Liz: I was so depressed, I almost ate dessert. By Merrill Knoxon Sep. 17, 2012 - 4:32 PM. How else am I going to find news I read on the internet eight hours earlier?? 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. Now Im facing criminal charges.. 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. 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. All rights reserved. Quotation[10] = "'The statement from New York-based NBC was in response to a report on the FTVLive' - Bloomberg"; function showQuotation(){document.write(Quotation[whichQuotation]);} 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. Quotation[5] = "'FTVLive was the first site to break the Jay Leno story' - KNX Radio"; // Do not change anything below this line 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. *** Liz: Recently, John. In his spare time, John loves to travel, play hockey, and is passionate about home construction, design and airplanes. John: It was no different than the scripts read by TV news anchors in other Sinclair stations across the country. Here is the complete text of what Pierro said on facebook. 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. Shantel Middleton. Email: fcerabino(at)pbpost.com. Quotation[4] = "'FTVLive a TV news website that is often on the money' - LA Times"; Facebook Doctors say that Discepolo. John: You need to know about Boris Epshteyn. No. According to the Palm Beach Post, the trouble started when Discepolo posted the following tweet teasing an upcoming news segment. showQuotation(); John: You need to know something very important about that editorial we delivered. This is Christmas time, a time for joy, understanding and forgiveness. Have a tip or story idea? This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). According to a probable cause affidavit, Discepolo was corresponding with Pierro on Oct. 23 when he received the threatening message. Liz: He left the Trump administration in March of 2017 to join Sinclair as a political analyst and the company's editorial voice. Young Beichan (l. 5758), I doubt if men ever made a trade of heroism. Why? LOL). >> Follow Andrew Kirell (@AndrewKirell) on Twitter, Have a tip we should know? Quotation [12] = "'has handed in his resignation, according to FTVLive.com' - TVNewser" var Q = Quotation.length; Liz: He's a Russian-born investment banker who in 2013 moderated a conference in New York City entitled "Invest in Moscow!". var Quotation=new Array() // do not change this! Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. 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? A couple of Twitter users claiming to be friends of @Cosmic Times tweeted their dismay at having Pierro arrested. 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. Prior . Do I feel any ill will towards Mr. Discepolo or Channel 12? 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. is suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, where his immune system started attacking his nervous system. Liz: That's right, John. A Massachusetts native, Discepolo anchored sports for nearly a decade in New York at . I believe I called it a "troubling trend of irresponsible, one-sided stories plaguing our country. Copyright 2008-2023, Legal Insurrection, All Rights Reserved. The newsman had Pierro arrested and charged with intimidation through a written threat to kill or injure. TVSpy has contacted Discepolo for comment. We will update when we hear back. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. 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 . Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success, Work hard and dont ever let ANYONE tell you, you cant make it.. Quotation [18] = " 'FTVLive is the Most Incrediable thing in our Business' - i24News" 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. I was just poking fun at your "teases" for the nightly news. Quotation [17] = " 'An insider newsy website' - Hoda Kotb" Did the charges being dropped make up for the embarrassment I felt being arrested in front of my home? John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. cbs 12 wants to keep you and your money safe! By continuing to use this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy,Terms of Service. To quote someone ripped off by Hollywood, stupid is as stupid does Im just not sure who in this is the most stupid. 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. // pattern, adding to the array. 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. She informed me that the charges against me had been dropped. I think he got caught between willful devourer and will devour, went with will devour but forgot to take the er off. He experienced paralysis that caused him to fall while carrying. Quotation [13] = " '(FTVLive) is a Mad Blogger'- Piers Morgan" He is likely to miss most newscasts in November, a key period in determining television ad rates. 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? Channel whatever. John: "You have to ask Russia whether they meddled in our election," he said in a televised interview. Film at 11., CBS12 General Manager Mike Pumo. 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. @CosmicTimes @CBS12 Not something to joke about not cool. 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. Ten-degree fluctuations in weather. Did the charges being dropped make up for the embarrassment I felt being arrested in front of my home? Quotation[2] = "'The story first broke on FTVLive.com' - AP"; 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. The new scam we uncovered next at 5. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Eric Yutzy June 02, 2020 Layron Livingston Home; About Rick Carr; Contract Services; Client Testimonials; Our Clients; Client News; Contact; Featured Clients. 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. Liz: Since when is Boris the one to turn to? // to increment the Quotation[x] index! What news, what news, my proud young porter,What news, what news has thou brought to me?Unknown. Discepolo will be paired with Liz Quirantes for the evening newscasts. 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. Thats leading by example. In the bluntest dismissal of a South Florida anchor team in recent memory, WPEC-Ch. Quotation [14] = " 'FTVLive's Scott Jones one of the Most Important Media Reporters in America'- Mediaite" I received a call from my attorney, Pierro told WND. Quotation[8] = "'CNBC wanted a reaction to a story someone had seen on FTVLive' - Vanity Fair "; John: Which is why Liz and I are here to restore that credibility. 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 during the November book. His first broadcast will be September 24. Liz: Recently, John and I delivered an unusual on-air editorial warning viewers to be wary of fake news by "some media outlets. Discepolo comes from KOMO, the ABC affiliate in Seattle, where he has been a weekend anchor and weekday reporter since 2010. WPEC anchor John Discepolo spent the last six days in the ICU with a rare nerve disorder, reports Gossip Extra's Jose Lambiet. Martin Pierro was facing charges of intimidation through a written threat to kill or injure for his tweet. Remember John: Shortly after Epshteyn joined Sinclair, stations were required to air "must run" editorials from him nine times a week. Lynn Gordon. (Heres another example or two of the anchors style of news teases). Discepolo has not been on the air since October 15, and Liz Quirantes has been presenting some newscasts alone. John Discepolo. (516) 463-6600View Hofstra Campus MapTake a Virtual Tour. Liz: And despite the findings of America's spy agencies, he casts doubt on Russia interfering in our presidential election of 2016. I immediately knew what she was getting at she told me that I was going to have a Merry Christmas after all. No. Martin Thomas Pierro, whose twitter handle is @Cosmic Times, was arrested Friday af . @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on thats an old school broadcasters joke. 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. I saw it as a joke immediately, along the lines of the Its coming from inside the house! meme. 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. 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