Tollefson maintains his innocence and seeks free counsel

Holding a Bible in one hand and standing on a chilly street corner in North Philadelphia, former Philadelphia sportscaster Don Tollefson on Monday summoned a group of reporters to talk almost exclusively about his struggles with alcohol and his faith in God.

Former sportscaster Don Tollefson meets with reporters to explain his turn-around decision to fight the fraud charges in North Philly December 22, 2014. ( TOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer ) — Former sportscaster Don Tollefson meets with reporters to explain his turn-around decision to fight the fraud charges in North Philly December 22, 2014. ( TOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer )Read more

by Ben Finley, Inquirer Staff Writer

Published Dec. 22, 2014, 2:41 p.m. ET

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