Friday 20 June 2014

Apple smartwatch: 5 requests






Most smartwatches rely on smartphone technology paired with Bluetooth to obtain data and notifications. Here are some contenders battling it out for a place on your wrist. Most smartwatches rely on smartphone technology paired with Bluetooth to obtain data and notifications. Here are some contenders battling it out for a place on your wrist.

A long-rumored 'iWatch' from Apple could take the same approach, or put more computing power directly into the device. Several news reports say an Apple smartwatch is coming this fall.A long-rumored 'iWatch' from Apple could take the same approach, or put more computing power directly into the device. Several news reports say an Apple smartwatch is coming this fall.

JK Shin, head of Samsung Mobile Communications, presents the Samsung Galaxy Gear in Berlin, Germany on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. JK Shin, head of Samsung Mobile Communications, presents the Samsung Galaxy Gear in Berlin, Germany on Wednesday, September 4, 2013.

The Italian-made aluminum 'I'm Watch,' announced at the 2013 <a href='http://ift.tt/1p0Tet8'>Consumer Electronics Show (CES)</a>, is one of the pricier options at $399. It comes in seven colors and runs the Droid 2 operating system. It connects to Android smartphones using Bluetooth.The Italian-made aluminum 'I'm Watch,' announced at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), is one of the pricier options at $399. It comes in seven colors and runs the Droid 2 operating system. It connects to Android smartphones using Bluetooth.

Apple's sixth-generation iPod nano was a small, square touchscreen and has since been replaced by the rectangular seventh-generation nano. Spotting the potential to turn the iPod into a watch face, companies such as Lunatik make kits that included mounts and slick straps.Apple's sixth-generation iPod nano was a small, square touchscreen and has since been replaced by the rectangular seventh-generation nano. Spotting the potential to turn the iPod into a watch face, companies such as Lunatik make kits that included mounts and slick straps.

The MetaWatch has a retro-looking, black-and-white screen, but it can connect to the iPhone 4s and iPhone 5, in addition to Android devices. It is also a water-resistant sports watch that tracks pace and distance. The watch starts at $179 and is available with various colored bands or in black or white leather. The MetaWatch has a retro-looking, black-and-white screen, but it can connect to the iPhone 4s and iPhone 5, in addition to Android devices. It is also a water-resistant sports watch that tracks pace and distance. The watch starts at $179 and is available with various colored bands or in black or white leather.

The $269 Motoactv smartwatch is marketed as a fitness tracker. It acts as a heart-rate monitor and pedometer, has GPS and an MP3 player. There are also a number of off-the--wrist mount options, including a handlebar strap, arm band and chest strap. The $269 Motoactv smartwatch is marketed as a fitness tracker. It acts as a heart-rate monitor and pedometer, has GPS and an MP3 player. There are also a number of off-the--wrist mount options, including a handlebar strap, arm band and chest strap.

The Pebble Watch first gained attention by pulling in more than <a href='http://ift.tt/1p0TcRS'>$10 million on Kickstarter.</a> Pebble connects to an iPhone or Android phone via Bluetooth and has a growing selection of its own apps.The Pebble Watch first gained attention by pulling in more than $10 million on Kickstarter. Pebble connects to an iPhone or Android phone via Bluetooth and has a growing selection of its own apps.

Unveiled by TomTom in 2013, the new Nike+ Sportwatch colors have been chosen to match Nike's apparel and shoe ranges. Features include an extra-large display, a graphical training partner and a one-button control. Colors include black/anthracite, anthracite/blue glow and volt green.Unveiled by TomTom in 2013, the new Nike+ Sportwatch colors have been chosen to match Nike's apparel and shoe ranges. Features include an extra-large display, a graphical training partner and a one-button control. Colors include black/anthracite, anthracite/blue glow and volt green.

Another full-color touchscreen device, the $130 Sony SmartWatch only syncs with Android devices. When paired with a phone over Bluetooth, it can receive notifications for e-mail, texts, social networks and calendars.Another full-color touchscreen device, the $130 Sony SmartWatch only syncs with Android devices. When paired with a phone over Bluetooth, it can receive notifications for e-mail, texts, social networks and calendars.









  • Two reports say Apple smartwatch may be unveiled in October

  • Reports say multiple models will be available

  • It reportedly will have a 2.5-inch screen and fitness tracking

  • We look at five other features we'd like to see




(CNN) -- Rumored for years, the long-awaited smartwatch from Apple may finally become reality in a few months.


The Wall Street Journal and Reuters are both reporting that the iWatch, if that is in fact it's name, will be released this fall, likely in October.


The Journal says the watch will come in multiple sizes and have 10 sensors for tasks like health and fitness tracking. Reuters says the watch will have a 2.5-inch screen and be "slightly rectangular." Both outlets cited unnamed sources familiar with the matter.


There's no reason to doubt the reports, really. Apple's top brass have all gone on the record suggesting a new product from Apple will be released by the end of this year.


So, with the countdown likely begun, we take a look at five features we'd like to see on Apple's smartwatch.





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Really be 'smart'


The dirty little secret of smartwatches, at least so far? They aren't really smart in the same way that a smartphone is.


So far, the offerings from Samsung, Sony, LG and the like have operated as extensions of a smartphone, linking up via Bluetooth or wireless to, for the most part, serve you notifications that you could have seen by pulling your phone out of your pocket.


Apple may do something along those lines as well and could still make a successful product. But with their close ties with app developers, we'd love to see Apple make the first smartwatch that lets you leave your phone behind.


Wireless charging


If you live in a household where at least a couple of people are competing for socket space to keep their smartphones, tablets, e-readers and the like charged up, things are probably already a tangled mess. Does anybody want one more device to fit in there?


Whether it's a wireless charging pad or some new tech whipped up by Apple especially for its smartwatch, we'd love to be able to just set the watch down on the nightstand and have it powered up and ready to go the next morning. And speaking of:


Battery life


Nobody wants a watch that they have to charge up as often as they do their phone. At least for now, these things are nice extras, not essential communication tools, and if they become more trouble than they're worth, the love affair won't last long for even the most dedicated fanboys and fangirls.


The smartwatches already on the market average somewhere around two or three days on a charge. The ones that do more, like Samsung's Galaxy Gear, are on the low end of that and those that do less tend to be higher.


Apple is surely planning on releasing a feature-rich device. If it can somehow do that while figuring out how to jam a powerful battery into a tiny watch, it will be a nice selling point.


Connectivity


Apple's smartwatch is no doubt going to link up with your iPhone, and probably an iPad. But like a lot of other major tech companies, Apple wants to edge its way into a lot of other areas of your life, and it sure would be cool to be able to sync those other products with your watch.


Play music on your iPod or iPhone with a tap of the watch. Change channels or pause movies on Apple TV. Beam photos or videos onto your television set via Airplay. All those abilities would be nice.


And Apple is believed to be looking into the growing "Internet of things," or connected objects such as cars and refrigerators. This might be a while (and a couple of smartwatch generations) away. But if you could perform home automation tasks like opening your garage, turning off your lights or locking your doors with a watch, we'd be impressed.


Of course, it would be cool if the presumed iWatch would link up with non-Apple devices, like those running Google's Android system or Microsoft's Windows. But we're not holding our breath on that.


Affordable price


This is Apple. So, there's no reason to think it will depart from a model that's always worked for them.


Unfortunately for budget-conscious consumers, that approach is to roll out finely crafted products at premium prices even while devices with similar features can be had without the Apple logo for less.


But we hope this one is different. Nobody needs a digital watch and, as mentioned above, there's a decent chance that it won't even work unless you already own another, presumably pricey, Apple device. We'd like to see it priced as an affordable accessory for your iPhone in an effort to pull in customers who want, not need, one.


Of course, nobody needed an iPad either. More than 200 million purchases later, it feels like Apple knew what it was doing.



Sneak peek: Harry Potter's Diagon Alley






In July, Universal Studios Florida will open the Diagon Alley addition to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.In July, Universal Studios Florida will open the Diagon Alley addition to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts is Diagon Alley's featured ride. It starts in the lobby of Gringotts Bank, where animatronic goblins are busy handling money.Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts is Diagon Alley's featured ride. It starts in the lobby of Gringotts Bank, where animatronic goblins are busy handling money.

The 3-D ride takes visitors through the vaults of Gringotts.The 3-D ride takes visitors through the vaults of Gringotts.

The park's Leaky Cauldron pub features traditional British fare.The park's Leaky Cauldron pub features traditional British fare.

Diagon Alley retailers include Dark Arts specialty shop Borgin and Burkes.Diagon Alley retailers include Dark Arts specialty shop Borgin and Burkes.









  • Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida expands the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

  • A new ride, Escape from Gringotts, is at the center of this part of the experience

  • General admission to Universal Studios includes Diagon Alley but not Hogsmeade

  • Park-to-park admission is required to visit both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade




Orlando (CNN) -- First, it was a record-breaking book series, selling more than 450 million copies worldwide. Then, it became the most successful movie franchise in history. Now, it is a theme-park phenomenon that has fans in a frenzy.


Diagon Alley, a second area of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, opens July 8 at Universal Studios Florida.


Guests will be immersed in the new Potter paradise, which spans about 20 acres and includes a high-tech ride, the Leaky Cauldron restaurant, a handful of elaborate shops and stage shows, and the Hogwarts Express train between Diagon Alley and the separate Hogsmeade area in the adjacent Islands of Adventure park.


"Universal smartly involved ("Harry Potter" series author J.K. Rowling) and the production designers from the Harry Potter films in every step of the design process," said Robert Niles, editor of themeparkinsider.com.





Harry Potter's Diagon Alley sneak peek

This means nearly every detail, down to the cobblestone streets and the Hogwarts Express, is just as it was in the films.


The marquee ride Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts puts guests smack dab in the middle of the recognizable grand bank lobby filled with hardworking animatronic goblins, some counting money, others jotting down bank records. Turn the corner and head down the hallway, and you realize you're in Bill Weasley's office.


Then, board souped-up elevators that make you feel as if you are going deep into the cavernous vaults. Finally, hop into a 12-person vehicle that takes you into Gringotts Bank. It's part roller coaster, part 3-D motion-based ride.


The other attraction, the Hogwarts Express, where Harry meets pals Hermione and Ron in the first movie, is equally detailed. It takes about four minutes to shuttle people back and forth between Hogsmeade (in Islands of Adventure) and Diagon Alley (in Universal Studios).


Once on board, guests step into train carriages. As the doors shut, the 3-D video screens show images of Hagrid on a flying motorcycle, the Weasley twins on their brooms and the Knight Bus in London. But keep an eye on the doorway, where shadows of Dementors, Harry, Ron and Hermione make guests feel like they are in a scene from the movies.


The themed land also includes a number of shops frequented by the young wizards in the movies, such as Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes, which sells unusual items like Skiving Snackboxes that come with Fainting Fancies, Nosebleed Nougats, Fever Fudge and Puking Pastilles. (In the movies, wizards use these to make themselves appear ill. In real life, they are sweet treats.)


Inside Wiseacres, you'll find armillary spheres ($179.95), which wizards use in astronomy class, and in Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions, there are loads of Hogwarts ties and robes, quaffles and brooms ranging from $34.95 to $300.


The Leaky Cauldron has a menu featuring British classics like toad in the hole (sausage baked in a flour-egg batter, $8.99), fish and chips, and bangers and mash. Plus, there are draught beers brewed specifically for Diagon Alley, including Wizard's Brew and Dragon's Scale, and non-alcoholic drinks like Fishy Green Ale and Tongue Tying Lemon Squash.


Perhaps the most talked-about food item is butterbeer ice cream, served at Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour.


There are live shows throughout the day. "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" features a troupe of four from the Wizarding Academy of Dramatic Arts. The lively performers retell two of the famed tales of Beedle the Bard, a 15th-century author of wizarding fairy tales. The other show is a lively musical performance featured in the Potter movies.


The boy with the lightning-bolt scar on his forehead is ingrained in pop culture. So, it comes as no surprise that Universal continues to invest in the franchise.


"The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Hogsmeade (which opened in 2010) has been one of the most successful attractions in the history of themed entertainment, in terms of attendance numbers, Universal's bottom line and the impact it has had on the rest of the industry," said Andy Brennan, industry analyst with IBISWorld.


Likewise, expanding the Wizarding World by creating Diagon Alley at Universal Studios, which Brennan says has cost about $400 million to construct, was a no-brainer.


"Hogsmeade reportedly cost over $250 million," he added, "so this is NBCUniversal's most significant investment to date."


Plus, "combined attendance at Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios has jumped more than 50% since 2009," Brennan said. "NBCUniversal's theme park revenue is up nearly 40% since 2009, much of which can be directly attributed to the popular WWHP."


Diagon Alley will certainly lure park-goers to Orlando, which is experiencing one of the most significant expansion periods in the destination's history. According to Visit Orlando, there were 59 million visitors in 2013, up 27% from 46.6 million in 2009.


If you go:


Admission into Universal Studios Florida ($96 for adults and $90 for kids ages 3 to 9) allows you to roam around the park and visit Diagon Alley. However, if you'd like to pop over to Hogsmeade (at Universal's Islands of Adventure) via the Hogwarts Express, you must purchase park-to-park admission ($136 for adults, $130 for kids ages 3 to 9).



Benghazi 'mastermind' took U.S. bait





  • Terror suspect Ahmed Abu Khatallah is being held on the USS New York

  • Interrogators will get lots of time to squeeze him for fresh terrorism intelligence

  • Former intel official: Investigators should press him for details on plots

  • The high seas are a good place to get him to open up, the former official said




(CNN) -- Interrogators don't expect to have it easy with Ahmed Abu Khatallah, a Washington law enforcement official told CNN.


The suspected mastermind of the 2012 attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya, has had time to rehearse his story, the official said.


But an expert who has interrogated al Qaeda operatives thinks there's a good chance Abu Khatallah will crack, if interrogators punch the right buttons. Others have done so before him.


"Some were motivated by the uncertainty of the situations. Others were motivated, as they called it, (by) fatigue with the jihad life," former Navy intelligence agent Robert McFadden said.


What's next?


The capture




Ahmed Abu Khatallah was arrested over the weekend.

Ahmed Abu Khatallah was arrested over the weekend.



Months of intelligence research went into Abu Khatallah's capture, Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Wednesday night.


Then U.S. Special Forces slipped into Libya by sea over the weekend to nab him.


With FBI agents by their sides, the Special Forces operatives headed to a villa south of Benghazi, a senior law enforcement official said. There, they set a trap and lured Abu Khatallah.


He fell for it, and they delivered him by boat to the USS New York. They also confiscated some "media" at the villa, which investigators will scrutinize.


High seas 'a good place'


Interrogators from the FBI-led High Value Detainee Interrogation Group are on board the ship. Taking Abu Khatallah by sea, rather than by air, is giving them "maximum time to question him," U.S. officials said.


The high seas are a good place for it to happen, McFadden said. "It really is quite conducive to good interviews."


"The main thing is to get the detainee, the subject, to a safe environment with a minimum of distractions."





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First they'll let a doctor check him over to make sure he wasn't injured when he was captured.


That should go quickly and easily, he said.


Khatallah only wrestled with U.S. forces briefly. Not a shot was fired when they captured him.


After the medical, it's time to meet the interrogators.


McFadden says they should prioritize information that improves national security, like tips that help disrupt plots. They should also get a roster of terrorist players and the lowdown on how they communicate.


Logistical reasons


The sea transport is also being done for logistical reasons.


The United States would have a hard time finding countries in the region willing to allow the ship to transfer a prisoner snatched in an operation such as this.


The Libyan government has decried his capture as a "kidnapping" that violated its territorial sovereignty.


Libyan Justice Minister Salah Marghani said the United States is still a friend of Libya's, but he called for U.S. officials to loop his government in before carrying out such operations.


The Libyan government asked that the United States guarantee the suspect's safety and rights.


Human Rights Watch joined that call Wednesday, asking that Abu Khatallah get access to a lawyer and appear promptly before a judge. They demanded he receive a fair trial.


About that trial


Once the USS New York has neared U.S. shores, officials will put Abu Khatallah into a helicopter and fly him onto land.





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The Obama administration has said he will face a federal trial, a position at odds with some of the President's Republican critics, some of them calling for Abu Khatallah to be incarcerated at the U.S. military detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.


Prosecutors have had a lot of success with terror trials in U.S. civilian courts.


Aspiring Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad, the so-called underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, radical cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri and al Qaeda propagandist Sulaiman Abu Ghaith -- all were convicted and sentenced in U.S. courts. And they are but a few examples.


By contrast, there have been a mere handful of Guantanamo convictions.


Abu Khatallah might tell the court the same story about why he was at the U.S. mission the day a mob attacked it, killing Ambassador Christopher Stevens and IT expert Sean Smith.


"I didn't know where the place was," he told CNN last year. "When I heard, we went to examine the situation. When we withdrew and there was shooting with medium guns, and there were RPGs in the air and people panicked, we tried to control traffic."


But U.S. investigators have collected evidence against him for two years, and the accused will be tried on three charges in federal court that include killing while attacking a federal facility and material support of terrorism.


A formal indictment is around the corner, U.S. officials said, and it will include some new charges.


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CNN's Tom Cohen, Michael Martinez and Barbara Starr contributed to this report.



Patriots added to suit against Hernandez





  • The New England Patriots are being sued along with Aaron Hernandez

  • The families of two slain men want to prevent payments to Hernandez

  • Aaron Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to three murder charges




Watch "Downward Spiral: Inside the Case Against Aaron Hernandez" on Tuesday, June 24, at 9 p.m. ET on CNN.


New York (CNN) -- The families of two men who were fatally shot are suing the New England Patriots and its owners to prevent the football team from paying former player Aaron Hernandez, who has been charged in their slayings.


The NFL team and its owner's company, Kraft Enterprises, have been named as co-defendants in a $6 million civil wrongful death lawsuit along with Hernandez.


The attorney for the families is asking the court to prohibit the Patriots and its owners from paying Hernandez $3.25 million and other funds that may become due to Hernandez, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges.


The National Football League Players Association has filed a grievance on behalf of the former tight end after the team failed to pay him the multimillion-dollar sum, which was due in March, the lawsuit says.





Hernandez pleads not guilty to murders




Aaron Hernandez involved with jail fight








Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is led into the courtroom to be arraigned on homicide charges on Wednesday, May 28, in Boston. Hernandez pleaded not guilty in the 2012 killings of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado. He has also been charged in the 2013 death of semipro football player Odin Lloyd.Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is led into the courtroom to be arraigned on homicide charges on Wednesday, May 28, in Boston. Hernandez pleaded not guilty in the 2012 killings of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado. He has also been charged in the 2013 death of semipro football player Odin Lloyd.



At a press conference on May 15, Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley announces that Hernandez has been indicted for the July 2012 killings of de Abreu and Furtado and charged with three counts of armed assault with attempt to murder. Prosecutors allege Hernandez killed de Abreu and Furtado after de Abreu bumped into Hernandez at a nightclub, causing him to spill his drink.At a press conference on May 15, Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley announces that Hernandez has been indicted for the July 2012 killings of de Abreu and Furtado and charged with three counts of armed assault with attempt to murder. Prosecutors allege Hernandez killed de Abreu and Furtado after de Abreu bumped into Hernandez at a nightclub, causing him to spill his drink.



Hernandez is brought into the Attleboro, Massachusetts, District Court for his arraignment on June 26, 2013. He was charged with first-degree murder in Lloyd's death. Hernandez was release by the Patriots less than two hours after his arrest.Hernandez is brought into the Attleboro, Massachusetts, District Court for his arraignment on June 26, 2013. He was charged with first-degree murder in Lloyd's death. Hernandez was release by the Patriots less than two hours after his arrest.



Hernandez answers questions during Media Day on January 31, 2012, before Super Bowl XLVI against the New York Giants in Indianapolis. Hernandez answers questions during Media Day on January 31, 2012, before Super Bowl XLVI against the New York Giants in Indianapolis.



Hernandez carries the ball as the Patriots play the Cincinnati Bengals in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on September 10, 2010.Hernandez carries the ball as the Patriots play the Cincinnati Bengals in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on September 10, 2010.



Hernandez looks up after being tackled during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 27, 2011, in Philadelphia.Hernandez looks up after being tackled during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 27, 2011, in Philadelphia.



Tattoos on Hernandez's arm are visible during the pregame warmup on December 4, 2011.Tattoos on Hernandez's arm are visible during the pregame warmup on December 4, 2011.



Hernandez scores a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills on January 1, 2012, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.Hernandez scores a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills on January 1, 2012, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.



Hernandez catches a pass against Chase Blackburn and Aaron Ross of the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.Hernandez catches a pass against Chase Blackburn and Aaron Ross of the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.



Hernandez runs for a 12-yard touchdown past Deon Grant of the New York Giants in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.Hernandez runs for a 12-yard touchdown past Deon Grant of the New York Giants in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.



Hernandez celebrates his touchdown in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI.Hernandez celebrates his touchdown in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI.



Hernandez, center, reacts during the SEC Championship game between the Florida Gators and the Alabama Crimson Tide on December 6, 2008. The Gators went on to win the national title.Hernandez, center, reacts during the SEC Championship game between the Florida Gators and the Alabama Crimson Tide on December 6, 2008. The Gators went on to win the national title.




Rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez

Rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez

Rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez

Rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez

Rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez

Rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez

Rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez

Rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez

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The wrongful death lawsuit was originally filed in February on behalf of the families of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado, according to court papers.


The lawsuit alleges that the victims' families have sustained both fiscal and emotional damages.


Prosecutors say that in July 2012, Hernandez fatally shot de Abreu and Furtado in their car after de Abreu accidentally bumped into Hernandez and spilled his drink at a nightclub earlier in the evening.


"We are seeking to have the families who have been victimized by these deaths have some assets set aside that they may be somehow compensated," according to a written statement from William Kennedy, the families' attorney. "The two young men in our case both supported their mothers with their modest earnings. That support and emotional attachment has been lost forever.


"Our information is that Hernandez has received over $11M in compensation in the 3 years as a Patriot," Kennedy added. "Part of his funds and assets should be set aside for the victims of his crime. The victims should be compensated."


CNN has reached out to the Patriots and Kraft Enterprises but has not yet received a response.


Hernandez was charged with murder in the deaths of de Abreu and Furtado in May.


He was dropped by the New England Patriots in June 2013 after being charged with first-degree murder in the death of semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd.


He has since been incarcerated and has pleaded not guilty to all three murder charges.


CNN's Susan Candiotti, Haimy Assefa and Chris Boyette contributed to this report.