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He said that if the russian charges were untrue, we would immediately demand his release. but he did not say that paul whelan was an innocent man. everything points to a retribution, an action that was taken by the russian government. it had to be at a very senior level. in retribution for maria acknowledgement that he was spying for russian. >> from ann arbor, michigan, his family say these charges are baseless. his brother describes him as kind and generous with his time and a funny person. wh...

But in october 2017, she changed her plea to guilty and sat before a judge to learn her fate. >> the court will sentence you to state prison for a period of five years. >> alison margolan believes ian deserves a closer look. >> the failure to investigate adequately the role of ian diaz in it is a serious concern. >> we reached out to ian hoping to speak to him but got no response. >> is he in on this thing? >> well, at this point there isnt any evidence that indicates that he is. everything poin...

Kind of leadership that they call for. >> whats at stake here? i want to get to that point. ill put up a tweet from senator bob corker who sipts as chair of the senate committee on foreign relations. he says everything points to the crown prince of saudi arabia, mbs ordering "washington post" journalist jamal khashoggis killing. the trump administration should make a credible determinesation of spotlight. there is an awful lot at stake here. what do you see happening in the days and weeks to com...

Former senior intelligence community, my inclination if you had to bet, donald trump would look and say what hes done in the past, i dont believe him. im not sure they have all the information we absolutely need. his previous bad relationship with the intelligence community, i think, is an important thing to consider. when you look at his reaction. >> now, the saudi government has charged 11 people in khashoggis death five of them are facing capital punishment the here is what senator bob corker...

About how much saudi saudi arabia has in terms of its wealth. how it couldnt be isolated even if sanctions were imposed. this is a president who does not immediately get drawn to human rights and private conversations based on our reporting and talks with administration officials. hes instead talking about how saudi arabia is the keystone of certain middle east peace discussions that are ongoing, about the global economy. youre right, this is jarring. this is a president who sometimes will react...

Jealous rage?" lawyers made their final appeals. the defense said the states whole case was weak, based on poor police work. >> this investigation, which you rely on to make your decision, is incomplete, its inconclusive. dont let the fact that "anna moses, an innocent woman, was murdered and ive got to bring someone to justice for her." dont let em guilt you into that." >> reporter: prosecutor cindy walker wasnt having any of it. >> ladies and gentlemen, the only guilt, no ones guilting you in ...

Back over the last couple of days. senator bob corker who, of course, is the chair of the foreign relations committee said quote theres no question the saudis did this. no question in his mind. hes seen intelligence. he says everything points to saudi arabia. i want would appear khashoggi is not alive. you had senator rand paul saying the president should immediately halt arms sales and military support to saudi arabia. so if its so clear to so many people, why did the president hedge the way he...

And so ive been telling people, you know, to have hope. that our reward isnt just in this life but in the life to come. so were just trying to give people hope at this point. >> hope might be hard to find but just a sliver of it can give you something. father, thank you so much. >> amen. amen. god bless you. >> thank you. please be in touch. thats amazing. an important story tonight. "outfront" for us next, reed timmer, hes been with us all week as you know, throughout the hurricane season, an...

Very strong. susan collins and lindsey graham and everybody that went to read it came out and said wow. number one, they thought it was thorough. number two, there was nothing there. im glad we took the extra week and you know people have said i was restrained. i think thats good. i was restrained also because the senate really was doing their job, as they were supposed to. >> shannon: let me ask you something else thats come up tonight. senate and foreign policy, the issue of the missing "washi...

Donald trumps popularity mid 30s, high 30s, like i said, if youre going by metrics, if youre going by the way we judge these things, everything points to a good democratic year almost no matter what donald trump does. >> in 2016 everything donald trump does is so out of the norm. >> thats -- yes. i was just going to say that. >> nothing can be compared to the norm. >> i remember being on television in 2016 and saying, every metric that we have, literally these same words, point to a solid hillar...