Mom. We filed a wrongful death suit against him because we thought he had killed or been involved in the murder. And we did that in 2014, okay, so its been a long road. Reporter now, sources say that kauffman was alone in his cell because his cell mate had left for a court appearance. Now, this is all still under investigation. The Atlantic County Prosecutors Office who is handling all the criminal aspects of this case say they were notified by Hudson County but they have no further comment. Annie mccormick channel6 action news. Rick back to you. Annie thank you. Authorities say they thwart add mass shooting at a school in western pennsylvania. Investigators say a 14yearold boy was plotting to kill his classmates at Uniontown High School near pittsburgh. A search warrant uncovered multiple weapons in the boys bedroom including rifles shot guns machetes and knives. A fellow student alerted authorities. The incident follows two other incidents. Two students were killed during a 15yearold
Worked overtime in there. If you see the rubble you will know that he truly worked overtime for rachel. I thank god for that. Reporter staffers and volunteers collected books and other items that could be reused today. Teacher Linda Johnson saved some curtains vowing to use them in the future. When we rebuild they will be in my new room. They will be proof that we have survived reporter her husband an army vet who volunteers here part of a team that affixed the stars and stripes to the schools storm damaged flag pole. Despite no one being hurt he says there has been shock and tears over what occurred. I just felt we needed Something Like a tissue to wipe the tears and i felt the American Flag was that. Reporter back live right now. Cleanup is winding down for the day. The folks are planning to return here tomorrow and again on sunday. As for classes, they are supposed to begin next month. The hope is they will be able to hold them at a Sister School that literally is just around the co
Me to fail. Reporter there was an administration sanctioned rally in the football stadium from 8 00 to 10 00 this morning to allow students to speak about overt problems like students displaying pumpkins carved with ku klux chain. In recent days a dark skinned doll was hung by the neck in a locker room. Leaders of the boy cat say this was a necessary act of defines. We felt like were being manipulated not just as a student body but as a community because they tried to put out an email saying this was going to be a unity rally. They treat it as a pep rally and thats not what we agreed to. We agreed to a protest. Reporter half the student body is black. A lot of parents do not like the vibes coming from those in charge. I think that the parents of the students who are responsible for the doll and to the parents who are responsible for the pumpkins they ought to be ashamed of themselves. Top School Officials say theyre still investigating. They have not found the race baiting culprits yet
27yearold antawn watson led officers on a high speed chase from pleasantville Atlantic City where he opened fire on officers. The video shows watson refusing to drop the weapon as the officers commanded. Instead he exchanged gunfire with seven Police Officers and an autopsy revealed watson suffered 45 gunshot wounds that he had pcp in his system at the time. The officers used the force found to be justified. None were charged. The Prosecutors Office released the video after new Jersey Supreme Court ruling this month that footage of Fatal Police Shootings should be released in most cases. Now an update on the investigation into a neighborhood dispute that resulted in the death of two people shot and killed last week in the citys frankford section. Tensions continue to run high as the admitted shooter has not been charged with any crime. And today the sons of the woman killed launched their own personal pursuit for justice. Action News Reporter sara Sarah Bloomquist is live in frankford
Months in jail said kanes political ego had fueled her crime leaking of secret grand jury materials to punish a foe and then lying about it. Today when she was taken out of the courtroom in handcuffs, there was finally justice and im happy to see that this ugly chapter for pennsylvania has finally concluded. Reporter in an odd twist while sentenced and led away in handcuffs today kane could be out of jail soon. Shes entitled to bail pending an appeal as Joe Mcgettigan at a ah former prosecutor explains. Because of the length of her sentence less than two years shes entitled to the same bail status as she was prior to her conviction. Obviously she was on bail. So, the judge however increased the bail due to her changed circumstances. Shes been convicted. Reporter late today kanes attorney and family were working to raise the 75,000 in cash needed for bail. Its really time is of the essence raising the money. Love her and we just want to get her out on bail quickly. Reporter her twin sis