'We have spoken to her family to get a picture of exactly what happened,' a police spokesman said.

Early this morning, officers were speaking to the man's family to check on his movements before the incident.

Prior to that news tonight the Speaker was not able to speak to his family or anyone else.

After almost two weeks without news from his wife and five children, he was able to speak to his family Sunday.

But he has since been under police guard in a hospital bed, unable to leave or speak freely to his family, a relative said.

I've spoken to his family about this, that they might never see him again.

"I'll have to speak to my family, as well, but I'd like to accept your offer."

She also spoke to Steve's family before giving her speech about his case.

I have had the chance to speak to Muhammad's close family.

"I have to speak to my family, and this is going to take time, but it was a good offer."