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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61. TOWANA BRAWLEY

Posted at 8:02PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by hmmmm

62. Who is the heck is going to rob someone and take the time to carve a B on their face. This is a lie. What do these people take us for, Micky Mlouse? The B is backwards and it wouldn't be on that side anyway. Wow, desperation will get you nowhere.

Posted at 12:28PM on Oct 24th 2008 by shemara

63. Her story is a mean black guy carved her with a knife - and all she has are those little superficial scratches ?
In a longer news story, she claimed that the guy, after getting her money, noted her bumper sticker and then says to her (she quotes) "oh, you're for McCain, eh? Well, take this!" Man o man, that sounds just like what a robber would do, hang around an ATM after getting your money,making a political statement. What a lie! She did it to herself.

Posted at 2:14PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Speaktruth

64. I knew it I knew it smelled fishy ...Told ya'll go look up the movie Rosewood crazy white lady crying wolf So SAd...

Posted at 8:05PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by IdiotsayWhat?

65. If he was looking down at her over her head the B would be in that direction. You are thinking he was looking directly at her.

Obama's original birth certificate with state seal has not been shown.

Posted at 8:04PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by traveler

66. 36. 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

HAHA! okay, im gonna have to call BS on this one.

Posted at 8:05PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Mr. Jones

67. the blogger calling itself Vanity made the notion the alleged culprit was an Obama supporter. That untruth is leading and misleading. It's idiots like you that make democracy a bad idea. We need government to govern idiots like you who can't HELP but talk trash. There is a place for you. The bible speaks of it... and it isn't heaven.

Posted at 8:17PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by an illegal alien with internet access.

68.
Give this time;there is nothing obvious about this. Whatever the truth is, it will come out. And as a note, just because the "B" is backwards, doesn't mean it's a hoax. If the attacker had knocked her down and scribed the "B" while he stood above her head, that would explain its positioning.

Posted at 1:45AM on Oct 24th 2008 by nmgardener

69. Toby ..A McCain country is uhmmm.... let me think oh yeah exactly like the past 8 years.

lol advocate theft..well our current president (Repub) wasnt even voted in Thank You "CHAD BALLOTS"

Yes it is Time for that Change to swing our way...08 Year Of Obama

Posted at 8:09PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Mike

70. Plain and simple, there are crazy people that are white or black, republican or democrat, racist or non-racist, American or non-American. To lump one group based on a crazy act by one person is sheer stupidity. The investigators will do their job and the truth will come out. If it's a hoax, it's a real shame and disgusting and she should be prosecuted for faking a crime. If it's true, then the assailant should be prosecuted. I don't know much about this case but what's here on TMZ. From what I see here on the TMZ site, it looks to be a hoax. Personally, I think if someone did steal her money, they would run and not bother to do anything else in fear of getting caught. The "B" looks too perfect and the eye is not swollen, but pictures could be altered and this is TMZ.

Posted at 8:10PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by dianne

71. Sounds like something the Obama camp does. Always claiming threats against Obama in the beginning that were proved to be false. Hanging nooses on doors for pity or money.....

Posted at 8:11PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by It's Fake But

72. Hey Mr. Jones
You want to see my drivers license?? Google search ECOLAB and see where it is in location to the Excel Energy Center. The buses (which I take too and from work) were rerouted and I actually got the 'wonderful' experience of walking in the area of the convention...not pretty. I also got to enjoy having armed guards escort me to and from my building--so much FUN!

Posted at 8:11PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Minnesota Nice

73. A lot of percentages there, "Vanity". What's your source, or are we supposed to take your word for it?

Posted at 8:31PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by an illegal alien with internet access.

74. The letter "B" looks too controlled and scratched. An true attack would be a deep gash. Find out if she is right or left handed and then you can make a call.

I find this girl repulsive and sick. She is lying and trying to incite negative attention to get the Bubbas all riled up. Give her some bactine and bandaids and send her back to her doublewide trailer.

Posted at 8:14PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by chicken stripper

75. Perhaps the assailant was standing above and behind her head as she laid on a floor, so that the letter was upside up relative to his viewpoint.
Another possibility is that he learned this alternative shape for the letter "B" while attending a public school.
No doubt his unionized teacher gave him a grade of V+ in penmanship class.

Posted at 8:34PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Doubt Scout

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