if(window.ImageLoader) window.ImageLoader.bootstrap({}, document);Squarespace.afterBodyLoad(Y); South Florida Anchor Off the Air with Rare Nerve Disorder. I think he got caught between willful devourer and will devour, went with will devour but forgot to take the er off. 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: 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. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). This is an interesting story of a TV news anchor perhaps taking a social media jokester too seriously. Discepolo will be paired with Liz Quirantes for the evening newscasts. WPEC (West Palm Beach) Anchor John Discepolo has been off the air since October 15th and just spent the past 6 days in ICU. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; You read words that other people have typed into a telepromptr. Content WriterThe Brandon AgencyMyrtle Beach, South Carolina, Man Facing Criminal Charges for Sending Threatening Tweet to Palm Beach Anchor, An error has occurred, please try again later. Platforms that push a personal bias can be extremely dangerous to our democracy, especially when that bias is so artfully disguised. 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. Meh. I immediately knew what she was getting at she told me that I was going to have a Merry Christmas after all. 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. Young Beichan (l. 5758), I doubt if men ever made a trade of heroism. He was previously a weekend news anchor at KOMO-TV in Seattle, where he was noted for excelling in live news coverage since 2010. John: "You have to ask Russia whether they meddled in our election," he said in a televised interview. Liz: That's right, John. ", Liz: Yes, that was right before you said, "Our commitment to factual reporting is the foundation of our credibility, now more than ever.". Lets not forget the classic: 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. Frank Cerabino writes for The Palm Beach Post. Quick Links. So what does *moving have to do with it? Now Im facing criminal charges.. John Discepolo. Quotation[9] = "'FTVLive.com Scooped Everyone With News' - About.com "; Hofstra University Policies | Privacy | GDPR. Channel whatever. Why? 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. No. You have to watch the broadcast to find out whats in it. Not watch local TV news! WPEC anchor John Discepolo spent the last six days in the ICU with a rare nerve disorder, reports Gossip Extra's Jose Lambiet. The unfortunate situation began in late October, when West Palm Beach-based WPEC anchor Discepolo tweeted: cbs 12 wants to keep you and your money safe! He told one user its a mute [sic] point to battle over the story, and that perhaps his critics dont know the full story: @Lant_ana Things are rarely that cut and dry, two sides to every story. Liz: We just got to insert our names and the station name in the script. Your own broadcasters tweet can be read as a threat in the same way of reading. John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. Quotation [15] = " 'FTVLive Reported the Story First'- NY Times" Im more shocked that a newsman doesnt know how to spell devour, nor know that it doesnt require a preposition before the object. 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.'". function showQuotation(){document.write(Quotation[whichQuotation]);} Did the charges being dropped make up for the anguish and hardship my family has suffered these last few weeks? Do I feel any ill will towards Mr. Discepolo or Channel 12? John: Which is why Liz and I are here to restore that credibility. // Free for all; but please leave in this header. I never would have seen that tweet as a threat. 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. Yeah, its not funny. 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. The Palm Beach Post apparently spoke with him, and he again said that his tweet was not intended as a threat. The CBS12 news station eventually offered a comment, as reported by the Orlando Sentinel. Did the charges being dropped replace the money I have spent dealing with this matter? "This is an incredible opportunity that came my way, and one that I could not pass up," Discepolo told TVSpy. (516) 463-6600View Hofstra Campus MapTake a Virtual Tour. He is likely to miss most newscasts during the November book. Email us. 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. 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. To quote someone ripped off by Hollywood, stupid is as stupid does Im just not sure who in this is the most stupid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ============================================== Homicides. She informed me that the charges against me had been dropped. Us @2023 FTVLive LLC Most of them, including the women, have a pretty inflated view of their value to the world. I was nothing short of ecstatic.. Hey. Copyright 2008-2023, Legal Insurrection, All Rights Reserved. Now Pierro gets to incur tens of thousands in legal fees to have the charges dismissed. 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. All Rights Reserved. John Discepolo (@JohnDiscepolo) December 23, 2013. @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on thats an old school broadcasters joke. Eric Yutzy June 02, 2020 Layron Livingston . ", John: That's right, Liz. I neither read the Post nor watch the channel 12 news. The company even dictated how we dressed while delivering this message. tips@mediaite.com. cbs 12 wants to keep you and your money safe! At WPEC, Discepolo will anchor the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts alongside Liz Quirantes. I wish Channel 12 and the PB Post would take the news seriously rather than as a propaganda effort. We all see the world through our own filters and just because I cant see things from his perspective doesnt make him a bad person or someone to hate. John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. var Q = Quotation.length; I saw it as a joke immediately, along the lines of the Its coming from inside the house! meme. Suzanne Boyd and Eric Roby, the station's current evening anchors, will move to mornings, according to Gossip Extra's Jose Lambiet. (Heres another example or two of the anchors style of news teases). OH and one ugly, dare I say lady(?) Liz: And despite the findings of America's spy agencies, he casts doubt on Russia interfering in our presidential election of 2016. No. . He experienced paralysis that caused him to fall while carrying. 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. Copyright 2008-2023, Legal Insurrection, All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. This is why English teachers tell students not to use second person. 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. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy,Terms of Service. but that wasnt enough to quell Discepolos fears. Did the charges being dropped replace the money I have spent dealing with this matter? 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. // Copyright 2004 by CodeLifter.com 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. // to increment the Quotation[x] index! Local viewers are getting Boris disguised as Liz and me. Charges have been dropped against a Florida man facing criminal charges for a tweet he sent to WPEC anchor John Discepolo. John Discepolo (@JohnDiscepolo) October 23, 2013. The better revenge is to never watch local tv news and even get rid of your television. Discepolo didnt think it was funny even after assurances by Pierro he was joking. I dont want you and yours moving in to keep me safe'. Quotation [13] = " '(FTVLive) is a Mad Blogger'- Piers Morgan" I believe I called it a "troubling trend of irresponsible, one-sided stories plaguing our country. Martin Pierro was facing charges of intimidation through a written threat to kill or injure for his tweet. Quotation[6] = "'The site that everyone that works in TV News turns to' - NPR "; 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. Lynn Gordon. Now Im facing criminal charges, Pierro said. Quotation[7] = "'FTVLive Delivers some of the TV World's Biggest Scoops' - Tonawanda News "; 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. Liz: Yes, John and I want to set the record straight. 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