Sequel: Show Me No Money
For illustration purpose only.
Same star, new antagonist.
Last month, our leading man Jersey City fire inspector Matt Barrett rejected a $500 bribe from the owner of the burnt building on St. Paul’s Avenue. Mr. Barrett called the cops and had the owner arrested.
Yesterday, Mr. Barrett was again offered a bribe despite the presence of a cop. 39-years old Kevin Bassit – owner of Fairmont Terrace – was arrested on the spot for trying to bribe Mr. Barrett hoping the latter would erase the violations found on the former’s building.
Here’s the kicker: Kevin had read the story of the failed bribery last month and was aware of the consequences.
Which makes me wonder: Why did he even try? Does Mr. Barrett look “bribe-able” (if there’s such a term) to him?
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Maybe he simply assumed that what the fire inspector wanted was more than $500.