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Old 04-19-2007, 12:05 PM   #31
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You really should have done more research. snopes

The mugger case, as you said, was overturned.

The Fox News story has the guy suing, but he hasn't won anything and it is questionable that he will.

The school one is listed all over but no verification can be found, none list a source. link

And the case in Australia is questionable at best since criminals in the act are barred from claiming damages.
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It is relevant to note the provisions of the Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996 which provide that a person is not eligible to receive statutory compensation in respect of an act of violence if it occurred while the person was engaged in behaviour constituting an offence—section 24(3).
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So you found a bunch of urban myths.
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