The expense of the very people they serve. This is not deflategate. All right . This is a normal issue of which there are allegations after a very long run eight year investigation. Federal investigators say the 11 term congressman and four others allegedly engaged in a series of five schemes misappropriateing hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal charitable and Campaign Funds. Then they tried to hide it. Fattah and his associates engaged in a coverup lasting years in an effort to avoid detect. The investigation started with a tip to the fbi in march of 2013 and led down a path straight to fattah and others. 20 year veteran of Congress Also used funds illegally to pay off his 2007 Mayoral Campaign debt. He paid personal expenses for he and his wife, paid for a Vacation Home and helped reduce his sons Student Loans by 23,000. Corruption like what is charged today really shakes public confidence. Fbi says the 58yearold fattah also took 18,000 bribe payment from former depth pew thai mayor Herbert Vetter man in return for an appointment as Us Ambassador or federal position. Additionally in january 2012 congressman fattah hired vetter mans girlfriend as an employee and his district congressional office. These alleged crimes and subsequent coverup are a breach of the public trust. Reporter the feds also say that congressman a raged for a 50,000 grant for educational conference that never happened and that he lobbied the white house and the president for a job for vetter man. Coming up his lawyer says tonight he will plead not guilty. He will not resign from office and he will fight the charges. Well hear from the congressmans constituents coming up at 6 00. Lucy . You know, dave, fattah spoke about some of these allegations with our very own jeff cole years ago. Its a conversation worth taking a look back on. We continue our Team Coverage with joe cole in the newsroom much these charge as long time coming. They certainly were. The indictment of the powerful senior congressman comes after the drip drip drip. Of information unearthed by the press and reported in the fall of 2013. Fox 29 investigators had an animateed on camera talk with fattah about a document we obtained. It was a subpoena issued by federal investigators seeking records held by the city of philadelphia and it was broad demanding any and all records pertaining to City Property tax assessed to properties owned by chaka fattah sr. From january january 1st, 2008 to the present. It requested bills invoices, receipts, copies of canceled checks and even correspondence between the congressman and the city. What can you tell me about what appears to be a grand jury subpoena for your tax records here in the city of philadelphia philadelphia . Congressman, what can you tell me about it. I cant add anything to it other than to say im senior congressman and any activities im involved in are appropriate for review, and i assume that any review will be appropriate. Reporter fattah seemed unconcerned when we asked him about the subpoena back in 2013. His attorney luther weaver said hed be hired by fattah in the summer of that year and claimed the feds had been investigating the congressman for years. Fattah echoed that claim. Its important to note that these are matter that is have been reviewed since as best as i know since 2007. Federal government has been looking at you since 2007 . And were sure that they are doing appropriately and, you know, when youre in a public roll, its to be expected. Reporter last august, a guilty plea by a political consultant close to fattah nudged the probe even closer to the congressman. Some of the admissions made in that plea while not naming fattah appeared to be listed as charges in his indictment. Two years ago fattah claimed the probe was a review and said it was not abnormal for members of congress to be looked at. If a fire alarm has been pulled, its perfectly warranted for the fire company to come. But that is not to say theres an actual fire. Reporter on the telephone this afternoon the congressman son known as chip refused to make detailed comments but did say any money received in the schemes alleged in the indictment he earned. Iain at 6 00 will he shea chenault fattah. We look forward to that. Were putting all the information on our website. Just head to myfoxphilly. Com look for a link on the home page for anything you missed and for any and all updates. Dangerous heat today in your fox 29 Weather Authority. Didnt find too many people on the fdr golf course in philly today and those who braced the heat kind of easy excessive heat advice rower meant we were supposed to stay indoors if possible. Chief meteorologist Scott Williams is sweating it out in old city tonight. Scott, the relief sooner or later . Well, its going to be little bit of both. Well have some humidity relief as early as friday but it looks like 90degree or better temperatures are going to stick around for quiet sometime. In fact, right now in old city, it feels like the upper 90s when you factor in that humidity. Lets talk about the temperatures as well as the danger. That heat and humidity is making for a dangerous scenario in combination across the area. We still have the excessive heat warnings in effect for the urbanized areas along the i95 corridor for feels like temperatures approaching the triple digits. Rye now its 91 degrees in philadelphia. But it feels like 98 degrees when you factor in that humidity. Well go county by county. Into degrees right now in reading. Its 90 in west chester and chester county. Its 88 in bear, delaware. We have 94 degrees in camden and look at the temperatures right now in Medford Lakes. 94 degrees. 95 in woodland. 91 in trenton. But you factor in that humidity, and once again it feels like the upper 90s mid 90s across much of the area. When i come indoors ill have the timing of some scattered showers and thunderstorms ahead tomorrow as well as when the humidity wont be quite as bad. Iain and lucy, back to you. Come back into the airconditioning scott. You can stay prepared for this heat with the fox 29 news app. You can get weather alerts sent right to your phone and check the temperatures for the next seven days. Download it free from the apple or google play stores. A man is in Critical Condition in philadelphia tonight after a Surgical Team had to amputate his leg when he got pinned be 19 a freight train. That train hit the 46yearold man early this morning near welsh road and grant avenue in bustleton. The man was on the tracks but they dont know why. Emergency crews worked for about two hours to try to free him. They just couldnt do it. Surgical team from Einstein Medical Center had to head to the scene and amputate one of his legs. The man was conscious the entire time. Authorities have not released his name as of yet. The man who police say led them on a chase through philadelphia and jersey now face as whole lot more charges than he did before he took off in his van. Robert ritter had a warrant out for his arrest that stemmed from allegations of stealing underwear and also domestic violence. Now add in charges of aggravated assault, alluding police and Reckless Endangerment of oakland, new Jersey Police on patrol spotted his van monday night. Instead of pulling over, he took off, kept driving for two hours. A Pennsylvania State trooper eventually knocked his van off the road noor Philadelphia International airport where they arrested him. Ritters preliminary hearing is august 13th. Red cross is helping two kensington families forced out of their homes by a fire. It started in a vacant home on the 300 block of east, shortly after 5 00 a. M. But firefighters say it quickly spread to their homes. The cause is now under investigation. No one was hurt. Less than a month into his new job the man in charge of keeping you safe while you fly faced some tough questions before congress today. Lawmakers grilled newly confirmed tsa director peter never funnier about troubling stats last month. The department of Homeland Security said agents posing as air travelers were able to smuggle fake explosives and other weapons through Airport Security checkpoints, 67 out of 70 times. Thats a 95 fail rate. Never fenn injury understands we are pass past due for big changes. Our job is to deter detect and disrupt those who would harm our system of transportation across the country. Especially the aviation sector. He said many tsa agents will be retrained by september to better detect weapons and other illegal items. He also plans to scale back programs that allow travelers to use expedited security lines and keep better track of Airport Security badges. Sharon hill woman facing murder charges after three months of a hit run dental of a twoyearold boy. Tamika was behind the wheel of a crash in kingsessing back in april. Wilson died after masons black suv hit him on the 1600 block of south 57th street. Police say that vehicle knocked the boy to the ground and hit him again as it continued on. Investigators found the suv at a parking garage near love park in center city. Mason is charged with homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter. A shoot tag delaware horse race track. Tonight, one man is in custody. Another is in the hospital. What witnesses are telling us they saw and what the men might have been fighting over. The global outrage only intensifies against minnesota dentist who paid 50,000 to kill cecil the lion. Strengthening push to put that killer in jail. Her death is behind protests across the country tom night police in texas want to you see new video showing the final days of sandra bland before he judge them. Some crop tops, tshirts and gym shorts, the fashion we found at local courthouses might make your eyes pop. Hear what you wear could land you behind bars. Iran keeps their nuclear facilities. Military sites can go uninspected. Restrictions end after 10 years. Then iran could build a Nuclear Weapon in two months. Iran has violated 20 International Agreements and is the leading state sponsor of terrorism. Gunfire at a race track. Sky fox over the stable the Delaware Park race track this morning. That is where police say a man grabbed a gun and shot another man. Tonight investigators are looking into what set this all off. Fox 29s dawn timmeney live at the race track stables where this happened. Dawn youve been talking to people who today say this all appears to be personal. Reporter apparently very personal lucy. Police are not commenting on a motive but workers here at the race track who know both men say it all had to do with a woman. I just seen him pull over there and say i just shot somebody. Francisco rodriguez says did he not hear the shooting this morning at a stable at the Delaware Park race track in stanton, but he did see the alleged gunman a jockey drive off with his girlfriend who also works at the barn not too far behind. What did you hear and see . A girl just said her boyfriend just finish shooting somebody. Reporter Delaware State Police say it happened just before 9 00 oclock this morning. Confirming a jockey shot a horse trainer. The suspect was taken into custody a short time later after state Police Helicopter spotted his car at the pride course apartments about 2 miles away. Investigators say they recover the weapon in a creek by the race track entrance. Scary. Scary. Because make everybody come down. Report roar workers here say everyone generally gets along. This mornings shooting leaving many rattled. Like i say why why . Why the people have to do that . Why people have to have a gun. People really quiet. I dont know. Its really weird here for it to happen here. Reporter victim is in christiana hospital with nonlife threatening injuries. Im told he was shot in the stomach. The jockey, the suspects, is facing a string of charges. Lucy . All right. Thank you very much, dawn. A developing story a Police Officer is facing murder charges a grand jury handed out an indictment against university of cincinnati Police Officer raymond. He shot and killed 43yearold sam during a traffic stop on july 19th. His body camera caught the whole thing. Of course as you can see were only showing you the moment where is and after the shooting. This is the first time prosecutors have charged a cincinnati Law Enforcement officer with murder. In anticipation of todays indictment announcement, the university of cincinnati had canceled all classes at its main campus. Around the world people are furious and heart broken over the killing of this beloved african lion. Minnesota dentist is now in hiding after admitting he paid 50,000 to kill him. Cecil the lion was under protection from sim back ways government noun the two men that the dentist hired to guide him on his hunt face poaching charges. Foxs paul tillsly in south africa tonight. Reporter a hunter accused of of helping a u. S. Tourist kill zimbabwes most famous lion is out on bail. He plead not guilty to a charge of failing to prevent an unlaw tull hunt in the death of cecil the lion. His co accusor will appear before judge at a later date. They face felony poaching charges. Officials looking for us . Tis for those involved in the lions death. Obviously the law must take its course. Those who have been arrested in zimbabwe accomplices to the whole event. Two men were hired by minnesota dentist Walter James Palmer to guide his hunt early in july. In a letter to his patients, palmer says he was not aware the lion was protected. Relying on his local guides to ensure he conducted a legal hunt hunt. His actions have garnered international outrage. The general reaction from those at home palmer needs to do something to right this wrong. I think its somewhat agregious almost what i would characterize as criminal that someone would find it enjoyable to shoot such a beautiful creature. Reporter zimbabwe and wildlife Officials Say palmer is also accused of poaching. The u. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has stepped in expressing deep concern and saying that wild animals should be allowed to roam the savannah freely for generations to come. In joe hans bearing burg, south of a forty three carbs paul, fox 29 news. Served up a lot of crab face on National French friday and chickie and petes is serving up a big check for our fallen heroes. Restaurant founder handing over a 15,000 check at the fraternal order of police at the south philly location today. The money was raised during its crab fries for heroes promotion last week. Every basket of crab fries was just a dollar. Police say their feeling the brotherly love. It goes to show that people dont forget the ultimate sacrifice that our families and that our members sacrifice protecting the citizens of philadelphia. Some 9,000 baskets of crab fries were ordered on National French friday so mark your calendar chickies and petes says theyll do this thing again next year. Church leaders flying a new banner for pope francis visit to philadelphia. Theyve unveiled a welcome banner at the saint peter and paul basilica in center city. Small crowd on hand when you compare it to 1 Million People expected to visit philly for a mass celebrated by pope francis at the basilica in september. So if you plan to attend a lot of stuff you need to know. Head to myfoxphilly. Com for the very latest road closures, parking and rail restrictions among many other things during his visit. A good news follow up tonight to our story about the bucks county woman who gave birth in her living room. The recliner that took a beating during that delivery. Dan dougherty delivered kendall last tuesday afternoon with his wife christine sitting in a recliner they bought nearly five years ago from ashley furniture. As you might imagine the delivery left the recliner somewhat stained. The dougherty has purchased extended protection for that furniture but there was some question as to whether this unique circumstance was covered. Our bruce gordon made some calls and were happy to report ashley quickly agreed to go above and beyond. They will credit the doughertys with 626 price of that recliner. Mom, dad and newborn baby kendall are all happy about that that. Nfl not wavering from its punishment of tom brady in deflategate but patriots quarterback is firing back on facebook. Why his fiery response isnt having a lot of effect on the league. Men who help build america and live long before any of the Founding Fathers you studied about in school. Their bones were discovered in virginia. The secrets theyre now revealing about americas past. Plus did you use my credit card to check in your room . Accuseed identity thief pick the wrong target. Oh my. Our consumer reporter is face to face that could save you from the same fate. I am never getting married. Never. Psssssh. Guaranteed. You picked a beautiful ring. Thank you. Were never having kids. Mmmmmm. Breathe. I love it here. We are never moving to the suburbs. We are never getting one of those minivan . We are never having another kid. Im pregnant. I am never letting go. For all the nevers in life state farm is there. Is this a clue in the search for missing Malaysian Airlines flight 370. Municipal employees on the island of reunion found the fragment of an airplane wing today off the island coast. Now its just off of madagascar which is east of africa. Aviation experts say the debris is about 6 feet long, 3 feet wide. They say that although there are similarities between this peace and the plane in the mh370 flight, it is still too soon to tell. Now that plane took off from malaysian with three to hundred 39 people on board. Whe