Jerry Lewis Gun Charges Dismissed

Sep 22nd, 2008 | By Jared Blank

I know you’ve been actively following the case against Jerry Lewis for trying to bring a gun unto a plane, so I thought you’d like to know there’s been a resolution: it’s been dismissed. Turns out the unloaded gun was a gift (?) given to him a year ago and he had forgotten (?) it was in his luggage.

(thanks to reader/cardiologist Doug)

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