he sued a west point classmate susan shannon for defamation. she claimed in a blog post in 2013 that he raped her nearly 30 years earlier. he said that the false claim cost him a promotion to general. now the case could cost shannon millions of dollars. a jury this week found the claims false and defamatory awarding him $8 million in damages. when we talked years ago he told us the day in court was not about money but vindication. >> money is not the reason we did this. this all about clearing my name. joce: suzanne shannon's attorney didn't comment when we asked for a reaction but they plan to have it fought to throw it out lat his client is pleased but would rather have his reputation than have to file the lawsuit in the first place. back to you. alison: thank you. one of the founders of the legendary group grand master flash and the furious five is facing a murder charge. kid creole was arrested yesterday accused of stabbing a 55-year-old homeless man in new york city. police say he got in an argument with the victim alleging that the man sa