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Brazil Goes Wild for Pope Francis; Happy Birthday Mick Jagger; Brady: "It's been a Challenging Off-Season"; New Photos From Inside Hernandez's Home; Ohio Kidnap Suspect Offered A Plea Deal; Brazil Goes Wild for Pope Francis

Aired July 26, 2013 - 09:30   ET

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ALISON KOSIK, CNN CORRESPONDENT: On that move. But it appears some other investors, they've taken the opportunity to cash in today. We are seeing FaceBook shares down more than 2 percent. Hardly a surprise. You know, we've been watching this stock just go lower and lower since it went public. And when you see it pop and if you're an investor, you want to take those profits. (INAUDIBLE) market lower.

CAROL COSTELLO, CNN ANCHOR: You got that right. You got that right. Alison Kosik, thank you so much.

The Justice Department is trying to stop Texas from passing a voter ID law, asking for a court order to force the state to get approval from the federal government or another kind of court before making any changes to its voting laws. The Texas voter ID law was blocked by a lower court, but last month, as you know, the Supreme Court threw out that ruling and ordered the court to reconsider it.

New and potentially damaging evidence against former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who stands accused of murder. Surveillance photos appear to show Hernandez with a gun in the hours proceeding the death of his friend Olin Lloyd. This is new video. It's from inside Hernandez's home. Susan Candiotti has more for you.

SUSAN CANDIOTTI, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Carol, we're in front of Aaron Hernandez's home, where those surveillance photos were taken. Photos you're able to see for the very first time after a judge ordered their release to the public following a request from CNN and other media organizations.

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CANDIOTTI (voice-over): Potentially damaging images taken from former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez's home security system. It's hard to make out in these blurry photo copies, but just before 1:00 a.m., a few hours before Olin Lloyd is murdered, prosecutors say Hernandez is in his living room apparently holding what appears to be a firearm. 2:32 a.m., prosecutors say Hernandez and two other men pick up the victim at his home 30 miles away. About an hour later, Lloyd is shot five times execution style. His body is found less than a mile from Hernandez's home.

A few minutes later, 3:32 a.m., CNN has obtained this color photo of Hernandez, still wearing a white shirt, back home, allegedly with Carlos Ortiz and Ernest Wallace. A second later, Hernandez is at his basement door. Authorities say the time stamped system is 12 hours off. Court documents state he appears to have a gun in his left hand.

The next three black and white images immediately follow with Hernandez still apparently holding a gun. No murder weapon has been found and Hernandez has pleaded not guilty. His lawyers have not responded to CNN requesting comment but defended their client on Wednesday.

CHARLES RANKIN, DEFENSE ATTORNEY: Given the facts of the case as we know them, we're confident that Aaron is going to be exonerated.

CANDIOTTI: A law enforcement source tells CNN, prosecutors suspect this possible motive. Hernandez was angry about Olin Lloyd discussing an unsolved double murder in Boston with some people connected to the two men who were killed. At his first preseason press conference, New England Patriot Tom Brady talked about the arrest of his ex-teammate.

TOM BRADY, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT: I think that we've, as a team, have, you know, tried to, you know, move -- move forward with, you know, better awareness and understanding of these types of things and hopefully, you know, nothing like this ever happens again.

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CANDIOTTI: There are two grand juries in two separate jurisdictions now investigating Aaron Hernandez. One right here in Bristol County, where victim Olin Lloyd's body was found, and one in Boston, where a grand jury is trying to determine whether there is evidence to charge Hernandez with a double shooting.

Carol.

COSTELLO: Susan Candiotti reporting for us this morning.

Up next in the NEWSROOM, we could see a plea deal today in the case of the accused Cleveland kidnapper, Ariel Castro.

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COSTELLO: All right, we're going to take you out live to Cleveland, Ohio. This is the courtroom where Ariel Castro, the man accused of kidnapping three women and holding them hostage for nearly a decade, will soon appear. We suspect Ariel Castro will accept a plea deal from prosecutors today. We suspect he will. Gary Tuchman is covering this trial for us, this hearing.

Gary, what do you think? Will he accept a deal?

GARY TUCHMAN, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Well, Carol, that remains to be seen. We know that a framework for a plea bargain deal has been decided upon, but not positively because the judge ultimately has to be the one to say, OK, we're going to go with it. And that's what's going to happen. Twenty-five minutes from now, in this courthouse behind me, it may be the last time we ever see Ariel Castro in court because this case would come screeching to a halt if the plea bargain was accepted. His trial, believe it or not, is scheduled to begin a week from this Monday, on August 5th. But under the terms of the discussion of this plea bargain agreement, the death penalty would be taken off the table for Ariel Castro. Instead, he would get life in prison without the possibility of parole. The only way he'd get out of prison is if a future Ohio governor pardons him or if he escapes. Other than that, he's not getting out of prison.

And the incentive for the prosecution to agree to this is so the three women who were held hostage, prisoners for more than a decade, would not have to go through the ordeal of testifying. And Ariel Castro is charged with 977 counts -- rape, kidnapping, sexual abuse. And the one that carries the death penalty is aggravated murder. He's charged with starving and beating one of the three women and she had a miscarriage, and that's the aggravated murder charge.

So, what has to happen, this is never complete until the court goes into session because the judge will have to question Castro extensively. Enough to say, Mr. Castro, do you understand what's going on? Mr. Castro, do you agree with this? And if Castro is incoherent or sounds stupid or is not paying any attention, it's possible the judge might say, you know what, I don't think you agree with this, this has to continue, you have to go to trial. So we won't know until it happens, but it will all happen at the top of the hour, Carol.

COSTELLO: Well, that's interesting you say that because Ariel Castro hasn't exactly been alert in the courtroom.

TUCHMAN: No, he has not been the epitome of Mr. Articulate or Mr. Paying Attention in court and who would expect that after what he's accused of. So that's why the judge will grill him. Been in these courtrooms before where they're deciding plea bargains and the judge will say something to the defendant, do you understand this? And the defendant will grunt something and the judge will say, I need you to give me a yes or no answers. I need you to use complete sentences before I accept this. And that's what we accept will happen shortly.

COSTELLO: Interesting. OK, so when the hearing begins in just about 20 minutes, Gary Tuchman, you're going to go inside the courtroom. We won't be able to talk to you until the hearing is over, but, of course, we'll take the proceedings live so you all can see it for yourself. Gary Tuchman, many thanks to you.

It is one of the world's -- yes, it is one of the world's biggest party cities. Is this live pictures of Rio de - Oh, my goodness. Yes, Pope Francis does it again. As you can see, many, many, many people in Brazil following Pope Francis as he makes his way - I think he's going to hold private meetings with some young people and he'll hold those private confessions and then it's on to visit a prison where he will bless the prisoners in a local jail. We'll be back with more about Pope Francis right after this.

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COSTELLO: All right. Let's take a live look at Pope Francis. That's his modified Popemobile. He's waving to the crowds gathered in Brazil, eager to see him. And as you can see there - well, people have been throwing like flowers to the pope and special things that they've brought just so the pope can have them to bring back to the Vatican. And you see the pope - the Popemobile actually stopped and they picked up, oh, that's a baby. I think the pope has been kissing record numbers of babies. But anyway, the pope right now on his way to the archbishop palace and then after he makes a stop there, he's going to go on to a prison where he will meet with inmates and he will bless them.

But let's concentrate on Rio de Janeiro yesterday, because these were incredible pictures. Rio de Janeiro, let's go back to the pictures on tape that we have. There it is. You know, it's one of the hardest partying cities on the planet. You've got Carnival and topless beaches, booze, drugs, legal prostitution. But in the past few days, Pope Francis has managed to transform Rio's culture of heathenism into a bacchanal for Jesus. Copacabana Beach was transformed into an enormous church and a giant park in the middle of the city is now home to a sea of confessionals, or at least it was last night. See these makeshift confessionals. And all the young people coming to confess their sins. I mean if you're a Catholic in the United States, you're thinking, who goes to confession anymore. Joining me now from New York is CNN religion commentator Father Edward Beck.

Good morning, Father.

REV. EDWARD BECK, CNN RELIGION COMMENTATOR: Good morning, Carol. How are you? You mean you don't go to confession anymore?

COSTELLO: I can't tell a lie to you, Father, no. I haven't been to confession in years.

BECK: I'm available.

COSTELLO: I know I need to go. No, I haven't gone in -- but I'll go. I promise. And now I have to go. Thanks a lot, Father Beck.

BECK: OK.

When you take a look at these pictures of Pope Francis in Brazil, what goes through your mind?

BECK: Well I'm amazed at the transformation in that city. When you saw that stage last night which is now an altar and a church, what struck me is this is not a traditional gathering by any means. You know, we've been losing in Brazil, Catholicism has, Catholics to Evangelicals and to Pentecostals in Brazil. And why we're losing them people say is because there's not enough life in the Catholic liturgy, the music isn't good, they don't have the jumbotrons. Well that celebration last night and I think the ones we're going to continue to see certainly are incorporating all of that. It's an alive liturgy. He wants to present an alive church and the transformation, as far as I'm concerned has been remarkable.

COSTELLO: So you mean that the Catholic Church is now borrowing from Evangelical Christians and turning their gatherings into more of a positive, upbeat celebration? BECK: Well, I think that what we have to see is what's wrong with making the liturgy something exciting and something people want to come to. If it's seen as a little staid and a little removed, maybe we can learn something from those who use good music, good preaching.

And so I think you know if you can take a page from that playbook and it can help Catholicism, especially in developing countries elsewhere, I think it's an important thing to look at.

COSTELLO: Ok so Father, I know this sounds crass, but this trip has been great PR for the church. It's just amazing. So who do you think is calling the shots here? Is it just Pope Francis?

BECK: Well certainly I think Pope Francis has been calling the shots in many regards. Remember, the first day he arrived the security breach there. He didn't want the Pope mobile, he doesn't want the armored vehicle he wants to be able to touch the people, have them touch him. And that got him into a little bit of trouble in the beginning there, but it worked out just fine.

He moved into the barrio yesterday, the slum, the favela it's called which, by the way, has been known as the Gaza Strip. It's so violent there. And he walked so comfortably among the people -- kissing babies, going into somebody's house. He said to them, I wish I could knock on every door and have a coffee with everybody.

By the way, no rum, he made a little joke. He said no rum, just the coffee with everybody. But since I can't knock on every door, this is going to represent all of Brazil for me. And he picks the slum to do that. So he -- this is a man who really wants to be with the people and he's calling the church to be with the people.

COSTELLO: Father Beck -- thanks for your insight this morning and I'll make my way to confession. Thanks so much for joining us.

BECK: All right, Carol.

COSTELLO: Up next, he is 70 years old and he's still kicking in a big way. A big happy birthday to one of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll -- we'll tell you what Mick Jagger is doing now.

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COSTELLO: And now as the song that started it all even here in the United States, "Satisfaction", it was also our introduction to the front man and rock god Mick Jagger. The crowds still go wild for him. Today Mick Jagger celebrates his 70th birthday.

Ok. We're going to show you -- he's 38 years old. Is he 38 in this picture? He looks the same. It's incredible. He still got the moves. But of course thankfully he's lost the white pants he's wearing in this shot.

Fifty years together and the Rolling Stones still have a few firsts. This is Mick and the boys rocking it out at the festival in the U.K. earlier this month. There it is -- their debut as headliners. A big happy birthday from all of us at the NEWSROOM and wishes for many, many more years to come -- so incredible.

Coming up in the NEWSROOM, it turns out Alex Rodriguez has something in common with all of us. Even baseball's highest paid player has to listen to the boss.

Plus, all new at the 10:00 hour of NEWSROOM." Ariel Castro could plead guilty this morning in a deal with prosecutors. We'll take you like to a Cleveland courtroom. But Castro's case highlights a frightening epidemic of missing women in Cleveland.

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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: -- President of the United States of America, to bring in the National Guard to find these women.

COSTELLO: 500 -- yes, 500 women may be missing in Cleveland. Also the government is demanding Internet companies to turnover your passwords. Is anything private anymore? Plus --

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JANE FONDA, ACTRESS: The idea that I could play Nancy Reagan was just too much to resist.

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COSTELLO: Jane Fonda playing the beloved Republican First Lady. Wait until you see the outrage it's sparking. It's all new at 10:00 Eastern.

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COSTELLO: The New England Patriots reported for training camp on Thursday but the top of the discussion was not football. Instead everybody wanted to know what Tom Brady had to say about Aaron Hernandez.

Andy Scholes is here to tell us in the "Bleacher Report". Good morning.

ANDY SCHOLES, BLEACHER REPORT: Good morning Carol. Tom Brady is speaking with the media yesterday for the first time since Aaron Hernandez was arrested on murder charges. And the Patriots quarterback called this whole situation very tragic. Brady said the last six weeks have been very distracting but the start of training camp is a fresh start for the entire organization. He declined to comment on specific Hernandez questions but he did talk about moving on from this unfortunate situation.

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TOM BRADY, PATRIOTS QUARTERBACK: You know, I think everyone had certain range of emotions, whatever they might have been. And you know but those are really personal. And I dealt with them. And you know at some point you have to move forward and -- I think we as a team are -- are doing that. It's been a challenging offseason. But you know, we're going to try to move forward as best we know how.

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SCHOLES: The University of Florida like the Patriots continue to do what they can to distance themselves from Aaron Hernandez. Yesterday the school removed a brick celebrating their former tight end's all American status. Getting rid of the celebratory plaque was the last step for Florida and their plan to remove Hernandez's name and likeness from the university's facilities.

Well Alex Rodriguez has changed his tune and will accept another rehab assignment from the Yankees. During an interview with WFAN in New York yesterday, A-Rod said I'm an employee and I have to follow my boss.

So even though he said he's healthy enough to play, A-Rod will report back to the Minors August 1st. Of course, everyone is still waiting to see when and for how long Major League Baseball suspends A-Rod for allegedly using performance enhancing drugs.

Well number one in the line of the BleacherReport.com today is an amazing dunk from U.S. Air Force member Nathaniel Mills. Check it out -- the windmill. Carol look. He's wearing his --

COSTELLO: He's wearing boots.

SCHOLES: -- he's wearing and his boots in his fatigues. Incredible that was last night during the Team USA scrimmage in Las Vegas. Easily the highlight of the night and gives a new meaning to the term "sports hero".

COSTELLO: He does. They should sign him up.

SCHOLES: Yes it's got to be hard in boots. Boots. Jumping in a windmill dunk.

COSTELLO: Yes thanks, Andy.

SCHOLES: All right.

COSTELLO: Next hour of CNN NEWSROOM after a break.

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