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Man Freed After Eight Years in Prison Speaks Out

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Yesterday, Uriah Courtney was a registered sex offender. Today, his name has been cleared.

Courtney was convicted of kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl in Lemon Grove in 2004. In 2010, his case caught the attention of attorneys with the California Innocence Project. The organization works to exonerate people who have been wrongly convicted of crimes.

“I knew I was innocent, and it was great to have somebody come along who thought that, too, and could actually do something about it,” Courtney said.

At a news conference Tuesday, Justin Brooks with the California Innocence Project told Courtney’s story: After the rape, the victim couldn’t give enough information to make a composite sketch of the suspect. However, she did remember a truck that was at the scene, which happened to belong to Courtney’s stepfather.

This linked Courtney to the crime, and he was sentenced to life in prison.

The California Innocence Project eventually convinced the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office to retest evidence from Courtney’s case. They discovered DNA that belonged to another man in their database.

Courtney said the day he found out about the DNA match was “one of the best days of my life.”

Courtney was released from prison in May. A judge formally dismissed the charges against him Monday.

Brooks called it a team effort with the San Diego DA’s office.

“I work all over the state, and I don’t believe this result would have happened in other areas of the state, and it certainly wouldn’t have happened with the speed and efficiency of this office,” Brooks said.

“It’s a common misconception that, as a prosecutor, our job is just to get convictions,” said Brent Neck with the DA’s office. “Our duty is to do justice.”

Despite everything, Courtney said he isn’t bitter toward the victim.

“I’m not going to sit here and dwell on the past and be angry and bitter over what I’ve experienced,” Courtney said. “I’ve learned from it. I’ve grown stronger.”
 


Manhunt After Ambush at LAPD Station

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Officers are searching a neighborhood west of downtown Los Angeles for a gunman who ambushed two detectives as they arrived Tuesday morning at a Los Angeles Police Department station in what the police chief called an "attempt to assassinate" members of the department.

The Mid-City area search for the gunman forced closures along a half-mile stretch of La Brea Avenue and one mile of Venice Boulevard. Businesses in the 25-square block around the Wilshire Community Police Station (map) remain closed and a shelter-in-place order was issued for residents. 

Several SWAT units, using armored vehicles and at least one canine unit, were focusing on an apartment complex in the Mid-City area, located about five miles west of downtown Los Angeles.

Residents told NBC4 Southern California they called police to report suspicious activity at the Buckingham Road (map) property. The residents told NBC4 Southern California that a man who approached them as they were leaving for work was "excited" and asked to use a cell phone.

Police have not confirmed the residents' account.

The manhunt began after the detectives were ambushed at about 4:30 a.m. by the gunman at the driveway entrance to Wilshire Community Police Station. Aerial video showed the detectives' white sedan with bullet holes and shattered windows in front of the entrance gate, which is operated by swiping a key card.

"When they swiped their key card, somebody just started shooting at them from behind," said LAPD Commander Andy Smith. "These officers were ambushed as they were pulling into the station.

"We believe whoever did this knows this is a police station and that anybody entering that lot is a police employee."

The detectives returned fire and other officers from inside the Wilshire Community Police Station responded to the driveway (pictured, right). An LAPD helicopter and canine units joined the manhunt for the shooter and snipers were positioned atop the Wilshire Community Police Station.

Law enforcement officials told NBC4 Southern California one detective suffered a graze wound to the back of the head. The second detective suffered a hand injury. Both detectives — members of an undercover burglary task force — were treated and released from a hospital before they returned to the LAPD command post to help identify the gunman.

"This was a blatant attempt to assassinate two of the people who protect this community," said LAPD Chief Charlie Beck.

One detective has been with the department for 20 years, the other for 11 years, Smith said. Smith said their injuries might have been caused by a bullet, bullet fragment or shattered glass from the vehicle.

Police do not have a detailed description of the gunman, described only as a black male with facial hair, age 30 to 35 wearing black clothes, Smith said. Police detained at least three people for questioning after the shooting, but those individuals were not arrested.

Venice Boulevard was closed between Redondo Boulevard and West Boulevard, and La Brea Avenue was shut down between Washington and Pico boulevards. The closure area was reduced later Tuesday morning to include Venice Boulevard to Washington Boulevard, and West Boulevard to Redondo Boulevard.

The closures are expected to remain in effect until "noon, at a minimum," said Smith.

The neighborhood lockdown included the unusual sight of an empty Venice Boulevard at mid-day — a time when it would usually be busting with vehicles and pedestrians.

"I parked my car three blocks away, and I'm just trying to walk it to see if I can get home," said resident Walter Lemus.

Smith was asked whether he thought the gunman was a rogue officer with motives similar to those of ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner, who targeted law enforcement agents as part of a revenge plot. Smith said that was an extremely unlikely possibility.

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Fire Spotted Near Border

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A huge cloud of smoke could be seen close to the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday night.

Officials with Cal Fire said the fire doesn't seem to be threatening the U.S. side of the border, but they are monitoring it closely.

The fire was reported around 6:30 p.m. There is no word how the fire started.

Check back for updates on this developing story.
 

Kerri Walsh Jennings to Pose Nude

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July will be a big month for SoCal volleyball star Kerri Walsh Jennings, who will pose nude in ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue and make her beach sport comeback in Long Beach, Calif., before she tries for her fourth gold medal.

The mother of three announced Tuesday in an exclusive interview with NBC4 Southern California her plans to represent America in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. But first, she will compete on the SoCal coast in the ASICS World Series of Beach Volleyball on July 22.

"I'm coming back because I want to do it better," she said. "I have so much more in me... I feel like I'm just scratching the surface."

The Long Beach tournament will be Walsh Jennings’ first competition since giving birth to her third child in April.

“Rio gold, baby. That’s my goal,” she said. “Long Beach is where my road to Rio starts.”

The three-time Olympic gold medalist's return to the sand will come just 10 days after she bares it all for ESPN The Magazine in its annual issue meant to celebrate the “vast potential of the human form” seen in athletes’ bodies.

“Getting back in shape is a big duty, and I take my responsibility very strongly,” she told NBC4 Southern California. “I'm working my way back. It’s a process."

Walsh Jennings will be alongside 20 other nude sports stars including San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, drag racer Courtney Force, and 77-year-old golfer Gary Player.

ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue will be in stores July 12.



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IRS Examines San Diego School District Bonds

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The Internal Revenue Service sent a letter to San Diego Unified School District last month asking for a wide variety of documents, including bank statements and receipts for how the district spent money raised from bonds.

The request was made for the General Obligation Bond, Series C issued in 2010, a nearly $164 million dollar bond, which is also one of the controversial Capital Appreciation bonds.

The IRS letter states this is a routine examination of districts that issue bonds, but a similar letter and request was sent to the Poway Unified School District last year.

Our media partner Voice of San Diego (VOSD) reported the State Attorney General warned Poway Unified School District about improper spending of funds raised from bonds, namely the premium. It's extra money the school gets for paying a higher interest rate to investors.

At that time, the state attorney general said that extra money must go towards interest or school improvements. But VOSD reported Poway spent the money on attorneys and other fees, which could be deemed illegal.

Section F of the California Education Code Section 15146 states:

(f)The proceeds of the sale of the bonds, exclusive of any premium received, shall be deposited in the county treasury to the credit of the building fund of the school district, or community college district as designated by the California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting Manual. The proceeds deposited shall be drawn out as other school moneys are drawn out. The bond proceeds withdrawn shall not be applied to any other purposes than those for which the bonds were issued. Any premium or accrued interest received from the sale of the bonds shall be deposited in the interest and sinking fund of the district.

San Diego Unified's documents show it collected a $5.8 million dollar premium. A little more than $2.1 million was allocated for underwriters' discounts and the cost of issuance.

It's unclear whether the IRS is looking into the same issues, but the requests are similar.

The IRS would not return our questions about their interest in the bond. SDUSD said this is just a routine examination. The district said their attorneys have already replied to the IRS's request.
 



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Man Pleads Not Guilty in Child’s Shooting Death

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The man whose gun killed a local fourth grader appeared in court Tuesday.

Todd Francis pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment and criminal storage of a firearm.

On June 4, 10-year-old Eric Klyaz died while playing with a gun in Francis’ garage in Miramar Ranch North. Klyaz died of a gunshot wound to the chest. Francis’ 9-year-old daughter was also there, but wasn’t hurt, according to officials.

Francis turned himself into police after charges were filed. In a previous statement, Francis said the gun wasn’t loaded and was hidden in a separate place from the ammunition. However, police said their investigation found the gun was loaded and easily accessible to children.

A readiness hearing is set for August 19, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 23. Francis faces up to seven years and eight months in prison if convicted.
 

Obama to Students: Txt Me

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Head spinning from juggling the figures of your student debt and your financial aid package? This week, you can ask the president for help, and he just might answer — by text message.

President Barack Obama is answering students' questions about paying for college this week, ahead of a planned July 1 rate hike on the interest charged on students' subsidized Stafford loans.

Every day this week, the youth activism group DoSomething.org is collecting questions and sending one of those to the president to answer.

Obama's answered an inquiry Tuesday from Marcus in Nevada, Texas, about what the government is doing to educate high school students about loans before entering college.

"We launched a College Scorecard and Financial Aid Shopping sheet to compare schools, aid and loan options," Obama said via text message. "It’s something Michelle and I wish we had had when we were in your shoes — because sometimes we got surprised by some of the debt that we racked up."

On Monday, the president responded to a question about what has been done to lower student debt, saying the government has expanded grants and proposed incentives for colleges to keep tuition down.

Students interested in submitting questions can text “PREZ” to 38383 to sign up, then submit a question.

The White House has been fighting with Congress over how to deal with the student loan rate hike, and no solution has been reached. The subsidized Stafford loan interest rate will double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent next month if Congress does not act soon.



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New Study Examines Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer

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A new study by the Journal of the American Medical Association examines the treatment options for prostate cancer. Some options are more aggressive than others, and some have more dangers and side effects than others. Dr. Bruce Hensel reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on June 25, 2013.

Texas Abortion Bill Falls After Challenge

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Members of the gallery respond as Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, is called for a third and final violation in rules to end her filibuster attempt to kill an abortion bill, Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Austin, Texas. The bill would ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy and force many clinics that perform the procedure to upgrade their facilities and be classified as ambulatory surgical centers. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Police Save Unexpected Baby Born on Lawn

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A baby who was born unexpectedly on a front lawn is alive thanks to the actions of two South Jersey police officers. NBC10's Ted Greenberg has the details.

Panic Buttons For One School

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A pilot program means the installation of "panic buttons" in nearly every room of the West Vine Street School in Stonington, Connecticut. Once pushed the school doors automatically lock and all first responders are notified via radio. In addition instructions for students and staff are given over the school PA system. If the plan is successful it could expand to other schools.

Insults Exchanged in Cell Phone Camera Duel

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A cell phone video taken last Thursday in Hialeah, Florida shows an out-of-the-ordinary confrontation between a retired Police officer and aspiring mayoral candidate.

California Waits for Prop 8 Case Opinion

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The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue an opinion Wednesday morning in a highly anticipated decision regarding California's voter-approved Prop 8 -- a ban on same-sex marriage that landed before the Justices after years of legal battles.

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The Supreme Court's opinion is expected after 7 a.m. PT. Refresh this page for updates.

Details regarding the immediate effect of the ruling on same-sex marriage in California are expected at a 10:30 a.m. news conference with California Attorney General Kamala Harris.

The Prop 8 case and another expected opinion on the federal Defense of Marriage Act drew a crowd that camped out early Wednesday in front of the Surpeme Court building.

In the Prop 8 case, the Supreme Court had several options, which included dismissing the case on grounds that Prop 8 backers had no standing in federal court. The Court also had the option of issuing a broad ruling that affects same-sex marriage legislation in all states or a ruling specific to California's ban.

Some Possible Rulings:

  • If the Justices Affirm the 9th Circuit Ruling: The 9th Circuit ruling invalidated Prop 8's constitutionality, meaning an affirmation of that ruling would effectively legalize same-sex marriage in California.
  • If the Justices Dismiss the Case: If the court rules that the petition for review should not have been granted, the Ninth Circuit Court's decision that the ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional would likely remain in effect.
  • If the Justices Rule There Is a Lack of Standing: The court could decide Prop 8 backers lacked standing under federal law to appeal the case, effectively leaving an earlier ruling that Prop 8 is unconstitutional in place. The decision vacates the Ninth Circuit Court's ruling and upholds Judge Vaughn Walker's ruling that Prop 8 is unconstitutional.
  • If the Justices Rules Prop 8 is Valid: The ruling likely means same-sex marriage is illegal in California.
  • There also is a small possibility that the Court would carry the case to its next term. Experts say this only happens if there are major outstanding issue regarding the case, and none are known in Prop 8.

The long-awaited decision day comes after Justices considered arguments from attorneys representing Prop 8 supporters and opponents at a March hearing. The Supreme Court granted in December the review of Prop 8 -- approved by California voters in November 2008 -- and the Federal Defense of Marriage Act, also argued before the court in March.
 
Attorneys' arguments focused on a 2010 ruling by a San Francisco-based appeals court that struck down the ban, approved by California voters in the 2008 election. The San Francisco court ruled the state could not take away the same-sex marriage right granted by the state Supreme Court in a ruling that came before the 2008 election.

The debate stretches back years through court cases and elections, including the March 2000 approval of Prop 22, which defined marriage in California as between a man and a woman.

That law was ruled unconstitutional by the state Supreme Court in May 2008. An estimated 18,000 same-sex couples were married during a brief window before Prop 8's approval in the November election that year.

California's same-sex marriage ban was left in effect during the lengthy appeals process that followed. The legal battle included a landmark 2010 same-sex marriage trial in which Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker ruled the ban unconstitutional. Walker said the law "both unconstitutionally burdens the exercise of the fundamental right to marry and creates an irrational classification on the basis of sexual orientation."

After appeals by Prop 8 supporters who said voters should not be invalidated "based on just one judge's opinion," a San Francisco court ruled in a 2-1 decision in November 2012 that Walker's ruling properly interpreted the U.S. Constitution. The court ruled that the ban's "only effect was to take away that important and legally significant designation."

As attorneys argued over the issue in court, public attitudes toward same-sex marriage shifted. In 2001, 57 percent of Americans opposed same-sex marriage, according to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. In a poll conducted in March 2013, 49 percent of Americans said they support same-sex marriage.

In a June 2013 USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll, 58 percent of respondents said they believe same-sex marriage should be legal. When the same question was asked in that poll three years earlier, 52 percent favored same-sex marriage.

The latest USC Dornsife/LA times poll also revealed that voters 65 years of age and older are now almost evenly divided on the issue -- 46 percent in favor, 47 percent opposed. Three years ago, the same age group opposed same-sex marriage by a margin of 19 percentage points.

A second case before the high court challenges the Defense of Marriage Act -- also known as DOMA. The act blocks federal recognition of same-sex couples in states where they are allowed to marry.

Nine states -- Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont and Washington -- and Washington D.C. allow same-sex marriages. Minnesota's same-sex marriage legislation, already signed into law by its governor, will go into effect in August.



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Haitian Infant Needs Surgery to Remove Large Growth

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A South Florida organization is asking for the public's assistance in raising funds to help remove a dangerous growth from a Haitian infant, Wideberla Pierre. NBC 6's Diana Gonzalez reports.

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Prop 8: By the Numbers

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After years of legal battles, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue a decision regarding California's ban on same-sex marriage.

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A look at voter-approved Prop 8 and the women and men it affects, by the numbers:

  • U.S. Supreme Court Justices: 9
  • States that have legalized same-sex marriage: 12 plus Washington, D.C.
  • Same-sex couples living in California: 98,153
  • Same-sex couples raising children: 15,698
  • Same-sex couples who identify as spouses: 28,312
  • Percent of CA voters who chose “yes” on Prop 8 in 2008: 52.3
  • Percent of CA voters who support same-sex marriage in 2013: 61

Woman Crashes SUV Into Pool

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A woman was determined to keep driving forward overnight and, according to investigators, not a stranger’s yard, some small trees, brush, nor a fence could stop her. Only after dunking her car into a swimming pool did the woman stop.

Budget Cuts Impact Border Patrol

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A newly arrived illegal immigrant, caught in Arizona by the U.S. Border Patrol, is initially processed at Tucson Sector U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Tucson, Ariz. He is one of the nearly 100 border crossers processed on this day, eventually split into groups, according to their previous record with the Border Patrol, before heading off to jail or being returned to Mexico.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Anthony Weiner Leads Democratic Mayoral Race: NBC NY Poll

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Democratic mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner has surged ahead of his opponents in a new NBC 4 New York/Wall Street Journal poll, transforming himself in just a few weeks from disgraced has-been to mayoral front-runner.

Weiner, who entered the race two years after resigning his congressional seat amid a sexting scandal, now leads City Council Speaker Christine Quinn 25 percent to 20 percent among registered Democrats, the poll by Marist found. That's a flip-flop from the last survey in May, when Quinn, the longtime front-runner, led Weiner 24 percent to 19 percent.

And a runoff in the Democratic contest seems increasingly likely -- no candidate appears close to capturing the 40 percent needed on Sept. 10, which would force a second contest between the top two finishers.

The poll shows that, in those scenarios, Weiner does not lead, but has gained a great deal of ground since the previous survey. In a runoff between Quinn and Weiner, she beats him 44 percent to 42 percent, with 14 percent undecided. That's a change from last month's poll that found 48 percent for Quinn, 33 percent for Weiner and 18 percent undecided.

In a runoff scenario between Quinn and former Comptroller Bill Thompson, 42 percent backed Quinn and 40 percent support Thompson, with 18 percent undecided. And if Thompson were to face Weiner, he would narrowly beat the former congressman by 42 percent to 41 percent, with 18 percent undecided.

Another good sign for Weiner is the number of registered New York voters who said they might vote for Weiner. Forty-nine percent said they’d consider it, up from 40 percent two months ago, before Weiner entered the race. Those who said they wouldn’t consider voting for him dropped from 52 percent to 45 percent.

The next closest contender in the Democratic primary is Thompson, with 13 percent of registered Democrats saying they'd vote for him, up 2 percentage points from May. Public Advocate Bill de Blasio follows with 10 percent, who dropped 2 points. Then comes current Comptroller John Liu at 8 percent, Staten Island minister Erick Salgado at 2 percent and former City Councilman Sal Albanese at 1 percent.

With potential votes spread out over so many candidates, and turnout in the primary expected to be relatively low, the race remains statistically wide open. Many Democrats — 18 percent — remain undecided, and 61 percent who have a choice indicated that they weren’t firmly committed to it.

But Weiner appears to be enjoying the clearest advantage so far. His early campaigning, in which he’s portrayed himself as a middle class guy from Brooklyn, has included frequent apologies about his misdeeds. That seems to have made him more acceptable to New York voters, said Lee Miringoff, director of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion.

"The race changed when he got into the race, and he’s been able to survive returning to electoral politics, at least to this point," Miringoff said.

At the same time, Quinn, who holds the most powerful office of the candidates, has suffered an erosion of support: 57 percent of Democrats polled they had a good impression of her, down from 60 percent in May, the poll shows. Meanwhile, her negative rating has inched upward, from 26 percent in May to 29 percent now.

Mike Morey, a Quinn spokesman, said: "We fully expect the polls to fluctuate throughout the campaign, but we are confident that on Election Day when voters have to decide who they want to lead this city, they will choose someone who has demonstrated the ability to lead and deliver."

Weiner, meanwhile, saw his favorability rating among Democrats jump from 44 percent to 52 percent. His negative rating dropped from 44 percent to 36 percent.

Weiner said Tuesday that "in many ways, it doesn't change anything. We're going to keep talking about ideas for the middle class."

Thompson also enjoyed a favorability boost, jumping from 52 percent to 60 percent.

Miringoff attributed the Weiner-Quinn reversal to the fact that Quinn, as the early front-runner, became the target of her rivals’ criticism as she tried to find the right balance of allegiance to — and independence from — outgoing mayor Michael Bloomberg. That drew some negative attention from Weiner.

Weiner resigned from his Brooklyn congressional seat in June 2011 after using Twitter to send provocative photos of himself to women. When the exchanges became public, he claimed he’d been hacked. He eventually confessed and went into virtual hiding with his wife, Huma Abedin, a senior adviser to Hillary Clinton. At the time, Abedin was pregnant with their first child.

She has emerged as a key player in her husband's mayoral campaign.

Weiner has long desired the city's top office. He ran in 2005, and nearly forced a runoff against Fernando Ferrer, but conceded in the name of party solidarity. He planned to run again in 2009, and was considered a leading contender, but dropped out after Bloomberg chose to run for a third term.

Prior to his unraveling, Weiner had begun to plan for a 2013 campaign. He began with more than $4 million in his campaign account. And, for good or ill, lots of New Yorkers recognize his name.

Weiner now leads Quinn in three of the five boroughs, the exception being the Bronx, where they tied, and Manhattan, Quinn's home, where she leads, according to the poll.

Weiner also outpolled Quinn among men (29 percent to 19 percent) and women (22 percent to 21 percent).

Among registered Republicans, former MTA chairman Joseph Lhota leads his closest competitor, billionaire Republican businessman John Catsimatidis, 28 percent to 21 percent. Homelessness-services nonprofit head George McDonald is in third with 10 percent. Forty percent of Republican voters remain undecided.

The poll was conducted from June 17 to June 21. The respondents included 1,118 registered voters, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. Of those respondents, 689 were registered Democrats, with results from that pool carrying a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points. A much smaller number of registered Republicans were questioned, so the margin of error is higher, plus or minus 9 percentage points.



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Domestic Violence Victim Testifies in Sacramento

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A San Diego private school teacher fired after domestic violence threats were made against her testified before a California Judiciary committee on Tuesday.

Former second grade teacher Carie Charlesworth was dismissed from her job at Holy Trinity School in El Cajon earlier this year after a domestic violence dispute involving her husband.

NBC 7 San Diego was first to report the controversial dismissal that made national headlines. Charlesworth said she felt isolated and afraid losing her job, not because of something she did but instead the violence and threats made against her.

Charlesworth was told her ex-husband’s menacing behavior posed too much of a risk for her to work at the school. The School's decision was supported by many parents who feared for the safety of their own children.

Charlesworth told her story to the Judiciary Committee, saying she wants to make a difference for victims facing situations similar to hers.

“Victims should not have to continue suffering in silence due to the fear they have of losing their job," she said. "Victims need to be able to speak up about what is happening to them so they can get the help they need to leave the situation.”

Her goal is to convince the legislature to pass Senate Bill 400. The bill would not only prevent employers from firing victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, but also require companies to make efforts to protect them.

Charlesworth had the support of State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, who said SB 400 would correct the imbalance in current laws and will encourage employers to work together with their employees.

“Firing a victim for disclosing status sends a disturbing and unacceptable message that women shouldn’t come forward to talk about domestic violence, where they might too, be fired," Jackson said.

On Tuesday, SB 400 passed through a judiciary committee by a vote of 6-1.

But the bill to prevent employers from firing employees for being victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking still has a several more steps before becoming law. Next it is on to an assembly appropriations committee and will eventually have to go to California's governor.

Baby Shocker: Unexpected 2-Pounder Survives Front-Yard Birth

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Quick-acting police officers saved a newborn’s life after a woman who didn’t realize she was pregnant gave birth outside her New Jersey home.

The 21-year-old woman says she was heading to the hospital for what she thought was a stomach ailment and didn't even know she was pregnant. She soon found out however, much to her shock, after she gave birth to a baby boy in the front yard of her home shortly before 11 a.m. on Pulaski Drive in Barnegat Township.

Barnegat Township Police officers Vinnie Damiano and Michael Moore arrived at the home a short time later.

"The baby was out on the front lawn along with the mother," said Damiano.

Damiano says the baby, who appeared to be about three months premature, was not breathing. Damiano and Moore, delicately performed CPR on the boy, revived him and helped an ambulance crew clear his airway before he was brought to the hospital.

"Once I heard a little bit of the cry, it kind of made me jump a little bit," said Moore.

Neighbors say they were stunned.

"Can't say that I noticed that she was pregnant," said Pat Faraldi. "She carries well." 

The child's father told NBC10 Philadelphia that the baby weighs two pounds and that he along with his mother are doing OK. He also thanked the two officers who saved his child's life.



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