Man who just wanted a hug lands in jail

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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Publication Date: 
Wed, 2010-07-21 02:09

Iowa City police responded to a report of someone being aggressive and
punching cars Sunday night. The suspect, a 23-year-old man, told police he
became upset after he tried to hug a man and was pushed away. Police said the
man punched and dented the hood of a car before punching the man he tried to
hug. Police said the man had a blood-alcohol content of .086. He was charged
with simple assault and fourth-degree criminal mischief, a serious misdemeanor.

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