The new scam we uncovered next at 5. Eric Yutzy June 02, 2020 Layron Livingston Email: fcerabino(at)pbpost.com. Our friend has been arrested for making fun of your tweet. 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.'". 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. Man arrested over tweet to FL news anchor. John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. 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. 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. John: You need to know about Boris Epshteyn. So what does *moving have to do with it? Mary Quinn O'Connor. Quick Links. 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. Now Pierro gets to incur tens of thousands in legal fees to have the charges dismissed. There are changes in store at West Palm Beach CBS affiliate WPEC following the hire of John Discepolo. I never would have seen that tweet as a threat. Liz: Since when is Boris the one to turn to? No. 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. We conservatives, of course, never make tpyos. John Matthews (Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and NWA Seal of Approval) - Chief seen weeknights at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 7:00 and 11:00 p.m. Chris Farrell (AMS Seal of Approval) - weekdays mornings (4:30-7:00 a.m.) and weekdays at noon. According to a probable cause affidavit, Discepolo was corresponding with Pierro on Oct. 23 when he received the threatening message. Facebook Here is the complete text of what Pierro said on facebook. *** Liz: Recently, John. 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. In a recent post Mr. Discepolo stated that there are two sides to every story and this is true. I was just poking fun at your "teases" for the nightly news. 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. Doctors say that 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. Donations tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Really. WPEC anchor John Discepolo spent the last six days in the ICU with a rare nerve disorder, reports Gossip Extra's Jose Lambiet. "This is an incredible opportunity that came my way, and one that I could not pass up,". 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. 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: But we just reading. Quotation [12] = "'has handed in his resignation, according to FTVLive.com' - TVNewser" // To add more quotations, continue with the Quotation[8] = "'CNBC wanted a reaction to a story someone had seen on FTVLive' - Vanity Fair "; cbs 12 wants to keep you and your money safe! (Heres another example or two of the anchors style of news teases). We take any threat against one of our employees or the station very seriously.. 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. I think he got caught between willful devourer and will devour, went with will devour but forgot to take the er off. // Copyright 2004 by CodeLifter.com Not watch local TV news! 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. Why? WPEC (West Palm Beach) Anchor John Discepolo has been off the air since October 15th and just spent the past 6 days in ICU. Im more shocked that a newsman doesnt know how to spell devour, nor know that it doesnt require a preposition before the object. 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. ", 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. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. Now Im facing criminal charges.. What news, what news, my proud young porter,What news, what news has thou brought to me?Unknown. So what does *moving have to do with it? The CBS12 news station eventually offered a comment, as reported by the Orlando Sentinel. Tim Tebow (see Gainesville). A tweet to a local television news anchor landed a Lake Worth man in the Palm Beach County Jail, records show. Hofstra University. 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. John Discepolo. Quotation [15] = " 'FTVLive Reported the Story First'- NY Times" FTVLive. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). // pattern, adding to the array. @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on thats an old school broadcasters joke. 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[3] = "'The TV Blogger who broke the news.' - Gawker"; Discepolo will be paired with Liz Quirantes for the evening newscasts. _taboola.push({flush: true}); ", Liz: It said "females should wear yellow, gold, magenta, cyan but avoid red, blue or purple.". >> Follow Andrew Kirell (@AndrewKirell) on Twitter, Have a tip we should know? No. // to increment the Quotation[x] index! Liz: Yes, John and I want to set the record straight. Liz: We just got to insert our names and the station name in the script. 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. 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. The arrest could also be confirmed through the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office booking blotter. Copyright 2008-2023, Legal Insurrection, All Rights Reserved. Quotation[1] = "'The One-Man Website That Broke the Jay Leno Story' - About.com "; He followed up indicating it was not a threat, but when the call was made the officers felt like they had to verify that. Do I feel any ill will towards Mr. Discepolo or Channel 12? Miller has been fired. She informed me that the charges against me had been dropped. Another sign of the criminalization of everything. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). 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. Liz: His views on Russia are worth noting. The new scam we uncovered next at 5. Hey. John Discepolo (@JohnDiscepolo) October 23, 2013. In the bluntest dismissal of a South Florida anchor team in recent memory, WPEC-Ch. John: Which is why Liz and I are here to restore that credibility. Quotation[2] = "'The story first broke on FTVLive.com' - AP"; I immediately knew what she was getting at she told me that I was going to have a Merry Christmas after all. Thats leading by example. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. I received a call from my attorney, Pierro told WND. Frank Cerabino writes for The Palm Beach Post. Boyd and Roby displace Emily Pantelides and Juan Carlos Fanjul on . Does no one appreciate overused lines from lame remakes of B-grade movies anymore? // ====================================== As a large media property, we are out in front of the public every day, said CBS12 General Manager Mike Pumo. Copyright 2023 Cox Newspapers. John: It was no different than the scripts read by TV news anchors in other Sinclair stations across the country. You read words that other people have typed into a telepromptr. Martin Thomas Pierro, whose twitter handle is @Cosmic Times, was arrested Friday af . John Discepolo's Phone Number and Email Finally I can put this matter behind me and focus on my friends, family and business. var whichQuotation=Math.round(Math.random()*(Q-1)); Liz: Yes, that's true. Liz: Recently, John and I delivered an unusual on-air editorial warning viewers to be wary of fake news by "some media outlets. // ============================================== 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. 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! KOMO has not yet announced who Discepolos replacement will be. Previously, John was a Reporter at News 12 and also held positions at CBS Sports, ABC News. He was previously a weekend news anchor at KOMO-TV in Seattle, where he was noted . Latest News; YouTube; Archive Stories Before Sept 2016; About Us; Local viewers are getting Boris disguised as Liz and me. 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. Did the charges being dropped replace the money I have spent dealing with this matter? I was just poking fun at your teases for the nightly news. Remember Quotation[4] = "'FTVLive a TV news website that is often on the money' - LA Times"; 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. Email us. Now Im facing criminal charges, Pierro said. John: and after Trump's election, Epshteyn was the director of communications for Trump's inauguration. 12 has replaced its lead news anchors of the past six years, Reg Miller and Laurel Sauer. No. Quotation[6] = "'The site that everyone that works in TV News turns to' - NPR "; 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. Discepolo caught a rare nerve disorder that, in some cases, can be fatal. I dont want you and yours moving in to keep me safe'. By the way, Channel 12 would love to know what you think. Shantel Middleton. 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. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). WPEC - West Palm Beach FL. John: Me too. 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. Do I feel any ill will towards Mr. Discepolo or Channel 12? Which tweet is the parody? 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. How else am I going to find news I read on the internet eight hours earlier?? Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success, Work hard and dont ever let ANYONE tell you, you cant make it.. is suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, where his immune system started attacking his nervous system. Quotation[0] = "'Mr. "This is an incredible opportunity that came my way, and one that I could not pass up," Discepolo told TVSpy. The Palm Beach Post apparently spoke with him, and he again said that his tweet was not intended as a threat. Quotation [19] = " 'FTVLive.com, a prominent television industry website' - Lexington Herald Leader" He is likely to miss most newscasts in November, a key period in determining television ad rates. 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. Liz: He's a Russian-born investment banker who in 2013 moderated a conference in New York City entitled "Invest in Moscow!". 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. but that wasnt enough to quell Discepolos fears. Charges have been dropped against a Florida man facing criminal charges for a tweet he sent to WPEC anchor John Discepolo. 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. 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. No. Meh. 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. 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. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. John Discepolo (@JohnDiscepolo) December 23, 2013. // ====================================== 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. Hofstra University Policies | Privacy | GDPR. The better revenge is to never watch local tv news and even get rid of your television. No., 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: Epshteyn became a senior policy advisor to the Donald Trump campaign in 2016 Liz: Just another random Russian connection. A couple of Twitter users claiming to be friends of @Cosmic Times tweeted their dismay at having Pierro arrested. This is an interesting story of a TV news anchor perhaps taking a social media jokester too seriously. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Sign in Register John Discepolo returns to the anchor desk by Liz Quirantes Thursday, January 14th 2016. 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. 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. Martin Pierro was facing charges of intimidation through a written threat to kill or injure for his tweet. Discepolo was moved to a regular hospital room yesterday and thankfully his prognosis for a full recovery is good. 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. Hempstead, N.Y. 11549-1000 Discepolo comes from KOMO, the ABC affiliate in Seattle, where he has been a weekend anchor and weekday reporter since 2010. @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on that's an old school broadcasters joke. Home; About Rick Carr; Contract Services; Client Testimonials; Our Clients; Client News; Contact; Featured Clients. 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.. WPEC anchor John Discepolo spent the last six days in the ICU with a rare nerve disorder, reports Gossip Extras Jose Lambiet. Copyright 2008-2023, Legal Insurrection, All Rights Reserved. // Free for all; but please leave in this header. 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. John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. 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. - Greta Van Susteren" Discepolo played football as a kicker and punter for Hofstra alongside former New York Jets wide receiver Wayne Chrebet. showQuotation(); All Rights Reserved. @CosmicTimes @CBS12 Not something to joke about not cool. 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. You have to watch the broadcast to find out whats in it. Quotation[9] = "'FTVLive.com Scooped Everyone With News' - About.com "; Yeah, its not funny. 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. 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. 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? if(window.ImageLoader) window.ImageLoader.bootstrap({}, document);Squarespace.afterBodyLoad(Y); South Florida Anchor Off the Air with Rare Nerve Disorder. I believe I called it a "troubling trend of irresponsible, one-sided stories plaguing our country. 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. 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. 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. This is an incredible opportunity that came my way, and one that I could not pass up, Discepolo told TVSpy. 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. For Use By Clients of the New York Times News Service. John Discepolo begins next week as the primary anchor at WPEC, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach. 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. John: He denies that Russia seized Crimea. No. Quotation [16] = " 'FTVLive.com a website I go too often for the latest news about the TV business (you should, too!)' TVSpy has contacted Discepolo for comment. Klein's imminent exit was first reported by FTVLive' - NY Times"; John Discepolo returns to the anchor desk | WPEC Email Password Forgot your password? He is likely to miss most newscasts during the November book. 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John: We should be doing local news: I-95 shutdowns. (516) 463-6600View Hofstra Campus MapTake a Virtual Tour. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ============================================== 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. 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. Michele Wright. John: You need to know something very important about that editorial we delivered. @JohnDiscepolo @CBS12 Oh come on that's an old school broadcasters joke. Have a tip or story idea? By Merrill Knoxon Sep. 17, 2012 - 4:32 PM. Discepolo didnt think it was funny even after assurances by Pierro he was joking. 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. However, like Obamacare, an immediate threat is not implied. 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? angela whorrey or some such thing. Suzanne Boyd and Eric Roby, the station's current evening anchors, will move to mornings, according to Gossip Extra's Jose Lambiet. She informed me that the charges against me had been dropped. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). John: Smiling on the outside, dying on the inside. Liz: I thought about blinking H-E-L-P with my eyelashes in Morse code, but it's crazy hard to blink long and short dashes while talking at the same time. Cosmic Times (@CosmicTimes) October 23, 2013. Contact. Did the charges being dropped make up for the anguish and hardship my family has suffered these last few weeks? At WPEC, Discepolo will anchor the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts alongside Liz Quirantes. tips@mediaite.com. John Discepolo. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. Your life will better. I was nothing short of ecstatic.. He experienced paralysis that caused him to fall while carrying his two-year-old child. Im not wearing any pants. | // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. Your own broadcasters tweet can be read as a threat in the same way of reading. In his spare time, John loves to travel, play hockey, and is passionate about home construction, design and airplanes. Contact Quotation [13] = " '(FTVLive) is a Mad Blogger'- Piers Morgan" 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 [14] = " 'FTVLive's Scott Jones one of the Most Important Media Reporters in America'- Mediaite" 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. function showQuotation(){document.write(Quotation[whichQuotation]);} 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. No. 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). . John began his broadcast career as a reporter and weekend sports anchor at NEWS 12 in Yonkers, N.Y., and at WRGB-TV in Albany, N.Y. Discepolo graduated from Hofstra University where he played football as a kicker and punter for the Division I-AA Pride alongside former New York Jets player Wayne Chrebet. The company even dictated how we dressed while delivering this message. Most of them, including the women, have a pretty inflated view of their value to the world. 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. ", John: That's right, Liz. He was arrested on Dec. 6 and released the next day on $5,000 bail. Quotation [18] = " 'FTVLive is the Most Incrediable thing in our Business' - i24News" By continuing to use this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy,Terms of Service. Liz: And despite the findings of America's spy agencies, he casts doubt on Russia interfering in our presidential election of 2016. 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. 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. In the worst cases, patients die when their lungs stop working. This is Christmas time, a time for joy, understanding and forgiveness. 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). John Discepolo is a Vice President, Sales at ASR Alert Systems based in Jupiter, Florida. 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. Quotation[7] = "'FTVLive Delivers some of the TV World's Biggest Scoops' - Tonawanda News "; 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. ", John: And you also said, "This is extremely dangerous to our democracy. Channel whatever. I asked her how she was doing, she said fine but not as good as you. Discepolo has not been on the air since October 15, and Liz Quirantes has been presenting some newscasts alone. Read More . 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. Lets not forget the classic: Liz: He left the Trump administration in March of 2017 to join Sinclair as a political analyst and the company's editorial voice. We take any threat against one of our employees or the station very seriously.. 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