Home Depot Fires Another Employee For Stopping A Thief


	Home Depot Fires Another Employee For Stopping A Thief

rmowery

8-30-2007 9:29 PM

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8-31-2007 3:38 AM

righthand

There has to be more to this story for it to make sense. What does Judge Judy say..."If it doesn't make sense...

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