A car was destroyed after it caught fire in the middle of rising floodwaters just outside of Pittsburgh Friday afternoon.
According to WPXI, the water rose quickly near McKnight Road in Ross Township and numerous other vehicles became stuck along the busy thruway.
Heavy downpours have been causing problems since Tuesday, as drainage systems struggled to keep up with the rain.
Mary Lee just can't stay away from the Jersey Shore. The 16-foot, 3,456-pound great white shark's shore tour included stops off Long Beach Island in the past 24 hours.
Nonprofit shark-tracking group OCEARCH got a series of pings from Mary Lee Friday into Saturday after five days without a reading from the popular shark. Mary Lee surfaced at 4:22 p.m. Friday off the unoccupied southern tip of Beach Haven. At 6:04 p.m. and 6:40 p.m., Mary Lee pinged slightly further away from the coast, according to OCEARCH.
Mary Lee made a move north overnight as the white shark surfaced at 6:54 a.m. Saturday about seven miles north, off the coast of Beach Haven near the Beardsley Avenue beach.
"A 'ping' is determined when the tagged shark's dorsal fin breaks the surface of the water and transmits a signal to a satellite overhead," OCEARCH said while noting the exact geo-location is an estimate.
These are the latest appearances for Mary Lee since the shark appeared off Cape May, New Jersey and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware over the Memorial Day Weekend.
Researchers have been monitoring Mary Lee’s movements after tagging her off Cape Cod back on September 17, 2012. Since then she’s made several trips to New Jersey.
OCEARCH expedition leader Chris Fischer says the group's mission is to gain data about the great white shark population in hopes of protecting fish in the ocean. He says people shouldn’t fear a shark being in local waters. Instead, they should celebrate it because of what a shark means to the ocean ecosystem.
"People should be terrified of an ocean that's not full of sharks. They keep everything in balance," Fischer said. "So, if we want to make sure that our great-grandchildren can eat fish sandwiches, we need lots of big sharks."
You can track the movements of Mary Lee and and other sharks by clicking here or by downloading the Global Shark Tracker app for your iPhone or Android. You can also follow Mary Lee on Twitter.
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A publicist read this statement on behalf of Camille Cosby outside the courthouse on June 17, 2017, after a mistrial was declared in her husband Bill Cosby's sexual assault case:
"How do I describe the District Attorney? Heinously and exploitively ambitious.
How do I describe the judge? Overtly and arrogantly collaborating with the District Attorney.
How do I describe the counsels for the accusers? Totally unethical.
How do I describe many, but not all, general media? Blatantly vicious entities that continually disseminated intentional omissions of truths for the primary purpose of greedily selling sensationalism at the expense of a human life.
Historically, people have challenged injustices.
I am grateful to any of the jurors who tenaciously fought to review the evidence; which is the rightful way to make a sound decision....ultimately, that is a manifestation of justice, based on facts, not lies.
As a very special friend once stated, "truth can be subdued, but not destroyed."
Moreover, I express humongous gratitude to counselors Brian McMonagle and Angela Agrusa for their hard work. Mr. McMonagle for his passionate and powerful articulations of truths; Ms. Agrusa for her thorough research to bolster Counsel McMonagle; to Mr. Andrew Wyatt for his unequivocal skills in public relations; to our team, who worked diligently and intelligently; to our staffs for their continuous commitment to our family and me....and to our children, grandchildren, and other family who loves us...and to our dear friends and supporters, who never gave up on us, despite it all."
Camille Cosby
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The Pennsylvania jury that deadlocked on the fate of Bill Cosby mirrored the split in the court of public opinion.
The mistrial declared Saturday underscored a wider struggle to reconcile the disconnect between prosecutors' depiction of Cosby as a sexual predator and his long run as one of our most beloved entertainers.
The 12 Pennsylvanians, unlike the rest of the country, sifted through evidence and testimony as they considered over 52 hours whether Cosby drugged and assaulted then-Temple University employee Andrea Constand in his home outside Philadelphia in 2004.
The public could only judge Cosby via media reports – including the unproven allegations of dozens of other women, whose accounts, stretching back to the 1960s, largely echo Constand's.
Steadfast Cosby supporters can point to juror division as evidence of a prosecution case that was far from open-and-shut. But there’s little doubt, reasonable or otherwise, that the trial helped seal the new image of "America's Dad" as, at best, a philanderer.
There's no doubt he had sexual contact with Constand (Cosby contends it was consensual).
There's no doubt Cosby handed Constand pills (Benadryl, he says).
There's no doubt he said under oath, during a deposition, that he bought Quaaludes to give to women he wanted to bed.
There seems little doubt all this will be rehashed with prosecutors vowing to retry Cosby.
The unsettling details of the case stand at odds with the previous popular perception of a man who rose to fame mining the humor of relatability with family friendly stories of growing up in a hardscrabble section of Philly.
Cosby forged a special connection with children, dispensing laughs and wisdom from a cartoon junkyard in 1970s Saturday morning staple "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids," and even in commercials for Jell-O.
He reached his pinnacle in the 1980s with "The Cosby Show," playing the sometimes goofy, but reliably loving patriarch of a model, yet very human family. The NBC show became a ratings hit and sitcom classic that some believe helped pave the way for the election of the first African-American president a generation after its debut.
By now, Cosby should have been taking an extended victory lap – transitioning into life as "America's Granddad," while practicing the storytelling-driven standup style he turned into an art form.
Instead, at 79 and with faltering eyesight, his legacy appears destined to be viewed through tarnished lenses. In 2015, as accusations against Cosby mounted, Gallup put his “unfavorable” rating at 62 percent, compared to four percent 18 years earlier.
Bill Cosby left the Montgomery County Courthouse Saturday with his legal fate still in limbo. The same could be said for what remains of his once-stellar reputation.
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At least two of Bill Cosby's 60 accusers reacted Saturday in the immediate aftermath of the comedian's mistrial in his sexual assault trial.
Jurors deliberated more than 52 hours over six days before telling a judge they couldn't agree on whether "The Cosby Show" star drugged and molested Andrea Constand in 2004. The judge then declared a mistrial.
Linda Kirkpatrick, one of the women accusing Cosby of sexual assault, told CNN shortly after the mistrial the entire ordeal had forced those accusing the star to relive a horrible time in their lives.
"Rehearing testimony in this case is revictimization for everyone that's been the victim of sexual assault and rape. It's painful. It's raw. It's real," Kirkpatrick said. "We're not actors. We're real life people. This is our lives. But I'm incredibly hopeful hearing the district attorney saying he would retry this case. A mistrial is not a victory for either side. It's a nullification of this trial. So hope springs eternal."
Another Cosby accuser, Jewel Allison, also spoke to the media following the mistrial. Despite her disappointment over the outcome, Allison struck a hopeful note, saying she hoped bringing Cosby to trial would encourage other sexual assault victims to step forward.
"It is time to rape and violence to stop so that healing can start," Allison said. Lets walk together as one family to solve our differences peacefully, clearly we must work toward creating a peaceful egalitarian society. God is watching all of us."
Attorney Gloria Allred, who represents both Allison and Kirkpatrick, warned the Cosby camp his accusers were far from finished.
"It's too early to celebrate, Mr. Cosby," she said. "Round two may be just around the corner. And this time, justice will prevail."
Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt said that mistrial shows charges should have never been brought forward. In a letter read outside court, Cosby's wife, Camille, called District Attorney Kevin Steel's actions in bringing charges "heinous" and also took shots at the media and judge.
Constand's attorneys released a statement following the mistrial, thanking both the jury and the prosecutors in the case.
"We are confident that these proceedings have given a voice to the many victims who felt powerless and silenced," the statement reads.
The lawyers appealed for privacy for Constand and her family.
After a mistrial was declared in the sexual assault case of Bill Cosby, an attorney released a statement on behalf of Cosby’s accuser Andrea Constand. Read the full statement below:
On behalf of Andrea Constand and ourselves, we would like to thank the dedicated individuals of the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office in particular Kevin Steele, Kristen Peden arid Stewart Ryan and the many police officers and detectives who worked on this case, in particular Rich Schaffer, Jim Reape and Mike Shade. We wish to thank the Honorable Risa Vietri Ferman, who authorized the prosecution. We could not begin to name the many people who have worked so diligently in pursuit of justice, not only for Andrea but for all victims of sexual assault.
From the moment she revealed what had happened to her, Andrea sought to have this matter addressed in the criminal justice system. Given the manner in which she was dismissed by the previous district attorney, she had no option but to file a civil suit. We are confident that these proceedings have given a voice to the many victims who felt powerless and silenced. We commend those prosecutors who raised awareness that one of the hallmarks of drug related sexual assaults is the affect the drug has on the victim's memory and ability to recall and were nonetheless willing to present this evidence to the jury.
We also wish to thank the jury for their tireless efforts and acknowledge their sacrifice.
Andrea and her family are asking everyone to respect her privacy at this time. Please do not try to contact her or her family.
The criminal charge brought against TV star Bill Cosby Wednesday arose from an alleged sexual assault nearly 12 years in the Philadelphia suburb of Chelthenham Township -- though authorities did not identify the victim by name. Andrea Constand was then director of operations for the women’s basketball team at Temple University, of which Cosby was a trustee and an alumnus. Now a 42-year-old massage therapist in Canada, Constand says the attack occurred while she was visiting the TV star at his home seeking career advice. Cosby has denied the accusation.
Here is a timeline of the case:
Mid-January to mid-February 2004: Constand is allegedly sexually assaulted by Cosby after he gave her pills that left her semi-conscious. Cosby said in a later deposition that she did not stop him. A police complaint against Cosby gives a range of dates for the alleged assault though other legal papers specify January.
Jan. 13, 2005: Constand reports the alleged assault to police in Ontario.
Feb. 17, 2005: Then Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor Jr. announces he will not charge Cosby. Earlier he had said that the victim’s delay in reporting the alleged assault had hurt any case.
March 8, 2005: Constand sues Cosby over allegations of sexual assault and defamation.
Sept. 27 and 28, 2005: Cosby is deposed in a civil lawsuit brought by Constand during which he acknowledges giving Quaaludes to young women he wanted to have sex with.
Nov. 8, 2006: Constand settles a civil lawsuit she had brought against the comic on confidential terms.
July 6, 2015: Cosby’s testimony from Constand’s civil lawsuit is unsealed after which prosecutors in Pennsylvania reopen the case.
Oct. 26, 2015: Constand files a defamation lawsuit against Castor for comments he made during an unsuccessful bid to regain the district attorney’s job. Castor's opponent, Kevin Steele, accused him of not looking out for Cosby's alleged victims.
Dec. 30, 2015: Steele, the district attorney-elect, announces a felony charge of aggravated indecent assault against Cosby just before the statute of limitation runs out. It is the first criminal charge brought against Cosby after more than 40 women said he made unwanted sexual advances toward them. He has denied all allegations and has sued several accusers. Cosby was arraigned and released on $1 million bail.
February 3, 2016: A Pennsylvania judge denies a request to dismiss the criminal case after Cosby argued that a former prosecutor had made a deal not to prosecute him. The current district attorney said that the agreement was not binding.
Oct. 28, 2016: Cosby's attorneys say in a new court filing that he is "legally blind" and has registered with a state commission for the blind.
Feb. 24, 2017: A judge rules only one other accuser testify at Cosby's sexual assault trial to bolster charges that the actor drugged and molested a woman at his estate near Philadelphia. The ruling means prosecutors cannot call 12 other women to try to show that the 79-year-old comedian has a history of similar "bad acts."
May 16, 2017: Cosby said he doesn't expect to testify at his sexual assault trial and suggested that racism "could be" behind the scores of accusations against him.
May 22, 2017: Jury selection in the case begins.
May 24, 2017: The jury for the Cosby case is seated. In includes 10 white jurors and 2 black jurors.
June 5, 2017: The trial's first witness, Kelly Johnson of Atlanta, who worked for one of Cosby's agents at the William Morris Agency, describes an encounter she said took place in 1996 at the Hotel Bel-Air when she was in her mid-30s. She testifies that Cosby pressured her to take a large white pill that knocked her out, and when she woke up he put lotion on her hand and forced her to touch his genitals.
June 6, 2017: Cosby's chief accuser Andrea Constand takes the stand at his sexual assault trial Tuesday to tell her story publicly for the first time, saying the comedian violated her after giving her three blue pills that left her paralyzed and helpless.
June 12, 2017: The Defense rests after calling only one witness. Cosby does not testify. The case goes to the jury following closing arguments from the prosecution and defense.
June 17, 2017: After 6 days of deliberation the jury is unable to reach a consensus on 3 counts of sexual misconduct. Jurors told Common Pleas Judge Steven O'Neill they were "hopelessly deadlocked" on the charges. The judge had previously sent the jury from outside Pittsburgh back to deliberate but they were unable to come to a consensus on any of the three counts and a mistrial was declared. The prosecution announces they plan to retry the case against Cosby.
A woman is recovering after she was stabbed by another woman in the Fairhill section of North Philadelphia early Saturday morning.
The 27-year-old woman was on the 2500 block of N. 7th Street when the female suspect stabbed her once in the lower back before fleeing the scene.
The victim was taken to Temple University Hospital where she is in stable condition. Police have not released a detailed description of the suspect but say she was wearing a white t-shirt and black tights.
If you have any information on the stabbing, please call Philadelphia Police.
A young girl is recovering after she was struck by a city-issued vehicle driven by Atlantic City’s mayor, according to investigators.
Police say Atlantic City mayor Don Guardian was driving westbound on Route 30 in his city vehicle at 3:20 p.m. Saturday in front of the High Gate Apartments in Atlantic City when a 7-year-old girl ran from the sidewalk and into the roadway. The girl was then struck by the passenger rear door of Guardian’s vehicle.
The girl was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center and treated for minor injuries. Mayor Guardian was not hurt in the accident.
Investigators determined the crash was unavoidable and Guardian was not issued a motor vehicle summons.
If you have any information on the incident, please call the Atlantic City Police Department Accident Investigations Section at 609-347-5744. You can also text to tip411 (847411) by beginning the text with ACPD. All texts are anonymous.
New schedules for SEPTA's City, Suburban, and Victory Transit divisions go into effect beginning Sunday, June 18, and Monday, June 19.
The route impacted include:
• Route 15: Due to a track renewal project, buses will replace all Route 15 trolleys through Saturday, September 2, 2017.
• Route 4 & 16: Weekday midday service level adjustments
• Route 66: Weekday, Saturday and Sunday OWL trip adjustments for service to Frankford Transportation Center
• Route 93: Adjustments to first four Weekday eastbound AM trips to improve connections to the Norristown High Speed Line
• Route 94: Adjustments to Weekday AM service to Montgomery County Community College
• Route 117: Service will resume to Plaza 352
• Route 124: Select Saturday trips extended to Valley Forge Rd., and additional Sunday trips added to accommodate higher passenger volume
New schedules are available at SEPTA customer locations and online.
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A deadly shooting took place outside a Center City nightclub Saturday night. One person was killed and another remained in stable condition.
The man accused of stabbing Councilman Oh will appear in court for a preliminary hearing Monday.
Andrea Constand did not comment publicly about the Jury's decision, but her lawyer says she would "absolutely come back again."
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