Yes, Jay Grodner willfully damaged the serviceman’s car (Jan. 4, Jan. 13). He’s getting off lightly, with some community service and a donation to a Marine charity. (John Kass, “Man who keyed car gets day in court; so do Marines”, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 20; Michelle Malkin, Jan. 18).
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January 19th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Update: car-keying lawyer faces a judge
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