Jodie Foster is Off the Hook

As in "cleared"

September 15, 2010 at 6:26PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
AP photo
AP photo (Kramer/AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Recall the tale of the teenager allegedly assaulted by Jodie Foster? Innocent well-meaning lad approaches the actress, and she allegedly turns into a psychotic witch who allegedly left clawmarks in his flesh, allegedly. Popeater.com says:

Not sure how the kid's mother entered into it, unless she was suggesting that most mothers, from an early age, teach their children not to approach Jodie Foster. As you can imagine, there are two sides to the story:

A 17-year old professional pap? Well, it's not unthinkable. (Also, it's nice to hear the rep use the proper singular form of the Italian word.) The next quote tells you, the ordinary person, how you can deal with these issues:

The whole story is here. Remember, the next time the police ask you for a statement, blow 'em off. After a few months they just move on. It also helps if someone loses the video surveillance tapes. Allegedly.

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