Reporter authorities in pennsylvania brought the felony charge as the 12year statute of limitations will run out next month. Lawyers for other accusers hope this will help their cases, as well. More than 50 women have accused bill cosby of Sexual Assault, drugging or rape which he has consistently denied. This is a stunning development. Clearly now, they believe they have new evidence and new ammunition that they think can convict bill cosby. Reporter cosby was released on 1 million bail. His mug shot was taken. He was fingerprinted. Had to surrender his passport and was ordered not to contact the victim. Cosbys lawyers releasing a statement to abc news saying, make no mistake, we intend to mount a vigorous defense against this unjustified charge. The judge ended cosbys Court Appearance at this courthouse by saying good luck, sir machine and he answered thank you. His next Court Appearance, january 14th. Pennsylvania. To another criminal investigation this one launched into the blue be
T. How could they these fourwheel drives, hundreds of them. Where are they coming from . Reporter toyed says it does not know how isis is getting its vehicles and that it is impossible to control indirect or black market sales. But no one from toyota would agree to appear in our report. And when we went to last moss big toyota dealer meeting in Las Vegas Hotel Security Officials flashed lights into our camera lens and order us to stop taping or else. Sir, if you could just walk right out this way. Reporter in a statement to abc news toyota said its not aware of any of its dealerships violating the Company Policy to not sell to terrorists. This is all part of a broad u. S. Effort by the Treasury Department to crack down on isis and stop it from using all of its cash to resupply and reequip its terrorist army. Brian ross, abc news, new york. Fascinating report, brian. Thank you. Auto workers may walk off tomorrow. Their union has rejected a issued a strike notice. Fiat chrysler says it i
What used to be considered a great tackle head on and violent game. The nfl has been implementing rules curtailing concussions. The u. S. Army corps of engineers is taking first steps to prevent the flooding of new orleans. The corps opened a spillway to divert water from the swollen mississippi into lake pontchartrain. The river is at its highest level since the record flooding in 2011. The spillway has opened has been opened just ten tes in the past 85 years. A crowd as you can see there gathered to watch it this time around. So the vikings and seahawks made history in their playoff game because it was the third coldest nfl game e er with thth tempererure at kickoff at minus 4. And the windchill making it feel like minus 22. Nice beard. It was also the coldest ever for the vikings. More details about the game later on. First the accuweather forecast from paul williams. Paul, good morning. Thanks, kendis, reena. Finally we can turn the page at storms thats been battering the west coas
This was an opportunity in which the capabilities that we uniquely possess could have a material effect. Reporter they cleared room after room. The black isis flag hanging on the wall. American voices could be heard clearly as the hostages are patted down. All were saved, while around 20 isis fighters were killed. But one delta team member died, in the crossfire. Master Sergeant Joshua wheeler, a recipient of 11 bronze stars and a father of four. Hes the First American killed in combat against isis. His body arriving back in the u. S. This weekend in a flag draped coffin. This american did what im very proud that americans do in that situation. He ran to the sound of the guns. Reporter the pentagon denies that this now means that u. S. Forces are taking part in combat in iraq calling these circumstances unique and saying there will be more raids like this in the future. Alex marquardt, abc news, london. Back at home, were getting new insight into Vice President joe bidens decision not
Our top story this morning is wall street. Really got off on the wrong foot this year. Were keeping a close eye on the markets overseas at this hour. Its the worst start for the dow since 1896. The worst ever for the brother s p 500. So you can blame the hit to your 401 k on china. Abcs Marci Gonzales has details. Wall street stocks took a nosedive plunging 392 points, officially putting the market into correction territory. This is a weird start to 2016. Reporter it was the worst day for the dow in three months as troubles in chinas economy sent jitters across the pacific. Chinas stock market slipped about 7 thursday after its currency fell to its lowest level against the dollar since march, 2011. Trading in china was automaticallll halted setting off another slump in asian and european stocks. That will probably translate the u. S. Markets. Reporter oilrices plunged along with stock prices hitting their lowest level in 12 years. People are just not buying commodities. That suggests t