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Maryland Gambler Jumps In Front Of Vehicle To Stop It, Driver Hits Him Anyway Maryland Gambler Jumps In Front Of Vehicle To Stop It, Driver Hits Him Anyway
Maryland Gambler Jumps In Front Of Vehicle To Stop It, Driver Hits Him Anyway A man is in stable condition after being hit by a vehicle he jumped out in front of in an attempt to stop it outside of the Maryland Live Casino, authorities say. The victim was reportedly hit by the suspect around 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2 after the victim followed the suspect outside, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Investigation revealed that the suspect reportedly stole a voucher from the slot machine that the victim was gambling before leaving the casino.  The victim followed the suspect outside and stepped in front of his vehicle to attempt to stop the victim from leaving.…

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NJ: Elderly Siblings With 8th-Grade Educations Swindled In $500,000 Investment Scam NJ: Elderly Siblings With 8th-Grade Educations Swindled In $500,000 Investment Scam
NJ: Elderly Siblings With 8th-Grade Educations Swindled In $500,000 Investment Scam A former investment adviser swindled four elderly New Jersey customers out of $529,780 that he used for gambling, meals and car payments, state authorities said. Three of the victims conned by Mario E. Rivero, Jr. were elderly siblings who had eighth-grade educations, couldn't speak or read English and had "diminished capacity," Acting New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said on Monday, March 14. Rivero -- who'd known the siblings for more than 10 years before becoming their financial professional -- told them and others that their money "would be invested in his mother's and fr…

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by Jerry DeMarco