Contact. ", 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. Im not wearing any pants. // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. No. It was just a joke. . I was just poking fun at your "teases" for the nightly news. The better revenge is to never watch local tv news and even get rid of your television. Mary Quinn O'Connor. Quotation[0] = "'Mr. John Discepolo. 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. You read words that other people have typed into a telepromptr. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. 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 Discepolo Director of Sales Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area 1K followers 500+ connections Join to view profile Transportation Solutions & Lighting | National Safety Systems Hofstra University. ", John: That's right, Liz. According to the Palm Beach Post, the trouble started when Discepolo posted the following tweet teasing an upcoming news segment. John: It was no different than the scripts read by TV news anchors in other Sinclair stations across the country. "This is an incredible opportunity that came my way, and one that I could not pass up," Discepolo told TVSpy. I asked her how she was doing, she said fine but not as good as you. @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on that's an old school broadcasters joke. Platforms that push a personal bias can be extremely dangerous to our democracy, especially when that bias is so artfully disguised. Quotation [16] = " 'FTVLive.com a website I go too often for the latest news about the TV business (you should, too!)' John: Me too. (Heres another example or two of the anchors style of news teases). Check out the tweet after the jump. // ============================================== 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. 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. 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. Hempstead, N.Y. 11549-1000 John: You need to know about Boris Epshteyn. I believe I called it a "troubling trend of irresponsible, one-sided stories plaguing our country. Charges have been dropped against a Florida man facing criminal charges for a tweet he sent to WPEC anchor John Discepolo. He was previously a weekend news anchor at KOMO-TV in Seattle, where he was noted for excelling in live news coverage since 2010. This is Christmas time, a time for joy, understanding and forgiveness. Copyright 2008-2023, Legal Insurrection, All Rights Reserved. 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 Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. Doctors say that Discepolo. OH and one ugly, dare I say lady(?) She informed me that the charges against me had been dropped. Discepolo was moved to a regular hospital room yesterday and thankfully his prognosis for a full recovery is good. Most of them, including the women, have a pretty inflated view of their value to the world. Martin Thomas Pierro, whose twitter handle is . Previously, John was a Reporter at News 12 and also held positions at CBS Sports, ABC News. 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. Quotation [15] = " 'FTVLive Reported the Story First'- NY Times" I was just poking fun at your "teases" for the nightly news. 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. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. // ====================================== 12 has replaced its lead news anchors of the past six years, Reg Miller and Laurel Sauer. Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success, Work hard and dont ever let ANYONE tell you, you cant make it.. John: All under the false banner of media responsibility. 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. var Q = Quotation.length; John: Which is why Liz and I are here to restore that credibility. Miller has been fired. Quotation [17] = " 'An insider newsy website' - Hoda Kotb" There are no words I can say or type that can possibly express my feelings but know that I feel nothing but gratitude and appreciation in my heart. 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. 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. Quotation [11] = "'Scott Jones, whose FTVLive.com Web site broke the story' - LA Daily News" A couple of Twitter users claiming to be friends of @Cosmic Times tweeted their dismay at having Pierro arrested. Liz: Yes, that's true. We take any threat against one of our employees or the station very seriously.. @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on thats an old school broadcasters joke. is suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, where his immune system started attacking his nervous system. Lets not forget the classic: @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on that's an old school broadcasters joke. (516) 463-6600View Hofstra Campus MapTake a Virtual Tour. John: He denies that Russia seized Crimea. 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. 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. 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). Im more shocked that a newsman doesnt know how to spell devour, nor know that it doesnt require a preposition before the object. We will update when we hear back. Discepolo will be paired with Liz Quirantes for the evening newscasts. Now Im facing criminal charges, Pierro said. Cosmic Times (@CosmicTimes) October 23, 2013. 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. ", Liz: Yes, that was right before you said, "Our commitment to factual reporting is the foundation of our credibility, now more than ever.". John Discepolo. 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). Discepolo caught a rare nerve disorder that, in some cases, can be fatal. The new scam we uncovered next at 5. No., // Do not change anything below this line 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. Quotation[6] = "'The site that everyone that works in TV News turns to' - NPR "; Quotation[3] = "'The TV Blogger who broke the news.' - Gawker"; Quotation [14] = " 'FTVLive's Scott Jones one of the Most Important Media Reporters in America'- Mediaite" John: You need to know something very important about that editorial we delivered. Ten-degree fluctuations in weather. if(window.ImageLoader) window.ImageLoader.bootstrap({}, document);Squarespace.afterBodyLoad(Y); South Florida Anchor Off the Air with Rare Nerve Disorder. John Discepolo (@JohnDiscepolo) December 23, 2013. The newsman had Pierro arrested and charged with intimidation through a written threat to kill or injure. Tim Tebow (see Gainesville). John: Shortly after Epshteyn joined Sinclair, stations were required to air "must run" editorials from him nine times a week. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). In his spare time, John loves to travel, play hockey, and is passionate about home construction, design and airplanes. Finally I can put this matter behind me and focus on my friends, family and business. I dont want you and yours moving in to keep me safe'. Prior to his time in Seattle, Discepolo also worked at WCBS and WNYW in New York and KDFW in Dallas. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. 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. He is likely to miss most newscasts during the November book. Did the charges being dropped make up for the embarrassment I felt being arrested in front of my home? 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. _taboola.push({flush: true}); At WPEC, Discepolo will anchor the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts alongside Liz Quirantes. 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. John: and after Trump's election, Epshteyn was the director of communications for Trump's inauguration. 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. West Florida and the rest of the place, left to rot AND indeed it has. Us @2023 FTVLive LLC He experienced paralysis that caused him to fall while carrying. Suzanne Boyd and Eric Roby, the station's current evening anchors, will move to mornings, according to Gossip Extra's Jose Lambiet. 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. No. showQuotation(); Quotation[7] = "'FTVLive Delivers some of the TV World's Biggest Scoops' - Tonawanda News "; function showQuotation(){document.write(Quotation[whichQuotation]);} Copyright 2023 Cox Newspapers. I immediately thought it was a humorous way of poking fun at the newsman. 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. ", John: And you also said, "This is extremely dangerous to our democracy. John Discepolo (@JohnDiscepolo) October 23, 2013. John: It said, "avoid totally red, blue and purple ties. 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 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? Do I feel any ill will towards Mr. Discepolo or Channel 12? No. // to increment the Quotation[x] index! Email us. "This is an incredible opportunity that came my way, and one that I could not pass up," Discepolo told TVSpy. How else am I going to find news I read on the internet eight hours earlier?? @CosmicTimes @CBS12 Not something to joke about not cool. You have to watch the broadcast to find out whats in it. However, like Obamacare, an immediate threat is not implied. Meh. 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. Mute point now, charges have been dropped as of Friday. John: Smiling on the outside, dying on the inside. John Discepolo is a Vice President, Sales at ASR Alert Systems based in Jupiter, Florida. Prior . He is likely to miss most newscasts in November, a key period in determining television ad rates. A tweet to a local television news anchor landed a Lake Worth man in the Palm Beach County Jail, records show. 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. His first broadcast will be September 24. He was arrested on Dec. 6 and released the next day on $5,000 bail. 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[1] = "'The One-Man Website That Broke the Jay Leno Story' - About.com "; 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. 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. Home; About Rick Carr; Contract Services; Client Testimonials; Our Clients; Client News; Contact; Featured Clients. The goal is to look apolitical, neutral, nonpartisan yet professional. >> Follow Andrew Kirell (@AndrewKirell) on Twitter, Have a tip we should know? Frank Cerabino writes for The Palm Beach Post. @JohnDiscepolo@cbs12 Yes, wed like to know what you had to do with this. Liz: And despite the findings of America's spy agencies, he casts doubt on Russia interfering in our presidential election of 2016. The company even dictated how we dressed while delivering this message. All Rights Reserved. Twitter | Remember Liz: Recently, John and I delivered an unusual on-air editorial warning viewers to be wary of fake news by "some media outlets. Did the charges being dropped make up for the anguish and hardship my family has suffered these last few weeks? For Use By Clients of the New York Times News Service. John: Epshteyn became a senior policy advisor to the Donald Trump campaign in 2016 Liz: Just another random Russian connection. Quotation [20] = " ' first published by the website FTVLive' - The Hill" Quick Links. What news, what news, my proud young porter,What news, what news has thou brought to me?Unknown. Liz: But now we have to share his worldview as if it's ours. 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? Quotation [19] = " 'FTVLive.com, a prominent television industry website' - Lexington Herald Leader" WPEC - West Palm Beach FL. var whichQuotation=Math.round(Math.random()*(Q-1)); // To add more quotations, continue with the 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. 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. By the way, Channel 12 would love to know what you think. Liz: That's right, John. 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. 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. . In a recent post Mr. Discepolo stated that there are two sides to every story and this is true. Liz: Yes, John and I want to set the record straight. 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. You are not re-creating Edward R. Murrow. angela whorrey or some such thing. 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. Latest News; YouTube; Archive Stories Before Sept 2016; About Us; This is an interesting story of a TV news anchor perhaps taking a social media jokester too seriously. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. So what does *moving have to do with 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. Not watch local TV news! 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. I was nothing short of ecstatic.. John: "You have to ask Russia whether they meddled in our election," he said in a televised interview. Martin Pierro was facing charges of intimidation through a written threat . 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