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That’s Right, Blame the Cops

A woman whose date had been arrested complained that “her prom was ruined,” according to police. Lorenzo Bracey, 20, had been arrested at a Chicago, Ill., McDonald’s at 7:00 on a Friday evening. At 9:00 that morning, police alleged, Bracey, wielding a gun, had taken cash and a car at gunpoint. The day after his arrest, Bracey’s bail was set at $150,000. (AC/Chicago Sun-Times) ...Lady, your prom was ruined when you said yes to a man who committed a felony robbery and still didn’t have enough cash for a Five Guys burger.
Original Publication Date: 10 June 2012
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 18.

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