TBS Today, Feb. 9
A man who gave a shop clerk a concussion when he attacked her during a robbery last week tried to break into a woman's home the next day, authorities report.
Now, he's facing charges.
Emilie Raguso
On Monday morning, we sat in on a sentencing hearing in a Berkeley murder case that resulted in another manslaughter plea.
We have more interviews planned to make sure we can bring you the most comprehensive report. Stay tuned.
Also this morning, the jury came back with a not guilty verdict for Ricardo Ruiz, who had been charged with misdemeanor assault after "trolling" protesters at a Tesla Takedown event in Berkeley.
Jurors said they found his self-defense argument credible.
Here's our story about the case from Friday.
Emilie Raguso
In other news: Firefighter fundraiser
The Berkeley Fire Fighters Association has launched an online fundraiser to help a close colleague fight cancer.
According to the fundraiser, firefighter Ethan has elected a specialized treatment that has better outcomes but comes at a cost, requiring extended time away from his wife and child.
The approach "is not fully covered by insurance, leaving Ethan with significant out-of-pocket expenses," the association wrote. "This fundraiser is meant to ease the financial burden so he can focus on recovery without additional stress."
As of publication time, nearly 180 people had raised almost $43,000 of the $50,000 goal.
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Emilie Raguso
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