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Gawker asks: Did Mancow’ Fake His Waterboarding?

Posted by roc on May 29 2009 | Shock Jocks

You can draw your own conclusions here, but judging from at least one email (see below) it appears as if shock jock Mancow Muller’s alleged waterboarding might have been a hoax:

From: [redacted]

Date: Thu, May 21, 2009 at 1:38 PM
To: [redacted]
Cc: [redacted]
Subject: Re: URGENT

You are a ROCK STAR!!!

It is going to have to look “real” but of course would be simulated with Mancow acting like he is drowning. It will be a hoax but have to look real. Would be great if they could dress in fatigues and bring whatever is needed. We will supply the water

xxxx

Linda Shafran

Jerry Springer Show
454 N. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611

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