87
87
Oct 5, 2014
10/14
by
CNNW
tv
eye 87
favorite 0
quote 0
goddard grads want to hear from the controversial alum. his commencement speech will be prerecorded. the interim dean said, choosing mumia as a commencement speaker shows how the newest group of graduates expresses their freedom to engage and think radially and in a world that often sets up barriers to do that. >> free mumia now! >> reporter: it's not the first time mumia has made waves in the green mountains. in 1995, a protester climbed atop the uvm water tow tore hang a banner opposing his execution. that same year, a half dozen protesters were arrested. outside the national governors conference at a burlington hotel. they were trying to convince pennsylvania's governor to set mumia free. >> this individual was sentenced to life in prison, his voice should be silenced at this point. >> reporter: detective sergeant mike o'neal agrees. he heads the troopers association. and sent a letter on behalf of its 280 members to the school to rescind mumia's invitation. he has not heard back, but he and the colonel have heard from officer danny fau
goddard grads want to hear from the controversial alum. his commencement speech will be prerecorded. the interim dean said, choosing mumia as a commencement speaker shows how the newest group of graduates expresses their freedom to engage and think radially and in a world that often sets up barriers to do that. >> free mumia now! >> reporter: it's not the first time mumia has made waves in the green mountains. in 1995, a protester climbed atop the uvm water tow tore hang a banner...
200
200
Oct 1, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 200
favorite 0
quote 7
this is recurring in her life for years. >> i picked up a phone and got ahold of goddard college. the associate director of alumni affairs spoke with maureen defending their students' selection. >> they find the issues he raises to be worthy of careful consideration. >> back at the scene at 13th and locust more than three decades later, a plaque sits feet from where he was murdered. in that same 30 years, abu jamal finished his degree at goddard college. >> my question is why is he receiving special benefits from prison when nobody else gets it? >> he's being held in schuykill county. police officers put their lives on the line every day to protect society and now we have a college allowing an individual convicted of murdering a police officer to share his opinions with impressionable students. that fact is very troubling. end quote. wetzel says inmates have a constitutional right to access it was and can't prevent goddard from taping the call. >> they look at it as a journalist speaking about an underrepresented population, a prison population that's practically invisible. >> the
this is recurring in her life for years. >> i picked up a phone and got ahold of goddard college. the associate director of alumni affairs spoke with maureen defending their students' selection. >> they find the issues he raises to be worthy of careful consideration. >> back at the scene at 13th and locust more than three decades later, a plaque sits feet from where he was murdered. in that same 30 years, abu jamal finished his degree at goddard college. >> my question...
86
86
Oct 3, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 86
favorite 0
quote 0
abu jamal graduated from goddard in 1996. toomey led the fight against an obama administration nominee who worked on abu jamal's death sentence appeal. goddard has not yet announced if it will change its plans. >>> high honors for a group of philadelphia judges. nbc 10 at city hall last night as 13 judges were sworn into the national bar association's judicial council. the council mission is to end racial bias. >>> a picture that can be seen from space or a tall ladder. >> it's cool. the national portrait gallery unveiling a giant picture of a young man created in the landscape of the national mall in washington. the portrait takes up six acres. it's made of sand and top soil. the artist created it as a compilation of american faces after photographing 30 men in d.c. called out of men one. visitors will be able to see it tomorrow. crews continue to work on the condition of the grass on the national mall. after decades of rallies, marches and festivals, the grass is in horrible shape. it will take 18 months to get the job done
abu jamal graduated from goddard in 1996. toomey led the fight against an obama administration nominee who worked on abu jamal's death sentence appeal. goddard has not yet announced if it will change its plans. >>> high honors for a group of philadelphia judges. nbc 10 at city hall last night as 13 judges were sworn into the national bar association's judicial council. the council mission is to end racial bias. >>> a picture that can be seen from space or a tall ladder....
155
155
Oct 6, 2014
10/14
by
WTXF
tv
eye 155
favorite 0
quote 4
mumia abu-jamal spoke via video to students at goddard college in vermont. he told them to strive to make the world better, although, the decision to allow abu-jamal to speak was controversial. school officials selected him as their speaker. >> i think my friends at goddard for inviting me back. if it is done for you half of what it has done for me i assure you you will have been well served. now take what you know and apply it in the real world. help feed the change you are seeking to make. >> the fact that maureen faulkner has to live through the the loss that she went through when her husband was murdered but new to live with media attention because a bunch of students decided her husband's murderer was ideal person to speak at their commencement, i was outraged. >> well, she was ant loan. abu-jamal was convicted of killing officer daniel faulkner in 1981. meanwhile, goddard college released this statement saying quote many diverse commencement speakers have been chosen to represent perspectives not normally in our discourse even fit is unpopular, we need
mumia abu-jamal spoke via video to students at goddard college in vermont. he told them to strive to make the world better, although, the decision to allow abu-jamal to speak was controversial. school officials selected him as their speaker. >> i think my friends at goddard for inviting me back. if it is done for you half of what it has done for me i assure you you will have been well served. now take what you know and apply it in the real world. help feed the change you are seeking to...
187
187
Oct 6, 2014
10/14
by
WTXF
tv
eye 187
favorite 0
quote 4
he was selected by students at his alma mater goddard college to deliver the message. it was a taped address that was played during the ceremony. abu maly? is serving live sentence. officers felt the invitation was a slap in the face. >> i believe it's despicable they would use a convicted murderer to -- as a commencement speaker especially that almost 33 years ago mumia saw fit to silence danny's voice. >> during his taped address abu jamal pushed for social change and encouraged graduates to find their own voice. >> meanwhile, goddard college released this statement saying "many diverse commencement speakers have been chosen to represent perspectives not normally in our discourse. even if it is unpopular. we need to listen to gauge in difficult conversations and discussions. this is what free speech is all about. our students understand there is great merit in what mule me abu jamal has to say and it is important we at goddard college support this complicated inquiry and freedom of speech. >> fire truck that crashed in dover, delaware on the way to put out barn fire
he was selected by students at his alma mater goddard college to deliver the message. it was a taped address that was played during the ceremony. abu maly? is serving live sentence. officers felt the invitation was a slap in the face. >> i believe it's despicable they would use a convicted murderer to -- as a commencement speaker especially that almost 33 years ago mumia saw fit to silence danny's voice. >> during his taped address abu jamal pushed for social change and encouraged...
396
396
Oct 6, 2014
10/14
by
WTXF
tv
eye 396
favorite 0
quote 10
by the way commonwealth taxpayers paid for this guys degree at goddard so goddard should be thanking us let us know how it turns out. >> thank you. >> 8:11 now. >> you bought the new iphone but did you buy insurance on that phone? when you go up and say do you want apple care? listen up before you spend those extra bucks make sure to read the fine print. we will tell you what is not covered under those policies. >> okay. >> all right. lets get back to this car auction that is happening today in southwest philadelphia. oh, look at that. >> this is a big one. that is a phantom rolls royce and it is a limo. >> from 1927. >> 1927. >> start guessing, especially on twitter, what do you think that carries worth? a 1927 rolls royce. >> it is a rolls royce. >> it might be close to 1 million. >> i'm thinking that. >> i will go 600,000. >> okay. >> we will see give you the answer after the break. >>> man, i blew it on this one. i thought it was a half million-dollar. >> it is a 1927 rolls royce it is a rolls royce. >> i always think money when i think rolls royce. >> it is a limousine. this is
by the way commonwealth taxpayers paid for this guys degree at goddard so goddard should be thanking us let us know how it turns out. >> thank you. >> 8:11 now. >> you bought the new iphone but did you buy insurance on that phone? when you go up and say do you want apple care? listen up before you spend those extra bucks make sure to read the fine print. we will tell you what is not covered under those policies. >> okay. >> all right. lets get back to this car...
418
418
Oct 2, 2014
10/14
by
WTXF
tv
eye 418
favorite 0
quote 2
jamal is 1996 graduate of goddard. the college plans to may his recorded remarks and a video about him at sunday' ceremony. jamal was originally sentenced to death for killing philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner but he was resent 10 to do live in 2012. letter to the college senator pat toomey calling the invitation quote a slap in the face to faulkner's family. >> fall is here as you can feel outside. that means chillier weather is heading our way tom night thanks to some generous donations thousands of kids in our area will not go cold. >> no, they will not. today they got brand now coats and our john frederick was were with them at the pennsylvania convention center when they got to pick out that are new winter gear. >> reporter: these kids are really happy because they are some of the lucky ones. 6,000 new coats will be give haven't out to children in the city of philadelphia children who have been identified as being in need. they get to try on the coats. they get to pick out their colors. it's an amazing a
jamal is 1996 graduate of goddard. the college plans to may his recorded remarks and a video about him at sunday' ceremony. jamal was originally sentenced to death for killing philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner but he was resent 10 to do live in 2012. letter to the college senator pat toomey calling the invitation quote a slap in the face to faulkner's family. >> fall is here as you can feel outside. that means chillier weather is heading our way tom night thanks to some generous...
109
109
tv
eye 109
favorite 0
quote 4
. >> reporter: sunday about 20 graduating students from the low enrollment goddard college in vermont where they can choose their own commencement speakers listen to the word of jamal. >> this is your commencement. as such, i will dwell on the world that you are about to enter into inhabit and true to goddard's founding ideals hopefully trance perform. >> reporter: the story is well do you meaned. the political figure formerly on death row for the 1981 murder of philadelphia police officer officer daniel faulkner now serving life after years of court battles, activism and media attention. for faulkner noses widow maureen she says it is a constant three year reminder of her hub's murder. >> more than half my life i've been dealing with this much i've tried so much to go on with a normal life but, but when this man, he may be physical until a prison i'm mental until prison. >> faulkner calls the students decision disgraceful. she spoke to us by phone from her home in california. >> it's a slap in the face to all officers across america and in philadelphia. >> sunday the college released
. >> reporter: sunday about 20 graduating students from the low enrollment goddard college in vermont where they can choose their own commencement speakers listen to the word of jamal. >> this is your commencement. as such, i will dwell on the world that you are about to enter into inhabit and true to goddard's founding ideals hopefully trance perform. >> reporter: the story is well do you meaned. the political figure formerly on death row for the 1981 murder of philadelphia...
242
242
Oct 6, 2014
10/14
by
WPSG
tv
eye 242
favorite 0
quote 1
goddard can college in vermont where students choose their own commencement speakers listen to mumia abu jamal. >> this is your commencement and as such, i will dwell on the third that you are about to enter into, inhabit and true to goddard's founding ideals hopefully transform. >> reporter: the story is well documented. political figure formerly on death row for the murder of philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner now serving life after years of court battles activism and media attention. for faulkner's widow maureen she says it is a constant 33 year reminder of her husband's murder. >> more than half my life i've been dealing with this. i've tried so much to go on way normal life but when this man, he may be physically in a prison but i'm mentally in a prison. >> reporter: faulkner caused the student -- calls the student's decision disgraceful she spoke from her nome california. >> it's a slap in the face to officers. >> reporter: zinn the college released a statement from their interim president bob keen knee saying "choosing mumia has's a their commencement speaker to me sh
goddard can college in vermont where students choose their own commencement speakers listen to mumia abu jamal. >> this is your commencement and as such, i will dwell on the third that you are about to enter into, inhabit and true to goddard's founding ideals hopefully transform. >> reporter: the story is well documented. political figure formerly on death row for the murder of philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner now serving life after years of court battles activism and...
369
369
Oct 6, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 369
favorite 0
quote 1
college in vermont. >> goddard reawakened in me my love of learning. in my mind, i left death row. >> mumia a burbu-jamal wasn't t in person but the students receiving diplomas heard his words loud and clear. jamal is serving a life sentence. the decision to allow the convicted cop killer to speak outraged police and corrections officials in vermont and here in philadelphia. next 10's doug shimell has more on how local police protested today's speech. >> present arms. >> reporter: four states away, the man convicted of killing officer danny faulkner was giving a speech. >> i thank you for your kind invitation to join you in voice today. >> reporter: mumia abu-jamal was allowed to record a graduation address for his alma mater, goddard college in vermont. >> when i returned to goddard many years later i was a man on death row with a date to die. >> reporter: it is why danny faulkner's friends and family stood 30 minutes in silence where faulkner was killed in 1981 near 13th and locust to drown out the speech. >> i was outraged and i thought it was absol
college in vermont. >> goddard reawakened in me my love of learning. in my mind, i left death row. >> mumia a burbu-jamal wasn't t in person but the students receiving diplomas heard his words loud and clear. jamal is serving a life sentence. the decision to allow the convicted cop killer to speak outraged police and corrections officials in vermont and here in philadelphia. next 10's doug shimell has more on how local police protested today's speech. >> present arms. >>...
283
283
Oct 5, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 283
favorite 0
quote 1
a recorded speech by abu-jamal will be played today for 20 students at goddard college in vermont. abu-jamal received a bachelor's degree from that school in 1996 while behind bars. abu-jamal is serving life in prison for killing officer faulkner in center city in 1981. nbc 10 spoke with faulkner's widow. she says the graduates could have chosen anyone to give them inspiration, and they made the wrong choice. >> sometime in their future of their life, they are going to come across either a loved one, or maybe a friend that will lose their life brutally, and when they do, they can think of me. >> goddard college says it does not condone the violence, but does encourage students to take on controversial subjects. >>> in mercer county, the first death related to enterovirus d68 in our area has health and school officials taking safety precautions. gold and blue ribbons line eli waller's neighborhood in hamilton township. on friday night, authorities confirmed it was enterovirus d68 that took the life of the 4-year-old boy who attended preschool at yardville elementary. >> the virus at
a recorded speech by abu-jamal will be played today for 20 students at goddard college in vermont. abu-jamal received a bachelor's degree from that school in 1996 while behind bars. abu-jamal is serving life in prison for killing officer faulkner in center city in 1981. nbc 10 spoke with faulkner's widow. she says the graduates could have chosen anyone to give them inspiration, and they made the wrong choice. >> sometime in their future of their life, they are going to come across either...
204
204
Oct 6, 2014
10/14
by
WTXF
tv
eye 204
favorite 0
quote 2
now he was selected by students at his alma matter goddard college to deliver the message. it was a taped address that was played during the ceremony last night. abu-jamal is serving a life sentence. officers thought the invitation was a real slap in the face. >> i believe it is despicable they would use a convicted murderer as a commencement speaker especially from almost 33 years ago mumia saw fit to silence danny a's voice. >> during his taped address abu-jamal pushed for social change and he encouraged graduates to find their own voice. >>> meanwhile goddard college released this statement saying quote, many diverse commencement speakers have been chosen to represent perspectives not normally in our discourse. even if it is unpopular we need to listen to and engage in difficult discussions. this is what free speech is all about. our students understand is there great more tonight what mumia abu-jamal has said, it is important that we at goddard college support this complicated inquiry in the freedom of speech. >>> arizona residents may have thought they stepped in the c
now he was selected by students at his alma matter goddard college to deliver the message. it was a taped address that was played during the ceremony last night. abu-jamal is serving a life sentence. officers thought the invitation was a real slap in the face. >> i believe it is despicable they would use a convicted murderer as a commencement speaker especially from almost 33 years ago mumia saw fit to silence danny a's voice. >> during his taped address abu-jamal pushed for social...
244
244
Oct 5, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 244
favorite 0
quote 1
a recorded speech by abu-jamal will be played today for 20 students at goddard college in vermont. abu-jamal received a bachelor's degree from that school in 1996 while behind bars. abu-jamal is serving life in prison for killing officer faulkner in 1991. faulkner's wife says they made the wrong choice. >> sometime in their future of their life, they are going to come across either a loved one, or maybe a friend that will lose their life brutally, a and when they do, they can think of me. >> goddard college says they do not condone the violence of which abu-jamal was convicted, but does encourage students to take on controversial subjects. >>> in mercer county, the first death related to enterovirus d68 in our area has health and school officials taking safety precautions. gold and blue ribbons line eli waller's neighborhood in hamilton township. friday night, authorities confirmed it was enterovirus d68 that took the life of the 4-year-old boy who attended preschool at yardville elementary. >> the virus attacks very rapidly and very suddenly. the child was asymptomatic and fine. t
a recorded speech by abu-jamal will be played today for 20 students at goddard college in vermont. abu-jamal received a bachelor's degree from that school in 1996 while behind bars. abu-jamal is serving life in prison for killing officer faulkner in 1991. faulkner's wife says they made the wrong choice. >> sometime in their future of their life, they are going to come across either a loved one, or maybe a friend that will lose their life brutally, a and when they do, they can think of me....
266
266
Oct 3, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 266
favorite 0
quote 4
he recorded it for 20 students at vermont's goddard college. she asks why the college is allowing the speech at all. >> right now up in the pocono mountains there is a man that murdered a trooper up there in cold blood with premeditation. he's a survivalist. he is still loose. when they capture him and put him in prison are they going to allow him to have his freedom of speech and his civil rights after what he did? >> reporter: faulkner's husband died here on the center city street. abu-jamal has been convicted of killing him and is serving a life sentence for the crime. supporters maintain his innocence. >> mumia facing a situation of great injustice and the students have displayed great wisdom in inviting him to give their commencement address. >> reporter: the philadelphia police will hold a silent and orderly protest at the faulkner plaque at the same time that prerecorded speech is played. the college spokeswoman tweeted that people have the right to decide what they want to hear. >> 32 years later, the faulkner family, my family and i ha
he recorded it for 20 students at vermont's goddard college. she asks why the college is allowing the speech at all. >> right now up in the pocono mountains there is a man that murdered a trooper up there in cold blood with premeditation. he's a survivalist. he is still loose. when they capture him and put him in prison are they going to allow him to have his freedom of speech and his civil rights after what he did? >> reporter: faulkner's husband died here on the center city...
230
230
Oct 14, 2014
10/14
by
WTXF
tv
eye 230
favorite 0
quote 4
>> nicole she will taught at goddard for seven years. she left work shortly after giving birth to travis. but often took him back to visit. oohs and ahh of former co-workers like kim manning. >> big blue eyes and a big smi smile. and it was contagious. the smile was absolutely contagious. >> reporter: when liver cancer took travis' live on sunday his parents shared the news with friends online. he is at piece they wrote. and will not hurt any more. back at goddard nicole's friends decided to help the shells pay for medical and funeral costs. while paying tribute to the little boy nicknamed super baby. >> anything that we can do to help her the last thing she needs to worry about is somebody. you know. after losing a son. >> reporter: kids range in age from six weeks to kindergarten. way too young to fully understand why they are said dressed as super heroes but happy to do so any way. do you like being spider man. what's so great about being spiderman. >> shooting webs. >> reporter: can you shoot a web? >> show mow how do you that. >> i'
>> nicole she will taught at goddard for seven years. she left work shortly after giving birth to travis. but often took him back to visit. oohs and ahh of former co-workers like kim manning. >> big blue eyes and a big smi smile. and it was contagious. the smile was absolutely contagious. >> reporter: when liver cancer took travis' live on sunday his parents shared the news with friends online. he is at piece they wrote. and will not hurt any more. back at goddard nicole's...
106
106
Oct 5, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 106
favorite 0
quote 0
a recorded speech will be played today for 20 students at goddard college in vermont. abu jamal received a bachelor's degree from that school in 1996 while behind bars. abu jamal is serving life in prison for killing officer faulkner in center city in 1981. nbc 10 spoke with faulkner's widow. she says the graduate's could have chosen anyone to give them inspiration and they made the wrong choice. >> sometime in the future of their life, they are going to come across either a loved one or maybe a friend that will lose their life brutally, and when they do, they can think of me. >> goddard college says it does not condone the violence of which abu jamal was convicted. it does encourage students to take on controversial subjects. >>> tonight, family, friends, and members of law enforcement will remember a pennsylvania state trooper who was killed at a montgomery county shooting range. a life celebration for david kendra will be held at 6:00 this evening at givnish funeral home in northeast florida. a funeral mass for the trooper will be held tomorrow morning at 11:00 at c
a recorded speech will be played today for 20 students at goddard college in vermont. abu jamal received a bachelor's degree from that school in 1996 while behind bars. abu jamal is serving life in prison for killing officer faulkner in center city in 1981. nbc 10 spoke with faulkner's widow. she says the graduate's could have chosen anyone to give them inspiration and they made the wrong choice. >> sometime in the future of their life, they are going to come across either a loved one or...
319
319
Oct 2, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 319
favorite 0
quote 4
he graduated from goddard in 1996. toomey led the fight against an obama administration nominee who worked on the killer's death sentence appeal. he sense a letter to goddard's president asking this man to be uninvited. >>> a hearing on hate crimes today in center city. pennsylvania representative brian sims convened the statehouse democratic policy committee at the kimmel center. the meeting focused on restoring lgbt rights that the state supreme court overturned in 2008. this all comes on the heels of the beating after two gay men in center city last month. phillip williams, catherine knot and kevin harragan charged with aggravated assault and conspiracy in the attacks. police say the three are seen on surveillance video moments before assault. they're accused of asking the two victims about their relationship. then punching and beating them. here they are living the police station in center city. defense attorneys say the fight was mutual and not motivated by sexual orientation. philadelphia district attorney seth w
he graduated from goddard in 1996. toomey led the fight against an obama administration nominee who worked on the killer's death sentence appeal. he sense a letter to goddard's president asking this man to be uninvited. >>> a hearing on hate crimes today in center city. pennsylvania representative brian sims convened the statehouse democratic policy committee at the kimmel center. the meeting focused on restoring lgbt rights that the state supreme court overturned in 2008. this all...
391
391
tv
eye 391
favorite 0
quote 5
and true to goddard's founding ideals hopefully transforms. >> the story is well documented. the political figure formally on row for the murder of philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner, now serving life after years of court battles, ac activism and media attention, for faulkner's widow maureen, she says, it is a constant 33 year reminder of her husband's murder. >> more than half my life i have been dealing with. >> this i've tried so much to go on with the normal life. but when this man, he may be physically in a prison, but i'm mentally in a prison. >> faulkner caused students' decision disgraceful, spoke to us by phone from her home in california. >> just slap in the face for all officers across america, and in philadelphia. >> sunday the college released a statement from their interim president, bob kenny, saying, quote, choosing mumia as commencement speaker to me shows this newest group of goddard graduates expresses their freedom to engage, think radically and critically in a world that often sets up barriers to do just that. monday, harrisburg lawmakers will in
and true to goddard's founding ideals hopefully transforms. >> the story is well documented. the political figure formally on row for the murder of philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner, now serving life after years of court battles, ac activism and media attention, for faulkner's widow maureen, she says, it is a constant 33 year reminder of her husband's murder. >> more than half my life i have been dealing with. >> this i've tried so much to go on with the normal life....
76
76
Oct 15, 2014
10/14
by
WTXF
tv
eye 76
favorite 0
quote 0
>> reporter: nicole shell taught at goddard for seven years. she left work shortly after giving birth to travis. but often took him back to visit. former co-workers like kim ma manning. >> most gorgeous child i've ever seen. big blue eyes an big smile and it was contagious. the smile was absolutely contagious. >> reporter: when liver cancer hook his life on sunday his parents shared the news with friends online. he is at piece they wrote and will not hurt any more. back at goddard nicole's friends decided to help the shells pay for medical and funeral costs while paying tribute to the little boy nicknamed super baby. >> anything that we can do to help her. the last thing she needs to worry about is money after losing a son. >> reporter: kids at goddard range in age from six weeks to kindergarten. way too young to fully understand why they're dressed as super heroes but happy to do so any way. >> you like being spiderman? what's so great about being spiderman. shooting webs. >> reporter: can you shoot a web? show me how do you that. >> i'm sorry
>> reporter: nicole shell taught at goddard for seven years. she left work shortly after giving birth to travis. but often took him back to visit. former co-workers like kim ma manning. >> most gorgeous child i've ever seen. big blue eyes an big smile and it was contagious. the smile was absolutely contagious. >> reporter: when liver cancer hook his life on sunday his parents shared the news with friends online. he is at piece they wrote and will not hurt any more. back at...
182
182
Oct 16, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 182
favorite 0
quote 6
. >> goddard reawakened in me my love of learning. in my mind, i left death row. >> earlier this month, convicted cop killer mumia abu-jamal, just heard his voice, delivering a commencement speech to goddard graduates from behind prison bars. the bill now goes to the senate for consideration. >>> and happening now, a lottery to drastically cut enrollment at philadelphia's palmer charter school. one by one, names are being drawn at random inside the north philadelphia school. more than 1,200 children attend the school now. only 6 75 students will be allowed to keep their place in the classroom. the school district is in the process of revoking the school's charter. it claims money is being mismanaged and students aren't learning enough. the school was being told to focus on fewer students. parents are anxious to find out if they'll have to find a new school for their children. >> it's frustrating having the whole idea of having her, you know, trying to see if they call her name, or if they don't call it. if they don't call it, find a n
. >> goddard reawakened in me my love of learning. in my mind, i left death row. >> earlier this month, convicted cop killer mumia abu-jamal, just heard his voice, delivering a commencement speech to goddard graduates from behind prison bars. the bill now goes to the senate for consideration. >>> and happening now, a lottery to drastically cut enrollment at philadelphia's palmer charter school. one by one, names are being drawn at random inside the north philadelphia...
52
52
Oct 7, 2014
10/14
by
WTXF
tv
eye 52
favorite 0
quote 0
students at goddard college selected abu jamal. the 30 minute taped speech was played for the 20 graduates. he was originally sentenced to death for killing philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner back in 1981. he was resent 10ed in 2012 to life in prison. the controversial decision to have abu jamal speak drew outcries from supporte supported detractors. >> we want to provide an avenue with this legislation that allows our victim, the district attorney or the attorney general file civil action no in court in front of a judge and allow a judge to intervene on the behavior of this -- the particular person. >> the rights of our students to choose the free speech rights, the fact that mule mow ya has a long history of writing and thinking about issues that -- about social justice, about racial issues in our society. >> jamal is an alum of goddard college. >> in your money tonight, if you like a glass of beer, there may soon be a product for you similar to those single serving coffee brewers. it's called the sub. dutch company crea
students at goddard college selected abu jamal. the 30 minute taped speech was played for the 20 graduates. he was originally sentenced to death for killing philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner back in 1981. he was resent 10ed in 2012 to life in prison. the controversial decision to have abu jamal speak drew outcries from supporte supported detractors. >> we want to provide an avenue with this legislation that allows our victim, the district attorney or the attorney general file...
67
67
Oct 7, 2014
10/14
by
WPVI
tv
eye 67
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> he recorded the graduate speed for goddard college in vermont. and the killing of daniel faulkner. a vinyl was held at faulkner's memorial plaque. >> it's disgusting that he gets to address a audience. >> legal rights are determined by long-standing legal and constitutional principles. >> it has to be looked at in a careful, legalistic way. it could be on governor corbett's desk by next week. kenneth moton "action news." >>> in atlantic city the trump name was removed today from thee taj mahal. and trump and his daughter are having their name strip from the hotel. they let the two casinos fall in sump disrepair. and trump explain his grievance about that. the stupid way in which atlantic city has been managed, that will happen tomorrow in a special report on "action news" at 11:00. and trump offer his survival strategy for atlantic city. it's by latest one-on-one with donald trump tomorrow on "action news." >>> where philadelphians rank giving to charity. gays and lesbians are rushing to get married after a supreme court non-decision. what is ama
. >> he recorded the graduate speed for goddard college in vermont. and the killing of daniel faulkner. a vinyl was held at faulkner's memorial plaque. >> it's disgusting that he gets to address a audience. >> legal rights are determined by long-standing legal and constitutional principles. >> it has to be looked at in a careful, legalistic way. it could be on governor corbett's desk by next week. kenneth moton "action news." >>> in atlantic city the...
86
86
Oct 5, 2014
10/14
by
WPVI
tv
eye 86
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> reporter: unfortunately my inside story is a thumbs down to goddard college, it's student body invited convicted police killer, mumia abu-jamal to be the graduation speaker. it brings up a sorted charmter in philadelphia history and rubs salt in a heavy wound. >> right for philadelphians. >> let's take moments to congratulate the law firm of morgan louis. the first woman to head the law firm it's a firm of 14 or 1500 lawyers it will be over two thousand, congratulations to the firm and good luck to her. >>> my old firm. pennsylvania ranks number 3 in equity deals, $45 million for 09 companies. >> reporter: halts off to pennsylvania. >> reporter: confess have been raised about how thomas duncan was able to get a visa i from liberia into the united states. it's reminders that uteen enforcement of u.s. immigration law as it exists on the books today could keep sternal dangers away from our -- external dangers away from our shores. >> you have to approve you have a job. >> you have to approve you're going back, and a lot of people suggest that was not the case for mr. duncan. >> that's it
. >> reporter: unfortunately my inside story is a thumbs down to goddard college, it's student body invited convicted police killer, mumia abu-jamal to be the graduation speaker. it brings up a sorted charmter in philadelphia history and rubs salt in a heavy wound. >> right for philadelphians. >> let's take moments to congratulate the law firm of morgan louis. the first woman to head the law firm it's a firm of 14 or 1500 lawyers it will be over two thousand, congratulations...
81
81
Oct 6, 2014
10/14
by
WPSG
tv
eye 81
favorite 0
quote 0
and true to goddard's finding ideal hopefully transform. >> story will document the. the political figure formerly on death row, now serving life, after years of court battles, activism, and media attention. for faulkner's widow maureen, she said it is a constant 33 year reminder of her husband's murder. >> more than half my life i've been dealing with this. i've tried so much to go on with the normal life. but when this man, he made be physically in a prison, but i'm mentally in a prison. >> faulkner calls the student's decision disgraceful. spoke to us by phone from her home in california. >> just slap in the face, all officers across, and in philadelphia. >> sunday the college released a statement from their interim president bob kenny saying, quote, choosing new see an as their commencement speaker to me shows newest group of goddard graduates expresses their freedom to engage, think radically and critically in a worlds that often sets up barriers to do just that. monday harrisburg lawmakers will introduce a bill to the state senate, aim to go prevent speeches fro
and true to goddard's finding ideal hopefully transform. >> story will document the. the political figure formerly on death row, now serving life, after years of court battles, activism, and media attention. for faulkner's widow maureen, she said it is a constant 33 year reminder of her husband's murder. >> more than half my life i've been dealing with this. i've tried so much to go on with the normal life. but when this man, he made be physically in a prison, but i'm mentally in a...
248
248
Oct 5, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 248
favorite 0
quote 2
a recorded speech by abu-jamal will be played today for 20 students at goddard college in vermont. abu-jamal received a bachelor's degree from that school in 1996 while behind bars. abu-jamal was serving life in prison for killing officer faulkner in center city in 1981. nbc 10 spoke with faulkner's widow. she says the graduates could have chosen anyone to give them inspiration and they made the wrong choice. >> sometime in their future of their life, they are going to come across either a loved one or maybe a friend that will lose their life brutally, and when they do, they can think of me. >> goddard college says it does not condone the violence of which abu-jamal was convicted, but does encourage students to take on controversial subjects. >>> in mercer county, the first death related to enterovirus d68 in our area has health and school officials taking safety precautions. golden blue ribbons line eli waller's neighborhood. on friday night, authorities confirmed it was enterovirus d68 that took the life of the 4-year-old boy who attended preschool at yardville elementary. >> the
a recorded speech by abu-jamal will be played today for 20 students at goddard college in vermont. abu-jamal received a bachelor's degree from that school in 1996 while behind bars. abu-jamal was serving life in prison for killing officer faulkner in center city in 1981. nbc 10 spoke with faulkner's widow. she says the graduates could have chosen anyone to give them inspiration and they made the wrong choice. >> sometime in their future of their life, they are going to come across either...
123
123
Oct 6, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 123
favorite 0
quote 0
speech was played for about 20 students receiving degrees from the same school where he graduated, goddard college. abu-jamal is serving a life sentence for the murder of philadelphia officer faulkner. >>> happening today, delaware governor jack markell will hold an event as part of domestic violence awareness month. last month in delaware, close to 24,000 domestic violence cases were reported to law enforcement. the court issued just over 1,500 orders for protection from abuse. >>> now your nbc 10 first alert weather with meteorologist bill henley. >> clear skies this morning. it is chilly outside once again, 30s and 40s right now. 40s in the city. it's a clear view from center city. right now 49 degrees in philadelphia with winds just at 3 miles an hour. a light wind and clear skies and dry air. humidity's at 69%. that's when the temperatures come down in a hurry, and we're seeing that this morning. live view of museum of art and beyond. no sign of any clouds here. no showers today, but there are some showers in our future. you can see them already in northwestern pennsylvania and the oh
speech was played for about 20 students receiving degrees from the same school where he graduated, goddard college. abu-jamal is serving a life sentence for the murder of philadelphia officer faulkner. >>> happening today, delaware governor jack markell will hold an event as part of domestic violence awareness month. last month in delaware, close to 24,000 domestic violence cases were reported to law enforcement. the court issued just over 1,500 orders for protection from abuse....
84
84
Oct 6, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 84
favorite 0
quote 0
yesterday, students at goddard college in vermont were listening to a recorded speech by mumia abu-jamal, the man convicted of killing faulkner in 1981. >> the nation is in deep trouble, largely because old thinking, both domestically and globally, has led us into the morass that the nation now faces. >> now, in spite of protests, abu-jamal's speech was played for about 20 students who received their degrees from the same school where he graduated in 1996. abu-jamal is serving a life sentence for the murder of officer faulkner. >>> new information now on the pennsylvania pornographic e-mail scandal. state attorney general kathleen kane says she's trying to comply with the judge's request for information about the officials involved. in an e-mail to chief justice ronald castillo, kane said she would hand over any pornographic e-mails involving any judicial officer if her office is allowed. she said the issue is under review by her civil division. now, last week, you may remember two state officials resigned. department of environmental protection secretary chris abruzzo, who you see here,
yesterday, students at goddard college in vermont were listening to a recorded speech by mumia abu-jamal, the man convicted of killing faulkner in 1981. >> the nation is in deep trouble, largely because old thinking, both domestically and globally, has led us into the morass that the nation now faces. >> now, in spite of protests, abu-jamal's speech was played for about 20 students who received their degrees from the same school where he graduated in 1996. abu-jamal is serving a...
119
119
Oct 6, 2014
10/14
by
WTXF
tv
eye 119
favorite 0
quote 2
students of goddard college selected him the minute taped speech was played for the 20 graduates. he was originally sentenced to death for killing philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner in 1981. he was resentenced in 2012 to life in prison. the controversial decision to have him speak throughout cries from supporters and detractors. >> we want to provide an avenue of this legislation that allows our victim, the district attorney or the attorney general file civil action in court in front of a judge and allow a judge to intervene on the behavior of this -- the particular person. >> rights of our students to choose free speech rights, the fact that mumia has a long history of writing and thinking about issues that -- about social justice, about racial issues in our society. >> he is an alum of goddard college. >>> your doctor's jent may play a role mow how comfortable you feel with them. >> why having a female doctor may be better for your health. >>> and a panhandler spotted driving off in a brand new set of wheels. she's confronted on camera and she's definitely not happy abo
students of goddard college selected him the minute taped speech was played for the 20 graduates. he was originally sentenced to death for killing philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner in 1981. he was resentenced in 2012 to life in prison. the controversial decision to have him speak throughout cries from supporters and detractors. >> we want to provide an avenue of this legislation that allows our victim, the district attorney or the attorney general file civil action in court in...
444
444
Oct 6, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 444
favorite 0
quote 3
yesterday, students at goddard college in vermont listened to a recorded speech by mumia abu-jamal, the man convicted of killing officer faulkner in 1981. >> the nation is in deep trouble, largely because old thinking, both domestically and globally has led us into the morass that the nation now faces. >> now, abu-jamal's speech was played for about 20 students receiving degrees from goddard, which is the same school he graduated from in 1996. he's serving a life sentence for the murder of officer faulkner. >>> well, there was an emotional tribute last night at gillette stadium as the patriots showed their support for the daughter of a rival team member. devon still is a defensive tackle of the cincinnati bengals. he is from wilmington, delaware. and during a time-out, the patriots cheerleaders -- the patriots cheerleaders, the other team, they switched up their uniforms. look at that. they wore still's jersey and a video played on the big screen in support of his daughter. still was moved to tears. 4-year-old leah was diagnosed over the summer with stage four neuroblastoma. >> there's
yesterday, students at goddard college in vermont listened to a recorded speech by mumia abu-jamal, the man convicted of killing officer faulkner in 1981. >> the nation is in deep trouble, largely because old thinking, both domestically and globally has led us into the morass that the nation now faces. >> now, abu-jamal's speech was played for about 20 students receiving degrees from goddard, which is the same school he graduated from in 1996. he's serving a life sentence for the...
90
90
Oct 21, 2014
10/14
by
WTXF
tv
eye 90
favorite 0
quote 0
after convicted cop killer mumia abu-jamal delivered a taped commencement address at his alma mater at goddard college. abu-jamal is serving life in prison for killing police officer daniel faulkner. governor corbett will sign this bill at the site of the office are faulkner's murder. >>> we want you to join us as we continue to walk to end alzheimer's. >> yes, you can join team fox 29 for two walks still coming up, obviously atlantic city, this sunday october 26th, and, you can join alex holley, jenny joyce and chief meteorologist scott williams and a lot of us will be walking at citizens bank park, on november 9th. for more forehead to our web site at my fox philly.com and you can find it the in the family focus section. >>> all right, lord. >> the singer. >> all right. >> lord with the d at the end, being banned from the air waves in san francisco. i should say that. >> lord always has a d at the end. >> oh, lord help me again. >> anyway, she's being banned from singing royal on the west coast and also a >>> the time is 4:29. row home fire breaks out overnight and how everyone inside is doi
after convicted cop killer mumia abu-jamal delivered a taped commencement address at his alma mater at goddard college. abu-jamal is serving life in prison for killing police officer daniel faulkner. governor corbett will sign this bill at the site of the office are faulkner's murder. >>> we want you to join us as we continue to walk to end alzheimer's. >> yes, you can join team fox 29 for two walks still coming up, obviously atlantic city, this sunday october 26th, and, you can...
125
125
Oct 4, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 125
favorite 0
quote 0
a recorded address by jamal will be played tomorrow for 20 students at goddard college in vermont. he received his bachelors degree from the school in 1986 while behind bars. he is serving life in prison for killing daniel faulkner in 1981. nbc10 spoke with faulkner's widow. she says the soon to be college graduates could have chosen anyone to give them inspiration and they made the wrong choice. >> sometime in their future of their life they are going to come across either a loved one or maybe a friend that will lose their life brutally. and when they do, they can think of me. >> during tomorrow's address philadelphia police plan to hold a silent protest at the sight of faulkner's murder. >>> lths isis is now threatening another american hostage with execution. following the beheading of a british aide worker. yesterday isis militants released this video showing the killing of british hostage alan henning. the video appears to show peter of indianapolis. the family of the former army ranger says the 26-year-old moved to the middle east to provide humanitarian aid to war refugees.
a recorded address by jamal will be played tomorrow for 20 students at goddard college in vermont. he received his bachelors degree from the school in 1986 while behind bars. he is serving life in prison for killing daniel faulkner in 1981. nbc10 spoke with faulkner's widow. she says the soon to be college graduates could have chosen anyone to give them inspiration and they made the wrong choice. >> sometime in their future of their life they are going to come across either a loved one or...
136
136
tv
eye 136
favorite 0
quote 1
interim president bob kenny saying quote choosing mumia as their commencement speaker shows to me how goddard graduates expresses their freedom tone guage and think radically and critically in a world that often sets up barriers to do just that. monday harrisburg lawmakers will introduce a bill to the state senate, aim to go prevent speeches from inmates like mumia, in places cents like education centers, at times like these. in center city, steve patterson, cbs-3, "eyewitness news". >>> well, trouble on the tarmac. when a couple of planes run into a problem on their wayay to the gate. >> also, looks like a bomb went off inside after donut shop here. seymour of the frightening video after a car slammed right into a restaurant. >> also, michael phelps admits he needs help. hear what he says now that he's taking -- why he is taking a break from swimming after his latest drunk driving arrest. that's coming up. >>> confirm, four year old from mercer counter has died from enterovirus d68. hundreds of children from across the country had been diagnosissed when that respiratory illness. >>> developi
interim president bob kenny saying quote choosing mumia as their commencement speaker shows to me how goddard graduates expresses their freedom tone guage and think radically and critically in a world that often sets up barriers to do just that. monday harrisburg lawmakers will introduce a bill to the state senate, aim to go prevent speeches from inmates like mumia, in places cents like education centers, at times like these. in center city, steve patterson, cbs-3, "eyewitness news"....
99
99
Oct 21, 2014
10/14
by
LINKTV
tv
eye 99
favorite 0
quote 0
think about being a student at goddard college when police by the hundreds, threatening the students at their graduation with rape commemorative, assault, attacks. these are police writing e-mails, calling on phones, threatening administrators and students. how about their emotional distress? and all they wanted was to hear from one of their alumni. i went to that college. i am a part of the college. i spent years at the college as a student. and graduated,k i am a part of that college forever. and they wanted to hear from me. they called and asked and wrote to me and said they wanted to hear from me. so i think those things should be a part of your considerations. >> that is mumia abu-jamal speaking from prison in a phone interview recorded monday by our of prisonle hanrahan radio, who will talk to in a moment. this is another clip from their conversation when mumia abu-jamal expresses concern that pennsylvania governor tom corbett was sign the so-called revictimization relief act in order to benefit politically. >> the press ignores prisoners as a rule. most of what happens in pris
think about being a student at goddard college when police by the hundreds, threatening the students at their graduation with rape commemorative, assault, attacks. these are police writing e-mails, calling on phones, threatening administrators and students. how about their emotional distress? and all they wanted was to hear from one of their alumni. i went to that college. i am a part of the college. i spent years at the college as a student. and graduated,k i am a part of that college forever....
142
142
Oct 5, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 142
favorite 0
quote 1
a recorded speech will be played today for 20 students at goddard college in vermont. he received a bachelor's degree from the school in 1996 while behind bars. he's serving life in prison for killing officer faulkner in center city in 1981. coming up this morning at 6:00, you'll hear from the officer's widow maureen faulkner and her own message to those college students. >>> in mercer county, the first death related to entero virus has health officials taking safety precautions. he died september 25th. another child from that school is also sick, but is not believed to have the same type of entero virus. golden blue ribbons lined his neighborhood friday night. authorities claimed it was entero virus d 38 that took his life. it's the first case in our area. another preschooler was tested for entero virus d-68. >> of course it's going to be on everybody's mind. it's only human nature. people are nervous. they're scared. >> the school district says it has added extra staff to disinfect the school. entero virus d-68 has sickened many children. for realtime updates on ente
a recorded speech will be played today for 20 students at goddard college in vermont. he received a bachelor's degree from the school in 1996 while behind bars. he's serving life in prison for killing officer faulkner in center city in 1981. coming up this morning at 6:00, you'll hear from the officer's widow maureen faulkner and her own message to those college students. >>> in mercer county, the first death related to entero virus has health officials taking safety precautions. he...
377
377
Oct 3, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 377
favorite 0
quote 5
senator pat toomey says he's outraged that abu jamal has been chosen as commencement speaker at goddard college. recorded remarks will be played on sunday along with a video about him. toomey said he couldn't fathom how anyone would consider this it an honor for a cold globlood murderer. >>> at 6:38, new from our delaware bureau, smokers in wilmington are claiming victory this morning. city council last night rejected a proposal to expand that city's ban on lighting up making it illegal to smoke at city parks and inside playgrounds and bus shelters. >>> happening this weekend, bacon, bacon and more bacon. the first ever pennsylvania bacon festival happening tomorrow in south philadelphia. there will be bacon eating contests, bacon products for sale and 30,000 samples of bacon. >> no wind this morning and with no wind and some breaks in the clouds in the region, we're seeing some areas of fog this morning. fog will disappear just like the last couple days. clouds will thin out. clouds return tonight and we have showers to start the weekend off. right now the fog is thickest in chester co
senator pat toomey says he's outraged that abu jamal has been chosen as commencement speaker at goddard college. recorded remarks will be played on sunday along with a video about him. toomey said he couldn't fathom how anyone would consider this it an honor for a cold globlood murderer. >>> at 6:38, new from our delaware bureau, smokers in wilmington are claiming victory this morning. city council last night rejected a proposal to expand that city's ban on lighting up making it...
137
137
tv
eye 137
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> mumia abu-jamal chosen to be the commencement speaker for the graduating class at goddard college. he was convicted every killing philadelphia officer daniel faulkner in 1981. so yesterday dozens of philadelphia officers took to the streets standing in silence for 30 minutes as a sign of their distaste. >> something we shouldn't have to be doing. but again, we are here to show support for maureen faulkner, for the philadelphia police offers, and police officers around the country. >> the college released a statement saying the students decision expresses cents their freedom to think radically and critically. later today law makers in harrisburg are expected to introduce a bill that would prevent speeches from inmates like mumia to educating al centers. >>> a triple shooting in cobbs creek, leaves one man dead, and police are still looking for the gunman. shots rang out outside of cousin danny's lounge 5200 block of delancey street early yesterday morning. second victim, 47 year old man, was shot in the legs and is in stable condition. a 24 year old took himself to the hospital. he
. >> mumia abu-jamal chosen to be the commencement speaker for the graduating class at goddard college. he was convicted every killing philadelphia officer daniel faulkner in 1981. so yesterday dozens of philadelphia officers took to the streets standing in silence for 30 minutes as a sign of their distaste. >> something we shouldn't have to be doing. but again, we are here to show support for maureen faulkner, for the philadelphia police offers, and police officers around the...
432
432
Oct 6, 2014
10/14
by
WPHL
tv
eye 432
favorite 0
quote 2
. >> faulkner's widow said abu-jamal will be honored and goddard was glorifying the fell on because he's a cop-killer. there is merit on what he has a say a man that claimed innocence and garnered international support it's important we surprise nort complicated inquiry and freedom of speech. state representative mike beart has a bill in. >> unless we build production videos in prisons for these thugs we continue to rib the scab off the victims' wounds. we have to do something. >> if pass today could be met with first amendment challenges than is not the first time jamal made a commencement speech but it's been 15 years while on death row. of course we know a judge converted that sentence to life in 2001. reporting live in the satellite center tonight, ken, "action news" at 10 on phl17, wanter. >> thank you, kenneth. melissa is here with the accuweather forecast. people went hunting for the police jackets today. >> that's right and earlier this morning it was on the chilly side. and the chill sets back in later tonight. we'll show what you is going on as we look at the temperatures acros
. >> faulkner's widow said abu-jamal will be honored and goddard was glorifying the fell on because he's a cop-killer. there is merit on what he has a say a man that claimed innocence and garnered international support it's important we surprise nort complicated inquiry and freedom of speech. state representative mike beart has a bill in. >> unless we build production videos in prisons for these thugs we continue to rib the scab off the victims' wounds. we have to do something....
317
317
Oct 6, 2014
10/14
by
WPVI
tv
eye 317
favorite 0
quote 3
killer mumia abu-jamal delivered a controversial graduation speech yesterday recorded for students at goddard college a small school in vermont. he is serving life for shooting police officer daniel faulkner. in response dozens of police officers and supporters of the faulkner family stood for a silent vigil in center city. local politician are pushing a bill that will give a court power to step in to stop this from happening again. >> unless we build studios in prisons for these types of thugs we continue to rip the scabs over the wounds of the victims. >> if that bill passes, it will likely face a court battle. >>> a car careened into a california donut shop killing one person. the jeep plowed through the store saturday night. two people were lucky enough to get out with cuts and bruises, but again, one person did die at the scene. police say the driver may have accidentally stepped on the gas instead of the brake in the parking lot. >> 6:19, disaster at sea, wicked weather along the coast of japan puts american servicemen in jeopardy. >> talk about a burst bubble a charitable man's hope at
killer mumia abu-jamal delivered a controversial graduation speech yesterday recorded for students at goddard college a small school in vermont. he is serving life for shooting police officer daniel faulkner. in response dozens of police officers and supporters of the faulkner family stood for a silent vigil in center city. local politician are pushing a bill that will give a court power to step in to stop this from happening again. >> unless we build studios in prisons for these types of...
251
251
Oct 14, 2014
10/14
by
WTXF
tv
eye 251
favorite 0
quote 10
parents of goddard students were asked to make a donation to help defray medical and funeral costs for the shell family. and to bring their kids to school today dressed as their favorite super hero. everywhere you look super man and batman, spiderman and ninja turtles could be found. the school is raised over $2,000 in just the past two days. >> i couldn't imagine having to have medical bills and funeral to pay for and so we just thought we needeed to something. >> little travis will be laid to rest on thursday. mom and dad we are told are very grateful for the efforts on their behalf. coming up at 6:00 o'clock, you'll meet some of the super heroes reaching out to help a family in need and find out what you can do to help those efforts. lucy? >> all right. bruce, we will talk to you then. >>> first, a warmup, then rain in your fox 29 weather forecast. chief meteorologist scott williams, you are talking rain. >>> we're talking some heavy rainfall, lucy, with this slow moving system. no rainfall this evening. but tomorrow afternoon and evening, a different story. right now, satellite and
parents of goddard students were asked to make a donation to help defray medical and funeral costs for the shell family. and to bring their kids to school today dressed as their favorite super hero. everywhere you look super man and batman, spiderman and ninja turtles could be found. the school is raised over $2,000 in just the past two days. >> i couldn't imagine having to have medical bills and funeral to pay for and so we just thought we needeed to something. >> little travis...
258
258
Oct 4, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 258
favorite 0
quote 2
a recorded address by him will be played tomorrow for 20 students at goddard college in vermont. he received his bachelors degree from the school in '96 while behind bars. the 60-year-old is spending life in prison for killing faulkner in 1981. nbc10 spoke with faulkner's widow. she said they could have chosen anybody to give them inspiration and they made the wrong choice. >> sometime in their future of their life they are going to come across either a loved one or maybe a friend that will lose their life brutally and when they do they can think of me. >> during tomorrow's address philadelphia police plan to hold a silent protest at the site of faulkner's murder. >>> today philadelphia city leaders, religious groups, and community members will hold a peace walk near the playground where a teen was shot and killed over the summer. 17-year-old robert reid was gunned down while playing basketball on cumberland street in north philadelphia. it happened during a neighbor hood cookout in august. the gunman fired a dozen shots before running away. that person has not been caught. the o
a recorded address by him will be played tomorrow for 20 students at goddard college in vermont. he received his bachelors degree from the school in '96 while behind bars. the 60-year-old is spending life in prison for killing faulkner in 1981. nbc10 spoke with faulkner's widow. she said they could have chosen anybody to give them inspiration and they made the wrong choice. >> sometime in their future of their life they are going to come across either a loved one or maybe a friend that...
63
63
Oct 5, 2014
10/14
by
WTXF
tv
eye 63
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> happening now, students at goddard college in vermont preparing to listen to commencement address from convicted cop killer. mumia abu jamal shrek to do speak to students at the school. the message will be pre recorded as jamal is serving a live sentence in the shooting death of philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner. this happened back in 1981. jamal maintains his innocence. >> and a shooting sent three people to the hospital. this one happened on the 5200 block of delancey street in the city's cobbs creek neighbor. police say one of the victims is in critical condition and another shooting to tell you about this morning. this one in the kensington section. >>> this happened just after midnight on the one at hundred block of east sedgley avenue. to people were taken to the hospital. they're in stable condition. no word on any suspects. >> okay. you know this. our producers always tracking the hottest trends and the hottest stories back there. let's check in with our boss down from upstairs the brain center. good morning, aaron. how are you? >> just dandy. >> what do you got
. >> happening now, students at goddard college in vermont preparing to listen to commencement address from convicted cop killer. mumia abu jamal shrek to do speak to students at the school. the message will be pre recorded as jamal is serving a live sentence in the shooting death of philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner. this happened back in 1981. jamal maintains his innocence. >> and a shooting sent three people to the hospital. this one happened on the 5200 block of...
287
287
Oct 21, 2014
10/14
by
WTXF
tv
eye 287
favorite 0
quote 23
but, no, this is all victims of pennsylvania. >> he was giving advice to students at goddard college about how to live their lives. >> i think it is despicable and i think it really does, affect the faulkner family and my friend and my family, it does emotionally affect us when we hear his voice, once again, speaking to young college and professional students. he does commencement speaking. he speaks out in california through prison radio and, i just feel like it is just got to be a stop to it. >> and everybody says free speech, what do you say to that. >> i feel like the you know, if he went to speak with his family personally, that is his presentingtive but this is speaking to the public. >> but he has lost his free speech when he pull a bullet between danny's eyes. >> the american civil liberties union is speaking out against the bill, the executive director of the aclu says this bill is written so broadly that it is unclear what behaviors is prohibited, essentially, any action by an inmate or former offender that could cause mental anguish could be banned by a judge. you cannot p
but, no, this is all victims of pennsylvania. >> he was giving advice to students at goddard college about how to live their lives. >> i think it is despicable and i think it really does, affect the faulkner family and my friend and my family, it does emotionally affect us when we hear his voice, once again, speaking to young college and professional students. he does commencement speaking. he speaks out in california through prison radio and, i just feel like it is just got to be a...
415
415
Oct 1, 2014
10/14
by
WPHL
tv
eye 415
favorite 0
quote 5
he is set to deliver a commence amount dress at goddard college in vermont on sunday. at dress is prerecorded, and will be played for students along with the documentary about jamal's controversial case. his original death sentence from 1982 was handed down for the death of officer daniel faulkner but was commuted to life imprisonment without parole in 2011. >>> a second name has now emerge in the fight to take ownership of the revel casino hotel in atlantic city. filing identifies a firm called brookfield asset management as second bidder. florida businessman glenn straub was first bid tore come forward publicly offering 90 million-dollar cash for that 2.4 billion dollars resort. brookfield owns hard rock hotel and casino in vegas and atlantic par died island in the bohamas. >>> kick off to the week of event targeted to minority business owners. councilman curtis jones junior and david oh hosted the commonwealth as your business partner, the the panel discussion was part of the 30th annual philadelphia minority enterprise development week. all week workshops like this
he is set to deliver a commence amount dress at goddard college in vermont on sunday. at dress is prerecorded, and will be played for students along with the documentary about jamal's controversial case. his original death sentence from 1982 was handed down for the death of officer daniel faulkner but was commuted to life imprisonment without parole in 2011. >>> a second name has now emerge in the fight to take ownership of the revel casino hotel in atlantic city. filing identifies a...
59
59
Oct 5, 2014
10/14
by
WTXF
tv
eye 59
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> meanwhile, goddard college, the released this statement saying many diverse commencement speakers have been chosen to represent perspectives not normally in our discourse, even fit is unpopular we need to listen and, in discussions. that what is free speech is all b our students understand there is great, mounter on mumia abu-jamal has to say, and, we have gathered college to support this complicated inquiry and freedom of speech. that is the statement from the college, officer faulkner widow maureen faulkner released a a statement condemning the college for what she chooses a arrogant remorse less killer as their commencement speaker, joyce. >> dave, thank you. >> the pope called for a two week conference of bishops and cardinals, opens with mass today at the vatican. more than 200 cardinals and, bishops around the world are there. number of topics including sex, gender, family issues and divorce. they will talk about whether the catholic church should modify teaching on long held traditions. >>> they have got their engines revved up to roll roll out a good cause in new jersey. l
. >> meanwhile, goddard college, the released this statement saying many diverse commencement speakers have been chosen to represent perspectives not normally in our discourse, even fit is unpopular we need to listen and, in discussions. that what is free speech is all b our students understand there is great, mounter on mumia abu-jamal has to say, and, we have gathered college to support this complicated inquiry and freedom of speech. that is the statement from the college, officer...
279
279
Oct 3, 2014
10/14
by
WCAU
tv
eye 279
favorite 0
quote 3
abu jamaul received a degree from goddard college in 1996. the 60-year-old is serving life for the 1981 murder of philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner. as with most issues surrounding abu jamaul, people are deeply divided. >> some approve, some are outraged. deanna durante got reaction today from the cop's widow. >> she has not only harsh words for the college that's allowing this speech but for the students who dieded to pick the convicted cop killer to speak. >> shame on them. they could have another commencement speaker that would give these students wisdom before they start out in life. >> maureen faulkner has never shied away from voicing her opinion of convicted cop killer abu jamaul. she went from young bride to young widow when abu jamaul shot the fatal shot. >> having a radical, someone who hates america to speak to them is so wrong. >> reporter: supporters of jamaul, more than 30 years after his conviction and multiple appeals upholding that conviction say he's innocent. >> this has has been in prison for 33 years. the case a
abu jamaul received a degree from goddard college in 1996. the 60-year-old is serving life for the 1981 murder of philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner. as with most issues surrounding abu jamaul, people are deeply divided. >> some approve, some are outraged. deanna durante got reaction today from the cop's widow. >> she has not only harsh words for the college that's allowing this speech but for the students who dieded to pick the convicted cop killer to speak. >> shame...
212
212
Oct 5, 2014
10/14
by
WPVI
tv
eye 212
favorite 0
quote 2
goddard said the students are expressing their freedom to engage and think radically and critically. during the the taped address supports of officer faulkner will gather at his memorial plaque. it was at 13th and locust where he stopped mumia abu-jamal earnl get -- and get into a confrontation. critics say it's a slap in the face to the faulkner family. calls to cancel the speech have been rejected. >>> annual upper merion man is behind bars accused of holding a woman against her will inside her home. police were called to the home where they found a distraught woman. she said she was attacked and held by a man sean gallagher on warner road. neighbors said they heard gun shots. when police investigated they found bullet holes in the home and gallagher has been arrested. >>> it's official a young boy from a mercer county school did die from the entrovirus 68. officials want to make it clear who is most at risk, as several other children are being tested one from the very same school. kenneth moten has more from the children's hospital. >> reporter: here at children's hospital, at las
goddard said the students are expressing their freedom to engage and think radically and critically. during the the taped address supports of officer faulkner will gather at his memorial plaque. it was at 13th and locust where he stopped mumia abu-jamal earnl get -- and get into a confrontation. critics say it's a slap in the face to the faulkner family. calls to cancel the speech have been rejected. >>> annual upper merion man is behind bars accused of holding a woman against her will...