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We will be discussing economic issues in greater detail later this afternoon. but based on the events that took place over the weekend in charlottesville, virginia, i would like to provide the nation with an update on the ongoing federal response to the horrific attack and violence that was witnessed by everyone i just met with fbi director christopher ray, and attorney general jeff sessions. the department of justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the deadly car attack that killed one innocent american, and wounded to others. to anyone who acted criminally in this weekend's raci...

Deadly car attack this weekend has appeared in court. rosa, you were inside the courtroom. what did you see? >> reporter: let me take you inside the courtroom. fields appeared in court through a video conference. he was in a small monitor on the left side of the courtroom. he was wearing a white and black jump suit and all he said was, yes, sir, as the judge referenced to him. here is the breaking news out of charlottesville. the judge setting no bond in this case. let me explain why. the judge said that normally he has someone from the public defender's office available to provide to the defe...

Charged with this car attack was in court for the first time today. what can you tell us about that? >> it was a very brief court appearance. the judge said he'll be held without bond. there will be a hearing later. the charges are second degree murder and some other charges. now, that does not carry the death penalty in virginia. if the government were to bring federal civil rights charges, it could potentially bring the death penalty. but the problem here, chris, is exactly what federal statute was violated here, assuming all of the facts, which, of course, have yet to be proven. but assumin...

He had an african-american friend. i mean -- >> yeah. >> is this surprising to you then? >> yeah, that he would run as current to a group of people for -- i'm not clear. >> that was the moment the mother of 20-year-old charlottesville suspect, the charlottesville suspect learned in an associated press interview of her son's alleged involvement in the car attack that killed a woman and injured 19 other protesters. james alex fields faces second degree murder and other charges and will be arraigned tomorrow. video shows a chaotic, horrifying scene. we warn you the images we are about to show you...

>> all i know is there was a shooter and three guys. we have a lot of security, professionals are trained, they patrol the whole area and they are looking for potential problems. in a situation like this somebody can come in with something concealed, pull it out real quick and they are out the door. >> the sheriffs office estimates more than 5,000 fans were at the raceway of the time of the shooting. >> i just met with fbi director christopher wray and attorney general jeff sessions, the department of justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the deadly car attack that killed one in...