Im in for ama daetz. Im dan ashley. Well begin with the verdict in the kate steinle murder trial. The defendant was found not guilty of first degree murder, not guilty of Second Degree murder or manslaughter. Guilty of only one charge, possession of a firearm. President trump sent out a tweet saying, a disgraceful verdict in that kate steinle case. No wonder the people of our country are so angry with illegal immigration. We have Team Coverage in and outside the courthouses. Well begin with abc 7 News Reporter leean melendez who covered the trial from the beginning. Reporter yes, and i can tell you everyone in the courtroom was really surprised and we were left with a lot of questions. For example, how do you find a person not guilty of murder yet guilty of possessing a firearm . Now, that was a question that i asked the public defender, and here is what jeff adachi told me. The crime of possession of a gun only requires that the person knowingly possess a firearm. Thats the only requi
Brother today. The father said justice was rendered but it was not delivered. Diaz says the steinle family chose to do only one interview because they believe they were used for political reasons when they did interviews shortly after Kate Steinles death. Coming up we will have reaction from Kate Steinles hometown of pleasanton and the exclusive interview cornell bernard did with Garcia Zarate shortly after his arrest. A quick update on weather and traffic where you live starting with drew tuma. We have patchy fog but its a chilly start on this 1st of december on our friday. Temperature wise 30s in our coolest spots, fairfield down to 35. Were at 36 in livermore. 36 in santa rosa. Its 50 in San Francisco. So the heavy jacket needed early on and the day planner today for the next 12 hours, by the afternoon once that sun gets up shortly after 7 00 in the morning its a really nice afternoon. Expect 60s from the coast to the bay and inland under loads of sunshine by 4 00. Thats your foreca
In the 60s. A check of the roads with frances. How is the bay bridge looking . Its looking great out there. Friday light traffic. Some road work going on that is causing a slowdown. Traffic is slow northbound 880 as you approach fruitvale all sk up the road work soon but the two left lanes are scheduled to be blocked. Westbound 580 some sluggish traffic. Heres the bay bridge toll plaza. Nice and light backed up to thee parking light. After six days of deliberations the jury decided Jose Ines Garcia zarate did not intentionally kill steinle and found him guilty of possessing a gun. Amy hollyfield is live where the shooting took place more than two years ago. Amy . Reporter good morning, matt. Look whats happened here at pier 14. Someone has placed a picture on a poster board here and it is surrounded by candles. Those on both sides of the case are calling for everyone to remember the steinle family during this time and show them love and support that this cant be easy for them. Jose Ine