. >>> philadelphia district attorney seth williams is giving up his law license temporarily as he fights charges in his federal bribery and extortion case. but williams is not stepping down. fox 29's shawnette wilson joins us live outside the district attorney's office with what's next for seth william much shawnette. >> reporter: well, dawn, as you know, there are a lot of people calling for him to step down but today his new lawyer said that seth williams will remain in office in administrative capacity only. >> seth they're calling for to you step down. >> district attorney seth williams left federal court today to cameras and media frenzy. he's obtained a new lawyer to represent him in his bribery and extortion case. >> today district attorney williams took the step of agreeing to temporary suspension of his law license penning out come of this case. he will remain in office in an administrative capacity only. >> reporter: we caught up with mayor jim kenney for reaction to today's news. >> i mean i made it clear that he can't do his job in this current condition and i'm not going to

seth williams should resign andn his federal corruption case. so, a local black lives matter resignation, which presents some irony to this situation because williams is the fit position. first off, let's start out by putting ourselves in seth williams' shoes. maybe donna, you can do this. why would you not want to resign if you are seth williams, beyond the fact that he doesn't have to, legally? >> he needs a way to make a living and pay for his lawyers.r of this. i think if he had some other means of supporting himself, he but there's a bigger issue here, and seth is gonna have to face black lives matter calls for i think the hypocrisy of a prosecuting people like louise b offenses that -- they were compared to what he did. and so, i think the hypocrisyint going over well, and i think he's not gonna be able to walki, the responsibility forha >> mayor kenney has called for his resignation, and also interesting, black lives mattero resign, which is another, i guess, ironic part of all this, jeff. >> absolutely. but the thing is also, you know, th

he is expected to be a key witness against seth williams when the district attorney's trial starts at dave schratwieser, fox 29 news. >>> we learned today that seth williams has listed his overbrook farms home for sale. >> the listing advertisers a new roof williams put up through undisclosed in kind political donations on your day door tonight philadelphia has draft fever and the forecast looks pretty good for the thousands descending upon the city. kathy orr has the big forecast in 152nd. ♪ in weather tonight cloudy skies in philadelphia but to the north and west we're clearing out fast and at the parkway, we are getting ready right now only about 13 hours away from the nfl draft experience opening and look all the bright lights picture perfect view here at fox 29. the temperature 62 degrees. the high for the day 64. winds out of the south at 3 miles an hour. finally that wind has shifted as that pesky low pressure system is moved out to sea. 61 in wilmington. 61 in millville. 62 in reading. allentown still sitting at 64 degrees. down the shore it's cool with that ocean breeze ocean

in the federal bribery indictment against district attorney seth williams.e guy who prosecutors say allegedly gave the da thousands of dollars in exchange for the da's help on a number of matte matters. >> can i ask you a couple questions about seth williams? you don't want to say anything about why you gave him money? >> i'm sorry. >> no? why not? >> we caught up with ali at a shopping center near his home in southampton, bucks county. he was in no mood to speak with fox 29 on this rainy thursday or answer any questions about his relationship with william. the charges against the da or why he allegedly gave williams money. >> why would you give him money? >> talk to my lawyer. >> you don't want to tell us why you would give him money. >> you can talk to my lawyer. >> reporter: back to our conversation with ali in a few minutes. >>> the bucks county businessman and williams made headlines in march when williams was indicted by a federal grand jury for taking tens of thousands of dollars from ali and a second business owner in return for favors. along with de

why do you think that seth williams is willing to combat them, i guess, and not just resign?nd do you think it'll work? >> well, i think most of the preeminent ethics lawyers in town have said there's no legal basis for putting him out of office, so i'm not quite sure why they're doing this. i mean, i'm sure that they must have consulted with them. so there's some publicity, and there may be outrage. i don't know. i mean, seth has brought obviously himself to a position where he is -- i won't use the word "disgrace." people are innocent until proven guilty. there have been many people calling for him to step down. that might be the right thing to do, but it's his decision at the end of the day. and i just -- and i also think that they should have called for him to step down before they took a legal step. >> there's a parallel, monica, with a former attorney general of the state of pennsylvania, kathleen kane. she lost her law license. she was charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor counts. she assigned the day to day operations of the attorney general's office in this st

this month it was district attorney seth williams. in december, congressman shack fattah convicted of misusing grant money. 2013, seven of nine city traffic court judges charged with, yes, corruption. >> to some extent, one party rule is a factor in it. >> over 50 year, one political party has controlled the city of philadelphia. >> we tip the balance so to the point where it makes it very hard for the political competition to take place >> registered democrats out number city republicans seven to one. the ratio is identical to the number of democrats running against a sole republican for district attorney >> we also shot out independent voters from primary elections, they're almost as many independent voters as republicans and they have no voice >> former city mayor and governor ed rendell feels fresh blood is needed from within the reigning party >> we need to make the party more open to attract more people from different walks of life, and different segments of the city. and make it more competitive >> he ads term limits and appoin

they're working to get a fair deal for the teachers. >>> today philadelphia district attorney seth williams faces a deadline in his corruption case from a federal judge. this is the last day williams can ask for a delay of his trial set to begin on may 31st. prosecutors asked for more time to prepare but didn't get it. the grand jury indicted williams on bribery and fraud charges. williams pleaded not guilty. >>> yesterday, pms put up his home for $450,000. williams recently said he's having financial troubles. the house includes a new $45,000 roof that prosecutors say is one of the gifts williams illegally accepted in exchange for favors. >>> in camden, the jury in the d.j. creato murder trial visited the creek yesterday where the body of 3-year-old brendan creato was found. prosecutors say the fourth killed his son to please his teenage girlfriend who didn't like kids. the defense claims the child may have wandered from his father's apartment in the middle of the night. the trial resumes on tuesday. >>> new details on an unusual sight in philadelphia. we showed the video this week. a larg

this month it was district attorney seth williams. in december, congressman shack fattah convicted of misusing grant money. 2013, seven of nine city traffic court judges charged with, yes, corruption. >> to some extent, one party rule is a factor in it. >> over 50 year, one political party has controlled the city of philadelphia. >> we tip the balance so to the point where it makes it very hard for the political competition to take place >> registered democrats out number city republicans seven to one. the ratio is identical to the number of democrats running against a sole republican for district attorney >> we also shot out independent voters from primary elections, they're almost as many independent voters as republicans and they have no voice >> former city mayor and governor ed rendell feels fresh blood is needed from within the reigning party >> we need to make the party more open to attract more people from different walks of life, and different segments of the city. and make it more competitive >> he ads term limits and appoin

. >>> philadelphia district attorney seth williams is voluntarily taking a step back from some of his duties. after being indicted on bribe ry and extortion charges, but he is not stepping down from office, despite calls to do so. federal court yesterday williams switched defense attorneys, tom berke is now representing him. he said charges against williams is false. >>> today district tern williams took the step to agreeing to a temporary suspension of his law license pending outcome of this case. he will remain in office in an administrative capacity only. >>now, state campaign finance record show williams attorney contributed more than $1,500 to williams 2010 run for d.a., but wow not comment about those donations. >>> with the williams indictment and convictions of other public officials, vice news is asking the question is philadelphia the most corrupt city in america? "eyewitness news" reporter alexandria hoff looked for answers and what could be done about it. >> reporter: just a few examples this month it was district attorney seth williams? in december it was then congressman

. >>> and philadelphia district attorney, seth williams is taking voluntarily, that is taking a step back from some of his duties after being indicted on bribery and extortion charges, and, he is not stepping down from office, despite calls to do so. in federal court yesterday, williams switched defense attorneys, tom berke is now representing him. he said charge is a begins williams are false. >>> today district tern williams took the step of agreeing to a temporary suspension of his law license pending outcome of this case. he will remain in office in an administrative capacity only. >>and now, state finance campaign record, show w camtribn $1,500 to williams 2010 run for d.a., he would not comment about those donations. >>> with the will yams indictment and convictions of other public officials, vice news is asking the question is fill at most corrupt city in america? "eyewitness news" reporter alexandria hoff looked for answers and what could be done about it. >> reporter: just a few examples, this month it was district attorney seth williams, in december it was then congressman

. >>> seth williams no longer has his law license, but remains on the job following a hearing in federal court. chad perdelli has the details. >> reporter: flagged by his new attorney seth williams answered to shouts to him to step down as district attorney. he took the steps of agreeing to a temporary suspension of his law license pending the outcome of this case he will remain in office in an administrative capacity only. >> reporter: williams is accused of taking $100,000 in gifts in change for favors to two local businessmen. he is charged with spending $20,000 for his mother's nursing car. >> not a single case in my client's office was affected. >> reporter: williams i can't told the judge he was in it for the long hall. earlier this week, william's former attorneyt to withdraw fr, because he said williams could not afford his services. berk seemed confident that his client was innocent of the extortion and bribery charges. >> the requirements are not met in this indictment. >> reporter: what's up next for seth williams is unclear, we're expected to learn more on monday when a heari

levels in the hotel were 16 times above the safe limits. >>> 6:36, embattled district attorneys seth williamected back inside of a courtroom. the city's top prosecutor volunteerly gave up us law license friday but he remains on the job. his new lawyer said williams will face an administrative role pending the outcome of this trial. williams face to say 23 counts of bribery and extortion, a hearing in federal court tomorrow. at 11:30, our inside story panel discusses seth william's legal challenges and the district attorney race. the panel digs into the tussle for sanctuary cities like philadelphia. >>> a race against time and whipped up creations in philadelphia for a chance to cash in on scholarships. action news reporter jeaneatte reyes has the tasty details. >> chicken, hoping it turns outright. i have a thermometer. >> reporter: the heat is cranked up and it's not just on the chicken. >> we'll bring the plate up here for the judge. >> reporter: how are you feeling >> excited. >> it's the beauty and the timing and everything. >> reporter: 18 talented chefs from several philadelphia high s

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. >>> a philadelphia district attorney seth william legal troubles take another turn in court tomorrow. >>> the phillies are hitting the road for the season opener in cincinnati. the general manager talks about expectations just ahead. >>> windchills are below freezing in many locations this morning, look what happenss by tuesday, all of a sudden we're back up into the mid 70's where we like it. we'll see how long it lasts with the accu weather seven-day forecast when we come back. >>> one dry day? that's what we can look forward to. >> that's about it. really nice way to end the weekend got off to such a miserable start yesterday. as we flip it over to the radar, everything looks good, we don't have moisture, for the most part tomorrow as well, although tomorrow night, when some of the moisture starts to roll on back in again, put 41 in philadelphia, due point 32. pressure reading holding steady at 30.16 inches, winds blustery out of the northwest at 12 miles per hour, that's makes us 41 in philadelphia feel more like 34. that's your windchill. 33 in allentown, 33 trenton, 21 in the p

seth williams' bribery and extortion trial to start as early as next month. the judge says the public deserves the right to a speedy trial and also sites concern about the federal court system. williams denies all allegations. >>> a disbarred montgomery county lawyer is charged with stealing thousands of dollars from special-needs trust funds, and investigators want to know if there are more victims. the d.a. says patrick bradley took more than $116,000 from the trust. he also allegedly charged people tens of thousands of dollars to help find guardians for special needs families -- family members, but didn't provide any legal services. >>> a philadelphia police detective is cleared of assault charges. adam o'donnell was found not guilty yesterday, accused of assaulting a man that he was escorting out of police headquarters last february. the alleged film claimed that o'donnell kicked him in the knee hard enough to break his leg. o'donnell was a detective with special victims unit. >>> the new jersey attorney general's office is looking into the death of a sick

goes after seth williams in an effort to get him to resign. >>> subway attack.omb explodes on a train in russia killing nearly a dozen people and leaving investigators searching for answers. >>> good morning and welcome to "nbc10 news today." i'm katy zachry. >> i'm vai sikahema. heavy rain moved through the area overnight. on left here, radar showing showers still sticking around. on the right, a live look at center city which saw a good amount of rain in the last few hours. this is part of the deadly system that hit the south, spawning tornadoes in states including louisiana and mississippi. five people have died because of the severe weather. we'll get to meteorologist bill henley with the most accurate first alert weather forecast. >>> getting off easy with there one. the first round of showers has moved through, the steadier stuff. now sprinkles, lot, spotty showers. they're starting to die down. most of the day, showers

police raare investigating. >>> suing to have seth williams removed from office. ents williams from keeping his job because his law license is temporary lir suspended. >>> the threat follows the bombing that killed 14 people. we have the latest on the investigation. >> reporter: investigators say the bomb on the metro carriage was packed with nails and ball bearings. it tore through metal and people. authorities named the suspect as a 22-year-old russian citizen with links to islamist militants. they are examining debris and explosive residue, security camera footage and above all, a second bomb. investigators say the bomb was meant to be even more powerful. disguised as a fire extinguisher it was disarmed. it is not clear if one man was behind both bombs. no group claimed the attacks. it came mid-afternoon, the timing significant because putin was in st. petersburg, his home stichlt after the attack he laid flowers at the station. trump offered condolences and condemnation. >> absolutely a terrible thing. >> reporter: threats of ve venn j from isis. putin says it

. >>> em balanced philadelphia district attorney seth williams giving up laworily but not stepg down. he has a new lawyer in fed bribe rear and extortion case. shawnette wilson joins us live outside district attorney's office with what is nex. shawnette. >> reporter: chris the new lawyer says that seth williams will remain in administrative capacity only. that lawyer would not take questions from reporters and neitherid court today. >> seth they're calling for to you step down. federal courtistrict attorney today to a barrage of cameras and media f. >> he's object taped a new lawyer to represent him in his bribery attorney thomas burke dropped a major development in what s unrf williams' roll as district attorney. >> today district attorney williams took theteeing to tempn of his law license penhe will rn administrative capacity only. >> reporter: w kenney for reacto today's news. >> i made can't do his job in this current condition. i'm not day. >> reporter: district attorney williams is accused of $160,000n exchange for pavsecutors also se stole money meant for his mot ps for willia

abraham and another attorney have sued seth williams. s was indicted on federal corruption charges. williams has given up his law license but refused to step down. >> so, a big story undoubted as we all follow local politics and not to be pushy, but we're trying to push you out now that you have given up your law license on friday moment trily. >> and article goes into how, it is, ironic about kathleen kaine how she also gave up her law license but she remained on for about a year. >> and seth williams is after her. it is a huge philadelphia story. >>> but now, to this, aclu is stepping in the berks county school district battle over where transgendered students can use locker or bathrooms on campus. group filed motion yesterday to defend the boyer town area school district and its policy that allows trans students to use locker and rest rooms of their choice. district was sued by two conservative groups on behalf of the family in the district saying that the policy violate s other students privacy rights. >> all right. man accused of kil

there were eight candidates vying to replace seth williams. y 16th a democratic candidate will be elected. the only republican running is seth grossman. >> let's get the late word from accuweather and meteorologist cecily tynan. >> jim, tomorrow should be a beautiful day. double scan showing we dried out nicely after morning showers and cleared the clouds just enough for spectacular sunsets. keith from doyle town pennsylvania on my facebook page. you can see the best sunsets have clouds. enough clouds to get the oranges, reds, yellows. beautiful photos. keep sending them in. it's april. it's been on the warm side. temperatures this month running more than six degrees above normal. rainfall is on pace near normal, close to two inches of rain so far this month. currently we are dry and cooling off, millville 47. always a cool spot. allentown, 55. wilmington 61. philadelphia, 66-degrees. cape mejia cooled off to 59. satellite and radar showing we have a front move through this morning, a cold front bringing us a scattering of showers, generally le

seth williams says he's voluntarily spending his license to practice law but won't resign while he fights bribery and extortion charges. he was back in court with a new lawyer. phantom as burkthomas burke is r colleague. >> police are looking for a hit and run driver that hit a pedestrian near green bank road. they identified the victim at 53-year-old christopher helsz of wilmington. hesse was struck by a second vehicle that did stop at the scene. he has since died of his injuries. >> the taj mahal casino was bought last year but shut down in october in response to a union strike. they want to reopen the casino next spring and will unveil the plans for the casino this coming wednesday. >> two more men are going to prison for the 2014 hold up at caesar's casino. evan aarons and nathaniel greenly. evans eight years, greenly seven. a fired security guard new when the cash would change hands and led the crew in the heist. they got away with $180,000 in crash. >> this norman rockwell painting is back with its owners tonight 40 years after being stolen from its home in cherry hills. all of this

seven democrats and one republican are vying to fill the seat of seth williams facing bribery and corruption dana redd picking up garbage in neighborhoods, part of a five month campaign to clean up the city. she was asked today about her political future and if she's eyeing the lieutenant governor seat. >> my name has been floated. i have not been asked, but my door is open for anyone that would like to consider me, particularly phil murphey. this is the second year of mayor redd's second term. >> an 81-year-old was rescued from her burping home february 5th. the woman's sons were there tonight holding back tears as they thanked first responders for their heroic deeds. >> in camden county the gloucester police department held awards night at camden college recognizing those that contributed to the safety of the community. >> pass over starts monday night but tonight the national american museum of jewish history held a satyr inspired by a similar event 50 years ago. it's called freedom satyr revisited and recalls the original freedom satyr that took place in washington d.c. in 1969. hundreds

federal are admitting that they had cameras, trained, on philadelphia's district attorney seth williams home. >>> would you say yes to this guy? pretty please. ahh, willie marry me? one of our schools big mascots popping the question. >> i would hope she waited until mask came off before she said yes. >> yes. >> otherwise she has the costume. >> she did. >> did you have a good weekend , bob. >> great weekend. sunburn on the back of my neck there from doing yard work, baseball, good weekend. how about you. >> fun, enjoying it. hope you had a lot of fun. send us some pictures. we're in the best mood, thank you. >> take your allergy medicine and you will be fine. >> i had to for my sons. >> spend ago this time outdoors, it is reality of life. we deal with it. buddy is celebrating national golfers day to day, no jacket required, wait until you see how warm it will get later on. in rain on radar so lets get to the temperature. 48 degrees. sunrise at 6:31. other temperatures on the chill side this morning so grab a sweater, for this morning, but 40 degrees in allentown. fifty atlantic city. f

district attorney, what the feds are now admitting they did to help build their case, against seth williams. >>> and, say yes. say yes to the mascot. why the mascot is getting down on one knee, what is going on? >>> we will explain. >> he shows up like that at wedding we're all in trouble. >> yes, good sense of humor, and a lot and on this monday. and, it puts everyone in the best mood. >> if it is weather-related i hear it, one way or the other. it is always so great. oh, i hate this i say my favorite is when will you make this rain get away. >> when will you make this rain go away. >> this week, today. >> that is right. >> well, i dit. it is gone. it is a 10 out of 10. we have nothing on radar. lets get to the temperature. it is on the cool side. maybe a light jack tote start your day because it is 48 degrees in philadelphia our sun will rise at 6:31, that sunrise time is getting earlier and earlier as days get longer and longer. forty's every where. we have 53-degree temperature in reading, 51 in atlantic city. plan on bright sunshine, a warm afternoon, 79 degrees, we will warn you about

. >>> two legal heavy hitters in fill after filed a lawsuit seeking to have district attorney seth williams removed from office. former d.a. lynn abraham and attorney richard sprague filed that lawsuit today in common pleas court. on friday williams voluntarily suspended his law license but said he plans to stay in office. last month he was indicted on charges of bribery and extortion. >>> "eyewitness news" reporter greg argos is live at the courthouse in norristown, this afternoon where bill cosby returned to court, greg what did you learn? >> reporter: well, jessica, they did not make any rulings, on these motion is today. generally speaking he absorbs what he heard over past few hours and make a decision in the next few days but he will to have decide if cosby's testimony during a deposition in 2005, and 2006 in which he admits to using quaaludes and giving them to woman before having sex with them in the 1907's can be used at trial against him in june of 2017. in 63 days, comedian bill cosby is expected to walk into a montgomery county courthouse and face the accuser andrea constand. bu

. >> seth williams, the cash strapped williams put his over booked home on the market $460,000. itcludes the new $45,000 roof. williams is awaiting trial on bribery charges. one of those gifts included that new roof. his trial is set for next months. >>> the man at the center of a video reached a settlement with united airlines today. dr. david dou settled. he was dragged off a plane after refusing to give up his seat on an over booked flight. now united airlines is focusing on 10 policy changes following that incident. they're vowing to reduce but not eliminate over selling. they will offer up to $10,000 to passengers who give up their seats on an over booked flight and employees will go through increased training. >>> a turning atlantic casino into a water park failed again. the owner says it has six potential bidders for the casino and is competent a new deal can be struck soon. it's been closed since 2014. the atlantic club not the only casino having trouble finding life. the trump plaza has been closed since 2014 and the owner's still trying to sell that property. the new o

. >>> tom wolf is calling on seth williams to resign. in a statement released. governor wolf said the people of philadelphia need a district attorney fully poconosed on and legally capable of executing the important disputes of the top law enforcement official in pennsylvania largest city. it will allow the employees to focus on work and help the citizens move on. williams is facing federal corruption charges and entered a not guilty plea. the da will continue to handle his offices administrative duties while assistants take over legal matters. >>> an unusual sight on the streets of philadelphia. a horse on the run with philadelphia police hot on her trail. the wild scene unfolded across several neighborhoods. big mama gap helloed down spring garden. continued down until richmond and girard in fishtown. >>> she was moving pretty good. i didn't jump in until broad street >> i'm glad she didn't get hurt or hurt anybody. i love my horses. it would have killed me to see something go bad. i'm glad she's, i got her here. i made sure everything was fine. she's in there

. >>> we have new details on district attorney seth williams. his friend, mohammed m. ali is now indicted on bribery and tax evasion charges related to the case. they allege ali and williams had an arrangement where ali would provide travel, money and other things. in exchange, prosecutors say williams would do favors for ali. williams is facing federal bribery and extortion charges. his trial is set for next month. >>> a man is behind bars for sexually assaulting two young girls. police say joseph catrambone had it happen in williams town where he worked. >>> comedian bill cosby hopes to resolve his trial. the comedian said i think about walking out on stage and sitting down on the chair and giving the performance that will be the beginning of the next chapter of my career. cosby has hem in 2004. jury selection begins next month in pittsburgh. cosby's youngest daughter released a letter defending her father. she wrote, quote, my dad like anyone in this country deserves to be treated fairly under the law. ♪ just like fire >> grammy award winner pink will perform in atl

. >>> seth williams is accepting a temporary suspension of his law license while he fights corruption charges in federal court. he was in court to get permission to switch attorneys. there is concern that williams would not be able to pay for his own attorney. he will remain in an administrative capacity as he fights the charges. >>> a judge approved an agreement for president donald trump to pay $25 million to settle lawsuits over trump university. the decision ends seven years of legal battles. kuchlss claim they were misled by promises to have success in real estate. lawyers say the students should get at least 90% of their money back. >>> white house press secretary sean spicer says that president trump finds it unacceptable that cities across the u.s. are becoming sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants. during the press briefing, spicer referenced philadelphia while making the argument that they put lives at risk. >> it can have tragic consequences for all of our citizens and our country. it's concerning for chicago and philadelphia where there has been increased violence. >> th

. >>> we now have new details in the bribery case against seth williams. his friend, mohammed m. ali is now indicted on bribery and tax evasion charges related to the case. authorities allege ali williams had an arraignment, where he survived travel, money and other things in exchange prosecutors say he would do favors for ali. williams is facing several bribery and extortion charges. >>> 5:36. philadelphia is about to become the center of the final football world. the action all happens at 8:00 tonight and it's about eight stories tall. it's huge. crews put up fencing and finishing touches. >> that covers the area the size of roughly ten or 15 football fields. the events are opened to the public at find today. when those gates open, football fans will feel like it's a part of the nfl experience at home. there is a bird seed zip line. you see the hall of fame bus on loan from canton, ohio they are expected to be in town. the nfl draft will line the parkway for the draft day special. >> there is a lot going on. 20,000 college and high school athletes will be competing on the track

. >>> pennsylvania governor tom wolf is once again calling on philadelphia district attorney seth williamso resign. the renewed call to tepp down comes following the suspension of williams' law license a mid federal charge that is williams is facing. in a statement release the this morning the governor said it is quote beyond time for him to step down immediately. wolf said philadelphia needs a da who's fully focused on legally able to carry out the duties of the top law enforcement official in the ci city. >>> happening right now, the bucks county spca needs your help to find whoever shot and killed a beloved cat named scooby in bensalem. the spca offering a $1,000 reward for any information lea leading to a conviction in this animal cruelty case. someone shot scooby sometime between 2:00 and 4:00 monday afternoon it happened near the creek side apartments on knights road. that's where scooby lives. scooby's owner says he was really friendly kitty and played with all the children at that apartment complex. >>> you see it, shoot it our fresco users are helping us show what's happening in y

. >>> pennsylvania approved the temporary suspension of seth william williams law license. he said he will participate in only administrative policy and personnel matters. williams could go to trial by the end of next month. >>> the republican candidate for new jersey assembly is in damage control mode in the wake of a making a vulgar comment to a woman. he was caught on a bar in wildwood telling the woman he should have sex with him. the clip was sent to the cape may county gop. he said he is not dropping out of the gop primary and hope voters will look past the crude language. >> it is not something i am proud of, the fact is i said it, i probably should not have said it. >> well, the election is june 6th. we'll find out. >> we're in for a rollercoaster weekend in terms of the temperature. >> reporter: cooler saturday, warmer on sunday, that's the short end of that. storm tracker 6 live double scan showing we have mainly dry conditions, we have showers up north in the poconos, looks like we're dry locally. looking outside, we have the battleship new jersey. we have clouds

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embattled district attorney seth william expected back inside of a courtroom this week, the city's topcutor voluntarily gave up his law license friday. but he remains on the job. his new lawyer tom berks said he will take an administrative role pending the outcome of the trial. he faces 23 counts of bribe breezy and extortion, he has a hearing in federal court tomorrow. >>> the city of philadelphia is giant banners nearhe nfl draft. city hall and dilworth plaza yesterday. one of the many changes you'll see as the city prepares for the draft to come to town t officials estimate it will draw about 200,000 sports fans to the city of brothly love. it begins on april 27th >>> more changes are giant bronze in old city, part of the oh new museum of american revolution. along chestnut near third street, they weigh more than 1500 pounds each and depict icon scenes, including washington crossing the delaware and signing of the declaration of independence, the museum of the american revolution opens april 19th. >>> local families got a little help dressing their daughters for prom. action news is

they're hoping to replace district attorney seth williams who's not running for reelection. he's facing corruption charges. >> there's a new way to pay for septa rides. any one taking the regional airline can buy quick trip tickets. septa says it's a way to ease congestion during the nfl draft. >>> building battle in germantown. why a proposed new facility for the boys and girls club has neighbors heated. >> medical marijuana one year later. what's happened since pennsylvania passed the law and what's next for patients and growers? >> and are you a fan of the 60s? if you are take a look. we're going to drop from 72 where we are now into the mid-60s by 9:00. 60 degrees at midnight under clear sky. it'll be a remarkable evening but some big changes are on the way so come on back for the first alert forecast. ♪ hey allergy muddlers are you one sneeze away from being voted out of the carpool? try zyrtec® zyrtec® starts working hard at hour one and works twice as hard when you take it again the next day. stick with zyrtec®. muddle no more®. try rhinocort® allergy spray for powerf

philadelphia district attorney seth williams law license about to get suspended. pennsylvania supreme court says that suspension will take effect may 13th. williams has agreed to it but says he plans to remain in office. he faces federal bribery and corruption charges and could go to trial next month. >>> just frightening moments in philadelphia's east oak lane section a car slammed into a home for adults wis disabilities and a surveillance video shows the side of that car hit the group home around 2:30 this morning that's on the 1300 block of west cheltenham avenue. police say the driver lost control but is not hurt. neither were three women sleeping in the home at the ti time. host the ceo of the care center says the crash did injure a person who works there. >> i did have staff person was who was sitting in chair right where the car came in. so she got pushed in the chair. she wept to the hospital. she kept saying my clients are all right. i got the ladies out of the house they're okay but i could see these trembling when these talking to me and trying to hold

meanwhile former da and another lawyer suing to have current da seth williams removed. state law prevents williams from keeping job because law license has been temporarily suspended. williams says he'll stay in office during administrative work while he fights bribery and extortion charges. >>> in montgomery county today. penn state will open a food pantry for its students. the lion shane food pantry started after staff saw students going hungry. especially towards the end of the semester when they're low on funds. >>> 5:38 and we're looking at 60 degrees in philadelphia. clear skies right now. the temperatures still dropping. we'll drop down to 50s to start with. look at the warmup. brilliant sunshine all day long. temperatures peak near 70 degrees this afternoon. 55 until the suburbs. 53 at 8:00. sunny skies all day at noontime. 58 degrees. light wind out of the northwest. clear sailing in the lehigh valley. 56. drop into the upper 40s at 8:00. new jersey, there are some colder spots. some areas of fog being reported with temperatures in the 40s. not everyone seeing

. >>> tom wolf is calling on seth williams to resign. in a statement released. governor wolf said the people of philadelphia need a district attorney fully poconosed on and legally capable of executing the important disputes of the top law enforcement official in pennsylvania largest city. it will allow the employees to focus on work and help the citizens move on. williams is facing federal corruption charges and entered a not guilty plea. the da will continue to handle his offices administrative duties while assistants take over legal matters. >>> an unusual sight on the streets of philadelphia. a horse on the run with philadelphia police hot on her trail. the wild scene unfolded across several neighborhoods. big mama gap helloed down spring garden. continued down until richmond and girard in fishtown. >>> she was moving pretty good. i didn't jump in until broad street >> i'm glad she didn't get hurt or hurt anybody. i love my horses. it would have killed me to see something go bad. i'm glad she's, i got her here. i made sure everything was fine. she's in there

seven democrats and one republican are vying to replace seth williams as da. federal primary probe. the primary race is may 16th. in fairmount park a fundraiser for the school district of philadelphia's music program. children got the chance to network with professionals in the fields they're interested in pursuing. the local chapter of the national association for catering and events sponsored the fundraiser. >>> and one person is in the hospital tonight after a house fire in fall croft, delaware county. this is ba it looked like tonight on the 800 block of school lane. flames broke out around 9:30 this evening. crews were able to get it under control. no word yet on how badly the injured person was hurt. >>> and when you see news happening take out your phone and shoot it and make sure to use the fresco app p app to send it to our newsroom. iain. >> thanks dawn. >>> former president joe biden's son and hess estranged wife reached divorcement. we'll find the details after judge denied their request to keep it sealed from the public. the biden family announced

seth williams, facing federal bribery charges, exchanging his influence for gifts and cash. he has pled not guilty. >>> 5:08. in my role as an amateur meteorologist -- and i mean amateur. i look over at the first alert radar and see green. >> when you see green that means umbrella today. right, bill? >> yes. that's the easy part. the tough part will be dealing with the wind and the cold and the potential for severe weather today. we could see damaging winds with thunderstorms developing later this morning and this afternoon. no storms right now. you can see the wind is blowing and temperatures will drop into the 40s. it feels even colder. mt. holly, 39. very low 40s for philadelphia. temperature will climb. not going to get sunshine today. light rain drops right now. first line of showers is pushing through the area. you can see how quickly it's moving through. drying out to the south but that's a temporary drying. it's a large storm. you can see showers and thunderstorms are starting to fire up in north carolina. part of the same system that will drag into our area today an

. >>> federal judge hoping to take the bribery case against philadelphia district attorney seth williamso court next month. the judge today rejected a request by prosecutors to give them more time to prepare. for now the trial set to start may 31st. the judge says time is of the essence since williams will not step down from office. he rejected calls to resign. prosecutors say williams took more than $100,000 in gifts in exchange for favors. >>> as the electric company about huge power poles like what you see there to the left, and it says it means better service in swedesboro but neighbors say what it is is a big ugly eye soar and they're bracing themselves as more of those poles are set to go up. >>> dave schratwieser is in swedesboro, dave you didn't have to look forward to find frustrated neighbor, did you injury report didn't have to go far at all. lucy there are five hadn't dread 70 of these poles going up across 18 miles of highway in six towns down here in south jersey including historic swedesboro folks are not happy about the size of these poles. >> they're big and ugly. they'r

meanwhile, former da abraham and another lawyer suing to have seth williams removed from office.law prevents williams from keeping his job because law license has been suspended temp larry. williams said he will stay in office doing administrative work while he fights bribery and extortion charges. >>> the current mayor of the embattled city of ferguson missouri has won re-election. won 56% of the vote. defeated el la joans who was trying to become the first black mayor. first election since the police officer shot and killed michael brown in 2014. he. >>> a new pepsi ad sparking a bit of backlash on social media. >> the ad features kardashian family member kendall jenner in a blond wig as black lives matter walk by she rips off her wig, smears her lipstick and joins them. hands a can of pepsi to a police officer. many one critic on social media called the ad tone deaf and another said it was the worst thing she had ever seen. interesting. developing next, tensions are growing after north korea file as missile. >>> cameras catch a man trying to snatch a child right out of a strol

. >> embattled philadelphia district attorney seth williams has put his overbrook house up for sale ase awaits trial on federal bribery charges. it's located on woodbine avenue. real estate listing trulia.com. one of the gifts illegally accepted including a $45,000 new roof for that home. >>> nfl draft day is here h the eagles will make the 14th pick tonight but for fans the fun just started. >> the huge festival known as the draft experience takes up the space of more than 25 football fields so there will be a lot of fun interactive games and it just opened up about noon. >> pat gallen is live on the ben franklin parkway. patrick. >> reporter: good aft the cleveland browns are on the clock now. we will await the first pick at 8 o'clock but at noon the doors open here at the nfl draft experience. fans started filing in. as you take a look at the scene you can see the jersey setup, all 32 teams in attendance. you can stick your head in there and take a photo. so much here to dollar at the draft experience. you have locker rooms on both sides. you have in the far corner what we got a loo

secretary of democrats and one republican are looking to succeed district attorney seth williams who is not running for re-election. williams is currently facing federal corruption charges. >>> in bucks county later this morning, if you see police swarming near schools in the pencebury area, just a drill. they will be conducting active shooter drills beginning at 8:30. >>> today crews will begin cleaning up after a destructive fire swept through a bucks county neighborhood. >> that's right. we'll show you the damage done after flames literally jumped from house to house. >>> plus, lasting lesee. how people in pittsburgh -- legacy. how people in pittsburgh will honor dan rooney today. >>> and bunny beat-down. how a mascot race at the game ended with a bang for teddy roosevelt. >>> 66 degrees, 4:36. dry now. a gentle breeze is blowing. wet weather on the way before we see sunshine. the neighborhood forecast coming up. vanessa: i got hurt and was given painkillers. by the time the drugs ran out, i was addicted. it happened so fast. i ended up on the streets, where the drugs are cheaper a

. >>> governor tom wolf is calling for philadelphia district attorney seth williams to resign amid corruption charges. governor wolf issued a statement, wolf issued a statement saying in part it is beyond time for him to step down immediately from his post as district attorney. people of philadelphia need a district attorney fully focused on and legally capable of executing the important duties of the top law enforcement official of the pennsylvania's largest city. his resignation will allow employees of the office to folk ounce their work and help citizens they serve move on. williams has pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges. >>> as we begin easter holiday weekend we're in for an afternoon that will feel more like june. meteorologist katie fehlinger is live on the cbs-3 sky deck with a outlook for rest of the day, hi there katie. >> that taste of june does come in time for easter holiday. it is many more seasonal afternoon expected here, jim. we have had cloud throughout the course of the morning and into the afternoon there are still some cloud overhead. but it feels really comf