Woman recants story that sent 7 to prison


	Woman recants story that sent 7 to prison

Antara

10-21-2009 4:27 PM

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truth, lies, justice

Antara says:

Shocking story

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10-21-2009 5:45 PM

lollipop10

That's awful. And it just goes to show that you can't judge by looks. (not trying to be mean here)

10-22-2009 9:20 AM

bignosemousie

That is so awful.

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