Celebrity Justice
"Politically Motivated" Mutilation - Real or Hoax?

Ashley ToddPittsburgh law enforcement sources tell TMZ they have serious questions about the authenticity of the alleged victim who says she had her face cut by a politically-motivated attacker.

We're told there are several things about the alleged attack that don't add up. A Pittsburgh PD official says they are conducting a "thorough investigation" and have not determined if the alleged attack is real or a hoax. But we're told there is definitely a level of skepticism.

As we reported, the alleged victim claims she went to an ATM and when she turned around, a large dark-skinned man took the money she withdrew. She says when he noticed she had a McCain/Palin bumper sticker on her car, he became enraged, knocked her down and cut a "B" in her face.

We're told the woman refused medical assistance at the scene and said she would go to the hospital the next day.

The investigation continues.




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31. It's not a backwards B geez what a bunch of idiots! It's an upside down B. He scratched it into her face after he had knocked her down. Get a clue lol.

Posted at 7:36PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by steve in illinois

32. Ok, if this is real, my heart goes out to her even though I'm an Obama supporter myself. Violence has no place in American Politics.

But, I was a boxer and your eyes don't turn black like that the night of an attack. They are red and puffy. She has no swelling. I also want to point out something really odd. If the attacker saw her McCain bumper stickers wouldn't that indicate she was in her car? So she'd be in the drivers seat right? So why is the backwards B on her right cheek and not her left. The left side of her face would have been at the drivers side window. Not the right.

And why exactly would a Texas College Republican be in a bad area of Pittsburgh anyways?

Posted at 10:50AM on Oct 24th 2008 by Shane

33. 19. TOTAL BS!!!! everyone knows it's the REPUGS who are the whackos, stealing political signs, vandalizing cars for their bumper stickers... WE are not the angry, violent ones who CHEAT AND STEAL to win!!!!

Posted at 7:17PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by kim


Like the pizza-shop owner in Michigan who encouraged people to steal McCain signs in exchange for free pizza?

Posted at 7:37PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Toby Christensen

34. This is low even by TMZ standards---when you mix your political agenda with potential crime victims and try to create a newsworthy story----HORRIBLE. Before you jump the bandwagon here and assume the worst, why not let the authorities determine the truth. By insinuating this could be a hoax you are willingly inciting MORE aggressive behavior. Shame on you all!

Posted at 7:39PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Minnesota Nice

35. Have the media published Ashley’s home address, social security number and credit ratings yet? How about the results of her latest pap smear and testimony from her ex boyfriend about how unstable she is? After all we can not allow young women to punch themselves in the eye and cut their faces up thereby causing the chosen one his god given right to be Prez.

Posted at 7:58PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by DemocratforPalin

36. Noticeably less Republicans on this one I see.

Hmm...

Posted at 7:45PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Dirk Diggler

37. #23 RIGHT ON!!!

Posted at 7:42PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by smallwhitegirlfromtexas

38. Whether it's backwards or upside-down it's in an awfully easy place to do it yourself, and they didn't break skin? If I was some crazy republican hater I would have CARVED it into her forehead - not scratched it on her cheek. Hoax!

Posted at 7:48PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by k8enator

39. Hey Kim...I live in Minnesota and I had to live through the Republican National Convention---the only Violent, Angry Wack jobs I encountered were the left wing NUTJOBS protesting outside...throwing their feces and urine on simple pedestrians, like myself, trying to walk to their job (which unfortunately was near the convention site)...truly disgusting. They also arrested hundreds for plotting to set off BOMBS in the area. Wow, really nice people in that Liberal party, I don't recall seeing any Republican protesters behaving that way outside of Denver. So remind me again, who are the angry crazy ones???

Posted at 7:46PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Minnesota Nice

40. 2. 8 states are now filing lawsuits to see Obama's birth certificate. What is he hiding?! The people will not tolerate a thugocracy!

Posted at 6:56PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by jen
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Umm....wrong thread? This is about a McCain volunteer FAKING assault by a non-caucasion....in the attempt to make Obama supporters look like thugs. I see you post this everywhere. You are just as desperate as this broad is...move on...then cry when Obama wins.

Posted at 7:45PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by chris

41. 31. 19. TOTAL BS!!!! everyone knows it's the REPUGS who are the whackos, stealing political signs, vandalizing cars for their bumper stickers... WE are not the angry, violent ones who CHEAT AND STEAL to win!!!!

Posted at 7:17PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by kim


Like the pizza-shop owner in Michigan who encouraged people to steal McCain signs in exchange for free pizza?

Posted at 7:37PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Toby Christensen


...Or like some dumb Republican who tried to carve a "B" in her face trying to persuade voters...And yes pizza is more valuable than McCain Propaganda...

Obama 08.

Posted at 7:46PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Mike

42. It's a felony to make a false police report. But, then again, we are talking about people who think they are above the law: otherwise known as Republicans.

Joe McCain, Johnnie Mac's brother called 911 in VA to complain about traffic, too.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/10/23/18204/993/502/640210

And THAT they've got on real live audio tape. And Joe was so incensed at being told by the 911 operator that the line was reserved for emergencies only, he CALLED back to complain, too.

Yup. It takes some real gumption to be a Republican these days, don't it?

Posted at 7:51PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by s katz

43. The only one who mugged this person is herself. She did this to herself in the mirror in her bathroom. You know how long it would take someone to carve this in to someone's face and NO ONE saw her, no way. why didn't she scream? Plus to carve it backwards would be almost impossible as she would have been moving trying to get away.

She did this to herself, it is a hate crime, she should be charged and go to jail. McCain bettr denounce this!!! She should also be charged for voter intimidation.

This pisses me off!!!

Posted at 7:47PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by dana

44. That's a beautiful sentiment "M" but you are trying to reason with the unreasonable. People with no morals or scrupals. Please save your tears for those who are worthy. There are BEAUTIFUL people of every nationality and race. By BEAUTIFUL I mean on the inside and who are able to judge a person not by the color of their skin, but by the CONTENT of their character......these types of people are FAR and in BETWEEN on this website.

You "M" be BLESSED!

Posted at 7:48PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by God will wipe away every tear from your eye!!!!!!!

45. The ATM camera will tell all. The perp probably held her down from behind and scraped the tip of his knife to make the "B". From his angle, it looked OK.

Wait for the ATM pix.

Posted at 7:49PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by NCDEM33years

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