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New Jersey ‘tanning mom’ vows to become a model after avoiding indictment
Patricia Krentcil, the New Jersey woman who became the butt of jokes around the country as the “tanning mom” vowed on Tuesday to start a new life in London after a grand jury declined to indict her on charges of child engangerment. “I have a lot of modeling jobs, and…
Tan mom begs America to leave her alone
After being charged earlier this month with child endangerment for allegedly putting her 6-year-old daughter on a tanning bed, an alarmingly bronzed New Jersey woman came to national prominence, and she hasn’t had a moment’s peace ever since. Now the butt of endless jokes, Patricia Krentcil, 44, is getting a…
New Jersey tanning ‘addict’ accused of putting 6-year-old in tanning bed
An absurdly tanned New Jersey woman appeared in court on Wednesday to defend herself against a charge of child endangerment, filed after school officials noticed her 6-year-old daughter had come to school with burns on her skin. Asked by officials where she got the burns, the girl reportedly said, “I…
Allen West calls tax on tanning beds ‘racist’
Florida Congressman Allen West (R-Ft. Lauderdale) can’t seem to open his mouth lately without saying something provocative, controversial and, some would say, ill-considered. According to Florida news blog Sunshine Slate, in addition to his remarks on Tuesday accusing members of the House Democratic Caucus of being members of the Communist…
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