McCain Supporter Attacked In Pittsburg, 'B' Carved Into Face

[StorminNorman]

PITTSBURGH -- A 20-year-old woman who was robbed at an ATM in Bloomfield was also maimed by her attacker, apparently because of her political views, police said.According to WTAE's news exchange partners the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Ashley Todd, of College Station, Texas, was using an ATM at Liberty Avenue and Pearl Street in Bloomfield just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday when a man approached her and put a knife to her throat.Police spokeswoman Diane Richard said the robber took $60 from Todd, then became angry when he saw a McCain bumper sticker on the victim's car.
The attacker then punched and kicked the victim, before using the knife to scratch the letter "B" into her face, Richard said.The Tribune reported that Todd, who isn't familiar with the area, drove to a friend's house and together the pair located the Citizens Bank ATM at Liberty and Pearl where the attack happened and called police.Todd declined to comment to the Tribune. Friends said she is in Pittsburgh volunteering for the McCain-Palin campaign.Richard said the woman refused medical treatment after the assault, which happened outside the view of the bank's surveillance cameras.The robber is described as a dark-skinned black man, 6 feet 4 inches tall, 200 pounds with a medium build, short black hair and brown eyes. The man was wearing dark colored jeans, a black undershirt and black shoes.
The Obama-Biden campaign released a statement, commenting on the attack. The statement said "Our thoughts and prayers are with the young woman for her to make a speedy recovery, and we hope that the person who perpetrated this crime is swiftly apprehended and brought to justice."The McCain-Palin campaign also released a statement saying "The McCain campaign is aware of the incident involving one of its volunteers. Out of respect, the campaign won't be commenting. The campaign also confirms that Senator McCain and Governor Palin have both spoken to the woman."

http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/17789356/detail.html

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_594853.html

 

[souvlaki]

http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/17789356/detail.html

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_594853.html

Why didn't she seek medical attention immediately after the attack? That makes no sense to me.

 

[Handsome Rob]

Why didn't she seek medical attention immediately after the attack? That makes no sense to me.

Not everyone goes to the hospital when they get hurt--not even for something like this.

I was hit by a car while cycling earlier this year. I was scraped up and had a sizable deep-tissue bruise on my thigh, but I didn't go to the ER. Didn't need to.

 

[redfirebird2008]

http://www.tmz.com/2008/10/23/politically-motivated-mutilation-real-or-hoax

The police are now beginning to question whether it was legit.

 

[Handsome Rob]

http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/17789356/detail.html

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_594853.html

That's terrible. I can't imagine getting my panties in a wad like this thug did over someone's political beliefs. How pathetic and weak of him.

 

[Matt]

Why didn't she seek medical attention immediately after the attack? That makes no sense to me.

Some people may try to treat it themselves and wait to see their physcian later. Emergency room visits can be expensive, even if it is only a co-pay.

 

[redfirebird2008]

Looks like the B was carved backwards on her face, unless of course the attacker carved it from an upside down angle or, in the event that this is a hoax, she carved it on herself in front of a mirror.

 

[Matt]

Looks like the B was carved backwards on her face, unless of course the attacker carved it from an upside down angle or, in the event that this is a hoax, she carved it on herself in front of a mirror.

I could see an upside down angle. Standing over her, looking down from her head. It would be easier to hold her head in place and avoid kicking that way. Who knows though? Bunch of savages in this town.

 

[Raiden]

Looks like the B was carved backwards on her face, unless of course the attacker carved it from an upside down angle or, in the event that this is a hoax, she carved it on herself in front of a mirror.

You are right, the 'B' does look like it was carved backward. It's rather weird and a little suspicious.

 

[redfirebird2008]

I could see an upside down angle. Standing over her, looking down from her head. It would be easier to hold her head in place and avoid kicking that way. Who knows though? Bunch of savages in this world.

Fixed.

 

[souvlaki]

http://www.tmz.com/2008/10/23/politically-motivated-mutilation-real-or-hoax

The police are now beginning to question whether it was legit.

It's TMZ, but to be honest I wont be shocked if this turns out to be a hoax. She was updating her blog about the robbery before even calling the cops.

 

[redfirebird2008]

So the main reasons the police department is suspicious:

1. Attack happened away from surveillance cameras.
2. Backwards B.
3. Girl chooses to not receive medical treatment.
4. Girl updates her blog before telling the cops.

We'll see what comes of it. I think it's a toss-up at this point, especially due to points 1 and 4.

 

[Matt]

Fixed.

True enough.

It's TMZ, but to be honest I wont be shocked if this turns out to be a hoax. She was updating her blog about the robbery before even calling the cops.

It wouldn't suprise me...but what would be the point. Is this girl delussional enough to think it would win the election for McCain? Well, if she's carving up her face...probably. Never the less, I've had cuts that at first I did not think were too bad and would scab over, only later to decide I needed stitches.

So the main reasons the police department is suspicious:

1. Attack happened away from surveillance cameras.
2. Backwards B.
3. Girl chooses to not receive medical treatment.
4. Girl updates her blog before telling the cops.

We'll see what comes of it. I think it's a toss-up at this point, especially due to points 1 and 4.

The first part is obvious. I'm guessing a mugger would probably scout his area, determine where the cameras are and then attack.

Part 2 depends on the angle.

3 and 4 are pretty suspect, but plausible.

 

[souvlaki]

Okay, so the attack happened shortly before 9pm? Why did she update her twitter at 12:23 am saying she was looking for an ATM? And then 30 minutes later to say she was in the wrong part of Pittsburgh? That places the attack closer to 1 in the morning.

 

[Matt]

Now THAT is damning.

 

[AndrewGilkison]

If this woman is telling the truth, I hope they find the punk that did this to her.

 

[souvlaki]

Timestamped and everything... this just reeks of bull****.

 

[redfirebird2008]

LOL, Michelle Malkin of all people thinks it's a hoax.

http://michellemalkin.com/2008/10/2...nteers-mutilation-story-smells-awfully-weird/

 

[Etienne]

It's TMZ, but to be honest I wont be shocked if this turns out to be a hoax. She was updating her blog about the robbery before even calling the cops.

Well it's not just on TMZ it's on Drudge as well as all over the Pittsburgh local news.
http://www.drudgereport.com/
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/17789356/detail.html

Video
http://kdka.com/video/[email protected]

Unfortunately this is not the first time something like this has happened.
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/warner...supporter-beats-mccain-supporter-media-silent

 

[redfirebird2008]

Well it's not just on TMZ it's on Drudge as well as all over the Pittsburgh local news.
http://www.drudgereport.com/
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/17789356/detail.html

Video
http://kdka.com/video/[email protected]

Unfortunately this is not the first time something like this has happened.
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/warner...supporter-beats-mccain-supporter-media-silent

He meant TMZ is the one that is reporting on the police department's doubt of whether this is true or a hoax.

 

[Matt]

the only reason I am inclined to believe this in the least is...well...how stupid do you have to be to go with the backwards B?

 

[souvlaki]

Well it's not just on TMZ it's on Drudge as well as all over the Pittsburgh local news.
http://www.drudgereport.com/
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/17789356/detail.html

Video
http://kdka.com/video/[email protected]

Unfortunately this is not the first time something like this has happened.
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/warner...supporter-beats-mccain-supporter-media-silent

Oh, I'm aware that Drudge is carrying the story. I was referring to the hoax angle. Drudge is certainly not mentioning the possibility of a hoax.

 

[souvlaki]

the only reason I am inclined to believe this in the least is...well...how stupid do you have to be to go with the backwards B?

Someone dumb enough to not notice that Twitter timestamps updates?

 

[souvlaki]

atodd: Jammin to 80s rock baller #litf08
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:06:05 +0000

Or maybe she was too busy "jammin to 80s rock baller" to call the cops immediately after the attack.

 

[Etienne]

He meant TMZ is the one that is reporting on the police department's doubt of whether this is true or a hoax.

Oh, I'm aware that Drudge is carrying the story. I was referring to the hoax angle. Drudge is certainly not mentioning the possibility of a hoax.

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