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Life imprisonment. the question, what is he really going to do here? its going to be on him. ultimately he may play and the argument may be that there is a juror or two who will not impose the death penalty. we saw this in a case in boston. that can always happen in a death penalty case. not as likely here, but it is the question of the prosecution putting on that case, hammering home the fact that this is a young man who knew exactly what he was doing, he planned it, he carried it out, and he s...

Dylan roof found guilty of firearms and hate crime charges of nine people in a bible study session in june of 2015. he still faces trial on state murder charges. he could be put to death. were joined in charleston. obviously you have followed this closely. a momentous development here. not a prisurprising one. now the sentencing phase, will he receive the death penalty. tell us what happens from here. >> reporter: well, the question was whether dylan roof was going to be representing himself in ...

These past few weeks, steve. >> tell us a little about the family members of these victims. we saw a number of them way back when this killing happened, that first appearance in court by dylan roof over a year ago. there was that dramatic moment where you had many of the family members, the victims, stepping forward to say they had forgiveness for him. i understand there are some microphones set up outside there. are we expecting to hear from them in the next few minutes? >> we are expecting to ...

And congress sets the date of december 19. they can always postpone it. obviously we should do it before january 20 but thats enough time. >> all right. get out your calendars. thank you very much. straight ahead, we have an important update. the cease fire in aleppo. also, dylan roof coming face to face with a survivor. and an update on the bill cosby trial. ♪ i want a hippopotamus for christmas ♪ ♪ only a hippopotamus will do at the united states postal service, we deliver more online pu...

Exactly right. poly shepherd is expected to take the witness stand this morning. as you mentioned, she said that dylan roof spared her only so she can tell the story. shes expected to face him in court today. once again, should be very dramatic testimony after the prosecution released a chilling video of him taking target practice in the months leading up to the shooting. investigators say he meticulously planned this attack even visiting several historic sites and plantations in the months befo...

Afternoon and then closing arguments are set for tomorrow. the jury should get this case sometime tomorrow. dylan roof is charged with 33 federal counts including hate crimes and we should mention, stephanie, as we have been reporting, that he -- that his defense team is not disputing the facts of this case. they have offered to plead guilty in exchange for the death penalty being taken off the table but prosecutors have repeatedly refused, stephanie. >> thanks so much. dave gutierrez joining us...

To do anything to stop this. samantha power you heard at the united nations, shes the u.s. ambassador gave a really blistering attack on the russian, iranian and syrian positions saying have you no shame? but pardon the pun, she is actually powerless to do anything to stop it. theres one symbolic thing tonight in france. the eiffel tower, the authorities are turning off all its lights in solidarity with the people of aleppo, but that is a mere gesture and aleppo itself, its chaos, and as some pe...

Six months and told members of the church he was not going to speak publicly during the trial of dylan roof. we watched todays service from the room where the bible study took place on that horrible day and we heard that message of hope the reverend was sharing with the congregation. hes had to hit the ground running six months ago preparing, some of the survivors and families of the victim. hes been their spiritual leader and take a listen. >> part hof how they feel is important to be heard bec...

He is a white supremacist and he, quote, had to do it. cnns polo sandoval joins us in charleston where prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. the approach of the defense, what is it? will they call witnesses? >> reporter: at this point, the defense has offered very little argument to the account the government has presented at least the last three days of this federal trial. to answer that second question, it doesnt seem they plan to present any witnesses. so we will have to see, if, in fact...

Most loyal. lewandowski still could potentially be getting something. im told from my sources, if he does get something, its likely something that he didnt think was good enough. >> thats another balance point. theres an old saying in washington -- weve got to go to break. theres an old saying, if you dont get a rose, you might get a spin-off show. katy tur and e.j. dionne, thanks very much. today, jurors saw chilling video of dylan roof leaving the church with gun in hand. plus, one of the gr...