Thursday, January 15, 2004

Brazil fines 'obscene' US pilot

BBC NEWS | World | Americas: "Mr Hirsh raised his middle finger as he was handing papers to officials, in "an internationally recognised obscene gesture," a Brazilian police spokesman told reporters.

Mr Hirsh was taken to a federal courthouse. The authorities decided not to press criminal charges, imposing a fine instead.

Mr Hirsh raised his middle finger as he was handing papers to officials, in 'an internationally recognised obscene gesture,' a Brazilian police spokesman told reporters.

Mr Hirsh was taken to a federal courthouse. The authorities decided not to press criminal charges, imposing a fine instead. "

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