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a jury convicted thomasine tynes. federal prosecutors said he wept after the judge seeking friends and politicalallies. the prosecutor said each judge deserves three to four years in prison. a judge sentenced him to 18 months in prison. the other judges were charged of more serious corruption charges. >>> happening today, the co-owner of a pizza place is making his way despite facing federal tax charges. charles and his wife own the manco and manco store. an indictment alleges that manco and his wife failed to report income. >>> people took to the streets to protest a grand jury's decision not to indict a white police officer in a choke hold death of an unarmed black man. the black man was on video. that's eric garner saying i can't breathe. officer pantaleo responded by putting garner an apparent choke hold which is banned under nypd policy. last night garner's wife and mother spoke out against the grand jury decision. >> a cop did wrong. somebody that gets paid to do right did wrong and he's not held accountable for
a jury convicted thomasine tynes. federal prosecutors said he wept after the judge seeking friends and politicalallies. the prosecutor said each judge deserves three to four years in prison. a judge sentenced him to 18 months in prison. the other judges were charged of more serious corruption charges. >>> happening today, the co-owner of a pizza place is making his way despite facing federal tax charges. charles and his wife own the manco and manco store. an indictment alleges that...
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. >> now these same undercover sting ensnared former traffic judge thomasine tynes.lier this month she was sentenced to two years in jail. >> radnor police say eight people wanted for crimes walked right into their custody. offers sent them fake letters telling them they had unclaimed money but when the suspects arrived at the store front address to collect that money they were arrested. these people were wanted for outstanding fines, dui's theft or burglary. some didn't realize it was a trick even after the handcuffs went on. >> they were taken into custody, we were walking out then asked the question if they were still going to get the check, could they use that towards their bail in a very serious manner. >> out of the eight people arrested, five paid off fines. two are out on bail and one person is still behind bars. radnor township police say this won't be the last time they orchestrate this kind of operation. >>> overseas a violent attack orchestrated by the taliban. >> this time they target a school in pakistan. we'll have that story up next. >>> plus, some ne
. >> now these same undercover sting ensnared former traffic judge thomasine tynes.lier this month she was sentenced to two years in jail. >> radnor police say eight people wanted for crimes walked right into their custody. offers sent them fake letters telling them they had unclaimed money but when the suspects arrived at the store front address to collect that money they were arrested. these people were wanted for outstanding fines, dui's theft or burglary. some didn't realize it...
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. >>> well, the former philadelphia traffic court judge thomasine tynes is headed to prison.oday a federal judge sentenced tynes to two years. she had been charged with lying to authorities in a wide ranging ticket fixing case. the judge rejected a defense request for house arrest or probation for the 71-year-old. tynes was also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine. >>> got an update tonight for you on that hepatitis a scare in hamilton township new jersey. officials say a suspected second case was a false alarm. this morning doctors said that a 77-year-old man initially tested positive for hepatitis but it turned out to be a false positive. we do know that a kitchen worker at rosa's restaurant is already infected and may have been contaminating customers' food for many weeks. today officials set up a vaccination clinic at a nearby firehouse. they said that they could hold a second if they received calls from people who need additional vaccinations. >>> this year's flu vaccine may not protect against a certain strain of the virus that is circulating around the country, that according
. >>> well, the former philadelphia traffic court judge thomasine tynes is headed to prison.oday a federal judge sentenced tynes to two years. she had been charged with lying to authorities in a wide ranging ticket fixing case. the judge rejected a defense request for house arrest or probation for the 71-year-old. tynes was also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine. >>> got an update tonight for you on that hepatitis a scare in hamilton township new jersey. officials say a suspected...
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. >>> happening today, former philadelphia traffic courts judge thomasine tynes is expected to plead guilty to corruption charges. tynes is accused of accepting a $2,000 tiffany bracelet in change for a towing contract with traffic court. two weeks ago, she was sentenced to two years in federal prison for perjury for her part in the ticket-fixing scandal. two pennsylvania lawmakers also face charges in that same corruption investigation. representatives ron waters and vanessa lowery brown turned themselves in yesterday on bribery-related charges. philadelphia's d.a. says the democrats admitted to taking illegal cash payments. he says a lobbyist turned informant recorded conversations of him giving money to waters and brown in exchange for their influence in harrisburg. >>> "i need a contribution. i'll take cash." informant -- "how much?" brown -- "$500. is that too much?" >> two other state representatives from philadelphia are also accused in this scandal, though charges have not yet been filed. >>> 5:06 now. the montgomery county teen who was convicted of stabbing his girlfriend to
. >>> happening today, former philadelphia traffic courts judge thomasine tynes is expected to plead guilty to corruption charges. tynes is accused of accepting a $2,000 tiffany bracelet in change for a towing contract with traffic court. two weeks ago, she was sentenced to two years in federal prison for perjury for her part in the ticket-fixing scandal. two pennsylvania lawmakers also face charges in that same corruption investigation. representatives ron waters and vanessa lowery...
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. >>> also happening today, former philadelphia traffic court judge thomasine tynes is expected to plead guilty on corruption charges. tynes is accused of accepting a $2,000 tiffany bracelet in exchange for a towing contract with traffic court. two weeks ago, she was sentenced to two years in federal prison for perjury for her part in a ticket-fixing scheme. and two elected officials from philadelphia also admitted to accepting thousands of dollars in that same corruption scandal involving tynes. representatives ron waters and vanessa lowery brown, both of west philadelphia, turned themselves in yesterday. philadelphia's district attorney says a lobbyist-turned-informant recorded conversations of him giving money to waters and brown in exchange for their influence in harrisburg. two other state representatives from philadelphia are also accused in this scandal, though charges against them have not yet been filed. >>> we have new information thi bucks county coin shop robbery. david piergrossi on the left was arraigned last night. daniel leflar is awaiting a preliminary hearing in custody
. >>> also happening today, former philadelphia traffic court judge thomasine tynes is expected to plead guilty on corruption charges. tynes is accused of accepting a $2,000 tiffany bracelet in exchange for a towing contract with traffic court. two weeks ago, she was sentenced to two years in federal prison for perjury for her part in a ticket-fixing scheme. and two elected officials from philadelphia also admitted to accepting thousands of dollars in that same corruption scandal...
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traffic court judge thomasine tynes is expected to enter a guilty plea later today. two other state representatives from philadelphia are accused in this scandal but have not yet been charged. >>> there is help for parents whose children attend a new castle county charter school. the charter for maurice moyer academic institution in wilmington is being revoked at the end of the school year. so, now families can learn more about enrolling their children elsewhere next year. a meeting is scheduled for 6:00 tonight at the school. >>> and happening today, the nativity scene at philadelphia's love park will be blessed. bishop john mcintyre will preside over the ceremony, starting at 4:00 this afternoon. students from st. francis xavier parish elementary school will also perform traditional christmas carols there. >>> and mayor michael nutter took part in the ceremony at 30th street station to mark the start of hanukkah and the jewish festival of lights. in addition to the candlelighting ceremony, those attending enjoyed traditional music and ate potato pancakes, known as
traffic court judge thomasine tynes is expected to enter a guilty plea later today. two other state representatives from philadelphia are accused in this scandal but have not yet been charged. >>> there is help for parents whose children attend a new castle county charter school. the charter for maurice moyer academic institution in wilmington is being revoked at the end of the school year. so, now families can learn more about enrolling their children elsewhere next year. a meeting is...