if(window.ImageLoader) window.ImageLoader.bootstrap({}, document);Squarespace.afterBodyLoad(Y). Smith joins the evening lineup with co-anchor Melissa Andrews, Meteorologist Robert Shiels, and sports director Jordan Strack, bringing viewers the nightly news at 5 p.m. 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. I want viewers to know how I am not only honored to have earned their trust over the years, but also how fortunate I feel to have this opportunity to connect and reconnect a region that shaped who I am, Smith said. did so.) Winter preview: Unseasonably cold weather settles in across much of nation. As he starts a new streaming show at CNN, the longtime TV anchor reflects on his decision to leave Fox News after 18 years. He enters the Capitol seconds after a member of the mob violently pulls down a cop from behind and the mob rushes in. Until we find Bills replacement, 13abc reporters and anchors will be filling the gap.. Jeff is the meteorologist for Channel 7 Eyewitness News on weekends at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. Jeff joined the Eyewitness News Team in 2007. Klein's imminent exit was first reported by FTVLive' - NY Times"; New York City Mayor de Blasio urges residents to reduce electric use during heat emergency. At a minimum, they were not authorized to be in the Capitol, and, according to video, at least one was carrying a deadly weapon inside.. // ====================================== Several other officers who worked on Jan. 6 also died by suicide in the aftermath of the Capitol riot: U.S. Capitol Police Officer Howie Liebengood in January, D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Kyle DeFreytag in July, and Metropolitan Police Officer Gunther Hashida in August. In September of 2008, Jeff, along with three co-workers from WTVG, spent a week in Houston covering the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. The other man identified is Taylor Taranto, who was also sued by Jeffreys estate and named in a HuffPost story in August. Thanks to a civil lawsuit, Erin and her lawyer forced the disclosure of Jeffreys bodycam footage from that day. BCSN/TV19 Sports One? I said I had been stressed out and upset and scared by the attack on the Capitol, Elizabeth told HuffPost. Jeffreys body camera footage does not appear to show Taranto come into contact with Jeffrey specifically, but other footage shows Taranto raising the deadly weapon, grappling with officers, and seeming to protect Walls-Kaufman during the massive tussle as police tried to get him and the rest of the mob out of the building. He was very calm about everything., When officers heard over the radio that shots were fired, Jeffrey told her, they didnt know whether it was rioters or police who were shooting. After 33 years in TV news and 15 and a half here at 13 ABC, that book of my life has turned its last page., Bill won 30 journalism awards over his career, which include stints in Washington, D.C., and Toledo. Smith told the J&C he wasnt interested in talking about the situation. A place to go for those of you who wish to discuss happenings in OH, IN, IL, WI, and Ontario. The chiropractor was David Walls-Kaufman. About six months after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, Erin Smith was talking to a psychiatrist who was working on a report on her husbands death. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. Quotation [11] = "'Scott Jones, whose FTVLive.com Web site broke the story' - LA Daily News" It was all overwhelming. 9:01 AM. A source told HuffPost that several officers gave their weapons to others in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack, afraid of what they might do. He is also known for reporting for various newscasts throughout the week and keeping viewers informed of threatening weather on social media. _taboola.push({flush: true}); Tera Barz. The highest temperature ever recorded in Toledo, Ohio was 105.1 F which occurred on July 14, 1936. 1.. Park Inn set for renovations; Hotel Seagate coming down, Michigan Legislature passes $1B tax plan, now heads to Gov. Not any storm can be called a blizzard. Newly released information on the plans for the Seagate Centre's neighboring hotels. Glad Joe got top dog in Omaha- good for him. But hours after HuffPost contacted his lawyer with a follow-up question, Walls-Kaufman reached out. He retreats toward the Capitol, where the inauguration platform is in tatters. . Level III Snow Emergency A Level III Emergency is for all roads and streets in Lucas County. Theres really no dispute that Kaufman and Taranto were unlawfully in the Capitol that day, but given that there were two attacks on Jeffrey, its going to be difficult to determine how much if any civil liability they hold for his death. Bigger market, good for him. From the street outside her chiropractors yellow townhouse with the purple neon sign, Elizabeth could see the Capitol Dome and the giant temporary fence that now surrounded the Capitol complex. Then she was informed that her husband died by suicide, and had used his service weapon. He can also be seen reporting for various newscasts throughout the week and . Weber wrote that Tarantos continued freedom is not evidence he has done nothing wrong, and noted the attorney generals. But Erin couldnt stop thinking about what actually happened to her husband that day, and how it changed the man she knew as a fun-loving jokester who was always dancing around the house. He was extremely even tempered. of the total number of individuals who could be charged, which is more than 2,500. Jeff Smith News Anchor at WTOL 11. Quotation[6] = "'The site that everyone that works in TV News turns to' - NPR "; , however, she soon learned more about what happened. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Both conspiracy theorists who stormed the Capitol have been sued by a lawyer for Jeffreys estate in connection with his death a lawsuit that brought about the disclosure of the tape. David P. Weber, an attorney representing Jeffreys estate, was on Capitol Hill with Erin for the anniversary of the riot. In the bodycam footage, Jeffrey appears shaken up by the first incident. // to increment the Quotation[x] index! Quotation [12] = "'has handed in his resignation, according to FTVLive.com' - TVNewser" After nightfall, the footage shows yet another assault. He followed that with reporting stints at WFLA-AM in Tampa, Florida, and WGLM-FM in West Lafayette, before landing back at WLFI in 1999, according to his bio. As the fight unfolds, footage shows Walls-Kaufman coming face-to-face with Jeffrey, grabbing the officers baton, and appearing to use it against him. While Walls-Kaufman, Taranto, and the person who threw the pipe have not been criminally charged in connection with the Capitol riot, that doesnt make them unique. // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. SHARE THIS to wish him congrats! However, it's important to mention that the answer was vastly different from what he originally told reports days after it occurred. RELATED: Join us in welcoming Melissa Andrews as our newest evening anchor! He also is heavily involved in Greater Lafayettes art scene as a painter. He didnt know the layout of the Capitol. Quotation [18] = " 'FTVLive is the Most Incrediable thing in our Business' - i24News" The psychiatrist, hired by a lawyer for Jeffreys estate, was examining whether the injuries Jeffrey suffered on Jan. 6 had caused his death. by CurlyHoward Fri Jul 24, 2020 3:37 pm, Post The lawsuit, meanwhile, presses on, even as Jeffreys family awaits arrests. You know that feeling you get after youve finished a good book, youre kind of sad its over but youre excited to start the next one? Hormann said in his goodbye. "The military has made this pivot, understanding that an injury to the brain, to the psyche, is just. Questions for MW / Board Announcements, New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD), Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord! Follow on Twitter: @davebangert. But from what he did share, it was awful. RELATED VIDEO: Fox News' Bret Baier Opens Up About His 13-Year-Old Son's 4th Open Heart Surgery. Officers who were at the Capitol on Jan. 6 are still reeling from the effects of the attack, and a number are enraged by the efforts of many Republicans to downplay and ignore their experiences. He's very involved in activities and programs at his former high school and is at the beck and call of those who knew him back when and need help from him today. Plus, you never tell him anything that you do not want told to anyone. It was like a movie.. For more than 20 years Smith has worked in the Toledo market and markets in Traverse City, Michigan, and Bloomington, Indiana. Before that, he worked at WTOL. Quotation[1] = "'The One-Man Website That Broke the Jay Leno Story' - About.com "; You can watch WTVG local news, weather, traffic, live sports, daytime, primetime, & late night programming. // Copyright 2004 by CodeLifter.com Woman randomly stabbed in shoulder outside diner in Manhattan, Chinatown building under inspection due to bulging faade, Long Island home destroyed after car drives through it, Exclusive: Abuse at assisted living facility caught on camera, Explosive found in checked luggage at Pa. airport, man in custody, AccuWeather: AM showers before a mild afternoon, Extra Time: Breaking down massive NYC, NYPD settlement, Teammate facing charges in crash that killed local UGA player, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. Online investigators, working under the name Deep State Dogs, were able to find Jeffrey amid the mob. Jeffreys crash was the result of his suicide. actually a St. Louis Cardinals superfan known as Rally Runner. There are 3 requirements. After 20 years at Channel 5, Chief Meteorologist Garrett Lewis is leaving television. Quotation[9] = "'FTVLive.com Scooped Everyone With News' - About.com "; function showQuotation(){document.write(Quotation[whichQuotation]);} Elliot, who has been a CBS daytime anchor for about a year, had first. // pattern, adding to the array. At a hearing last month, Judge Pan implored Taranto to find an attorney, especially because the civil case could impact any pending criminal investigation into his conduct. Hormann announced the move during Sunday nights newscast. They searched through hours of public video, scrutinizing single frames for the number on Jeffreys protective helmet. Contact WLFI TV-18 news director and anchor Jeff Smith is no longer with the station as of today. Theyre still fighting the D.C. Police and Firefighters Retirement and Relief Board to recognize Jeffreys death as being in the line of duty, and theyre pressing lawmakers to ensure that the deaths of Jeffrey and other officers who died by suicide are recognized as line-of-duty deaths. Will the George Santos scandal sway Republican voters? Jeff Booth is an American journalist and meteorologist. 2023 www.jconline.com. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) is introducing legislation to help the families of those who die by suicide after work-related trauma. Quotation [17] = " 'An insider newsy website' - Hoda Kotb" (Warning: Some viewers may find this video disturbing.). Whitmers desk, Ex-Ohio House speaker denies dinners with FirstEnergy execs, Man accused of threatening girlfriend, leading police on chase sentenced, MSU plans to update security, reclaim our sense of safety, Neighboring mayors show support for fighting violence in Toledo, Lucas County agencies host job fair to aid individuals impacted by SNAP cuts, Toledo man sentenced for exposing himself to girls, Man pleads not guilty in relation to armed robbery outside Franklin Park Mall, TPS becomes part of Safer Ohio School Tip Line, City of Toledo names community members to weigh-in on next Police Chief. (Its not clear whether Walls-Kaufman knew Gold and Strand, who are facing felony charges of obstruction of an official proceeding as well as several misdemeanor charges.). Good luck to where he lands next. In case you're wondering why the pollen count seems so much worse this year than last year, there's a simple explanation. One World Information Informed Society. // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. - Greta Van Susteren" by radioandtventhusiast Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:32 pm, Post Reach Dave Bangert at 765-420-5258 or at dbangert@jconline.com. Erin didnt know precisely what her husband had gone through on Jan. 6; the couple had a general understanding that they wouldnt get into too many specifics about his police work. His storytelling and professionalism during his time at WTVG is appreciated and will be remembered, WTVG news director Mel Watson told The Blade. Quotation [20] = " ' first published by the website FTVLive' - The Hill" Hundreds of others entered the Capitol, including hundreds identified by online sleuths but not yet arrested. Quotation[8] = "'CNBC wanted a reaction to a story someone had seen on FTVLive' - Vanity Fair "; Because of his local roots, Jeff makes it a point to give back to the community. Quotation[7] = "'FTVLive Delivers some of the TV World's Biggest Scoops' - Tonawanda News "; by CurlyHoward Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:13 pm, Post RELATED: Its a homecoming for WTOL 11s next morning anchor Tiffany Tarpley. The last time he was in the Capitol was when he was 10 years old, Erin said. Because of Dave Crawley's age discrimination lawsuit against CBS, laying off an older anchor would be bad optics. WTVG is a ABC local network affiliate in Toledo, OH. Quotation[4] = "'FTVLive a TV news website that is often on the money' - LA Times"; Because of that, he believes that the 13News Now audience gets forecasts that are different and more accurate than those from other stations where people have little or not training in Meteorology. Certified Broadcast Meteorologist for WABC-TV, Cornell University Alumnus, New Englander-Turned-New Yorker, Opinions My Own WTOL? that an Arizona man named Ray Epps, who never entered the Capitol and is seen on video de-escalating a conflict between protesters and law enforcement, was actually a secret informant for the FBI on Jan. 6. The FBI has arrested more than 700 people in connection with the events of Jan. 6, but thats still just. Quotation[2] = "'The story first broke on FTVLive.com' - AP"; OSU sucks, by the way. An expert explains why the beach is such a dangerous place to be during storms and offers advice to follow. Why thats the case wasnt immediately clear? "When people begin with a false premise and lead people astray, that's injurious to society and it's the antithesis of what we should be doing: Those of us who are so honored and grateful to have a platform of public influence have to use it for the public good," the broadcaster said on CNN's Amanpour Tuesday. by CurlyHoward Fri Jul 24, 2020 5:49 pm, Post // Do not change anything below this line I felt upset that he seemed clueless about how terrible it was. Jeff Smith is an American meteorologist currently working for Channel 7 Eyewitness News on weekends at 5.00 p.m., 6.00 p.m., and 11.00 p.m. Before joining ABC 7 News, Jeff worked as a meteorologist at WTEN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Albany, New York. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has signed on as a co-sponsor of the bill, which would change the criteria under the Public Safety Officers Benefits Program that is administered by the Justice Department. Jeff showed us that they still do make that product. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. function showQuotation(){document.write(Quotation[whichQuotation]);} Twitter | You all stand with criminals! Shepard Smith had been with Fox News from 1996 to 2019 when he reached his breaking point. The former Fox Report host, 57, announced he was quitting on-air in October 2019 and hasn't opened up about his departure until now. Facebook The FBI has the video showing the attacks from several angles, including from Jeffreys body camera. About this time a year ago, a woman who agreed to be identified by HuffPost as Elizabeth was stressed. Illustration: Damon Dahlen/HuffPost; Photos: Getty/Jack Reznicki/Erin Smith, online sleuths investigating the Jan. 6 attack. He added: You always want to go out on top, and I can say, unequivocally, when I look back at my time on 13abc and the morning news, we spent a majority of it at No. He internalized things. Jeffrey Smith, an officer with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, had died by suicide on Jan. 15, just nine days after the attack on the Capitol. What defines a blizzard? Join us in welcoming Melissa Andrews as our newest evening anchor. Elizabeth had been going to the chiropractor for years. As days turned to weeks, Childers began to lobby for a return to her show via her Twitter account. Us @2023 FTVLive LLC Static.COOKIE_BANNER_CAPABLE = true; Longtime WLFI (Lafayette, Indiana) Anchor Jeff Smith is suddenly gone from the station. Thanks to a civil lawsuit, Erin and her lawyer forced the disclosure of Jeffreys bodycam footage from that day. // Do not change anything below this line What is entrapment? Taranto wrote in a post about a Carlson segment that falsely and ham-fistedly accused a Carlson fan of being an agent provocateur. Another officer, wearing no protective gear, has to hurry over to help the fallen officer, and the mob surges through the doors. 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