5 Things to Know This Morning

5 Things to Know This Morning

ByABC News
August 1, 2013, 12:14 AM
Ariel Castro, the accused Cleveland abductor, is shown in court, July 26, 2013, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Ariel Castro, the accused Cleveland abductor, is shown in court, July 26, 2013, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Aug. 1, 2013— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Castro Expected to Face Victim at Sentencing Hearing
Ariel Castro is expected to be sentenced to life in prison plus 1,000 years this morning and will reportedly have to face one of his victims, Michelle Knight, as she makes an impact statement in court.

2. MLB Releases List in Performance-Enhancing Drug Scandal to Union
Major League Baseball has informed the union which players it intends to punish for obtaining performance-enhancing drugs from Biogenesis. Alex Rodriguez is reportedly among the players who could face suspension.

3. Wrongful Death Suits Filed in Quebec Train Crash
A Chicago law firm has filed 12 wrongful death suits on behalf of Canadian victims who died in the Quebec train crash earlier this month, court documents show.

4. George Zimmerman Caught Speeding, Has Gun
Police in Texas pulled over George Zimmerman for speeding, who alerted the officer he had a gun in his glove compartment. Zimmerman has a concealed carry permit in Florida that was re-instated after the trial.

5. Lohan Will Undergo Therapy
Lindsay Lohan completed her mandatory three-month stint in rehab but has been ordered to attend three 50-minute psychological therapy sessions each week for 18 months.