In fairness, I am writing this posting. It seems now that there are some serious questions being raised about this young lady’s story. I realize that my inital reaction to this, was a bit more, well; reactionary.
It seems now that the police are going to get a polygraph and speak with her again. I know Malkin‘s nose was twitching about this right off the bat. I simply had the reaction of what normal, red blooded, America, White, Males should have, when they see a woman being victimized. In short, I flipped my shit…. I’m allowed, I’m a guy. 😉 😛
In all seriousness, if the woman was lying, throw the book at her. If she’s not, then the police should get to looking for the idiot that committed this crime, and find him fast and throw the book at him.
Either way, I’m sure justice will be served, one way or another.
You idiot liberals happy now that I issued this? Morons. 🙄
Update: Looks like Malkin was right…. This comes via KDKA-TV:
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ? Police sources tell KDKA that a campaign worker has now confessed to making up a story that a mugger attacked her and cut the letter “B” in her face after seeing her McCain bumper sticker.
Ashley Todd, 20, of Texas, initially told police that she was robbed at an ATM in Bloomfield and that the suspect became enraged and started beating her after seeing her GOP sticker on her car.
Police investigating the alleged attack, however, began to notice some inconsistencies in her story and administered a polygraph test.
Authorities, however, declined to release the results of that test.
Investigators did say that they received photos from the ATM machine and “the photographs were verified as not being the victim making the transaction.”
This afternoon, a Pittsburgh police commander told KDKA Investigator Marty Griffin that Todd confessed to making up the story.
The commander added that Todd will face charges; but police have not commented on what those charges will be.
According to police, investigators working on the interview process detected several inconsistencies in Todd’s story that differed from statements made in the original police report.
Pittsburgh Police Public Information Officer Diane Richard released a statement earlier today, saying: “Because of the inconsistencies in her statements, Ms. Todd was asked to submit to a polygraph examination which she agreed to do.”
No photos of Todd are being released by Pittsburgh Police at this time.
The investigation is continuing as officials determine what charges will be filed.
Throw the book at her. The bitch. Use us bloggers like that to garner sympthy for the hoe. Fucking lock her in the jail and throw away the damn key. 😡
Update 3: It’s now being reported that she etched the “B” herself. What an asshole. Memeornadum has the blogger reaction from both sides of the aisle. Needless to say, there are many people who are pissed about this, on both sides of the political spectrum, and rightly so.
Update 4: College Republicans Have Released a statement: (via HotAir)
“When Ms. Todd initially contacted us claiming to have been attacked our first reaction was obviously to be concerned for her safety. We are as upset as anyone to learn of her deceit, Ashley must take full responsibility for her actions.” – Ashley Barbera, Communications Director
“We have terminated her effective today. Obviously, we had no idea she was making this story up.” – Ethan Eilon
Good on them for doing this. In the end, this is only to hurt McCain’s campaign and the Republicans image. I have to give the ol’ gal credit, Michelle Malkin, was, in fact, right all along.
Update 5: Via Pittsburgh Live: (H/T to HotAir)
A McCain-Palin campaign volunteer who claimed she was robbed and cut by a supporter of Sen. Barack Obama has confessed to making up the story, Pittsburgh police Assistant Chief Maurita Bryant said this afternoon.
Ashley Todd, 20, of College Station, Texas, is charged with filing a false police report. She told investigators she has had psychological issues in the past and Bryant said detectives are working with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office to determine whether Todd should be released on the misdemeanor charge or taken to a hospital for evaluation.
“She just opened up and said she wanted to tell the truth,” Bryant said. “She was upset with the media for blowing this into a political firestorm.“
HUH??? Let me get this straight, we’re in the middle of the most historic election ever, and this bitch pulls a stunt like this and she’s pissed off, because people dare to speak of the political ramifications? Oy! and they call me a screwball?!?!? Ha! 😆
and…. finally, Via WTAE-TV:
Todd, of College Station, Texas, admitted there was no robbery or attacker and said she had prior mental health problems, according to Bryant.
It’s not yet clear whether Todd’s face was mutilated by her, or if she had somebody else do it, because a police report states that she told them she can’t remember
Ya think? 🙄
Update 6: The only thing I can say about this is:
I’m not pissed at her. I just feel bad for her that she’s that screwed up. I hope she learns from this or gets help. (or both)
I’m just glad some poor dude wasn’t arrested or lynched before she confessed.
Mark, I agree. She’s needs some help or something. This could made things much worse, had it been true.
Was one single vote influenced by this? You Betcha … This is America. We are the best and brightest nation. We hold free and decent elections. We fight to win. When something like this happens it hurts all of us. Liberals (me) stumbled on your website after going to Malkin’s and you. She hurt us all and from going back and reading her twitter and all she doesn’t sound “nuts” seems she started out for Ron Paul, saw her picture somewhere but she hurt us all. She tampered with the election, she influenced someone’s vote because I heard the hysterical rantings of blacks will be able to do this to white girls from plenty of sites. It is sad for all of us. I am a 63 year old disabled white RN. I am a Viet Nam veteran… so please don’t start ranting at me. She hurt you and she hurt me and I suppose Drudge and Fox and Politico’s J. Martin who all drove this story way up there will try to sweep it under just as fast as they can. Not fair in our country because we are better than this
No Rants Here. I agree with that you’re saying. Welcome aboard and come back often.
what’s really ironic is that with Obama’s health care plan this poor woman would get the mental health care that she needs.
I would also like to add that the hate speech that has been flying around obviously is influencing people in unhealthy ways – we all need to be more responsible about what we say and how we say it
Michael, I agree to a point. I think this chick is just a very immature person.
I don’t buy the loony tune part.
But your Healthcare point is crap. Nationalized Health care is communism. Period.
The Hate Speech, ON BOTH SIDES is bad. and Yes, It will cost McCain. But Bambi skates and I think it’s bullshit.
Just my Opinion… 😀