Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:51:46 GMT
A 19 ACTION NEWS INVESTIGATION HAS FOUND A CLEVELAND FIREFIGHTER IS 'STILL' LIVING IN CALIFORNIA--MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER OUTRAGE OVER HIS OUT OF STATE ADDRESS. CITY HALL CONFIRMS FIREFIGHTER JOSEPHMore >>
A 19 Action News investigation has found a Cleveland firefighter is still living in California -- more than a year after outrage over his out of state address.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:59:04 GMT
A church in Lorain has seen the need and will step up and collect food, water and clothing for the tornado victims in Oklahoma. William Rios is the Pastor of Ebenezer Church on Globe Avenue in LorainMore >>
A church in Lorain has seen the need and will step up and collect food, water and clothing for the tornado victims in Oklahoma. William Rios is the Pastor of Ebenezer Church on Globe Avenue in LorainMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:16:51 GMT
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served theirMore >>
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served theirMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:26 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:26:15 GMT
Interstate 90 WB at Clague Road is shut down right now due to an 18 wheeler fire. Right now, crews are rerouting westbound traffic at Hilliard Boulevard. There's no word yet what caused the fire. TheMore >>
Interstate 90 WB at Clague Road is shut down right now due to an 18 wheeler fire. Right now, crews are rerouting westbound traffic at Hilliard Boulevard. There's no word yet what caused the fire.More >>
AKRON, OH (WOIO) -
Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora is "in transit" from Youngstown to the North Carolina federal prison where he'll serve his prison term.
Dimora was transported Thursday afternoon. On July 31, Dimora was ordered to serve 28 years behind bars. He was also ordered to pay $98,000 in restitution.
The defense requested Dimora serve his time at FCC Butner in North Carolina for their medical facilities. The defense also requested federal public defenders take over for the appeal.
Dimora was found guilty on dozens of charges in a bribes for contracts scheme that went on for years.
Dimora did tearfully address the court while seated, and said he had nothing to do with any type of criminal activity with regards to Cuyahoga County. He said he "had no idea any of that was going on. Had I known that, I would have made the necessary reporting as to that kind of activity. I was not a part of ripping off the taxpayers of Cuyahoga County with that type of activity."
Dimora also became emotional during the final phase of his sentencing. Dimora started to cry and wiped away tears as his attorney read parts of letters his friends and family wrote.
Dimora has not adjusted well in prison, according to 19 Action News sources. He also had a fall in prison and was hospitalized for a head injury for several days.
Friday, April 5 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-04-05 23:16:26 GMT
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty announced that a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury has issued the first indictment for corruption related offenses following the federal government investigationMore >>
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty announced that a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury has issued the first indictment for corruption related offenses following the federal government investigation of Cuyahoga County Government.More >>
Wednesday, January 23 2013 8:57 AM EST2013-01-23 13:57:04 GMT
Jimmy Dimora has a new home. The former Cuyahoga County Commissioner will serve his 28 year sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer which is located in Glenville, West Virginia. He hadMore >>
Jimmy Dimora has a new home. The former Cuyahoga County Commissioner will servehis 28 year sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer which is located in Glenville, West Virginia.More >>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 5:42 PM EST2013-01-15 22:42:05 GMT
Only 19 Action News cameras rolling as disgraced attorney Anthony O. Calabrese entered Federal Court in Akron for sentencing in the county corruption investigation. He was charged in several schemesMore >>
Only 19 Action News cameras rolling as disgraced attorney Anthony O. Calabrese entered Federal Court in Akron to plead guilty in the county corruption investigation. More >>
Tuesday, January 8 2013 1:55 PM EST2013-01-08 18:55:17 GMT
Michael Forlani will be in Akron Federal court this morning for a sentencing hearing. He has admitted bribing various pubic officials to obtain work for his construction company, Doan Pyramid. TheMore >>
Michael Forlani has stayed mostly out of the headlines, but a man who was a behind the scenes mover and shaker was in court Tuesday and his crimes are being laid out before he's sentenced.
Wednesday, January 2 2013 9:22 PM EST2013-01-03 02:22:25 GMT
For more than four years, the government has been cleaning up Cuyahoga County. Putting an end to political corruption, and punishing those involved. And now, signs that an end to the investigation isMore >>
For more than four years, the government has been cleaning up Cuyahoga County. Putting an end to political corruption, and punishing those involved. And now, signs that an end to the investigation isMore >>
19 Action News is investigating the whereabouts of convicted former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora.
Dimora is supposed to serve his sentence on federal bribery charges at a federal prison in North Carolina, but more than four months after his sentencing, he's still not there.
Friday, November 16 2012 6:15 PM EST2012-11-16 23:15:31 GMT
Disgraced former County Auditor Frank Russo reported to Federal Prison today, more than 4 years after the raids on his and other county officers. Right now Russo doesn't know how long he'll be locked up.More >>
Disgraced former County Auditor Frank Russo reported to Federal Prison today, more than 4 years after the raids on his and other county officers. Right now Russo doesn't know how long he'll be locked up.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 1:46 PM EDT2012-10-25 17:46:02 GMT
Former County Auditor Frank Russo will be in court Thursday as federal prosecutors say his cooperation in the county corruption is "substantially complete." Some had asked over the months how Russo remainedMore >>
Former County Auditor Frank Russo was in court Thursday as federal prosecutors say his cooperation in the county corruption is "substantially complete."
A judge ordered Russo to self report to a Pennsylvania prison in December to begin serving his sentence.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:40:16 GMT
19 Action news is happy to be using Waze, literally a ground changing app we'd like to share with you. It's a free app that improves your daily commute by connecting drivers to one another creating localMore >>
19 Action news is happy to be using Waze, literally a ground changing app we'd like to share with you. It's a free app that improves your daily commute by connecting drivers to one another creating localMore >>
Join us every Friday & Saturday from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. for live music at the Legacy Village Lawn. We'll feature everything from Pop, Rock, Oldies, Motown, Swing, Blues & more.More >>
The outlook for job in Northeast of Ohio looks pretty promising according to a new report released by Team NEO. In the next decade they estimate the area to add 150,000 jobs. More >>
The outlook for job in Northeast of Ohio looks pretty promising according to a new report released by Team NEO. In the next decade they estimate the area to add 150,000 jobs. There is a bit a problem though and it will be finding the qualified and educated workers to fill the jobs especially in the medical industry. According to Jenny Febbs with Team NEO the challenge will be getting our young educated population to stay home as well as attracting people from other parts of the county.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:19:03 GMT
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closuresMore >>
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closures and alternate routes for motorists and pedestrians from May 18 through June 28.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:39:59 GMT
The American Red Cross is accepting donations to aid in their response. Donations can be made a www.redcross.org or by texting REDCROSS to 90999. To donate $10 to the Salvation Army, text 80888 or visitMore >>
Here are ways to help victims of the Moore, OK tornado.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:16 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:16:55 GMT
Hollywood crews are filming in Cleveland, and that may mean problems for anyone coming downtown. Two downtown streets are already blocked off, portions of East 6th and Rockwell. Commuters and downtownMore >>
Hollywood crews are filming in Cleveland, and that may mean problems for anyone coming downtown. Two downtown streets are already blocked off, portions of East 6th and Rockwell. Commuters and downtownMore >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:46:01 GMT
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
