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Ol' "B"-Face Confesses Race-Baiting Attack Fabrication

By Pareene, 1:33 PM on Fri Oct 24 2008, 30,381 views (Edit, to draft, Top, Slurp)

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Pittsburgh's KDKA is confirming that Ashley Todd wholly invented the "mugging" and attack by a black guy who carved a "B" on her face because she supports John McCain story. Christ. The college republicans continue their hot streak! "The investigation is continuing as officials determine what charges will be filed." Poor dumb idiot racist kid. [KDKA]

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