rocked by scandal. another coach accused of unspeakable acts against young

boys. >> tonight the accusers speak out. hello everybody. here is what people are talking about, it has happened again, a huge college college sports program torn apart by allegations against one of its leaders. syracuse assistant bernny is denying everything. both sides of the stories. >> reporter: two former ball boys say that basketball coach sexually abused them years ago. he's calling those claims false. allegations against another college coach. >> he's sitting next to me and gradually put his hands down my pants. >> 39-year-old and his step brother claim syracuse assistant basketball coach fondled them when they were ball boys for the team in '80s

and '90. >> i got to the point get it over and get it done and he'll leave. whatever, you now. >> in a statement he denies all allegations saying, i'm competent in the past review of these allegations will be discredited and restore my reputation. in 2005 they investigated claims of improper conduct but they weren't prove. head basketball coach jim stands behind him saying, i know this kid, but i never saw him in any rooms or anything. there's a bunch of a thousand lies that he told. >> i hope to god it's not true. >> just being part of the university, you never think something like that can happen. i hope it's not. >> reporter: the district attorney says if the allegations are proven he can't file charges because the

alleged abuse happened so many years ago ago. >> thank you very much. bernny has been put on administrative leave while police investigate. new information about the new big sex scandal. we learned today that joe paterno is fighting lung cancer. he lost his job last week. paterno's son says doctors are optimistic paterno will make a full recovery. also today announced its shutting down. sandusky met all of his victims through the second foundation. >> natalie woods is back open. the wjz there is more than one version than what happened the night woods drowned. >> detectives are reopening their investigation into the drowning death of hollywood star natalie wood fighting several new but unnamed

sources. but who have remembered things from back then or back then didn't talk to police. coming forward or want to talk to us. >> the actress died thanksgiving weekend in 1981 after drinking heavily on a yacht with her husband robert wagner and fellow actor christopher. the ship's captain says he lied to investigators at the time of his death. >> it took me -- didn't want my whole life by to go without having the truth to come out. >> they're hoping tips from the public may shed new light how woods ended up going over board. >> we're always open to receiving additional information about all the cases as well as current cases. >> woods starred in hollywood classics like west side story.

>> they had one daughter together. >> but warns of people who might be trying to profit from the 30 30th anniversary of his wife's death. in los angeles, wjz eyewitness news. tomorrow night at 10:00, we'll have startling new details on special 48 hours mystery right here on wjz13. >> bizarre claims from the man accused of firing shots at the white house. >> not just a coincidence that i look like jesus. i am the modern day jesus christ that you all have been waiting for. >> that's part of a home video. they say he fired a semi automatic rifle at the white house. one of the bullets hit the president's living quarters.

a teen who has worked with city police is now accused of impersonating an officer. walter oliver admitted stealing a badge, handcuffs and other items from officer's lockers. detectives tell us they have surveillance video of him using the item. police in college park hope they'll help find a violent attacker. they say this is one of two men who robbed a student at knife part last night. they got away with some cash and electronics. the student was not hurt. occupy wall street is marching through maryland tonight -- dozens of protesters will descend on their way. mike has the movements. when the birthplace of the occupy movement in new york city erupt intoed chaos, some of the founding members were already in maryland on their way to the seat of the nation's tower. >> we started off here 22 of

us. >> we walked to washington, d.c. >> it started last week, some and their travel through maryland have included a few bumps in the road. >> we're outside of one general store where people were purchasing items and the owner asked us to leave. so you know that struck a nerve with some people and it wasn't great for morale. >> it's not really anything to worry about, you've got to keep pushing. >> the entire journey is about 230 miles. many in a loosely organized movement are upset. the lack of jobs and lack of action in washington as they push back, so have police with arrests from coast to coast but baltimore has largely remained peaceful despite city's threat to big demonstrators, it will be one stop for those walking and they should get a warm welcome. >> they're actually out there putting in the work. they're getting blisters on their feet. they are stars in my eyes.

>> there are about 30 people in that group headed from new york city to washington. mike, wjz eyewitness news. about 200 people marched across the howard street bridge in baltimore yesterday as part of the occupy protest. >> well it's turkey time and more marylanders are -- despite a struggling economy, aaa predicts more will travel this holiday. that's 3.5% increase over last year. 90% will travel by car, even though gas is 50 cents higher this year than last. >> holidays are just around the corner. it's beginning to look a lot like christmas. jackson has one of the first signs of the season. >> that's right. we're at the house downtown, vick, we know what you're thinking. it's not thanksgiving yet and we're already talking about

christmas. >> christmas arrived pretty quickly in baltimore county on friday the avenue shopping area held its 14th annual tree lighting and holiday parade. >> it's absolutely beautiful, full of ornaments and beautiful lights. >> welcome mr.and mrs. santa. >> that's right santa and mrs. clause were big stars out here. wide eyed girls and boys dreaming about the goodies they hoped would be under their tree this christmas. >> do you have any christmas wishes for yourself or your family. >> reporter: americans haven't dumped groceries or carved their turkeys and already we're talking about christmas and shopping, a bit much for some. >> yellow it. i like the tree. i like santa clause. >> judges by the crowd, people are clearly in the holiday

spirit. >> do you have a wish for christmas. >> to have some neuro-- >> reporter: on saturday december 3rd, the avenue will play host to the 13th annual holiday parade, back to you. >> what kind of basement, we could wish for anything for christmas, right? >> anything, right. >> and vick i wish for a ferrari. >> you wish away. >> you stay right there at the santa house, we'll see where you'll get. >> best place to be, right. >> receive free gifts tonight. >> coming up a scare on the school bus, quick quick thinking hero who saved a group of students when the bus exclaimed. >> buyer beware, the various like comments made with the potty mouth. >> this baseball player's

message to his fans after being rescued from kidnappers. a warmer week end headed our way. be the first forecast coming up next. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

started in the early morning and already spread 2,000 acres. 's caused one person's death. there have been dozens of injuries including a firefighter who suffered severe burn. fire investigators still aren't sure of the cause. >> in an coincidence, tragedy once again falls upon the oklahoma state university athletic department. women's basketball coach kirk and his assistant were among four people killed in the single engine plane crash in arkansas. they were returning from a recruiting trip. in 2001 a plane crash in colorado killed 10 people associated with the men izbas -- basketball program. >> these are the smoldering remains of a bus after it caught on fire this morning. police say the driver saw smoke coming from the engine. she quickly got the students off the bus before it burst

into flames. they said it was a problem with the brake system. anger fills arizona courtroom. james arthur ray was leading the ceremony when many of the participants became disoriented from the heat. three of them died. during today's hearing the families of the victims did not hold back when they came face to face. >> it was too hot. i know he wanted to play god. when there was chaos, he did nothing. >> he was sentenced to 2 years in prison. he faced a maximum of t years. he vowed in court never to perform another sweat life ceremony. a national baseball player was back when he was arrested from kidnappers. he had his frightening ordeal and his message to fans.

>> reporter: just days after being rescued from kidnappers, washington national catcher, wilson was back in d.c. to thank his fans. >> i just want to say thanks for -- >> his experience began november 9. he was in his hometown have lens ya to play winter ball, that's when four men kidnapped him at gun point. as investigators searched for clues the national team including general manager waited and worried. >> a lot of people were waiting for some information. it was very very difficult. >> fans in washington held vigils r along with his friends back home who pleaded for his state return. 2 days later their prayers were answered. after dramatic gun fight are moss was rescued. he also arrested six of his ten kit naps. >> i get emotional i talk about it now, you know, one of our own. he is a family member.

>> despite his ordeal, his focus seems to be back on facebook. >> and i'm happy to be here, happy to be with my family and see gush. >> despite everything that happened to him, he still plans on returning to play for their league. wjz eyewitness news, back to you. thank you monique. it's believed they planned the whole thing for ran some. >> horrible case of animal cruelty, mcp p donald's is catching it. it shows hens living in camped cages and being used. the former fired workers caught committee gop. >> for beyer beware, there's a talking baby doll on the show, but what comes out of its mouth is far from baby talk. the doll

is part of u and -- you and me interactive triplets. the store says they will offer a refund to anyone who believes the doll is perfect. a couple of black friday shoppers in florida have started their own occupy best buy movement. they set up a tent in front of the store in st. petersburg, they want to make sure they're the first ones in the door next friday at midnight when the vision starts. >> a baby doll that curses. >> it's not like there are a lot of people lined up with them. >> i guess, pretty one in st. petersburg. >> that's true. >> not going to be as tough as you mentioned. >> 29 degrees out there. kind of tough camping out tonight. let's take a look at the temperatures, we're at the, dow

point 27. there's no wind. 29. so barometer or way back, 30.45 inches. 34 in's stop. 45 in -- 32 cumberland and oakland. it's like breathe, already a 9 over in situation. i still wanted to believe. so we indicated a woman between temperatures up a little bit where it's really did come. that's where the cold temperatures are. tomorrow winds are going to start turning more to the south southwest, what that will do is bring in some milder air. temperatures today in the 50s, even some 60s, that is moving tup coast coast. now to the newest event that's where the cold air is a little bit of snow into montana, idaho, northern portions of new hampshire and eastern sections of washington the oregon which

plays not cool to those tommings. to get in the waste, it's way up here in the east that's what's keeping us in the yield. >> it's protruding quickly high pressure moving off the east coast means milder air. by tuesday night and wednesday looks like low pressure is going to form somewhere down the road south and giving us a pretty good chance to think of rain here on wednesday. but by thursday, thanksgiving it should be way off to the east, it should be sunny, a little cooler for thanksgiving and black friday good morning. good -- good shopping day on friday. there's a long wait. right now it looks pretty good. top winds 5 to 10 knots. tonight clear and cold but tom 27 by morning.

tomorrow lots of sunshine back up to 54 which is just about normal for this time of year. the next 5 days, 62 for the ready material on sunday. 60 maybe a shower on monday or two and wednesday with a high of 55 degrees. have a good weekend, denise. >> you too. check in with gym and -- for the updated -- coming up unnotable absence for ban gals practice, you'll cause her to mess un. she'll have the ,,,,,,,,,,,,

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mark is here. >> you know the games don't look the same or feel the same without no. 52 in it. ravens fan look forward to

pregame and. they may be dancing this sunday. he may not play at all. he's got a foot injury. he missed his third straight practice today. he hasn't missed a game, because he is the team leader in tackle. louis played, you can see this play an awkward test to his right foot. even if lou sis is unable to play, the ravens believe they're going to be okay. >> the young guys are going to have to step up. we've got lots of guys who have dropped the course for a year. we have a really good defense and we'll play well. >> if it's any consolation the visiting bengals,. >> necessary man up, a key division mall batter is right

here on kgz, kick off sunday is one. including the first april a johnny united stadium. so hall with the ball opening drive. trevor williams will make the catch and spin into the touchdown. 14-0 at half. gilbert, he leads scoring drive in the second half. he would go ahead and score the touchdown with two minutes to development it's now 20-21. what a game. it's tied now in the fourth quarter. college basketball. mark's new coach. as you get to know him. you're doing to find he's honest and coach. yesterday he refrained from my show. game 2 in san juan, a chance to get the team back on track taken out of colorado. maryland trailed by 12 points. each scored 15 points from the

from to contribute today the come back. a sean mosley, he scored 16. this is looking good. the start of the game still stole one, three of year high. temp points an impress safe colorado. >> let's once back after the cost to alabama. maryland football tomorrow on the road. >> thank you very much mark. >> turning trash into art. >> what's up next, making these messages and what's behind it ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] combine a pnc cashbuilder visa credit card with a pnc performance select checking account and get up to 1.75% cash back for just about every purchase. learn more and apply today at pnc.com/cashbuilder.

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