Liz: Yes, that's true. tips@mediaite.com. All Rights Reserved. No. var Q = Quotation.length; (Heres another example or two of the anchors style of news teases). No. 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. Did the charges being dropped replace the money I have spent dealing with this matter? 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). _taboola.push({flush: true}); Liz: He's a Russian-born investment banker who in 2013 moderated a conference in New York City entitled "Invest in Moscow!". Film at 11., CBS12 General Manager Mike Pumo. 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. 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. The company even dictated how we dressed while delivering this message. // Do not change anything below this line Platforms that push a personal bias can be extremely dangerous to our democracy, especially when that bias is so artfully disguised. You are not re-creating Edward R. Murrow. A couple of Twitter users claiming to be friends of @Cosmic Times tweeted their dismay at having Pierro arrested. By the way, Channel 12 would love to know what you think. There are changes in store at West Palm Beach CBS affiliate WPEC following the hire of John Discepolo. 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! 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. 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. 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 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. Us @2023 FTVLive LLC 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? window._taboola = window._taboola || []; As a large media property, we are out in front of the public every day, said CBS12 General Manager Mike Pumo. However, like Obamacare, an immediate threat is not implied. OH and one ugly, dare I say lady(?) Email: fcerabino(at)pbpost.com. Quotation[3] = "'The TV Blogger who broke the news.' - Gawker"; I never would have seen that tweet as a threat. Contact. Facebook Probably not the most advisable choice of words if youre joking around on Twitter, but Pierro maintains it was a joke. Do I feel any ill will towards Mr. Discepolo or Channel 12? Which tweet is the parody? Man arrested over tweet to FL news anchor. A Massachusetts native, John 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 NFL's New York Jets and New York Giants. Your life will better. Martin Pierro was facing charges of intimidation through a written threat . Discepolo has not been on the air since October 15, and Liz Quirantes has been presenting some newscasts alone. Liz: And despite the findings of America's spy agencies, he casts doubt on Russia interfering in our presidential election of 2016. I believe I called it a "troubling trend of irresponsible, one-sided stories plaguing our country. I was just poking fun at your "teases" for the nightly news. 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. John: That's http://cbs12.com/content-concerns. Ten-degree fluctuations in weather. By Merrill Knoxon Sep. 17, 2012 - 4:32 PM. The arrest could also be confirmed through the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office booking blotter. 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. Martin Pierro was facing charges of intimidation through a written threat to kill or injure for his tweet. John: You need to know about Boris Epshteyn. A Massachusetts native, Discepolo anchored sports for nearly a decade in New York at . In the worst cases, patients die when their lungs stop working. We will update when we hear back. . 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. // Free for all; but please leave in this header. Copyright 2023 Cox Newspapers. 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. John Discepolo. Liz: Yes, John and I want to set the record straight. John: He denies that Russia seized Crimea. Doctors say that Discepolo. 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 newsmans stereotypically grim-sounding news tease. Copyright 2008-2023, Legal Insurrection, All Rights Reserved. Any anger I felt towards Mr. Discepolo has melted away, I see no reason to carry hate in my heart during this festive time of year and want to start the New Year off on a truly positive note. *** Liz: Recently, John. var Quotation=new Array() // do not change this! 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. 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 an interesting story of a TV news anchor perhaps taking a social media jokester too seriously. 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. 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. 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. All rights reserved. Quotation [20] = " ' first published by the website FTVLive' - The Hill" 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. Charges have been dropped against a Florida man facing criminal charges for a tweet he sent to WPEC anchor John Discepolo. 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. 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. Prior . In his spare time, John loves to travel, play hockey, and is passionate about home construction, design and airplanes. 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). 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. ", John: And you also said, "This is extremely dangerous to our democracy. John Discepolo returns to the anchor desk | WPEC Email Password Forgot your password? Prior . 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) Ben Becker - weeknights at 7:00 p.m. Rick Horrow - Beyond the Game host; David Weir - South Florida Business Report host; Christine Christofek - South Florida Business Report host; CBS 12 StormTrac . According to a probable cause affidavit, Discepolo was corresponding with Pierro on Oct. 23 when he received the threatening message. @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on thats an old school broadcasters joke. You read words that other people have typed into a telepromptr. Contact 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. @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Someone is hiding in your house waiting to kill you find out where tonight at 11, Cosmic Times (@CosmicTimes) October 23, 2013. 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 email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). "This is an incredible opportunity that came my way, and one that I could not pass up," Discepolo told TVSpy. cbs 12 wants to keep you and your money safe! John: We should be doing local news: I-95 shutdowns. 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. ", John: That's right, Liz. Im not wearing any pants. He is likely to miss most newscasts in November, a key period in determining television ad rates. 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. No. Donations tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. 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? John: Me too. Quotation [17] = " 'An insider newsy website' - Hoda Kotb" Pierro clarified for the anchor that he was just making a joke. Hofstra University. Sign in Register John Discepolo returns to the anchor desk by Liz Quirantes Thursday, January 14th 2016. Discepolo caught a rare nerve disorder that, in some cases, can be fatal. The CBS anchor took a big hit on social media, with users attacking him as pathetic, thin-skinned and a wuss, but eventually charges were dropped last Friday, just in time for Christmas week. John Discepolo is a Vice President, Sales at ASR Alert Systems based in Jupiter, Florida. I wish Channel 12 and the PB Post would take the news seriously rather than as a propaganda effort. Quotation[1] = "'The One-Man Website That Broke the Jay Leno Story' - About.com "; 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 No. // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. The newsman had Pierro arrested and charged with intimidation through a written threat to kill or injure. Pierro, whose Twitter handle is @CosmicTimes, replied with a comment that he said was meant to mock the anchors news teases, not to intimidate him. Quotation[10] = "'The statement from New York-based NBC was in response to a report on the FTVLive' - Bloomberg"; Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. showQuotation(); He was arrested on Dec. 6 and released the next day on $5,000 bail. Pat Murphy - Director seen weeknights at 6:00, 7:00 and 11:00 p.m. "Murph's Moves" and "Weenie of the Week" segments producer, Josh Samuels - Saturdays at 6:00 and 7:00, Sundays at 6:30 and weekends at 11:00 p.m.; also sports reporter, Greg Barnhart - "Legal Brief" segment producer. WPEC (West Palm Beach) Anchor John Discepolo has been off the air since October 15th and just spent the past 6 days in ICU. Yeah, its not funny. How else am I going to find news I read on the internet eight hours earlier?? Frank Cerabino writes for The Palm Beach Post. 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. John: Shortly after Epshteyn joined Sinclair, stations were required to air "must run" editorials from him nine times a week. Content WriterThe Brandon AgencyMyrtle Beach, South Carolina, John Discepolo Set to Join WPEC in West Palm Beach, An error has occurred, please try again later. Finally I can put this matter behind me and focus on my friends, family and business. WPEC anchor John Discepolo spent the last six days in the ICU with a rare nerve disorder, reports Gossip Extra's Jose Lambiet. We take any threat against one of our employees or the station very seriously.. He is likely to miss most newscasts during the November book. Liz: Now that we said this I feel so much better. In his spare time, John loves to travel, play hockey, and is passionate about home construction, design and airplanes. 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. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. andIP Policy, Threat or joke? | He experienced paralysis that caused him to fall while carrying his two-year-old child. Discepolo didnt think it was funny even after assurances by Pierro he was joking. No. Clearly not a threat; the you here is universal (the referent is not the person to whom the tweet was written). In a recent post Mr. Discepolo stated that there are two sides to every story and this is true. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). Gosh, didja hear/see, wear the Frankenstein stand in (calls himself grayson or some such shit), got taken to the cleaner for about $18 million. 12 has replaced its lead news anchors of the past six years, Reg Miller and Laurel Sauer. I immediately knew what she was getting at she told me that I was going to have a Merry Christmas after all. Channel whatever. Quotation[8] = "'CNBC wanted a reaction to a story someone had seen on FTVLive' - Vanity Fair "; Charges have been dropped against a Florida man facing criminal charges for a tweet he sent to WPEC anchor John Discepolo. 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. WPEC - West Palm Beach FL. WPEC anchor John Discepolo spent the last six days in the ICU with a rare nerve disorder, reports Gossip Extras Jose Lambiet. 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. Remember In the bluntest dismissal of a South Florida anchor team in recent memory, WPEC-Ch. FTVLive. Do I feel any ill will towards Mr. Discepolo or Channel 12? John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. We conservatives, of course, never make tpyos. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy,Terms of Service. 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. John: Smiling on the outside, dying on the inside. Im more shocked that a newsman doesnt know how to spell devour, nor know that it doesnt require a preposition before the object. John: Epshteyn became a senior policy advisor to the Donald Trump campaign in 2016 Liz: Just another random Russian connection. Meh. Discepolo comes from KOMO, the ABC affiliate in Seattle, where he has been a weekend anchor and weekday reporter since 2010. 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. Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success, Work hard and dont ever let ANYONE tell you, you cant make it.. 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. Email us. 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. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. 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. I was just poking fun at your teases for the nightly news. Liz: That's right, John. WPEC (West Palm Beach) Anchor John Discepolo has been off the air since October 15th and just spent the past 6 days in ICU. Quick Links. 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.. Shantel Middleton. 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. The CBS12 news station eventually offered a comment, as reported by the Orlando Sentinel. I received a call from my attorney, Pierro told WND. Now Im facing criminal charges, Pierro said. LOL). Twitter | Thats leading by example. 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. Craig Gold (AMS Seal of Approval) - weekend mornings (5:00-7:00 Saturdays and 6:00-9:00 a.m. Sundays), Michael Ehrenberg (Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) - Saturdays at 6:00 and 7:00, Sundays at 6:30 and weekends at 11:00 p.m.; also fill-in. Check out the tweet after the jump. (516) 463-6600View Hofstra Campus MapTake a Virtual Tour. // to increment the Quotation[x] index! Quotation [11] = "'Scott Jones, whose FTVLive.com Web site broke the story' - LA Daily News" John: It said, "avoid totally red, blue and purple ties. Miller has been fired. 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. Did the charges being dropped make up for the embarrassment I felt being arrested in front of my home? . Discepolo comes from KOMO, the ABC affiliate in Seattle, where he has been a weekend anchor and weekday reporter since 2010. John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. John Discepolo (@JohnDiscepolo) December 23, 2013. Quotation[7] = "'FTVLive Delivers some of the TV World's Biggest Scoops' - Tonawanda News "; I asked her how she was doing, she said fine but not as good as you. Latest News; YouTube; Archive Stories Before Sept 2016; About Us; Quotation [13] = " '(FTVLive) is a Mad Blogger'- Piers Morgan" Liz: We just got to insert our names and the station name in the script. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. 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. The better revenge is to never watch local tv news and even get rid of your television. Liz: I was so depressed, I almost ate dessert. 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. Prior to his time in Seattle, Discepolo also worked at WCBS and WNYW in New York and KDFW in Dallas. WPEC anchor John Discepolo spent the last six days in the ICU with a rare nerve disorder, reports Gossip Extra's Jose Lambiet.. West Florida and the rest of the place, left to rot AND indeed it has. ", Liz: Yes, that was right before you said, "Our commitment to factual reporting is the foundation of our credibility, now more than ever.". You have to watch the broadcast to find out whats in it. 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 At WPEC, Discepolo will anchor the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts alongside Liz Quirantes. 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. John received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hofstra University. John: It was no different than the scripts read by TV news anchors in other Sinclair stations across the country. Liz: His views on Russia are worth noting. @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on that's an old school broadcasters joke. 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. Mute point now, charges have been dropped as of Friday. @JohnDiscepolo@cbs12 Yes, wed like to know what you had to do with this. function showQuotation(){document.write(Quotation[whichQuotation]);} No. Discepolo was moved to a regular hospital room yesterday and thankfully his prognosis for a full recovery is good. Quotation[2] = "'The story first broke on FTVLive.com' - AP"; Liz: He left the Trump administration in March of 2017 to join Sinclair as a political analyst and the company's editorial voice. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. Liz: But now we have to share his worldview as if it's ours. 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. Quotation[0] = "'Mr. 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. Home; About Rick Carr; Contract Services; Client Testimonials; Our Clients; Client News; Contact; Featured Clients. Hempstead, N.Y. 11549-1000 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. Another sign of the criminalization of everything. John Discepolo (@JohnDiscepolo) October 23, 2013. Cosmic Times (@CosmicTimes) October 23, 2013. Our friend has been arrested for making fun of your tweet. 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. Lets not forget the classic: 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? 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. Quotation [19] = " 'FTVLive.com, a prominent television industry website' - Lexington Herald Leader" 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). We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. She informed me that the charges against me had been dropped. I saw it as a joke immediately, along the lines of the Its coming from inside the house! meme. She informed me that the charges against me had been dropped. John Discepolo's Phone Number and Email Previously, John was a Reporter at News 12 and also held positions at CBS Sports, ABC News. "This is an incredible opportunity that came my way, and one that I could not pass up,". This is why English teachers tell students not to use second person. Now Pierro gets to incur tens of thousands in legal fees to have the charges dismissed. I dont want you and yours moving in to keep me safe'. - Greta Van Susteren" (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ============================================== Quotation [12] = "'has handed in his resignation, according to FTVLive.com' - TVNewser" I was just poking fun at your "teases" for the nightly news. John: "You have to ask Russia whether they meddled in our election," he said in a televised interview. His first broadcast will be September 24. John: You need to know something very important about that editorial we delivered. It was just a joke. ", Liz: And I looked earnestly into the camera and said, "Unfortunately, some members of the media use their platforms to push their own personal bias and agenda to control exactly what people think. 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