seth williams went to a west philadelphia middle school to talk about bullying and gave the students there an education on handling their young lives. pat ciarrocchi was there. >> reporter: hand shot up in quick response i just thought someone was bringing a gun to the bus. >> reporter: the gun was to intimidate a bully. city school on walnut a private school in west philadelphia brought district attorney seth williams into meet its 60 middle schoolers. because bullying cyber bullying, and sexting can be gateways to big trouble. >> too many people young people in philadelphia resolve conflict through violence. someone steps on your sneaker and they he shoot someone. >> reporter: lauren johnson is petit who had played dodge ball in public schools. >> they want me standing next to her. they held me out of the gate. >> reporter: is that scary. >> it was embarrassing. >> reporter: children bullied often suffer from anxiety, unhappiness, loneliness the d.a. came to tell these young people that there is a place to turn. calvin bellies a seventh grader. i. >> i learn that i can talk to my p

some of them general lee knows very well such as seth williams who was lee's adjutant. another interesting aspect of general grant's staff, there was a young captain named robert lincoln on his staff, and he, of course was the son of president abraham lincoln and he was here in the room. another interesting participant in the ceremony was a, or at least maybe not a participant but a witness to this ceremony was this rag doll of lula mcclain, the youngest daughter of wilmer mcclain. it was sitting on the horsehair couch when the officers came in, and they moved it to the mantle during the meeting. after the meeting, some of the officers took the doll off the mantle and began tossing it around. captain thomas moore of general phillip sheridan's staff took the doll home with him as a war souvenir. in the 1990s, the family wanted the doll to come back to appomattox courthouse, and it is now on display in the park visitor's center. the meeting lasted about an hour and a half. it was said to be a gentleman's agreement. general grant was very generous in the terms. when the en

including general seth williams. general the new seth williams well. williams had been an accident when lee was superintendent at the united states military academy at west point from 1852-1855. another person that general grant introduced was a young captain that had joined his staff less than one month earlier. his name was robert lincoln. he was the son of abraham lincoln, recently graduated from harvard and joined general grant's staff in mid-march. we don't have a record of how general lee reacted to meeting robert lincoln. the daughter of wilmer mclean left it all on the couch in the parlor where the meeting occurred. when everybody came in, they placed the doll the mantle. afterward, the officer started tossing the ragdoll around. it was kept as a bore souvenir by captain thomas moore. they called it the silent witness. the family kept that doll in new york, and they would exhibited as a war souvenir. in the early 1990's, the ladies of the family wanted that doll to come back to appomattox courthouse. it is now on the second level of our museum.

some of them general lee knows very well like seth williams who is lee's adjutant. another interesting aspect is there was a young captain named robert lincoln. another interesting participant there was a witness to this ceremony. this ragdoll of lula mclean. it was sitting on the couch when the officers came in and they moved it to the mantle during the meeting. some of them took the doll off the mantle and began tossing around. the doll was taken home as a war souvenir. in the 1990's, the family wanted the doll to come back to appomattox courthouse and it is now on display. the meeting lasted about an hour and a half. it was said to be a gentleman's agreement. general grant was in generally in agreement with the terms and ordered rations to send to be feed -- sent to lee's army. general lee, goes out into the yard, calls for his worse, traveler, and writes back to the confederate army bearing the news of his surrender full top the gentleman had owned the house, was originally from alexandria and had married a wealthy widow from manassas and that's where he lived a

district attorney seth williams did not charge the officers saying surveillance video corroborated their version of what happened. the city has not commented on the litigation. >>> happening today, a local restaurant will hold a day long fundraiser for the family of slain philadelphia police officer robert wilson, iii. he was shot and killed last month when robbers barged into a north philadelphia game stop last month. johnny's fine italian cuisine is raising money for his family including wilson's two young sons. it has a 30-dollar special today. the restaurant is at comly and harbison avenue in the wissinoming section. >> developing this morning philadelphia police hope to learn more today about what they've labeled a suspicious death. a landlord discovered the body of a 39-year-old man in the man's apartment in frankford yesterday. neighbors on the 1600 block of wakeling street have reported an odor so the landlord checked on the man. police say his body was badly decomposed. investigators are not released the man's name but say no one had heard from him in weeks. >> a midair flight -

it is something that district attorney seth williams agreed with when after reviewing surveillance video like this one he announce that had there would be no criminal charges against the officers in the case. there is existing another surveillance video in this case. public has in the seen it but investigators did show it to the family's attorney. it shows tait brown in the back of his vehicle moving from taillight to taillight when he is shot and killed. it never shows tait brown reaching inside his car for a gun. >> we have a big problem with the credibility of the police officers and the the police department in this case and part of our goal is to bring this evidence forward to the public. >> reporter: another goal in the suit is to have a common pleas court oversee newly establish police add advisory commission. the it was create by mayor nut tore implement changes in the philadelphia police department, something tait brown's family arguing is desperately needed. matt rivers for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> right now new protests are underway in baltimore as city counts down to a se

but district attorney seth williams says the video shows he did not follow officers' orders. saying the man was reaching for a gun when police shot him. tate-brown's mother says police planted the gun on her son. >> because i do believe my son got unnecessarily and while driving while black. >> the philadelphia police department tells us it cannot comment on pending litigation. >> a death without dignity. that's how chester county authorities describe what happened to an elderly father and veteran. and they say his own son is responsible. edward o'brien iii is accused of neglecting his father for years and stealing his money. and now he's charged with murder. nbc 10's doug shimell has more. >> well his defense attorney claims his client's father did not want to die in a nursing home and refused medical care. and he claims his client took care of his father but in the police affidavit, it says he didn't. it claims he took $30,000 of his father's money. prosecutors wonder what would possess a son to essentially neglect his own father to death? >> usually, what it comes down to

some of them, general lee knows well such as seth williams, who was lee's adjutant when he was a commandant at west point. another interesting aspect of general grant's staff, there was a young captain named robert lincoln on his staff. he was the son of abraham lincoln -- president abraham lincoln, and he was in the room. another interesting participant in the ceremony, maybe not a participant, but a witness to the ceremony, was this ragdoll of lulu mclean, the youngest daughter of wilmer mclean. it was sitting on the couch with the officers came in. they moved it to the mantle during the meeting. after the meeting, some officers took the doll off the metal and began tossing around. captain thomas more of general sheridan's staff took that all home with them as a war souvenir. in the 1990's, the family wanted the doll to come back to appomattox courthouse and it is now on display in the visitors center. the meeting lasted about an hour and a half. it was said to be a gentleman's agreement. general grant was very generous with the terms to in the end when general lee says he has nothing to

they were protesting district attorney's seth williams decision not to file charges against two police officers who fatal willly shot brandon tait brown last december. now, also happening today michael brown's family will file a civil lawsuit against the city of ferguson. brown's shooting death in august by officer darren wilson led to some type of a violent protest in the st. louis suburb. they were renewed when a grand jury decided to not charge wilson. >>> a major endorsement for one of philadelphia's candidate for mayor black clergy will announce its support for state senator anthony hardy williams, one of the several democrats running in the may 19th primary. williams is expected to be the at the formal will announcement this morning. >>> well, how much times have you thought to your early is, i just wish i had some extra money. well today toy day might be your lucky day. >> i love that cash register news we have there. >> three on your side consumer reporter jim donovan is here to help you claim your cash. something we all could use more of, right jim. >> reporter: that is right.

some of them general lee knows very well like seth williams who was lee's adjutant at the u.s. military academy at west point. another interesting aspect is there was a young captain named robert lincoln. he was the son of president abraham lincoln. another interesting participant, a witness to this ceremony. this ragdoll of lula mclean. it was sitting on the couch when the officers came in and they moved it to the mantle during the meeting. after the meeting, some of the officers took the doll off the mantle and began tossing around. captain thomas moore of general sheridan's staff took the doll home as a war souvenir. in the 1990's, the family wanted the doll to come back to appomattox courthouse and it is now on display. the meeting lasted about an hour and a half. it was said to be a gentleman's agreement. general grant was generous with the terms. when general lee says he has nothing to feed his men, grant orders rations to be sent to lee's army. general lee, goes out into the yard, calls for his horse traveler and writes back to the confederate army bearing the news of hi

district attorney seth williams did not charge the officers saying surveillance video corroborated their of what happened. the city has not commented on the lawsuit. >> and this story is developing overnight police are looking for the gunman who invaded a home and robbed temple university students. the action cam was on the scene early this morning on the 1500 block of north 13th street in north philadelphia. police say the suspects stole cash and marijuana. no students were hurt. we'll be getting you a live report from that scene coming up at 5:00 a.m. >>> a hit and run crash in mantua critically injured a driver. philadelphia police are looking for the other driver. the action cam was there as the medics placed the victim in an ambulance at 39th and mount vernon last night. the other driver sped away from the scene. >> we're expecting new details today about a double shooting in wilmington, delaware. gunfire erupted near the 600 block of west sixth street last night. officers who responded to their scene were met by a large crowd and found two women wounded by gunfire on the sidewalk.

they protested decision by district attorney, seth williams, not to file charges against two officers that fatally shot brandon tait brown last september. they face 90 days in jail. >>> a federal judge in philadelphia has approved a settlement to resolve concussion claims by thousands of retired nfl players. that deal could cost the league $1 billion. the settlement will help the 6,000, retirees who are expect to suffer dimension a average pay out for per player, $190,000 but those pay outs could reach between one and 5 million for players diagnosed in their 30's and 40's with early on set dementia or those who died. >>> i think there is a lot of players out there right now that need help and need assistance, you know and that helps their families also. so i think this is a very good settlement for the the nfl alumni. >> this is a good settlement according to cbs-3 sports director beasley reese a former player and plaintiff in this lawsuit. however, 200 nfl retiree have have have reject the the settlement and they plan to sue the league individually. >>> it is more than a year away bu

the district attorney seth williams did not charge the officers, saying surveillance video corroborated their version of what happened, the city had no comment on the lawsuit today. >>> a emotion was running high late tonight in wilmington in the wake of the double shooting. two women were shot along the 600 block of west sixth street and at 8:15. police and par medics were met the by a large crowd as they performed cpr on the victim right on the sidewalk. we don't know details of what triggered the shootings nor do we know the condition of the victims right now. >>> a young philadelphia boy believed to be nine years oldies being treated at st. christopher's hospital tonight after he was struck by a suv. it happened at 8:30 on the 1700 block of brill street in frankford. the striking vehicle stopped at the scene. officials have yet to determine if any charges will be filed. >>> this was the scene at philadelphia international air poverty this afternoon after a flight from raleigh-durham to newark had to make an emergency landing. one of the plane's prop engines caught fire in mid flight

district attorney seth williams did not charge the officers saying surveillance video corroborated theirsion of what happened. the city has not commented on the litigation. >>> happening today, a local restaurant will hold a day long fundraiser for the family of slain philadelphia police officer robert wilson, iii. he was shot and killed last month when robbers barged into a north philadelphia game stop. johnny's fine italian cuisine is raising money for his family including wilson's two young sons. it has a 30-dollar special today from 11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. the restaurant is at conley and harbison avenues in the city's wissinoming section. two men are charged with wilson's murder. >>> developing overnight the search for the gunman who invaded a home and robbed temple university students. the action cam was on the scene early this morning on the 1500 block of north 13th street in north philadelphia. police say the robber may have entered the residence from the rear and stole cash and marijuana. no students were hurt and the robber fled. temple put out an alert for students on campus. >> p

general lee knew seth williams well. williams had been lee'sage -- from 1852 to 1855.her person that general grant introduced was a young captain that had joined his staff less than a month earlier. his name was robert lincoln. he was the son of abraham lincoln. he had recently graduated from harvard and joined general grant's staff in mid march and here in the mclean parlor. we don't have a record of how general lee reacted to meeting robert lincoln. the 8-year-old daughter of wilma mclean left a rag doll on the couch in the parlor where the meeting occurred. and when everyone came in they took that doll and placed it on the mantle. of the parlor. and afterwards, the officer started tossing that rag doll around. and it was kept as a war souvenir by captain thomas moore. they called it the silent witness. the moore family kept that doll in new york. the men would exhibit it as a war souvenir. in the early 1990s the ladies of the family saying the men had passed away they wanted that to come back to the appomattox courthouse, and it's now on the second level of our visi

general lee knew seth williams well. williams had been lee'sage -- from 1852 to 1855.erson that general grant introduced was a young captain that had joined his staff less than a month earlier. his name was robert lincoln. he was the son of abraham lincoln. he had recently graduated from harvard and joined general grant's staff in mid march and here in the mclean parlor. we don't have a record of how general lee reacted to meeting robert lincoln. the 8-year-old daughter of wilma mclean left a rag doll on the couch in the parlor where the meeting occurred. and when everyone came in they took that doll and placed it on the mantle. of the parlor. and afterwards, the officer started tossing that rag doll around. and it was kept as a war souvenir by captain thomas moore. they called it the silent witness. the moore family kept that doll in new york. the men would exhibit it as a war souvenir. in the early 1990s the ladies of the family saying the men had passed away they wanted that to come back to the appomattox courthouse, and it's now on the second level of our visitor c

and district attorney seth williams said tait-brown did not follow officers' orders. d tate-brown is reaching for a gun inside the car when police shot him. tate-brown's mother is suing for wrongful death. >> because i do believe my son was not unnecessarily while driving while black. >> philadelphia police tell us they cannot comment on pending litigation. >>> happening today, a judge will decide whether monsignor william lynn will be sent back to jail. a state superior court threw out the conviction in 2013. but the state supreme court reversed that decision monday. lynn is the clergy for the archdiocese of philadelphia. he was the first ever prosecuted for mishandling of complaints. >>> 6:36 the sun has been up for more than half an hour. we're seeing sunshine and then tracking showers this afternoon. this morning, though it will stay dry. spotty afternoon showers move through the area. and a possibility tomorrow. but the weekend looks nice. a nice warmup especially on sunday. heading out, 47 degrees in reading. low 50s with some cloudiness with philadelphia and wil

seth williams reviewed the case and says the facts support the police account. the first action is a class action lawsuit asking for reform in the police department, and forms suggested by a recent federal review and the second part is damages suffered by the family. >> do believe my son died unnecessarily and while driving while black. >> the family was surrounded by clergy and community activists today. they hope that the lawsuit will bring a change. >> most know if you kill african-american you will get away with it. >> the city sued for damages that could reach into the millions of dollars and the city and police have no comment saying only that the allegations will be answered in court. live in city hall david henry channel 6 "action news." >> okay david thank you. >>> meantime, 300 members of the pennsylvania state police are headed to baltimore to help with peace keeping efforts meanwhile officials say the city of baltimore has turned a corner tourist spots reopened today and the number of arrests dropped dramatically after the city wide curfew took affec

two were arrested when they confronted seth williams at a commune meeting but police stopped it fromalating into something bigger and the city is ready to act quickly if there is violence. >> we monitor social media as we should on a regular basis and try to mobilize our folks. >> when word spread on social media that gangs would target police in baltimore and elsewhere. >> the information came to us that the lead was credible we pushed it out here even though there was a local threat you can't take the chance you push it out and make sure your members are safe and aware. >> city others here is a they are as prepared as they can be. they are not second guessing baltimore's leadership but taking lessons from what happened there. david henry channel 6 "action news." >>> the man accused in the deadly stabbing of nicki minaj's road crew will stand trial for murder. the judge determined there is another evidence against pierce boykin the confrontation outside of the mt. airy bar led to his death. eric parker was critically injure nood from our delaware newsroom we know the name of the wom

general lee will note that seth williams is there. he was at west point if 1852 to '55. he also note colonel parker in saying it was good to see one real american here. you know what colonel parker said, he said general as he shook his hand, we're all americans. if there's anything that's symbolic with what happened in that room it's really not about the military events, it's about the feeling that came from it. the feeling to bring about a reunification of the nation after a very, very bloody contest. thank you for your indulgence. this meeting lasted until about 3:00. general lee would depart and general grant would depart. other events occurred at appomattox but they are beyond the scope of the surrender proceedings. are there any questions? [ applause ] >> duo have time for a few questions. i see a gentleman standing over here in the aisle to our left. if you can give your name and ask your question. appreciate. >> yes, sir, my name is jim morgan. i'd like to ask you a question not about appomattox but something you mentioned that occurred in general lee's life earli

thank you ali, in other news, philadelphia district attorney seth williams believes in putting his money where his mouth is today he donated $2500 to the foundation, money he raised from the ice bucket challenge last summer his cousin has als and today he honored him and other families living with the disease with this special check presentation in center city this morning. >>> students were jumping for fun with officers they joined 20 stuntz for an hour on trampolines, playing arcade games and dodge ball and more, part of their community policing initiative and a way to build trust in your police. >>> well, today is tax day and if april 15th leave a bad taste in your mouth maybe this was the solution free cupcakes at the liberty shop it was the 10th annual let them eat cake event people got to eat cupcakes at no charge to take the sting out of tax day and cough up some dough sorry. and the part of a wedding cake design competition. >>> hundreds of representatives across the schools look to delaware for their new hires each district in the diamond state was represented in schools as well

come on. [ laughter and applause ] >> seth: please welcome sean william scott! ee you. but i have to say, first, i think it's awesome that you got the actor that drank a beer with semen in it, in his first movie, following russell crowe. [ laughter ] >> seth: yeah, we're pretty psyched about it too. it combines to a perfect night. >> yeah. >> seth: this is great, we were talking backstage. we have not seen each other for 14 years. >> 14 years, dude. >> seth: last time we saw each other within this building, you hosted "snl" and you were in one of the great snl sketches of all time. >> the patriotism sketch. >> seth: patriotism sketch. for those of you who don't remember, we worked in an office together and you were the boss. >> yeah. >> seth: and it was right after 9/11, this is the second snl. >> well, it's already funny that i'm a boss in anything. to me that was really funny, right. >> seth: and this was 15 years ago. >> right, exactly. >> seth: and everybody had been encouraged to wear patriotic clothes and will ferrell, of course, wore a super short dress an

>> i was lazy. >> seth: yeah, okay. >> i was very lazy. williamser it's called. >> seth: right. god, if you don't know it's called a floor, you're in trouble. [ laughter and applause ] >> and i'm, you know, i go out there, but the problem is, is i get caught up in the music because they would play music and the -- i don't know even know what it's called. out in the dining area? >> seth: sure, there you go. >> okay, cool. so, like the music would be playing and i'm like -- >> seth: right. ♪ i'm a hustler baby [ laughter ] >> but you know, at a certain point it just -- you know, they realized that i was no, no help. >> seth: right. [ laughter ] >> yeah, i was only good at eating the chicken nuggets. >> seth: yeah. >> yeah. >> seth: well, if that was a job, i would be like vice president of mcdonalds by now. >> yeah. >> seth: you were talking about collaborations. you almost -- you had a near collaboration with someone who -- in the end you didn't work with? you got a call from someone you didn't believe who it was? >> yeah, you know, i was in the stu

. >>> philadelphia district attorney seth williams donated more than 2,500 to raise awareness for a.l.s. also luke gehrig's disease. williams along with his cousin wayne presented a check to the a.l.s. foundation. he lost more than 50 pounds to help raise the money. the fight is personal for him as his cousin suffers from a.l.s. >>> a milestone today for correctional officer cadets with the prison system. nbc 10 at abraham lincoln high school in northeast philadelphia where the cadets graduated today. ceremony was held this morning. mayor michael nutter served as the keynote speaker. he congratulated the officers and presented them with certificates. >>> for months they've been debating what to do about an $80 million budget gap. now it appears new jersey transit will indeed be raising its fair. what a new report reveals about how much more that train or bus trip will soon cost riders. >>> and penn state students and alumni, start your engines, nascar is rolling into happy valley. why the university and racer jeff gordon are pairing up to hit the road. >>> happening tonight, the last ga

seth williams spoke to them at the school in west philadelphia as part of his anti-bullying initiative. he brought his message to 20 city schools since january of last year. >>> to business on this thursday afternoon, beautiful outside and not so much on wall street. the dow down 7 points and the nasdaq off just 3 points and the s&p off marginally at 2 points. meanwhile, the number of americans looking for unemployment benefits rose for the second straight week, according to the labor department 249,000 americans submitted claims last week up 12,000 from the week before but experts say numbers are consistent with the strengthening labor market and the fewer amount of morns are collecting unemployment since september of 2000. >>> target agreed to pay up big time for the losses from the massive data breach the $19 million settlement covered bank costs, and last month target agreed to a $10 million settlement with individual card holders, all of this on top of the company's e pensions wracked up after the breach totals a quarter billion dollars. >>> you may see more overhead space on flig

some of them general lee knows very well such as seth williams who was lee's adjutant. another interesting aspect of general grant's staff, there was a young captain named robert lincoln on his staff, and he, of course was the son of president abraham lincoln and he was here in the room. another interesting participant in the ceremony was a, or at least maybe not a participant but a witness to this ceremony was this rag doll of lula mcclain, the youngest daughter of wilmer mcclain. it was sitting on the horsehair couch when the officers came in, and they moved it to the mantle during the meeting. after the meeting, some of the officers took the doll off the mantle and began tossing it around. captain thomas moore of general phillip sheridan's staff took the doll home with him as a war souvenir. in the 1990s, the family wanted the doll to come back to appomattox courthouse, and it is now on display in the park visitor's center. the meeting lasted about an hour and a half. it was said to be a gentleman's agreement. general grant was very generous in the terms. when the en

district attorney seth williams visited third graders in kensington williams challenged them to be upstanding citizens and taught them about bullying. and spread awareness about how such behavior can cause. >> an important message for sure. >>> time to head to the ballpark and another outdoor adventure. adam joseph is live at citizens bank park where it may not feel like spring they are celebrating the sports of the spring season, hey adam. >> yes, opening week a perfect day on monday and then today a little different with the chill in the air it doesn't stop our so-called boys of summer hopefully the summer weather will return soon enough. take a look at stormtracker 6 live double scan not much going on around here a few patches of drizzle but as you head to the west ohio and pittsburgh, a lot of showers and downpours and thunderstorms with a warm front and that is set to arrive for the end of week tomorrow. as the system pushes in and brings warmer air in to try and scour out this chill we'll have visibility issues on future tracker at 6:00 in the morning and a near half mile for philadelph

general lee knew seth williams well. williams had been lee'sage -- from 1852 to 1855.general grant introduced was a young captain that had joined his staff less than a month earlier. his name was robert lincoln. he was the son of abraham lincoln. he had recently graduated from harvard and joined general grant's staff in mid march and here in the mclean parlor. we don't have a record of how general lee reacted to meeting robert lincoln. the 8-year-old daughter of wilma mclean left a rag doll on the couch in the parlor where the meeting occurred. and when everyone came in they took that doll and placed it on the mantle. of the parlor. and afterwards, the officer started tossing that rag doll around. and it was kept as a war souvenir by captain thomas moore. they called it the silent witness. the moore family kept that doll in new york. the men would exhibit it as a war souvenir. in the early 1990s the ladies of the family saying the men had passed away they wanted that to come back to the appomattox courthouse, and it's now on the second level of our visitor center museu

philadelphia's da seth williams took part in the event along with patients and doctors and researchersrs want people to know that exercise can be a way to treat some of the symptoms of parkinson's disease. >>> the easter bunny hopping cherry hill today. paying a visit to residents and their families at the spring hills assisted living facility the bunny posing for pictures with children and grown ups alike. and the celebration wouldn't be complete without an easter egg hunt and free ice cream sundays for the little ones. >>> president obama just played a special role in a little girl's birth but he was not in the delivery room. >> no. a presidential visit to a kentucky town meant that baby had to be delivered in a car. how other drivers got creative to help in the delivery. >>> and a local dog's unusual talent going viral tonight. get this, she's not the only famous pet in this delaware county family. we'll explain. ♪ >> new movie furious seven is coming out this week and it will probably make a ton of money. we decided it would be cool to tell about some of the less known movies cuppi

seth williams says that he will ask to have that bail revoke. >>> 4:11. death toll keeps rising from that massive earthquake in nepal. a a local family is diagnosis for help for their loved ones affected by the disaster. >>> also ahead the colorado movie theater shooting case and trial is now underway. coming up why some survivors say that the outcome of the trial, will have have little effect on them. >>> and lets take another live look outside, bob will be back with another look at your forecast in just a minute. char in a. >> testing. blank and just like that the snow is gone. and parkas become jackets. and sweaters go down for a long nap. and off you go. and your backyard gets a whole lot bigger. and you're running... and climbing... and your gear gets lighter and trimmer, and fitter and smarter. and now every frozen second spent willing this day to come is just a warm fading memory. ♪ >>> good morning, welcome back at 4:15 on this tuesday. live at philadelphia international airport. beautiful day. live clear skies. >> bob says today is nice but just

ever since the arrests were made in the presence of both the police commissioner and the d.a., seth williams himself. >> the judge rescheduled the trial for the protesters for june. >>> the family of michael brown is suing the city of ferguson missouri. lawyers for brown's parents filed a civil lawsuit today. ferguson police officer darren wilson shot and killed brown last august. a grand jury declined to charge wilson. the shooting led to months of unrest in ferguson. a civil lawsuit had been expected. michael brown's family announced at a press conference last week that a wrongful death lawsuit will soon be filed. >>> just a few hours ago loretta lynch won confirmation to serve as the next united states attorney general after months of delay, the vote was 56-4 3. she will replace eric holder and become the first african-american woman in the country's top law enforcement post. lynch is known as a no nonsense prosecute prosecutor. many republicans were against her support for president obama's executive actions on immigration. >>> a new government report finds it took the secret service mor

philadelphia district attorney seth williams says he'll ask to have that bail revoked. >>> a teacherorgia on her way to the prom killed in a crash involving students. >> 33-year-old lea o'brien was headed to the dance when two teens crashed into her car. o'brien died. her eight-year-old daughter is in critical condition. the school community is now speaking out about the woman she was. >> she was a perpetual smile. she come around the corner always smiling. she was always very enthusiastic and quick to jump in and help out whenever we needed help. >> doctors treated the two students for non-life threatening injuries. >>> here's another live look now from baltimore as we enter our tenth hour of violent protests rioting and looting. our dave kinchen was the first local reporter on the seen a live report coming up next. >> it's a hot looking ride but open the hood and you know what, ooh, something is missing. an area mom says he's to blame and she paid him big bucks. what's he got to say? >> where is the car. >> i can call the cops for bleep disturbing. >> you can call the cops. >> what

. >> the dangers of sexting, what sent district attorney seth williams to a philadelphia school todaylliams was at the city in west philadelphia to discuss sexting and cyber bullying with students and school officials as part of his citywide anti-bullying initiative. so far williams has met with students in 20 city schools. >> one, it's very important for all of you to know that when those things happen when somebody is touching you inappropriately, that is not your fault. it's not the victims' fault. >> williams told the students it's a message they need to hear even if it makes them uncomfortable. >>> makers of powdered alcohol are working to stop states from banning the alcoholic drinks. vodka and rum drinks already have federal approval but six states have banned the powder which creates a cocktail when it's mixed with water. at least 30 other states have similar bills in the works. locally, the pennsylvania liquor control board stopped the sale of the powder but the maker of the drinks says banning it will make people want it even more. >>> getting the worst of the worst off the

seth williams himself. >> supporters of the defendants were also on hand protesting that postponemente defendants are charged with disorderly conduct. >>> a teenager puts police officer in the head lock after being told to leave a burger king restaurant. it is also captured on cell phone video. confrontation took place in hartford connecticut. police say the officer was trapped in that choke hold important 18 seconds while rowdy crowd gathered around and simply watched. in one intervened. >> he was beginning to lose consciousness according to this report so it is not seen on video but this is what occurs out there and this is new phase of what is going on in the country in 2015. >> an officer was eventually able to free himself the teenager involved in that altercation was arrested and charged with assault. >> a philadelphia a momma accused of trying to join isis was formally indicted on terrorism charges today. only "eyewitness news" has this video of the april 3rd arrest of keonna thomas. prosecutors say thomas was ready to join, fight and martyr herself on ban of ice is. the defens

but district attorney seth williams shows tate-brown did not follow officers' orders. williams says the man was reaching for a gun inside the car when police shot him. tate-brown's mother is suing for wrongful death. >> because i do believe my son got unnecessarily and while driving while black. >> the philadelphia police department tells us it cannot comment on pending litigation. >>> and what a great day to take a walk with your best friend in center city, philadelphia. a little breezy but otherwise, i don't know, should i say this renee? >> go for it. >> doggone perfect. >> not quite beach weather, but a spectacular spring day has us all thinking ahead as we look at the sand and surf in cape may this wednesday afternoon. so, can we keep it going? >> nbc 10 first alert chief meteorologist glenn "hurricane" schwartz is here with the answer. >> well, in a word, no. >> oh. >> it's not going to be going downhill like really far, but it's not going to be as spectacular as today is. we've got beautiful blue skies out there right now. and the temperature way up there there.

they were protesting district attorney's seth williams decision in the the to file charges against two police officers who fatally shot brandon tait-brown last december. if convicted of disorderly conduct they face 90 days in jail. >>> also happening today michael brown's family plans to file a wrongful doubt lawsuit against the city of ferguson. brown's shooting death in august by officer darren wilson led to protest in the the st. louis suburb that were renewed when a grand jury declined to charge wilson. wilson resigned in november. >>> well, you may know the not my backyard syndrome. many neighbors are feeling that way about plans for a drug rehab center that would be near haddonfield high school. "eyewitness news", reporter nicole brewer joins us live with that. >> ukee, good morning. hundreds of folks turnout to the haddonfield auditorium to ask questions and voice their disapproval of that rehab center built where bank croft school new stand. now yesterday was the first time residents heard directly from the developer the recovery centers of america headquartered in king of prus

philadelphia da seth williams says he'll ask to have that bail revoke. philadelphia police are hoping you can help them track down a credit card thief. they've got his picture. threes police say this man stole someone's wallet from the planet fitness on adams avenue in lawndale. the victim called his bank to cancel his stolen car. the bank told him someone just used his car at the rite aid on rising sun avenue. police say this surveillance video shows the man using that card in the store. if you know who he is, give police a call. >>> a local mom says her family has taken a big financial hit after she paid thousands of dollars to an area garage to fix her son's car. she claims the guy took her money and then hit the road. jeff cole is in the newsroom now with look ahead at his investigative report coming up tonight at 10. jeff. >> a lot going on here. garage was operating in bucks county before suddenly closing up shop. we were able to track some of the folks involved to north philly where we got a very interesting reception. the car is 350z. suzie baski

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things that happened with my show when this this first happened, i brought in the district attorney seth williams i asked him point blank about the criminal level of abuse. he said a swat on the bottom, a hit on the hand, that is not considered abuse. and then there's prosecutor discretion. the prosecutor can decide whether it is abuse. you have to take it on a case-by-case base. i think in this case, adrian peterson got caught in a public relations spin. >> the fact that he is reinstated we'll get a chance to see because his story will continue. we'll get a chance to see if he does all the things he's been ordered to do and if this ends up being something that he recovers from. always a pleasure sir. >> the pleasure is mine. >> we want to know what you think. there's been all kinds of facebook comments and tweets on this. did he get off easy or did the punishment fit the crime? you can leave comments on our facebook. you can tweet us, just use #fox29weekend. >> it is 9:36. let's switch gears. a lot of you are heading out the door to do family activities with your friends or family. it is going t

have been want to go do there is but pick up major end doserment, so here is district attorney seth williams. >> i am proud to have known mike jerrick for years now, worked with him closely, i know his passion and love for philadelphia. i reviewed all of the platforms through all of the other mayoral candidates. today april the first, 2015, i'm plowed to say that i endorse mike jerrick for mayor. mike for mayor. remember, vote for mike. may the 19th. thank you very much. >> without the end doserment of our great leaders. mayor, thank you for coming? >> good seeing you, stunning announcement, and i think much like the da, i mean, what better day to announce than on april 1st. >> yes, the anniversary of our program, we started this show, 19 years ago. so we thought it was appropriate date to start another journey into my life in the city i love. >> another really big joke for the citizens of this sit, and i mean, you are perfectly situated to do that. >> well, of course, getting end doserment from the current mayor, that's huge, that doesn't happen very often. >> i mean, it hashtag mike for ma

some of them general lee knows very well, such as seth williams who was lee's agitant when lee was aommandant at united states military academy at west point. another interesting aspect of general grant's staff, there was a young captain named robert lincoln on his staff, and he of course, was the son of president abraham lincoln and he was here in the room. another interesting participant in this ceremony was -- at least, maybe not participant but a witness to this ceremony wast( this rag doll of lula m mclean youngest daughter of wilmer mclean. it was sitting on the couch when the officers came in and they moved it to the mantle during the meeting. after the meeting some of the officers took the doll off the mantle and began tossing it +xuty captain thomas moore of general phillip sheridan's staff took the doll home with him as a war souvenir. in the 1990s, the family wanted the doll to come back to appatomattox court house and it is now on display in the park visitors center. the meeting lasted about an hour and a half. it was said to be a gentleman's agreement. general grant was