former eagles star irving fryar is vowing to fight his conviction for mortgage fraud.at down with our vai sikahema for his first and only interview since a jury found him and his mother guilty. >> this is the hardest thing i've ever had to deal with in my life. >> when the verdict was read, were you shocked? >> in my mind, yes, the verdict should have been not guilty. but i was not surprised. >> when you take 12 people, off the street, interrupt their lives, there are people who don't necessarily know the law and you put them in a room and ask them to make a decision, there's a chance it might not be the right decision. >> now, fryar said he and his mother never saw the $1.2 million that the government claims that they duped out of several banks in a mortgage scheme. fryar said it was actually the government's key witness who conned them and kept all the money. fryar and his mother could get up to ten years in prison. they turned down a plea deal by the way. their lawyers are expected to file an appeal by the end of this week. check the nbc 10 news app to see vai's ful

former eagles star irving fryar is vowing to fight his conviction on mortgage fraud. sat down with nbc 10's vai sikahema for his first and only interview since a jury found fryar and his mother guilty. >> this is the hardest thing that i've ever had to deal with in my life. >> when the verdict was read, were you shocked? >> in my mind, the verdict should have been not guilty. but i was not surprised. >> when you take 12 people off the street, you interrupt your lives, there are people who don't necessarily know the law and you put them in a room and ask them to make a decision. there's a chance that it might not be the right decision. >> fryar said he and his mother never saw the $1.2 million that the government said they duped from several banks in a mortgage scheme. fryar said it was the government's key witness who conned them and kept all the money. fryar and his mother could get up to ten years in prison. their lawyers are expected to file an appeal by the end of the week. tan on the nbc 10 news app to see vai's full interview with irving fryar. >>> conde nast tr

not giving up his fight. >> this is the hardest thing i've ever had to deal with in my life. >> irving fryarnever saw the $1.2 million that the government says he and his aging mother duped from multiple banks in a mortgage scheme. according to fryar, it was the government's key witness barksdale who conned them and kept all the money. >> my mother thought she was applying for a loan to buy a house. he took her to multiple banks to apply. mr. barksdale told my mother, you got a loan. you got a mortgage for the house. is that beneficial? pay this mortgage at beneficial. she paid a mortgage to ben official for 2, 2 1/2 years. come to find out when all this went down the mortgage on the house is at cornerstone. cornerstone foreclosed on my mother's house. my mother lost her house. and she was paying the orange on one of his other houses. >> when the verdict was read, were you shocked? >> yes. the verdict should have been not geeltd, but i was not surprised. >> reporter: fryar says day after day of technical information and financial data was simply lost on the jury. >> when you take 12 people o

irving fryar was convicted of mortgage fraud. nbc 10's vai sikahema just wrapped up his interview minutes ago and joins us live from fryar's church in mt. holly. what did he have to say? >> reporter: good evening. mt. holly is where irving fryar grew up, he played high school football here before going on to the university of nebraska, where he was an all american. he was the number one draft pick in the entire nfl in 1984 but now is senior pastor of this new jerusalem house of god. on friday, he and his mother were found guilty on two charges, conspiracy and theft by deception. what the government says was duping mortgage companies of $1.2 million. irving spoke to me just a few minutes ago and he remains defiant. >> either way, it's been hard. it's been difficult. but i'm a better person because of it. that's hard to believe, i think, for some people. actually, i embrace it because who i am now is not who i was three years ago. if i did not go through all of this adversity with people lying and turning their backs on me and find

check the nbc 10 news app to see vai's full interview with irving fryar. >>> 6:. 6. 6:36.omeone special is coming to stay at your home? now imagine the person is pope francis. that's how they're feeling at saint charles borromeo seminary in wynnewood. the solitude of saint charles borromeo seminary belies the excitement building among the future priests who will soon be back in these halls. >> we love the holy father. we're so excited by his leadership. >> reporter: pope francis will come to the seminary on september 26th. rector and auxiliary bishop says the hope is 130 seminarians will welcome pope francis with the kind of anthem. >> sing it three times. it's in latin. it will be addressed specifically to pope francis. it's a prayer but it's a little bit like a latin version of "for he's a jolly good fellow," that kind of thing. ♪ >> bishop senior sang that song as a seminarian himself in 1979 when saint charles welcomed another vip. >> october 3rd, 1979, pope st. john paul ii came to saint charles borromeo seminary after having celebrated mass on logan circle. >> report

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. >>> in other news irving fryar faces up to ten years in prison after he was convicted in a mortgagescam. yesterday a jury found him, along with his mother, guilty of conspiracy and theft did iby deception. fryar played 17 seasons in the nfl, including three for the eagles. sentencing is set for october. >>> as we prepare for the pope, we are taking a look at security for the papal visit. here's a live look at the ben franklin bridge which we have told you will be closed to cars during the visit next month. now the secret service is clearing the air, so to speak, about rumors involving the bridge closure. the agency says there will be security on the ben but no checkpoints, no airport-style searches and no metal detectors for those walking across the bridge from camden into philadelphia. for the papal weekend in late september. >> can't get every person out if there's going to be that volume of people that's not plausible. >> as for center city the secret service says the agency will provide a list of items you will not be allowed to bring with you into the secure zone. when that lis

look at this, our vai sikahema sat down with ex-allegheny irving fryar who was just convicted of mortgage you'll hear why he says he can still prove his innocence. >>> if you ever wonder what happens behind the scenes here at nbc 10 news today, well, wonder no more. just use this fancy new app called periscope and follow us there. we'll talk to you during commercial breaks as much as we can. we have other jobs to do, too. we'll interact with you. we also give away a pretty cool prize today. >> i have a good one today. >> tracy has a good one. watch out. our address is nbc philadelphia on periscope. we'll see you there. >>> how about that face? this weekend, you can adopt him and many like him. you can help us clear the shelters. nbc 10 and telemundo 62 teaming up with dozens of animal shelters on saturday to help find homes for pets. not just big dogs either. there are all sorts of breeds up for adoption, cats, too, but you'd better get there early. >> the small dogs do get adopted quickly. you'd be surprised how many we have come through every day and find great homes. we have a lot of v

that's the verdict a jury reached today in the trial of former eagle irving fryar. jurors found his mother and him guilty of conspiracy and theft by deception. prosecutors say they masterminded a bank and mortgage fraud scheme in burlington county. fryar played 17 seasons in the nfl including three for the eagles. he faces five to ten years behind bars. sentencing is set for october. >>> a philadelphia judge overturned more than 100 drug convictions tainted by allegations of police corruption. this is the second time it's happened in the past six months. you may remember the six narcotics officers who went to trial on corruption charges. they were acquitted earlier this year but evidence uncovered during that investigation can be used in court by people accused in other cases. a public defender tells us he filed 1400 petitions asking for new trials for people convicted in cases involving the police officers who were later charged, then found not guilty. today, 158 of those convictions were tossed out. >> prosecutor's office to their credit has stood by what they sai

. >> in an nbc 10 exclusive, irving fryar sat down with our own vai sikahema.l hear why he says he wasn't surprised when he was found guilty of mortgage fraud. >>> 5:23. the fda isn't very happy about kim kardashian's latest selfie. kardashian posted this photo and an endorsement for a morning sickness drug on instagram. as you know, she's pregnant. the fda warned the pharmaceutical company behind the drug that the posts are miswlemi misleading because they don't give facts or talk about risks or side effects. she has since removed those posts. >>> automaker bmw is working with an oregon tech company to design a feature that would alert drivers when the next traffic signal is about to turn green or red. it would also suggest the best feed to having to avoid stopping. >> another app for that. >> 5:24. facebook is reportedly testing a new app that would notify you about breaking news alerts. landon dowdy is here with details in this morning's cnbc business news. good morning. >> hey, tracy. that's right. facebook is reportedly working on a twitter-like app that l

. >>> jurors deliberate in the trial of former eagle irving fryar fryar. >>> a camden county man is recovering after being lost in the woods for days. police have been looking for james wharton since tuesday morning. he called 911 twice to say he was lost in the woods in winslow township. that was the last they heard from him. officers found wharton along train tracks off williamstown road. they took him the hospital to be checked out. >>> the citizens crime commission is hoping a new reward will help solve the case of an elderly korean war veteran attacked inside his chester county home last month. the commission is offering $6,000 for any information leading to an arrest. the 81-year-old victim spoke only to nbc 10 after the crime last month. he told us the man who beat him and tied him up pretended to be a worker with the water company. once inside the vet's house, the attacking demanded money. police have released this sketch of him. if you know who he is call police. >>> 4:34. cracking down on the airline. >> hidden fees are taking a toll on customers. are airlines covering their costs or

. >>> former philadelphia eagle irving fryar has been found guilty of conspiracy and theft by deception. fryar's mother, 74 year-old elaine mcgee, was also found guilty to take in mount holly. he and his mother stole more than 1.2 million-dollar from several banks in a mortgage fraud scheme. sentencing is in october and they could face up to ten years in prison. >>> new information tonight on the papal visit, we new know secret service will not be screening visitors who are planning to cross ben franklin bridge. the bridge will be shut down to vehicular traffic during visit to philadelphia but will remain opened to pedestrian. officials say visitors will see officers on the bridge to make sure everyone crosses safely. >>> coming up, a little late her in our broadcast how this piece of presidential history will play a role in the pope's history and visit to independent mall. we will that have in ten minutes. >>> across our area, some showers, some sun, we had a mix of weather depending on where you live but weekend is looking great for everybody. meteorologist kate bilo is live on the cb

. >>> today jurors will continue deliberations in the former eagle irving fryar.cuse him of masterminding an alleged bank scheme. if convicted he will face between 5 to 10 years behind bars. >>> shuttings down and shipping out. the bakery behind the bread likely used for your cheesesteak or hoagie has announced it's leaving philadelphia. matt delucia has more on how the move is impacting workers at amo rochlt so -- amoroso's. >> reporter: i've been talking to the workers some are a bit decade those who have worked here for decades. news of the layoff came in a memo wednesday night. there are some 00 workers and it's a big change for them. amoroso's says it's outgrown the location here and bought a facility in belmawr. the positions will be terminated. the people who work here now will have to interview for the new jobs. the workers i've been talking with, most of them have a positive outlook. they say this was not a complete surprise. the workers had a feeling this time would come. >> you know they talked about it for the last three, four years. now it's finally h

. >>> a former eagle fan favorite irving fryar has been convicted for his role in a mortgage scam. the 52-year-old applied for multiple morgue loans in quick succession using the same property as collateral. he faces up to ten years in jail. >>> james holmes will be spending life in prison for killing 12 people and wounding 70 others in the movie theater shooting. holmes was spared execution after one juror balked at the possibility of sentencing him to death. homes was automatically sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. >>> republican candidates are in atlanta georgia to speak at the red state conservative conference except for the man who is leading in the poll. because of afternoon offensive comment he made. eric erickson said trump crossed the line making the comment about fox news anchor meggingly meggingly -- megyn kelly. >> she asked me ridiculous questions, there was blood coming out of her eyes, and blood coming out of her wherever. >> vice president joe biden is on vacation in south carolina, he is expected to spend a lot of time on his vacation m

. >>> former eagles star irving fryar faces up to ten years in prison after he was convicted in a mortgagecam. a jury found him along with his mother guilty of conspiracy and theft by deception. prosecutors claim they masterminded a bank and mortgage fraud scheme in burlington county. fryar played 17 seasons in the nfl, including three for the eagles. sentencing is set for october. >>> as we prepare for the pope, we are taking a closer look at security for the papal visit. here's a live view of the ben franklin bridge which we've told you will be closed to cars during the visit next month. now the secret service is clearing the air about some rumors involving the bridge closure. the agency says there will be security on the ben but no checkpoints, no airport-style searches and no metal detectors for those walking across the bridge from camden into philadelphia for the papal weekend in late september. >> can't get every person out if there's going to be that volume of people, that's not plausible. >> as for center city, the secret service says the agency will provide a list of items you wil

. >>> in other news back in our area, irving fryar faces up to ten years in prison after he was convictedin a mortgage scam. yesterday a jury found him, along with his mother, guilty of conspiracy and theft by deception. prosecutors claim they masterminded a bank and mortgage fraud scheme in burlington county. fryar played 17 seasons in the nfl, including three for the eagles. sentencing is set for october. >>> a scare in the air stopped a flight out of philadelphia from getting very far last night. we have video from inside that plane. take a look. a passenger sent us these images of sparks coming from the wing of an american airlines flight. the plane was flying from philadelphia to seattle. skyforce 10 was over the scene as the airbus 320 jet landed back at philly international after just 40 minutes in the air. 145 passengers were on board. nobody was hurt and the passengers were able to make it on another flight. federal authorities are now investigating. >>> this morning, philadelphia police continue their search for two men who shot and robbed a bakery store owner. we first brought

. >>> a guilty verdict for former eagle irving fryar. a short time ago he and his mother were convicted of conspiracy and theft by deception. prosecutors claim they masterminded a bank and mortgage fraud scheme in burlington county. he of course played 17 seasons in the nfl including three for the birds. he faces five to ten years behind bars. sentencing is set for october. >>> a gas leak forced part of the new jersey turnpike to shut down this afternoon. look at that traffic. sky force 10 in the air near exits 3 and 4 in cherry hill, camden county as police detoured that traffic. state police tell us a construction crew accidentally struck a gas main causing a leak. we are told crews shut off the gas and traffic is moving again in both directions. >>> let's take a look at traffic heading down the shore at this hour. we have a live picture. this is route 42 at the ac expressway moving fairly smoothly for 5:05. this is the turnersville area in gloucester county. >>> let's head to cape may. you can see the crowds have thinned out a little

irving fryar recently sat down with rick williams following his conviction in a morgan fraud scheme. 74-year-old mother is also guilty. tonight fryar opens up about his legal struggles and what lice ahead for him and his mother only on "action news" at 11:00 for cecily tynan ducis rodgers jaime apody and the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner. we hope you'll join us for "action news" it's at 11:00. >>> tonight, the verdict is in. that dramatic moment in court. the former student breaking down, accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. whose story did the jury believe? >>> and erika strikes. florida on alert. causing flash floods, destroying buildings. dozens feared dead or missing. >>> point of attack. the gunman that killed two journalists on air. we take you inside his home. plus, the lone survivor describes the ambush. >>> and the gunman possibly taking aim on drivers on an american highway. >>> and an abc news exclusive. the americans that took down a terror suspect returning home to the u.s. telling us about that life or death moment. >>> good evening, i'm tom l

. >>> today, jurors will continue deliberations in the trial of a former eagle, irving fryar.osecutors accuse fryar of masterminding an alleged bank and mortgage fraud scheme. yesterday, the jury asked for more testimony to be reread to them. if convicted, fryar faces between five and ten years behind bars. >>> we have new information in the case of a cape may county boy who disappeared almost 25 years ago. only nbc 10 was at the middle township police station yesterday when this man, daniel coll showed up for a new interview with detectives. the former prostitute told us earlier this week that the man in this picture, thomas butcavage, showed him a video in 1993 of a boy being sexually assaulted. coll is convinced it was mark himebaugh who was 11 when he vanished from his neighborhood. >> been wanting to come down here for a long time. >> now is the right time? >> this is the right time. >> coll says butcavage confessed to disposing of the boy in the video along with several other kids. also according to coll butcavage said he stayed at a camp ground in middle township less t

. >> former philadelphia eagle irving fryar has been found guilty of conspiracy and theft by deception. friar's mom, 74 year old eileen magee, also found guilty in mt. holly. friar and his mother stole more than $1.2 million from several banks and mortgage fraud scheme. sentencing is in october and they could face up to ten years in prison. >> gunman james holmes has been spared the death penalty and will spend the rest of his life in prison for the colorado movie theater massacre. a jury deliberated for six and a half hours but could not come to unanimous agreement on death sentence. the verdict comes nearly four months after the trial began. terry okita has the details from los angeles. >> james holmes shows no emotion as he learned his fate for might g -- committing one of the worse mass shootings in us history. >> the court will impose life in prisonment without the possibility of parole. >> juror 17 said they could not reach unanimous verdict on the death penalty. >> what we split was one juror solidly in favor of life sentence, two that were undecided. and the rest were in favor

recently irving fryar sat down with me following his conviction in a mortgage fraud scheme. his 74-year-old mother was also found guilty. the two are facing jail time and a hefty fine. fryar staunchly maintains his innocence and points the sole finger at the man who testified against him. >> i'm thinking to myself this guy's trying to put not just me but he's trying to put my mother in jail. it's his word against my word. >> tonight fryar opens up about his legal struggles and what lies ahead for him and his mother. you can see it only on "action news" tonight at 11:00. >> a newly renovated shop along the pennsylvania turnpike was unveiled today. a ribbon cutting ceremony marked the reopening of the valley forge service plaza. it's located on the eastbound side at i-76. the service plaza is the 17th and final one to be renovated in the redevelopment initiative launched back in 2006. it features modern restrooms and an expanded convenience store. >> all right. two things that are very important. >> very much so. >> also important tonight, the "action news" traffic report. >>

irving friryar. prosecutors accused fryar of masterminding an alleged mortgage scheme. >>> police had been looking for james wharton since tuesday morning. he called 911 twice to say he was lost in the woods in winslow township. that was the last they heard from him until last night when officers found wharton along train tracks #ter williamstown road. they took him to bethe hospital to be checked out but they say he was in good spirits. >>> new informing in the case of a cape may county boy who disappeared almost 25 years ago. only nbc 10 was at the middle township police station yesterday when daniel coll showed up for a new interview with detectives. the former prostitute told us earlier the man in the photo, this photo, thomas butcavage showed him a video in 1993 of a boy being sexually assaulted. coll is convinced that it was mark himebaugh who was 11 when he vanished from his neighborhood. >> i've been wanting to come down here for a long time. >> now is the right time. >> this is the right time. >> he saysid he stayed at a camp ground in middle township. butcavage denied involvement and was nev

irving friar has been found guilty of conspiracy and theft by deception. the his mother, 74 year-old elaine mcgee was also found guilty in mount holly. fryar and his mother stole more than 1.2 million-dollar from several banks in a mortgage fraud scheme. sentencing will be held in october and they could face up to ten years in prison. >>> a camden county man is safe and sound after getting lost in the woods for three days his friend ventured deep in the woods and eventually found him. "eyewitness news" reporter, new jersey reporter, cleve bryan, joins us now from berlin with more on how all this unfolded, cleve. >> reporter: ukee, neighbors a that the man left a barbecue on monday, thinking he would walk through wood to his house, instead, he ended up circling around in these thick woods for several days just in a couple square mile area today i talked to several is friend who were determined and ultimately rescued the man. >> we were just scared. we wanted to make sure he was okay. >> reporter: jake i and buck connor feared their neighbor had little chance of survival. sixty-one year-old called 911 tuesday morning saying he was lost in th