“They got favorable treatment,” Bryan said Monday. “My house got blown up by an AK 47. “I have to tell you, I was hysterical at the time.”
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The cops are not your friend here, lady. Especially since the shooter is a friend and buddy of the sheriff.
Make two calls. First, your insurance company. Then your lawyer.
Having this already in the press was a great start.
Insurance company is probably going to minimize, even try to keep it under the deductible. May be no help at all.
Another possibility might be state police (higher authority level) and her local political representatives. Don’t go quietly into the good night.
Along with finding another place far away to lie. Because, for embarrassing them, they are going to pin something on you.