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Trimmer Heads to Prison for Ripping Off Customers

June 28, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Trimmer Heads to Prison for Ripping Off Customers

Trimmer Joseph M. Fusco will serve up to three years in prison for defrauding a customer. … [Read more...] about Trimmer Heads to Prison for Ripping Off Customers

A Serial Pooper is Targeting Michigan Auto Shops

February 15, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - A Serial Pooper is Targeting Michigan Auto Shops

Someone in Warren, Michigan, is using the vehicles parked outside of auto shops as his own personal bathroom — leaving giant turds on the seats. … [Read more...] about A Serial Pooper is Targeting Michigan Auto Shops

Trimmer Gets 30 Years in Prison for Arson

July 30, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Trimmer Gets 30 Years in Prison for Arson

A Georgia court sentenced trimmer Christopher Hedgecock to 30 years in prison after he was found guilty of starting a fire at his auto upholstery shop. … [Read more...] about Trimmer Gets 30 Years in Prison for Arson

Shop Owner Convicted of Insurance Fraud

May 14, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

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A Georgia man faces up to 70 years in prison and a $400,000 fine for setting his upholstery shop on fire to collect the insurance money. … [Read more...] about Shop Owner Convicted of Insurance Fraud

The Crooked Stitcher Accused of Fraud

March 26, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - The Crooked Stitcher Accused of Fraud

Police have charged a New York family with using their upholstery shop to defraud customers — and it's not the first time. … [Read more...] about The Crooked Stitcher Accused of Fraud

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