I was nothing short of ecstatic.. I sincerely hope that if Mr. Discepolo ever reads this that he knows I wish him and his family nothing but the best and I hope that they have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I saw it as a joke immediately, along the lines of the Its coming from inside the house! meme. FTVLive. Frank Cerabino writes for The Palm Beach Post. angela whorrey or some such thing. Sign in Register John Discepolo returns to the anchor desk by Liz Quirantes Thursday, January 14th 2016. John: Me too. // Do not change anything below this line This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). Hey. Martin Thomas Pierro, whose twitter handle is @Cosmic Times, was arrested Friday af . Pierro, however, feels no ill will towards his accuser, telling WND: Did the charges being dropped make up for the anguish and hardship my family has suffered these last few weeks? | We conservatives, of course, never make tpyos. I think he got caught between willful devourer and will devour, went with will devour but forgot to take the er off. You are not re-creating Edward R. Murrow. John Discepolo joined CBS12 News in September 2012 as co-anchor of CBS12 News at 5, 6 and 11 p.m. Discepolo comes to West Palm Beach from KOMO-TV in Seattle where he was a weekend news anchor noted for excelling in live news coverage since 2010. As I said in that hostage video, "If you believe our coverage is unfair, please reach out through our station's website by clicking on 'Content Concerns.'". We take any threat against one of our employees or the station very seriously.. Not watch local TV news! // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. 12 has replaced its lead news anchors of the past six years, Reg Miller and Laurel Sauer. In his spare time, John loves to travel, play hockey, and is passionate about home construction, design and airplanes. "This is an incredible opportunity that came my way, and one that I could not pass up,". Cosmic Times (@CosmicTimes) October 23, 2013. John Discepolo. The goal is to look apolitical, neutral, nonpartisan yet professional. Hofstra University admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to its students. Discepolo will be paired with Liz Quirantes for the evening newscasts. Liz: Since when is Boris the one to turn to? Im not wearing any pants. Liz: Now that we said this I feel so much better. ", John: And you also said, "This is extremely dangerous to our democracy. I asked her how she was doing, she said fine but not as good as you. Liz: I'm sure the company would want to know whether you prefer your local news filtered through Russian-born investment bankers who dabble in propaganda. It was scary for a while because nobody seemed to be able to tell us what was going on,"Shay Morgan-Discepolo told Gossip Extra. var Q = Quotation.length; I wish Channel 12 and the PB Post would take the news seriously rather than as a propaganda effort. A Massachusetts native, Discepolo anchored sports for nearly a decade in New York at WCBS-TV and WNYW-TV, where he also served as sideline reporter for the NFLs New York Jets and New York Giants. Now that charges have been dropped, Discepolo fends off social media users who believe he wasted tax dollars by having a man arrested for what was clearly a joke. Now Pierro gets to incur tens of thousands in legal fees to have the charges dismissed. You have to watch the broadcast to find out whats in it. Previously, John was a Reporter at News 12 and also held positions at CBS Sports, ABC News. Prior . John: and after Trump's election, Epshteyn was the director of communications for Trump's inauguration. Do I feel any ill will towards Mr. Discepolo or Channel 12? John: Epshteyn became a senior policy advisor to the Donald Trump campaign in 2016 Liz: Just another random Russian connection. Martin Pierro was facing charges of intimidation through a written threat to kill or injure for his tweet. Hofstra University is an EO/AA/ADA educator and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Liz: Yes, John and I want to set the record straight. A tweet to a local TV news anchor in Florida from a man who says it was intended as a joke has landed that man in hot water with the law. Quotation[10] = "'The statement from New York-based NBC was in response to a report on the FTVLive' - Bloomberg"; West Florida and the rest of the place, left to rot AND indeed it has. Shantel Middleton. John Discepolo - weeknights at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 and 11:00 p.m. Gary Widom - weekend mornings (5:00-7:00 Saturdays and 6:00-9:00 a.m. Sundays). Pierro said in a phone interview with The Palm Beach Post that his tweet was meant to mock, not menace Discepolo and wasnt supposed to be taken seriously. The Palm Beach Post apparently spoke with him, and he again said that his tweet was not intended as a threat. The new scam we uncovered next at 5. Martin Thomas Pierro, 41, was arrested on Friday and is facing a charge of intimidation through a written threat to kill or injure in connection with a Twitter message he sent to WPEC-Channel 12 news anchor John Discepolo in October. OH and one ugly, dare I say lady(?) This is Christmas time, a time for joy, understanding and forgiveness. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. *** Liz: Recently, John. John: You need to know about Boris Epshteyn. "This is an incredible opportunity that came my way, and one that I could not pass up," Discepolo told TVSpy. ", John: That's right, Liz. By Merrill Knoxon Sep. 17, 2012 - 4:32 PM. So what does *moving have to do with it? He began his broadcast career as a reporter and weekend sports anchor at NEWS 12 in Yonkers, New York, and at WRGB-TV in Albany, New York. No. Michele Wright. What news, what news, my proud young porter,What news, what news has thou brought to me?Unknown. // To add more quotations, continue with the Liz: His views on Russia are worth noting. According to a probable cause affidavit, Discepolo was corresponding with Pierro on Oct. 23 when he received the threatening message. John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. No., Copyright 2008-2023, Legal Insurrection, All Rights Reserved. He experienced paralysis that caused him to fall while carrying his two-year-old child. He was arrested on Dec. 6 and released the next day on $5,000 bail. According to the Palm Beach Post, the trouble started when Discepolo posted the following tweet teasing an upcoming news segment. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Here's the script for the next on-air editorial I'd like to see from Liz Quirantes and John Discepolo, the co-anchors for WPEC Channel 12 news in West Palm Beach. Twitter | Quotation[5] = "'FTVLive was the first site to break the Jay Leno story' - KNX Radio"; if(window.ImageLoader) window.ImageLoader.bootstrap({}, document);Squarespace.afterBodyLoad(Y); South Florida Anchor Off the Air with Rare Nerve Disorder. WPEC anchor John Discepolo spent the last six days in the ICU with a rare nerve disorder, reports Gossip Extra's Jose Lambiet. @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on that's an old school broadcasters joke. Check out the tweet after the jump. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy,Terms of Service. There are no words I can say or type that can possibly express my feelings but know that I feel nothing but gratitude and appreciation in my heart. John: It said, "avoid totally red, blue and purple ties. Content WriterThe Brandon AgencyMyrtle Beach, South Carolina, WPEC Anchor John Discepolo in Hospital With Rare Nerve Disorder, An error has occurred, please try again later. Have a tip or story idea? http://www.videodetective.com/movies/when-a-stranger-calls-scene-its-coming-from-inside-the-house/61566, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080130/?ref_=ttpl_pl_tt. Quotation [12] = "'has handed in his resignation, according to FTVLive.com' - TVNewser" John: Which is why Liz and I are here to restore that credibility. Charges have been dropped against a Florida man facing criminal charges for a tweet he sent to WPEC anchor John Discepolo. Quotation[6] = "'The site that everyone that works in TV News turns to' - NPR "; John Discepolo Director of Sales Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area 1K followers 500+ connections Join to view profile Transportation Solutions & Lighting | National Safety Systems Hofstra University. Thats leading by example. // pattern, adding to the array. LOL)., Pierro ran into trouble after responding to a tweet by the West Palm Beach CBS affiliates anchor promoting an upcoming story by writing, Someone is hiding in your house waiting to kill you find out where tonight at 11.. She informed me that the charges against me had been dropped. Juan Carlos (J.C.) Fanjul - Saturdays at 6:00 and 7:00, Sundays at 6:30 and weekends at 11:00 p.m. Emily Pantelides - weekend mornings (5:00-7:00 Saturdays and 6:00-9:00 a.m. Sundays), Suzanne Boyd - weekday mornings (4:30-7:00 a.m.) and weekdays at noon. Liz: But we just reading. showQuotation(); Read More . Quotation[0] = "'Mr. Trust me, when a lawyer calls, your heart tends to sink a bit [but] she told me that I was going to have a Merry Christmas after all. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. Suzanne Boyd and Eric Roby, the station's current evening anchors, will move to mornings, according to Gossip Extra's Jose Lambiet. ", Liz: Yes, that was right before you said, "Our commitment to factual reporting is the foundation of our credibility, now more than ever.". I never would have seen that tweet as a threat. West Palm Beach's WPEC Shakes Up Anchor Lineup By Merrill Knox on Sep. 21, 2012 - 10:39 AM There are changes in store at West Palm Beach CBS affiliate WPEC following the hire of John Discepolo. He is likely to miss most newscasts in November, a key period in determining television ad rates. Quotation[8] = "'CNBC wanted a reaction to a story someone had seen on FTVLive' - Vanity Fair "; John began his broadcast career as a reporter and weekend sports anchor at NEWS 12 in Yonkers, N.Y., and at WRGB-TV in Albany, N.Y. Discepolo graduated from Hofstra University where he played football as a kicker and punter for the Division I-AA Pride alongside former New York Jets player Wayne Chrebet. Martin Thomas Pierro, 41, was arrested on Friday and is facing a charge of intimidation through a written threat to kill or injure in connection with a Twitter message he sent to WPEC-Channel 12 news anchor John Discepolo in October. Finally I can put this matter behind me and focus on my friends, family and business. KOMO has not yet announced who Discepolos replacement will be. In the bluntest dismissal of a South Florida anchor team in recent memory, WPEC-Ch. Quotation[1] = "'The One-Man Website That Broke the Jay Leno Story' - About.com "; Quotation [17] = " 'An insider newsy website' - Hoda Kotb" The newsman had Pierro arrested and charged with intimidation through a written threat to kill or injure. This is an incredible opportunity that came my way, and one that I could not pass up, Discepolo told TVSpy. Discepolo caught a rare nerve disorder that, in some cases, can be fatal. According the The Palm Beach Post, a Lake Worth, FL, man is facing criminal charges over a tweet he sent to WPEC anchor John Discepolo in October. As a large media property, we are out in front of the public every day, said CBS12 General Manager Mike Pumo. No. Now Im facing criminal charges, Pierro said. He began his broadcast career as a reporter and weekend sports anchor at NEWS 12 in Yonkers, New York, and at WRGB-TV in Albany, New York. He experienced paralysis that caused him to fall while carrying. 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Klein's imminent exit was first reported by FTVLive' - NY Times"; His first broadcast will be September 24. Did the charges being dropped make up for the anguish and hardship my family has suffered these last few weeks? (516) 463-6600View Hofstra Campus MapTake a Virtual Tour. Here is the complete text of what Pierro said on facebook. Discepolo has not been on the air since October 15, and Liz Quirantes has been presenting some newscasts alone. Young Beichan (l. 5758), I doubt if men ever made a trade of heroism. Discepolo didnt think it was funny even after assurances by Pierro he was joking. He was previously a weekend news anchor at KOMO-TV in Seattle, where he was noted for excelling in live news coverage since 2010. Hofstra University. Ten-degree fluctuations in weather. John: Like other anchors in the more than 100 Sinclair Broadcasting Group stations across the country, Liz and I were handed a script by our corporate overlords that we had to read verbatim. Really. . 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