longer. >> i think it opened '63, '64. it was open 24 hours. >> reporter

iran los tres egresados de la universidad de berkeley, acusados de espionaje------shane bauer, sarah shourdfrentan un proceso de judicial despues de ser sorprendidos en territorio irani, procedentes de irak--- ---de acuerdo con la version de los detenidos y sus familiares, ellos habrian cruzado accidentalmente la frontera irani------este fin de semana el presidente obama dijo que ellos no cometieron ningun delito y que deberian ser liberados--- ----recuerde que esta en vivo, atendiendo el 1 - 800 - 548 - 4884, el personal del consulado mexicano en san jose ....---ellos contestan a sus preguntas y dudas de tipo consular, una vez mas, en el 1- 800 - 548 - 4884 .... ---en mexico, la compania mexicana de aviacion tiene severos problemas economicos--- economicos------desde la semana se encuentran en una disputa laboral con pilotos y sobrecargos, que pudieran llevarla a una huelga------y este fin de semana, se anuncio la cancelacion de su vuelo entre las ciudades de sacramento y guadalajara--- ---mexicana continua operando desde san francisco y san jose a la perla tapatia, sin que hasta el moment

in san francisco bay area friends of the three uc berkeley graduates called on iran to free sarah shourd, shane bauer, joshua fattal and offered messages of support for them. sarah mother's message. >> i know this coming together will be felt and appreciated by three young people in an iran prison and i know it will be noticed by the people who keep them there for no reason at all. >> tehran accuses the hikers with spying but has not charged them with anything. the san francisco event was one of several rallies today in london, paris, new york and other u.s. cities. >>> san francisco police are searching for a woman who may have scammed potential renters out of thousands of dollars. they all gave her money to rent her apartment but no one was ever allowed to move in. robert lyles tells us there may be many more victims. >> she took my $5100. >> reporter: matt won't rest until 29-year-old rachel smith calls a jail cell home. creating this blob scammed by smith to warn everyone she is on the loose. >> my wife is pregnant. we are going to have a baby. she knowingly ripped off a lot of peopl

sarah shourd is also asking for a cellmate. right now she is only allowed to go outside for one hour every day. iran did allow the trio's mothers to visit their children in may. at this hour there is no word on whether the u.n. will intervene. damian trujillo, nbc bay area news. >> thank you. >>> there is a surge in teens taking mental health counseling at peninsula schools. the nonprofit adolescent counseling services launched an intense campaign following a recent string of teen suicides in palo alto. most of them were at one local railroad crossing. the agency says it's good news to see more kids opening up. it provided some 500 more on campus counseling sessions this most recent school year. the schools also saw a 22% increase in students who admitted to counselors in pretreatment analysis that they've actually thought about suicide. >>> still ahead at 6:00 why olive oil is being taken to court because of a new lawsuit here in california. >>> we all know about startups in garages. coming up we'll take you for a drive in a s

they want the iranian government to release shane bauer, sarah shourd and james fattal. >> this is a travesty. >> government of iran, understand. we can blame only you and we can fight on you. >> reporter: the rally started at mission highlighting the lives of the captives. this is a friend of josh fattal. >> he had a vision of collaboration wall the peoples of earth working together to make a better future for all of us. but it's sad, because all i can do is think about her there alone in her cell. you know, she visits with her friends for two hours a day which gives me hope. but mostly i think about the struggle she's facing. >> reporter: these protesters make the point that they are the wrong kinds of people to hold hostage because they are opposed to u.s. policy. they have been independent minded and have been opposed to the u.s. foreign policy. they are ambassadors of good peace and will. the group also stopped at dolores park. similar protests are happening around the world all calling for the three young americans' release. iran has not made a comment >>> you will find more ab

shane bauer, sarah shourd and josh fattal were detained after warping across the border with iraq. they have been in prison for a year, but not formally charged. >> authorities in sacramento will investigating a double- homicide after two bodies were found inside a home when firefighters responded to a georgia fire yt discovery was made yesterday morning at a home on mullberry street in the community of sutter. the two people found dead were identified as jack martin and his wife, susan martin. it 1-year-old joseph simlick is behind bars and considered a person of interest in the hopeds. simlick was reportedly dating martin's daughter, but the couple recently broke up. >>> just ahead, the unique and inspirational program turning young lives around in the east bay. >>> this could be a critical week for california's plan to build a high-speed rail line and the key deadline it faces. . >> many 60,000 children are in foster care across california and studies indicate former foster children at greater risk ofip carsation and homelessness. now alameda county is hiring former foster youth

shane bauer, joshua fattal, sarah shourd have been held in tehran and they have not been charged or put on trial yet but we're hearing this morning that iran is going to put them on trial for spying for the u.s. they are noting the anniversary for stepping up calls for their immediate release. here is lisa amin gulezian. >> they are marching through san francisco's mission district to remind everyone that the three graduates are still in an iranian prison. one full year after being captured while hiking near the border. >> the detention of these three people is injust and illegal. >> they have not been charged even though the iranian government accuses them of espionage. >> now the very public outcry, similar events are taking place all over the world. mothers of the three hikers attended a protest in new york outside the iranian mission to the u.n. >> we think it's going to take an outcry for millions of people pitting pressure on our government and iranian government. we need the world talking about this injustice. >> iran continues to ignore the public pleas. so they are taking a fir

bay area wandered into iran from iraq and were promptly arrested, shane bauer, joshua fattal, sarah shourd have been held ever since in tehran prison. they haven't been put on trial and there is calls for their immediate release. here is l georgia. >> they are marching through san francisco's mission district to reminded everyone that the three graduates are still in an iranian prison one year after being captured while hiking near the iran-iraq border. >> this is illegal. >> the these have not been charged even though iranian government accuse them of espionage. now a public outcry. similar events are taking all over the world. mothers attended a protest in new york. >> we think it's going to take an out cry from millions of people, putting pressure on the iranian government. we need the world talking about this injustice. >> it's our worst nightmare. >> but iran continues to ignore the public pleas and so they are taking a firm stance. >> iran, we stand against you today and we do not wish to. we ask you once more, release our friends now. >> according to the man who helped coordinate le

there could be good news just in an exclusive inter attorney sai this week th'll or ontek th'll sarah shourd bauer and josh fattal have been in limbo in tehran's notorious prison. accused of espionage but never formally tried. the spokesman for iran's foreign ministry said the thr be chly enterinran,the n i the hikers' attorney san holding he says if they're put on trial for crossing the border illegally, it's a relatively minor offense. this week, the hikers' families pleaded for their release and protested outside iran's mission to the u.n. >> it's been very difficult for us all along to talk to anyone in the iranian government. impossible. this is the closest we can get. >> josh, shane and sarah have no place in iran. their place is back in the united states. back in their homes. >> reporter: in 12 months, their mothers have only been allowed one phone call and one teary to iran unless it's to bring their children home. lara setrakian, abc news, dubai. >>> saudi arabia and the united arab emirates are taking steps to block blackberry service in their territories. both countries say they a

shane bauer, sarah shourd and josh fattal were detained after warping across the border with iraq.hey have been in prison for a year, but not formally charged. >> authorities in sacramento will investigating a double- homicide after two bodies were found inside a home when firefighters responded to a georgia fire yt discovery was made yesterday morning at a home on mullberry street in the community of sutter. the two people found dead were identified as jack martin and his wife, susan martin. it 1-year-old joseph simlick is behind bars and considered a person of interest in the hopeds. simlick was reportedly dating martin's daughter, but the couple recently broke up. >>> just ahead, the unique and inspirational program turning young lives around in the east bay. >>> this could be 3q (announcer) did you know even the leading dishwashing detergent leaves residue behind? finish jet dry rinse agent removes residue and dries dishes better than detergent alone two times better. for a brilliant shine every time. finish jet dry rinse agent. finish. the diamond standard. woolite isn't just

sarah shourd has health issues. i think the more we draw attention to this, the better it is. that's why we did that resolution. it's one of many things. the parents and families are on this 24/7. >> you mentioned the meeting in may and even when mahmoud ahmadinejad made comments, he didn't even mention the hikers. did any of these later turn of the eat vents make you less optimistic that they are not willing to move on this? >> i'm always an optimist. i think the way you have to approach this is to keep putting pressure on and keep talking about it. that was the reason for the resolution. we have to keep pressure on it. back channels, front channels, the united nations, letters, press conferences. i'm optimistic at the end of the day because they did nothing wrong. i really think at the end of the day -- at the end of the day, if there's worldwide condemnation nation from iran, i think -- >> i want to talk quickly -- we're running out of time -- about elena kagan and her nomination. what kind of day do you think this will be on the floor? >> i think it's gonna be a good debat

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