Of falsifying records, Money Laundering and other charges. Fattahs son sheriff jr. Is also mentioned in the indictment, a young man embroiled in his own legal troubles they say that the congressman used Campaign Funds to pay his sons college loan debt. In 2010 and 2011, he used the funds to make loan payments totalling approximately 23,000. Fattahs attorney released a statement that reads in part, for some time he was aware of the allegations and its his intent to plead not guilty and serve his constituency as he has done for years. One they engaged in a coverup, lasting years to avoid detention. And just moments ago, the democratic congressman released a statement on his own behalf. As i have previously stated, i have never participated in any illegal activist as an elected officials for the last 21 years i have represented the people of philadelphia in congress with honor and dignity, helping millions of families. He tells reporters on capitol hill he is innocent and will not step do
22yearold woman was killed last night inside her Port Richmond home. Fox 29s Shawnette Wilson joins us live from Port Richmond tonight. Shawnette, you just were there a vigil held in the memory of this mother. Reporter yes, chris. Even at this hour, family and friends, neighbors are still stopping by the memorial at the home just behind me across the street as you mentioned the vigil just wrapped up a few hours ago. Relatives are outside collecting donations for the child of the mother who was killed. In the meantime police are still searching for the killer. Our father who art in heaven hallowed be thigh name. Prayers for 22yearold stephanie shot to death last night inside her home on the 3,000 block of aramingo avenue. Tonight dozens gathered for a vigil. Someone entered the home where she lives with her father and boyfriend. After had he boyfriend left to go to the store oh buy milk for the baby. When do you kill a female in front of her child. Family and friends and neighbors lit c
Mother. Reporter yes, chris. Even at this hour, family and friends, neighbors are still stopping by the memorial at the home just behind me across the street as you mentioned the vigil just wrapped up a few hours ago. Relatives are outside collecting donations for the child of the mother who was killed. In the meantime police are still searching for the killer. Our father who art in heaven hallowed be thigh name. Prayers for 22yearold stephanie shot to death last night inside her home on the 3,000 block of aramingo avenue. Tonight dozens gathered for a vigil. Someone entered the home where she lives with her father and boyfriend. After had he boyfriend left to go to the store oh buy milk for the baby. When do you kill a female in front of her child. Family and friends and neighbors lit candles and released balloons for stephanie who was a devoted mother. Took her baby with her everywhere. Reporter never got into or caused any trouble. She was nice, polite to everybody. She wasnt ignora
Buildings like the philadelphian along the parkway. I feel like im going to be a prisoner in my home. Reporter Francine Gilbert parks in the buildings garage. For three days she wont be able to move her car and if she lever the garage before thursday night. I cant bring the car back and then how. I going to return if theres no transportation . So, its a problem. Reporter and they wont even be able to get around on their shuttle bus. Outside the black zone major arteries like lombard street will be limited to emergency vehicles only, closed to traffic and parking. While many respect scrambling to adjust, others say bring it on. Reporter youre okay with it. Were okay with it. We prefer to be able to leave the building but in the absence of that, were happy to be able to be with friends in the building. Reporter now the city will be holding another briefing next week on exactly what Center City Residents can expect and the Mayors Office says that plenty of signs will be posted in the Park
In the past midwest more than 2,600 were reported. Yesterday 16 new large wildfires were reported. Dozens are burning through droughtstricken land. The hot dry weather is making the flames unpredictable. Resources are fading and the conditions are taking a physical toll on the firefighters. Chris martinez reports. Reporter about 100 wildfires are raging across 17 western states. Ive been in the fire service for 16 years. This is one of the worst years that ive seen. Reporter this is whats left of waterfront homes in chelan, washington. They couldnt get here. Reporter washington military are filling in. Theyre working to help fight fire and relieve firefighter fatigue. Right now our mission is to make sure the fire doesnt creep down to the fire line down beloaf. Reporter if they jump past that line, that i could threaten homes below. In california, a fire grew the 2,000 acres tuesday. Evacuation orders remained in effect over concerns of spot fires. Were dealing with steep rugged terrai