indictment. u.s. representative fattah is denying any wrongdoing. good evening i'm ukee washington. we have team three coverage. iteam is digging deeper to the indictment. we will hear from charlotte hoffman in just a moment but first "eyewitness news" reporter syma chowdhry is live in overbrook where fattah's local office is located syma. >> reporter: ukee, this 85 page indictment out lanes charges against congressman fattah and four associates. the accusations paint fattah as a man who would go through great lengths to personally profit off of campaign fund, and federal grants, and to use that money for himself and his family. >> engaging in a racketeering, conspiracy to further their political and finance interest. >> reporter: twenty-nine count indictment against congressman chaka fattah and four associates outlined allegations of political corruption. a federal investigation unveils five a alleged schemes that include miss appropriating, charitable, federal and campaign fund. officials say that in one of the schemes fattah borrowed a

million-dollar, for his failed mayoral campaign, in 2007. instead of paying back debt with his own money fattah is accused of using money and federal grant that was meant for a non-profit organization he founded. in another case of campaign debt fattah is accused of trying to pay back $130,000 to a political consultant by trying to apply for a federal grant, under false terms. >> hopefully getting a 15 million-dollar grant for an entity that doesn't exist. >> reporter: fattah is accused of using campaign money to pay off his son's student loans and hiding a bribe and using money to buy a vacation home. fattah's lawyer tells "eyewitness news" he was aware of the nature of these allegations for some time now and he plans to fight the charges. fattah spoke with reporters outside his d.c. office. >> this is not the deflategate, all right. this is a normal issue of which there are allegations

after a very long running eight year investigation. >> reporter: investigating started in march 2013 but covers several years of allege corruption and elaborate cover up. >> to further personal and political as preparations, and, personally even rich themselves at the expense of the very people that they serve. >> reporter: fattah stepped down as chair of the house appropriations committee this afternoon but he does not plan to resign, from office. the congressman remains free pending a court date that has yet to be scheduled. we are live from overbrook syma chowdhry for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> syma, thank you. lets talk more about this. charlotte hoffman has been digging in the 85 page indictment and joins us to shed light on how fattah got away with the alleged crime. >> reporter: ukee, as we heard syma say, this is a a 29 count indictment that includes a number of alleged schemes among them, most costly and shocking allegation fattah stole from a charity meant to

help students in order to repay a one million-dollar loan. charges against fattah and four other an associate stem from fattah's failed run for mayor in 2007. according to the indictment, fattah and his associate secretly borrowed one million-dollar from a wealthy businessman, to help fund fattah's mayoral campaign, which fattah lost, $400,000 was unused, and return to the donor leaving a $600,000 balance, still owed to his supporter. feds alleged fattah repaid that balance by stealing money from a charity that he founded and controlled. that charity is the educational advancement a alliance and was supposed to help at risk children with a college education. >> they funnel money through the educational alliance in order to pay those funds back. that is not proper use of government fund. these type of criminal acts betray public trust and under mine faith in government.

>> reporter: in order to cover his tracks u.s. attorney zane david, said they created fake contracts, falsified accounting record and campaign finance disclosure statements. next step for fattah he will have an initial appearance before the the judge and ukee, that date has not yet been set but of course, we will be there. >> follow-up is forthcoming, charlotte, thank you. stay with "eyewitness news" for latest on the representative fattah's indictment. we will bring you updates on television and our web site at cbs philly to the come. flat out scorcher, the region is in the grips of dangerous heat. lets get over to kate bilo on the skies deck to talk more about it, kate. >> reporter: thanks, ukee, very hot and steamy outside this time of the year humidity makes all of the difference. with the humidity ram pink up and staying high, through tomorrow, an excessive heat warning is in effect right through tomorrow evening at this time. the lets take a quick look what is happening outside on storm scan three. we have a few showers storms that popped up, many of these missing our area off to the

south, couple showers and thunderstorms still lining autopsy long the coast of southern delaware, kent, sussex counties especially. they are starting to weaken but these showers and storms have been in that region for quite sometime. you can see cold front slicing through great lakes and very well defined center of low pressure, in central canada, that will get in here tomorrow and bring us threat for gusty thunderstorms. flood advisory in sussex county delaware that includes small count of delaware. watch out for flooding on the roadways there otherwise an excessive heat warning until entire area until 6:00 o'clock tomorrow evening and anything shaded in magenta color with heat index around 100 degrees tomorrow afternoon. right now it is 90 at the airport but feels a whole lot hotter then 90 right here. ninety-six sounds a little bit more logical. that is what it feels like when you factor in the humidity. 93 degrees in trent on. it feels like 92 in at atlantic city. humidity will get worse before it gets better. we're talking about dew points in the mid 70's into the day

tomorrow, and then the thunderstorms, and i'll tell what you not all 90-degree days are created equal. by the even of the week we're hot but not quite as unbearable. we will have your full forecast, coming up inside. >> kate, on a hot day like this, these polar bears at philadelphia zoo have the right idea. group of children with variety philadelphia spent the day there checking outsides and having big fun in the sun but their counselors kept a close eye making sure that everyone stayed hydrated. >> our counselors making sure they are pushing water because kid get excited and for get to drink. we have a full-time nursing staff and our counselors are experienced. please takes a lesson from these guys, stay safe out there. that looks great. looking for a way to beat the heat, cbs philly.com is a great resource. through can find a list of cooling centers and updated forecast from the eyewitness weather team. only "eyewitness news" was there when a woman surrendered to authorities in the deadly hit and run of the philadelphia a boy.

tonight, we are hearing from the victim's mother who has been waiting more than three months, for justice. "eyewitness news" reporter todd quinones, joins us now with that exclusive interview from the accident investigation division in brewerytown, todd? >> reporter: ukee that lit 48 year-old boy darted right not to traffic. investigators tell me had the drivers stopped immediately she likely would not have been charged. do you have anything to say? only cbs-3 was there as tameika mason turn herself into the the accident investigation division at the philadelphia police department. investigators alleged that the 27 year-old was behind the wheel of the suv that ran over and killed four year-old latif wilson, his mom called him tiffy. >> my oldest son he said where is latif. >> he is in heaven. unaudible. he is my backbone, you know, and i'm very grateful that

he -- very grateful that he is strong, that i don't have to be, because it is just crazy. >> reporter: latif was hit in april in the 1600 block of south 57th street in kingsessing. >> she hit him she called. she ran him over. >> reporter: mason, from sharon hill, is facing several serious charges. she said nothing as she passed by our camera. >> was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of the accident while someone died and homicide by vehicle. >> reporter: on wednesday latif a's mom came back to the scene of his death for the first time since he was struck. she told me that she's relieved an arrest was made but that her two sons still have questions that she cannot answer. >> he said mommy why was she just killed, you know, my baby, and not even apologize not even say sorry to us. >> reporter: police say mason has no prior criminal record

and she had a legitimate driver's license and insurance and they say that they are not sure why she allegedly drove away that day. reporting live tonight from north philadelphia, todd quinones cbs-3 "eyewitness news". todd thank you. in other news tonight police are saying a personal dispute led to a shooting today at the delaware park race track. the the suspect was a jockey allegedly shot a trainer in the stables area suspect then fled the scene but was apprehended in a nearby apartment building. the victim was taken to christiana hospital in unknown condition. lets look at this surveillance video police in plymouth township montgomery county are looking for two suspects who tried to steel a what will fret a woman's purse. it happened saturday at pizzeria noonan on ridge pike. the suspects did not get a wallet about if you police said they went to a market where they stole a purse. still to come on "eyewitness news" we will introduce you to a local guitar maker gaining national attention. and down the shore where triple crown winner american

pharoah makes -- is a arrival this afternoon what a beautiful animal, kate. another hot, steamy afternoon, heat wave continues and we're only on day two of what will be a seven day stretch of 90's, we're tracking dangerous heat and storms for tomorrow, i'll have the the latest details hi there leslie. tom brady went directly to facebook declaring his innocence and trade deadline less than two days away will cole hamels make a start for phillies on friday? we will talk about that coming up later in sports.

this 27 year-old fat other ended up in a coma his doctor blamed a popular drink. health reporter stephanie stahl will explain the danger tonight at 11:00 o'clock. if you strike all of the right cord he is guitar guru who has set up shop in fishtown and his guitars made their way in the biggest names in rock. john mcdevitt from our sister station kyw news radio 1060 has more on the instruments that are taking center stage all around the world. >> reporter: the 400 block of girard avenue appears to be

your normal mom and pop guitar shop. >> ♪ >> customize instrument and a little sparkle and the magic happens. her 46 year-old chris depinto when performing in his glam rock band, has been designing guitars with celebrity guitar list all over the globe. >> making a guitar for david bowie was excited. but making a guitar for the the cop an o'brien show. he is pulling out another depinto guitar and he has a collection of $10,000 guitars and he is pulling out my guitar. it is an exciting thing to see it on tv. and, jack white exciting too. >> reporter: most if not all are manufactured in south korea and finishing touches done in philadelphia. >> thinks chris's first difficult tar that he made. radio shack buttons laser gun sound effects and body, you

won't believe what it is made out of. unused oak floor board. guitar player magazine named the galaxy four deluxe editor's pick for august. depinto's is opened six days a week, most popular guitar sells for under $800. john mcdevitt for kyw news radio cbs-3 "eyewitness news". triple crown winner american pharoah land the atlantic city international airport. the the super star kept his cool as fans lined up to welcome him to the garden state. he is in our area for tomorrow's william hill invitation thal at monmouth park. american pharoah has an estimated worth of 100 million-dollar. well summertime fixture that jersey produce and farmers market that dish them out. our vittoria woodill is in haddon township where people are ignoring heat to get their hand on fresh fruits and veggies. you have a nice drink. what type of drink was that last time, vittoria. >> reporter: ukee look at this beautiful pro tuesday that

came from my garden. >> yeah, right. >> reporter: thinks moo not my garden. i took it to my table. you get jersey corn farm fresh, tomatoes are in season, i believe and a peach for you, okay. now you guys, are you having so much fun at farmers market today. >> yes. >> reporter: you love it here. >> yep. >> reporter: do you love jersey corn. >> yes. >> reporter: how much do you love peaches? a lot. >> yes. >> reporter: well, we love it here at well westmont farmers market. we have family, we have people, we have fun, we have kevin, from, oops, kevin and you have a super special product you are featuring here in haddon, new jersey. what do we got here. >> it is the the kevin salad we buy all of our ingredients locally and cups made out of corn salad are vegetarian, forks are composed out of wood so it goodies for you and environment. >> reporter: farm fresh and the entire salad is bio degradable. >> that is correct. >> reporter: super cool, thanks. i will dig into this.

before i do that i will talk about where we can find the information, on this amazing farmers market. so head to cbs philly.com, westmont farmers market is every wednesday until october 28th, from 4:00 to 7:30. haddon and stratford avenue is the the location where it is at it is in haddon township. i'm telling you with the beautiful produce but produce flowers, food, family, katie it is the best? >> yes, i know. she has tacos, when i'm coming for those korean taconess a second. ukee, back over to you because i'm salivating. >> so are we. >> i just might dig into this. >> i will bring you some back. >> thanks, that salad looked refreshing on a day like today. >> eating tacos any day of the week. >> bring it. >> very hot steamy day. but you still have to get out and have fun. it is still summer time. camps were out in campbell's field for the river sharks game. it was hot. look the at these bottles of

water. they had a lot of water ice stand. i'm sure lines were completely out the door but kid are smiling. they are having fun. everybody has a bottle of water in hand. that is how you know counselors and teachers are doing things right keeping kid hydrated. that is what you have to do if you are outside in the hot sun like these guys were all day and certainly players on the field as well. hopefully they had a ton of what the inert dug out. it looks like a great day camp day at campbell's feel. lets look outside. we will take you out to middletown ship high school in a moment. but first lets get out to campbell's field camera mounted right on the stadium looking out over ben franklin bridge. you can see the stand here. certainly in the playing today. they played this morning. we see clear blue skies over the city of philadelphia lets look at our live neighborhood network camera at middletown ship high school cape may courthouse 79 degrees there it is cooler down the shore because we get that, imbalance of heating the land heat up, ocean stays relatively cool and we will get sea breeze to develop on hot days and that

keeps shore points cooler. here's coal front for topping tracking through great lakes and portions of ohio. this will get here producing showers and thunderstorms as we get into tomorrow afternoon. it will cut back the humidity that we have been feeling for the the past day or two. temperatures right now though still very hot and humid. only 90 in philadelphia i say only 90. that is not that farrah above average for this time of the year but very steamy outside. feels like upper 90's. and with all this moisture as this front approaches showers and storms will pop up. some models trying to bring in a few showers early tomorrow morning. certainly some fog could be around. be careful heading out of the door tomorrow morning. the showers and storms will pop up in the late afternoon. here's 3:00 p.m. as this front pushes through. these storms with the threat for gusty wind. they look like they have had a boeing shape to them as line moves down the shore right around 6:00 and trying to clear out tomorrow evening and skies clear with full sunshine into the day on friday. but what to expect for your thursday afternoon? oppressive humidity, dew

points in the low to mid 70's in that insufferable range all day. the showers and storms mainly in the afternoon and evening. we cannot rule them out of the morning. anyone of these storms or showers could produce heavy downpours and gusty wind. here's the the good news. dew points in the 70's through tomorrow morning. 75-degree dew point in the afternoon but watch as i front comes through, due points drop and friday dew point are back in the 50's and 60's. it will feel more comfortable once this humidity plumet one more day of oppressive weather and then we will drop off the cliff by the end of the week. lets take a quick look at tonight, dropping down to p-6 degrees with isolated shower warm and in muggy. hot and humid thursday gusty afternoon and evening thunderstorms at 93. you're witness weather seven day forecast and shore cast, well, could be worse. ninety's continue through tuesday. that will make it a seven day heat wave, but like we said earlier not all 90-degree days are created equal. friday's 90 will feel hundred times better, thursday is 93, just because of the reductionness humidity and dry

weekend as well. >> i said after the the last couple of winters i was than the going to complain. >> yes, everybody said that. >> i'm just sticking to

fightins on a nice role here, keep it going. >> they sure are keep it going for a little while longer. phillies looking to match their longest winning streak at six when they wrap up in toronto with the blue jays. jerome williams will take the the mount, troy will make his debut for jays. today was deadline ruben amaro set for team for cole hamels to submit their best offer. eight teams reportedly interested in 2008 world series mvp. cole was supposed to pitch tomorrow against braves and that has been pushed to friday if cole is still a philly. most people think cole hamels has pick his final game for

phillies. >> we have had, you know, pretty fluid conversations with a bunch of teams on a variety of players. i don't like to comment on the the specifics of some of those discussions. >> aaron harang will get his start in place of cole who miss aid month with the foot injury. the right-hander exiled a a impressive era before struggling, with a 8.31 era a over his last six. phillies felt harang's the foot issue was leading to his lack of command over that span. patriots quarterback tom brady is defending himself after commissioner roger goodell upheld his four game suspension. four time super bowl champ took to social media this morning to give his side of the story. brady said i also disagree with yesterday's narrative surrounding my cell phone. i replaced my broken samsung phone with a new iphone six after my attorneys made it clear to the nfl that my actual phone device was not be

subjected to investigation. to suggest that idea steroid the phone to avoid giving the nfl information it requested is completely wrong. brady, digging in in the letting this one go. >> it is getting uglier by the day. >> sure does. >> wow. thanks less least.

thanks so much for watching "eyewitness news" at 6:00. we will be back at ten on our sister station the cw philly. and, at 11:00 o'clock on cbs-3. up next, "cbs evening news" tonight new video of the university of cincinnati police officer killing a man during a traffic stop. dean reynolds speaks to the police chief about the case. in for scott pelley is jane pauley. we will see you here later tonight.

take care family, we will see you later. >> pauley: a white university of cincinnati police officer is charged with murder in the shooting of an unarmed tblak man. >> this is the most asinine act i've ever seen a police officer make. displawl also tonight drones interfere with the battle against wildfires. we're on the front lines. tom brady denies destroying evidence in the deflate-gate investigation. and the outrage in this country over the killing of a beloved lion in zimbabwe by an american hunter. captioning sponsored by cbs this is the "cbs evening news" with scott pelley. >> pauley: good evening. scott is off tonight. i'm jane pauley. it could be the first big break in the search for malaysia airlines flight