There’s rising controversy after Benjamin Golden, the former Taco Bell executive who was captured on video assaulting an Uber driver, announced he’s suing the driver. Golden was arrested for the October 2015 attack on Edward Caban in Orange County, California. Now Golden claims Caban recorded him illegally and wants $5 million. CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the case. Source
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Americans released from Iran reunite with family, friends
Among the five Americans released in the U.S.-Iran prisoner swap, reporter Jason Rezaian, former Marine Amir Hekmati and Pastor Saeed Abedini are being treated at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. It’s not only a place where they are getting assessed medically, but it’s also where they can ease back into the rhythms and relationships of normal life. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Trump rallies Iowa voters, Cruz stumps in N.H.
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are accusing each other of feeling the campaign pressure, as Cruz launched a new attack Monday against the Republican frontrunner. Candidates are busy on the trail, less than two weeks before the Iowa caucuses. Trump is holding three events Tuesday in Iowa, the most he has held in a single day of campaigning. Major Garrett reports on the Republican primary race. Source
Michigan governor faces backlash over Flint water crisis
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says it’s not unfair of his critics to say the Flint water crisis is his Hurricane Katrina, but he’s rejecting calls to step down. The dangerous water contamination led to protests Monday outside Snyder’s home. Flint’s water has been poisoned with lead for months. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Pregnant women warned about Zika virus outbreak
Zika virus, a mosquito-borne virus that can cause birth defects, has seen an uptick in Latin America and the Caribbean. The CDC is now advising pregnant women to avoid travel to 14 countries. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
Will Smith pulls film production from Georgia over voting law
Actor Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua are pulling production of their upcoming film out of Georgia after the state enacted new voting restrictions. Source
Sean Penn shares his surprise over “El Chapo’s” capture
On “60 Minutes,” actor Sean Penn shared his motivation for seeking out an interview with the drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. In a part of the conversation that didn’t air, Penn talks to Charlie Rose about the fugitive’s recent capture. Source
Will Smith movie pulls out of Georgia over new voting law
This is the first major production to leave Georgia and shoot elsewhere because of the new law. Source
Sean Penn hopes to talk to “El Chapo” again
Charlie Rose’s interview with actor Sean Penn is gaining global attention. Penn broke his silence about his meeting with Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. Penn tells Rose he was not out to glorify Guzman. Source
Prince Harry to attend Prince Philip’s funeral without Meghan
Prince Harry has arrived in the U.K. ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral. His wife, Meghan, who is pregnant with the couple’s second child, remained in the U.S. on medical advice. Holly Williams has more details. Source