There are changes in store at West Palm Beach CBS affiliate WPEC following the hire of John Discepolo. // to increment the Quotation[x] index! Quotation [12] = "'has handed in his resignation, according to FTVLive.com' - TVNewser" Hey. Probably not the most advisable choice of words if youre joking around on Twitter, but Pierro maintains it was a joke. Miller has been fired. John: He denies that Russia seized Crimea. 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. Quotation[6] = "'The site that everyone that works in TV News turns to' - NPR "; Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. John: Epshteyn became a senior policy advisor to the Donald Trump campaign in 2016 Liz: Just another random Russian connection. Copyright 2008-2023, Legal Insurrection, All Rights Reserved. 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. Young Beichan (l. 5758), I doubt if men ever made a trade of heroism. Liz: But we just reading. Liz: And despite the findings of America's spy agencies, he casts doubt on Russia interfering in our presidential election of 2016. Man arrested over tweet to FL news anchor. No., Which tweet is the parody? Facebook Quotation [15] = " 'FTVLive Reported the Story First'- NY Times" John: We should be doing local news: I-95 shutdowns. Quotation[3] = "'The TV Blogger who broke the news.' - Gawker"; How else am I going to find news I read on the internet eight hours earlier?? 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. But thats not a serious way of reading it, is it? This is Christmas time, a time for joy, understanding and forgiveness. Us @2023 FTVLive LLC Pierro clarified for the anchor that he was just making a joke. Check out the tweet after the jump. Martin Thomas Pierro, whose twitter handle is . 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! 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.'". John Discepolo (@JohnDiscepolo) October 23, 2013. 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. Hofstra University. How the disease starts is unclear, but Discepolos missus says it could be when the anchorman caught a stomach bug from one of their two children. John Discepolo (@JohnDiscepolo) December 23, 2013. _taboola.push({flush: true}); | John: It said, "avoid totally red, blue and purple ties. Now Im facing criminal charges, Pierro said. He was previously a weekend news anchor at KOMO-TV in Seattle, where he was noted . Im not wearing any pants. WPEC anchor John Discepolo spent the last six days in the ICU with a rare nerve disorder, reports Gossip Extras Jose Lambiet. John: All under the false banner of media responsibility. // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. A tweet to a local television news anchor landed a Lake Worth man in the Palm Beach County Jail, records show. This is why English teachers tell students not to use second person. Hofstra University Policies | Privacy | GDPR. (Heres another example or two of the anchors style of news teases). Quotation[10] = "'The statement from New York-based NBC was in response to a report on the FTVLive' - Bloomberg"; WPEC anchor John Discepolo spent the last six days in the ICU with a rare nerve disorder, reports Gossip Extra's Jose Lambiet. 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. OH and one ugly, dare I say lady(?) We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success, Work hard and dont ever let ANYONE tell you, you cant make it.. 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. John: and after Trump's election, Epshteyn was the director of communications for Trump's inauguration. andIP Policy, Threat or joke? Quotation [20] = " ' first published by the website FTVLive' - The Hill" . Previously, John was a Reporter at News 12 and also held positions at CBS Sports, ABC News. Prior . So what does *moving have to do with it? In a recent post Mr. Discepolo stated that there are two sides to every story and this is true. A couple of Twitter users claiming to be friends of @Cosmic Times tweeted their dismay at having Pierro arrested. He experienced paralysis that caused him to fall while carrying. Sign in Register John Discepolo returns to the anchor desk by Liz Quirantes Thursday, January 14th 2016. Do I feel any ill will towards Mr. Discepolo or Channel 12? tips@mediaite.com. 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. 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. John: So in the interest of better-late-than-never objectivity, we'd like to tell you some of the facts that would not be obvious from our previous editorial. The better revenge is to never watch local tv news and even get rid of your television. Discepolo played football as a kicker and punter for Hofstra alongside former New York Jets wide receiver Wayne Chrebet. We take any threat against one of our employees or the station very seriously.. The newsman had Pierro arrested and charged with intimidation through a written threat to kill or injure. @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on thats an old school broadcasters joke. Discepolo didnt think it was funny even after assurances by Pierro he was joking. 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. TVSpy has contacted Discepolo for comment. I was just poking fun at your "teases" for the nightly news. Charges have been dropped against a Florida man facing criminal charges for a tweet he sent to WPEC anchor John Discepolo. I was nothing short of ecstatic.. Finally I can put this matter behind me and focus on my friends, family and business. John Discepolo returns to the anchor desk | WPEC Email Password Forgot your password? Email us. Hempstead, N.Y. 11549-1000 She informed me that the charges against me had been dropped. You are not re-creating Edward R. Murrow. Quotation[7] = "'FTVLive Delivers some of the TV World's Biggest Scoops' - Tonawanda News "; You read words that other people have typed into a telepromptr. John Discepolo. Liz: Yes, John and I want to set the record straight. I wish Channel 12 and the PB Post would take the news seriously rather than as a propaganda effort. WPEC (West Palm Beach) Anchor John Discepolo has been off the air since October 15th and just spent the past 6 days in ICU. 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. I was just poking fun at your "teases" for the nightly news. 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. Liz: Since when is Boris the one to turn to? The goal is to look apolitical, neutral, nonpartisan yet professional. According to the Palm Beach Post, the trouble started when Discepolo posted the following tweet teasing an upcoming news segment. Liz: Recently, John and I delivered an unusual on-air editorial warning viewers to be wary of fake news by "some media outlets. 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. var Q = Quotation.length; Not watch local TV news! @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on that's an old school broadcasters joke. Discepolo caught a rare nerve disorder that, in some cases, can be fatal. 12 has replaced its lead news anchors of the past six years, Reg Miller and Laurel Sauer. Quick Links. @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Someone is hiding in your house waiting to kill you find out where tonight at 11, Cosmic Times (@CosmicTimes) October 23, 2013. Quotation [16] = " 'FTVLive.com a website I go too often for the latest news about the TV business (you should, too!)' He experienced paralysis that caused him to fall while carrying his two-year-old child. 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? Contact. WPEC anchor John Discepolo spent the last six days in the ICU with a rare nerve disorder, reports Gossip Extra's Jose Lambiet.. 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. "This is an incredible opportunity that came my way, and one that I could not pass up," Discepolo told TVSpy. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). Quotation [14] = " 'FTVLive's Scott Jones one of the Most Important Media Reporters in America'- Mediaite" LOL). So what does *moving have to do with it? *** Liz: Recently, John. Discepolo comes from KOMO, the ABC affiliate in Seattle, where he has been a weekend anchor and weekday reporter since 2010. I saw it as a joke immediately, along the lines of the Its coming from inside the house! meme. Did the charges being dropped make up for the embarrassment I felt being arrested in front of my home? 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. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. . Discepolo comes from KOMO, the ABC affiliate in Seattle, where he has been a weekend anchor and weekday reporter since 2010. ", Liz: Yes, that was right before you said, "Our commitment to factual reporting is the foundation of our credibility, now more than ever.". I dont want you and yours moving in to keep me safe'. @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on that's an old school broadcasters joke. 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. John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. Boyd and Roby displace Emily Pantelides and Juan Carlos Fanjul on . As a large media property, we are out in front of the public every day, said CBS12 General Manager Mike Pumo. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ============================================== It was just a joke. The company even dictated how we dressed while delivering this message. 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. (516) 463-6600View Hofstra Campus MapTake a Virtual Tour. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy,Terms of Service. 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