[inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] this full Committee Nomination hearing will come to order. This morning the committee will consider four nominations the key transportation positions within our jurisdiction. Nominees before us today are eric soskin, the nominee to be Inspector General for the department of transportation. Robert primus who is been nominated to be a member of the Surface Transportation Board. Sarah feinberg, nominated to be director of the amtrak board of directors, and chris coons was been nominated to be a direct of the amtrak board of directors. The Inspector General for the part of transportation overseas critical audits and investigations of dots programs with the end goal of ensuring that our National Transportation system is safe, efficient, and effective for the american people. Eric soskin the numbered for the some portable. Mr. Soskin is a senior trial counsel in the federal Programs Branch at the u. S. Department of justice where he h has s
This past friday evening, a mother and 16yearold daughter and their dog were out for a quiet evening walk along the scenic art road in west white land township. Things took a near fatal turn. 4 42 officers received a call accident hit and run along the 1800 block. That is West Township police wes clark. We spoke to him about the violent hit and run and that people frequently walk along the scenic roads here. And a message for the person that struck the family. If the individuals that hit this family is watching, i beg you to turn yourself in and make it easier for yourself and the victims. We are going to get you. According to the chief both victims were found lieing along the road and they both suffered broken bones and the 16yearold took the brunt of the impact. And the family dog ran away and has since been found. This is the best image of the suspect vehicle that the police have. Its a late model 90s or early 2000 chevy or gmc pickup truck a ladder rack on it and possibly ladders o
Plead guilty to corruption on one count and 28 other charges are dropped. Mr. Williams is a criminal. He did not make a mistaken and engages in these crimes for many many years, anybody he was in a position to exploit. The judge denied the question to be let out on house arrest to visit with his ailing mother before he is sent away fearing she will pass away when he is incarcerated. You stole from your mother now you want a visitor . A reference to evidence presented at trial that williams defrauded his mothers nursing home out of 23,000. His mother read an apologetic letter to the people of philadelphia for letting him down. I made the question for him and for his mother and daughters, unfortunately the court denied the request. And his mother and girlfriend were in court and left court white house without comment and the girlfriend making an obscene gesture. And you sold yourself to the parasites you surrounded yourself with. Jim, judge paul diamond was making reference to the local
60 month sentence. Reporter the scaling rebuke from the judge i expected that as well. Reporter williams implosion was many months in the making back in february announced he will not seek a third term as District Attorney. My decision to accept gifts and failed to report them brought much embarras embarrass, shame and adverse publicity to me and unfortunately to the office for which i love. Reporter criminal charges followed bribery and other crimes allegaions that williams had a effect sold his influence as da to support a lavish lifestyle. He would ultimate and plead guilty in june as part of the deal that ended with trial prematurely. Shame, shame, shame. In documents filed just last week, williams lawyers asked for leniency given quote many of the the positive accomplishments williams achieved as District Attorney. In statement, williams apologized to his family, friends and supporters and said i have made mistakes, mistakes of character and judgment. But prosecutors said these we
Whats that smell . The mystery hitting parts of the city and into the suburbs. Tonight, we track down where its coming from. And robbed at gun point on the way to work. Septa workers say enough is enough. Theyre tired of fearing for their lives and now they want protect. Now fox 29 news at 10 00. We begin tonight with breaking news. A double shooting in south philadelphia. And two, 16yearolds are dead. Thanks for joining us tonight. Im iain page. Im dawn timmeney. Those two boys died at the hospital. Our Dave Schratwieser is live at the scene with the breaking details. Dave. Reporter dawn, real tragedy here tonight at 12th and ritner in the heart of south philadelphia around 8 30 tonig tonight. Gunshots at least three were heard here on the corner. Two, 16yearolds were shot in the chest. They were race to do Jefferson Hospital by police. Ill step out of the scene. You can see very active crime seen a half block down here at 12th and ritner. Police, homicide detectives, crime scene unit