CBS Evening News, August 4, 2022
Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison; Minor league players live in retirement community during baseball season
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Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison
A Russian court found WNBA star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberately smuggling drugs into the country and sentenced her to nine years in prison. President Biden denounced the verdict. Attention now turns to the possibility of a high-stakes prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia. Nancy Cordes has the details.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for August 4, 2022
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News," hosted by Margaret Brennan.
What factors are leading to rise in crime?
Many cities across America have reported rising crime rates. Fordham University Law Professor John Pfaff joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss what's behind the latest trends.
Murder suspect recaptured; accomplice dead
Vicky White, the corrections official who helped murder suspect Casey White escape from an Alabama prison more than a week ago, is dead. Sources say they think she died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Senate has passed legislation beefing up security for Supreme Court justices and their families after the leak of a draft majority opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. And - for the first time in more than 60 years, the opening of Parliament won’t include Queen Elizabeth. Buckingham Palace says the 96-year-old queen has been having mobility issues.
Grass fire torches several Dallas-area homes
Several homes were destroyed near Dallas by a grass fire apparently sparked by a lawnmower in 103-degree heat. Ghislaine Maxwell is back in Florida - but this time - to serve a 20 year prison sentence. She’s in a low security prison in Tallahassee. And the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $810 million dollars – the game’s third-biggest ever.
Caught On Tape: Prison guard beats suspect
Authorities at the Charleston County Sheriff's Office have released video of a detention officer repeatedly punching a female suspect in the face during a booking at the Charleston County Detention Center last December.
Escape caught on video
A man's attorney has released cellphone video showing how he and two other inmates escaped from a Southern California jail in 2016 and lived on the lam. All were captured and back behind bars eight days later. Jasmine Viel of CBS Los Angeles reports.
1990: Mandela on time in prison
In February 1990, Nelson Mandela sat down with CBS News and reflected on his time in prison.
Viktor Bout at center of possible prisoner swap
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he urged Russia's foreign minister to accept a "substantial proposal" for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan. Blinken has not confirmed U.S. media reports that the offer on the table includes convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Catherine Herridge reports.
A journey from prisoner to marathoner
To the outside world, Markelle Taylor was an inmate. But behind the walls at San Quentin State Prison, he had a different reputation — the fastest athlete with unmatched grit. Now, he's racing on the world's biggest stages as a free man and making strides toward a better life. As part of the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," our lead national correspondent David Begnaud joined Taylor as he trains for his next race and overcomes obstacles along the way.
U.S. offers Russia deal for Griner and Whelan
The U.S. has made a "substantial proposal" to Russia aimed at securing the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. The U.S. has not said who it was willing to trade, but Russia has long sought the release of Viktor Bout. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more details.
Bannon guilty of criminal contempt of Congress
A federal jury found former Trump adviser Steve Bannon guilty on two counts of contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with congressional subpoenas from the Jan. 6 committee. He faces up to one year in prison for each count and a $100,000 fine.
Wife of Navy officer sentenced in Japan talks
In an exclusive interview with “CBS Mornings,” the wife of a U.S. naval officer sentenced to three years in a Japanese prison for a deadly crash says she is angry with the punishment and is asking for American officials to help bring her husband home. Lt. Ridge Alkonis is accused of falling asleep at the wheel and crashing into and killing two pedestrians. The lieutenant's family says he lost consciousness due to altitude sickness.
Dwayne Betts and his mission beyond prison
At 16 Dwayne Betts was imprisoned for carjacking. With time on his hands, he began writing. Now an accomplished poet, playwright and memoirist, as well as an attorney, he has also founded a non-profit, Freedom Reads, that provides libraries to inmates. Correspondent Erin Moriarty talks with Betts about remaking his life, from felon to MacArthur Fellow.
Chauvin gets 21 years for violating civil rights
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd's civil rights. Chauvin pleaded guilty last year to the federal charges after admitting he used excessive force as he knelt on Floyd's neck. Joe Tamburino, a criminal defense attorney at Caplan and Tamburino Law Firm, joins CBS News' Jamie Yuccas to discuss the sentencing.
Brittney Griner to appear in Russian court
Supporters of Brittney Griner rallied at the Phoenix Mercury's arena Wednesday to push for the release of the WNBA star from a Russian prison. It comes as Griner is set to appear in a Russian court Thursday. CBS News senior white house and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest on the administration's efforts.
Hundreds of inmates escape after jihadists blast hole in prison wall
Some recaptured inmates lay on the ground by the prison entrance near the bodies of those who died in the attack.
Wife of WNBA star held in Russia speaks
Basketball star Brittney Griner sent a letter to President Biden, after 138 days of detention in Russia following her arrest on accusation of attempted drug smuggling. Griner's wife, Cherelle, joins "CBS Mornings" to share how the WNBA star is doing, and what she wants the Biden administration to do to free Brittney.
WNBA star Brittney Griner stands trial in Russia
The trial for WNBA star Brittney Griner began Friday in Russia. She was whisked into a closed-door hearing in what could be a months-long trial over alleged drug charges. A U.S. representative said Griner is doing as well as can be expected given the difficult circumstances. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Brittney Griner's first day of trial in Russia
The first day of WNBA star Brittney Giner's trial in Russia has wrapped up. She could face 10 years in prison for alleged drug smuggling, but the U.S. says she is wrongfully detained. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata and William Pomerantz, acting director of the Kennan Insitute, explain the latest on her trial and the potential to free her through a prisoner swap.
Brittany Griner Moscow's trial starts Friday
This Friday, Brittney Griner will stand trial in a Moscow court on cannabis possession charges, about nearly 5 months after her arrest at an airport leaving Russia. She could face 10 years in prison if convicted. Charlie D'Agata reports.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
Disgraced former R&B singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for leading a decades-long sex trafficking operation. He appeared in a New York City court Wednesday, where survivors of his abuse gave emotional accounts of their pain and suffering. National correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke with two of those survivors and reports on both the sentencing and its impact.
Maxwell gets 20-year sentence in Epstein case
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to two decades behind bars for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. Her attorney plans to appeal the judge's decision. Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Prosecutors seek up to 55 years for Maxwell
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislane Maxwell is set to be sentenced in New York federal court Tuesday. She was convicted in December of helping the wealthy financier traffic and abuse underage girls. Jericka Duncan reports and CBS news legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the sentencing.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
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Latino voters cite affordability, economy as top concerns in new poll
According to the Unidos Bipartisan Poll of Hispanic Voters: The Road to 2026, 53% of Latino voters cite the cost of living and inflation as their leading concern.
Trump says ICE raids "haven't gone far enough"
President Trump said he's OK with tactics used by ICE agents during raids "because you have to get the people out."
Judge again blocks deployment of National Guard troops to Portland
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut said she "found no credible evidence" that protests in the city grew out of control before the president federalized the troops.
Poll finds rising concern over shutdown's impact on economy, Americans personally
President Trump and both parties are drawing negative ratings for their handling of the government shutdown.
Trump on nuclear testing, the government shutdown, immigration and tariffs
Watch as President Trump discusses testing nuclear weapons, U.S.-China relations, Israel, the government shutdown, immigration, tariffs, and whether he'll try to stay in the White House beyond 2028.
Hamas returns 3 more Israeli hostages' remains, leaving 8 still in Gaza
Among the 8 deceased Israeli hostages whose remains are yet to be returned from Gaza is soldier and U.S. citizen Itay Chen.
From Narcan to gun silencers, opioid settlement cash pays law enforcement tabs
Local governments have received hundreds of millions of dollars from the opioid settlements to support addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts.
Duffy says airport delays are "going to get worse" as shutdown drags on
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government will "stop traffic" if it becomes a safety issue, adding, "We're not going to let that happen."