The Economy's Impact On Crime

December 23, 2008 11:48 PM

The struggling U.S. economy is having a major impact on many Americans, forcing them to take desperate and illegal actions including shoplifting. Randall Pinkston reports.

Tough Economy Fuels Crime, Shoplifting

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