From Martin: Yesterday I received a call from my attorney trust me when a lawyer calls, your heart tends to sink a bit so considering all that is going on its fair to say that I was worried. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). Klein's imminent exit was first reported by FTVLive' - NY Times"; @JohnDiscepolo@cbs12 Yes, wed like to know what you had to do with this. function showQuotation(){document.write(Quotation[whichQuotation]);} She informed me that the charges against me had been dropped. 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. At WPEC, Discepolo will anchor the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts alongside Liz Quirantes. Liz: That's right, John. What news, what news, my proud young porter,What news, what news has thou brought to me?Unknown. Another sign of the criminalization of everything. No. He was arrested on Dec. 6 and released the next day on $5,000 bail. Really. Email us. Liz: Yes, John and I want to set the record straight. John: Epshteyn became a senior policy advisor to the Donald Trump campaign in 2016 Liz: Just another random Russian connection. The newsman had Pierro arrested and charged with intimidation through a written threat to kill or injure. 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. Twitter | . Quotation[10] = "'The statement from New York-based NBC was in response to a report on the FTVLive' - Bloomberg"; LOL). Having been BORN in Florida (such a cute nickname you have for my home state that I love), Id go with knocking off Miami, but since I live near Gainesville in a solidly conservative little black majority town, object to any attempts to compare us, or any other of the small towns surrounding it, to Gainesvilles liberal leanings. 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. Liz: Now that we said this I feel so much better. So what does *moving have to do with it? Quotation [18] = " 'FTVLive is the Most Incrediable thing in our Business' - i24News" - Greta Van Susteren" WPEC (West Palm Beach) Anchor John Discepolo has been off the air since October 15th and just spent the past 6 days in ICU. John: All under the false banner of media responsibility. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. No., John: And now to restore a little bit of "factual reporting" that is "the foundation of our credibility," Liz and I feel it's only fair and balanced to set the record straight. John: Viewers watching might have been fooled into thinking that Liz and I wrote that script ourselves and those opinions were self-generated and genuine. 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. I was nothing short of ecstatic, I thanked her profusely and told her to make sure she billed me for the little bit of time it took her to call me (what was I thinking? TVSpy has contacted Discepolo for comment. The company even dictated how we dressed while delivering this message. Clearly not a threat; the you here is universal (the referent is not the person to whom the tweet was written). John: Shortly after Epshteyn joined Sinclair, stations were required to air "must run" editorials from him nine times a week. (516) 463-6600View Hofstra Campus MapTake a Virtual Tour. Lynn Gordon. I was just poking fun at your teases for the nightly news. John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. Mute point now, charges have been dropped as of Friday. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). This is why English teachers tell students not to use second person. 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. Cosmic Times (@CosmicTimes) October 23, 2013. 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. KOMO has not yet announced who Discepolos replacement will be. Liz: Now Epshteyn is using Sinclair's local news stations across the country to spread deceptively packaged messaging meant to get Americans to discount what truly independent media outlets report. Remember Discepolo caught a rare nerve disorder that, in some cases, can be fatal. John received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hofstra University. // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. I dont want you and yours moving in to keep me safe'. Quotation[0] = "'Mr. 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. @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on that's an old school broadcasters joke. // Copyright 2004 by CodeLifter.com John: Me too. Thats leading by example. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Facebook Im not wearing any pants. showQuotation(); John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. She informed me that the charges against me had been dropped. Finally I can put this matter behind me and focus on my friends, family and business. Im more shocked that a newsman doesnt know how to spell devour, nor know that it doesnt require a preposition before the object. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ============================================== Having lived in Central and Southern Floriduh, and owning property in the Panhandle for a hell of a lot of years,I once thought that dividing Floriduh from just a tad West of Tallahassee, to Jacksonville AND excluding Gator country (Gainesville)would be the ideal Floriduh. var whichQuotation=Math.round(Math.random()*(Q-1)); Discepolo joined CBS12 News, in West Palm Beach, Florida, in September 2012 as co-anchor of CBS12 News at 5, 6 and 11 p.m. heard on WGYL-FM 93.7, WOSN-FM 97.1, WRMF-FM 97.9, WJKD-FM 99.7, WSTU-AM 1450, WTTB-AM 1490, and WPSL-AM 1590. // ====================================== John: We were being asked to appear non-partisan while delivering a highly partisan political message ultimately aimed at ruining public trust in our very own profession. No. Discepolo played football as a kicker and punter for Hofstra alongside former New York Jets wide receiver Wayne Chrebet. He is likely to miss most newscasts in November, a key period in determining television ad rates. Check out the tweet after the jump. Prior to his time in Seattle, Discepolo also worked at WCBS and WNYW in New York and KDFW in Dallas. John Discepolo (@JohnDiscepolo) October 23, 2013. Have a tip or story idea? Static.COOKIE_BANNER_CAPABLE = true; WPEC (West Palm Beach) Anchor John Discepolo has been off the air since October 15th and just spent the past 6 days in ICU. I wish Channel 12 and the PB Post would take the news seriously rather than as a propaganda effort. Liz: But now we have to share his worldview as if it's ours. Your life will better. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy,Terms of Service. Discepolo didnt recognize the common joke made at local TV news expense, and so he pushed back on Pierro: @CosmicTimes @CBS12 Not something to joke about not cool. WPEC anchor John Discepolo spent the last six days in the ICU with a rare nerve disorder, reports Gossip Extra's Jose Lambiet.. The CBS12 news station eventually offered a comment, as reported by the Orlando Sentinel. By Merrill Knoxon Sep. 17, 2012 - 4:32 PM. I was just poking fun at your teases for the nightly news, after the anchor tweeted back, Not something to joke aboutnot cool., Pierro told The Post by phone, It was just a joke. >> Follow Andrew Kirell (@AndrewKirell) on Twitter, Have a tip we should know? I asked her how she was doing, she said fine but not as good as you. Probably not the most advisable choice of words if youre joking around on Twitter, but Pierro maintains it was a joke. 12 has replaced its lead news anchors of the past six years, Reg Miller and Laurel Sauer. No. For Use By Clients of the New York Times News Service. Film at 11., CBS12 General Manager Mike Pumo. John Discepolo. John: That's http://cbs12.com/content-concerns. Discepolo comes from KOMO, the ABC affiliate in Seattle, where he has been a weekend anchor and weekday reporter since 2010. Quotation[5] = "'FTVLive was the first site to break the Jay Leno story' - KNX Radio"; I was just poking fun at your "teases" for the nightly news. Quotation[4] = "'FTVLive a TV news website that is often on the money' - LA Times"; The new scam we uncovered next at 5. cbs 12 wants to keep you and your money safe! Did the charges being dropped replace the money I have spent dealing with this matter? All rights reserved. John Discepolo's Phone Number and Email 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.'". Platforms that push a personal bias can be extremely dangerous to our democracy, especially when that bias is so artfully disguised. 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. but that wasnt enough to quell Discepolos fears. John: You need to know about Boris Epshteyn. Previously, John was a Reporter at News 12 and also held positions at CBS Sports, ABC News. No. @CosmicTimes @CBS12 Not something to joke about not cool. Read More . John Discepolo. "This is an incredible opportunity that came my way, and one that I could not pass up,". 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. Martin Thomas Pierro, whose twitter handle is @Cosmic Times, was arrested Friday af . Homicides. FTVLive. Quotation[2] = "'The story first broke on FTVLive.com' - AP"; Did the charges being dropped make up for the embarrassment I felt being arrested in front of my home? We take any threat against one of our employees or the station very seriously.. Man arrested over tweet to FL news anchor. Yeah, its not funny. Copyright 2023 Cox Newspapers. Mary Quinn O'Connor. 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. After a two month ordeal, charges have finally been dropped against Martin Pierro, 41, a South Florida comic publisher who spooked local CBS anchor John Discepolo with a tweet mocking the. In the days of Achilles, even, they delighted in big barns, and perchance in pressed hay, and he who possessed the most valuable team was the best fellow.Henry David Thoreau (18171862). Hempstead, N.Y. 11549-1000 The goal is to look apolitical, neutral, nonpartisan yet professional. Quotation [11] = "'Scott Jones, whose FTVLive.com Web site broke the story' - LA Daily News" In his spare time, John loves to travel, play hockey, and is passionate about home construction, design and airplanes. . It was scary for a while because nobody seemed to be able to tell us what was going on, the 41-year-old Shay Morgan-Discepolo told us in an exclusive interview. // ====================================== I saw it as a joke immediately, along the lines of the Its coming from inside the house! meme. ", Liz: Yes, that was right before you said, "Our commitment to factual reporting is the foundation of our credibility, now more than ever.". Did the charges being dropped make up for the embarrassment I felt being arrested in front of my home? angela whorrey or some such thing. John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. He experienced paralysis that caused him to fall while carrying his two-year-old child. John: It was no different than the scripts read by TV news anchors in other Sinclair stations across the country. West Florida and the rest of the place, left to rot AND indeed it has. Most of them, including the women, have a pretty inflated view of their value to the world. is suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, where his immune system started attacking his nervous system. 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Discepolo will be paired with Liz Quirantes for the evening newscasts. Liz Quirantes - weeknights at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 and 11:00 p.m. Eric Roby - weekday mornings (4:30-7:00 a.m.) and weekdays at noon. Liz: Recently, John and I delivered an unusual on-air editorial warning viewers to be wary of fake news by "some media outlets. I had heard rumblings that the charges were going to be dropped, but this was the first official confirmation (she is sending the paperwork over). In a recent post Mr. Discepolo stated that there are two sides to every story and this is true. No. 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. According to the Palm Beach Post, the trouble started when Discepolo posted the following tweet teasing an upcoming news segment. We will update when we hear back. Quotation [16] = " 'FTVLive.com a website I go too often for the latest news about the TV business (you should, too!)' WPEC - West Palm Beach FL. There are changes in store at West Palm Beach CBS affiliate WPEC following the hire of John Discepolo. Discepolos wife told Gossip Extra, the West Palm Beach, Fla., CBS affiliates anchor prognosis is good and he has been moved to a regular hospital room. He told supporters on We Support Martin Pierro facebook page he had spoken with his lawyer, She informed me that the charges against me had been dropped. Liz: Since when is Boris the one to turn to? Ten-degree fluctuations in weather. I want to also take a moment to say thank you for all of the support I have received from my friends, family and complete strangers. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. No. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). Liz: We just got to insert our names and the station name in the script. Discepolo didnt think it was funny even after assurances by Pierro he was joking. I was nothing short of ecstatic, I thanked her profusely and told her to make sure she billed me for the little bit of time it took her to call me (what was I thinking? I immediately knew what she was getting at she told me that I was going to have a Merry Christmas after all. ", John: And you also said, "This is extremely dangerous to our democracy. I was just poking fun at your "teases" for the nightly news. // pattern, adding to the array. You read words that other people have typed into a telepromptr. Hofstra University Policies | Privacy | GDPR. Discepolo is expected to be released from the hospital later this week but will have to undergo whats expected to be several weeks of physical therapy. Discepolo is expected to be released from the hospital later this week but will have to undergo whats expected to be several weeks of physical therapy. // Do not change anything below this line *** Liz: Recently, John. Meh. Liz: Instead, time which otherwise would be devoted to local news reporting is being used to sow seeds of distrust in the connections made between the Trump administration and Russia. Discepolo comes from KOMO, the ABC affiliate in Seattle, where he has been a weekend anchor and weekday reporter since 2010. Martin Thomas Pierro, whose twitter handle is @Cosmic Times, was arrested Friday after he allegedly responded to a tweet by Discepolo about an upcoming story by writing, Someone is hiding in your house waiting to kill youfind out wheretonight at 11., @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Someone is hiding in your house waiting to kill you find out where tonight at 11, Cosmic Times (@CosmicTimes) October 23, 2013, @Cosmic Times then told Discepolo, Oh come on thats an old school broadcasters joke. Quotation[9] = "'FTVLive.com Scooped Everyone With News' - About.com "; Us @2023 FTVLive LLC But thats not a serious way of reading it, is it? _taboola.push({flush: true}); Hey. He was previously a weekend news anchor at KOMO-TV in Seattle, where he was noted . All I can say now is Merry Christmas and so, as Tiny Tim observed, God bless Us, Every One!, Content WriterThe Brandon AgencyMyrtle Beach, South Carolina, No Charges for Man Accused of Sending Threatening Tweet to Anchor, An error has occurred, please try again later. Quotation [12] = "'has handed in his resignation, according to FTVLive.com' - TVNewser" Discepolo's wife told Gossip Extra, the West Palm Beach, Fla., CBS affiliate's anchor prognosis is good and he has been moved to a regular hospital room. Liz: Yes, that's true. 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. It was just a joke. Do I feel any ill will towards Mr. Discepolo or Channel 12? The new scam we uncovered next at 5. Charges have been dropped against a Florida man facing criminal charges for a tweet he sent to WPEC anchor John Discepolo. Discepolo was moved to a regular hospital room yesterday and thankfully his prognosis for a full recovery is good. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. I never would have seen that tweet as a threat. So what does *moving have to do with it? John: Which is why Liz and I are here to restore that credibility. He experienced paralysis that caused him to fall while carrying his two-year-old child. ", Liz: It said "females should wear yellow, gold, magenta, cyan but avoid red, blue or purple.". Lets not forget the classic: In his spare time, John loves to travel, play hockey, and is passionate about home construction, design and airplanes. Frank Cerabino writes for The Palm Beach Post. In the worst cases, patients die when their lungs stop working. He followed up indicating it was not a threat, but when the call was made the officers felt like they had to verify that. Local viewers are getting Boris disguised as Liz and me. John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. Quotation [19] = " 'FTVLive.com, a prominent television industry website' - Lexington Herald Leader" According to a probable cause affidavit, Discepolo was corresponding with Pierro on Oct. 23 when he received the threatening message. Due to a warning from my attorney (actually from several attorneys) I have kept relatively quite about all of this, but trust me I have seen and heard everything that everyone has said and done and I am humbled by it. Does no one appreciate overused lines from lame remakes of B-grade movies anymore? Quick Links. Discepolo experienced progressive paralysis of his limbs, and even fell while carrying the couples two-year-old child when his legs just stopped working his wife Shay said. // to increment the Quotation[x] index! To quote someone ripped off by Hollywood, stupid is as stupid does Im just not sure who in this is the most stupid. Quotation[8] = "'CNBC wanted a reaction to a story someone had seen on FTVLive' - Vanity Fair "; Your own broadcasters tweet can be read as a threat in the same way of reading. I was nothing short of ecstatic.. I immediately thought it was a humorous way of poking fun at the newsman. We take any threat against one of our employees or the station very seriously. , You are not a serious person Mike Pumo if you thought that was a threat. 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. This is Christmas time, a time for joy, understanding and forgiveness. Did the charges being dropped replace the money I have spent dealing with this matter? John Discepolo (@JohnDiscepolo) October 23, 2013, @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Someone is hiding in your house waiting to kill you find out where tonight at 11, Cosmic Times (@CosmicTimes) October 23, 2013. tips@mediaite.com. Channel whatever. Discepolo has not been on the air since October 15, and Liz Quirantes has been presenting some newscasts alone. // ============================================== 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. WPEC (West Palm Beach) Anchor John Discepolo has been off the air since October 15th and just spent the past 6 days in ICU. Jville has one stellar citizen to claim. Liz: I was so depressed, I almost ate dessert. Liz: His views on Russia are worth noting. Now Pierro gets to incur tens of thousands in legal fees to have the charges dismissed. 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