Cider Theft Turns Into Legal Drama

Richard Curtin’s cider heist at Aldi turned into a courtroom drama when he theatrically threatened a security guard with a nonexistent gun—no weapon ever found. With a rap sheet longer than a CVS receipt and over 70 prior convictions, Curtin’s lawyer says he’s ready to plead guilty. But Judge James Faughnan’s not rushing to sentence him—first, the court must hear from the shaken guard. Curtin’s been remanded while authorities check in with the victim to see if they’ll speak. It’s a stark reminder: even small thefts can spiral into legal chaos when intimidation enters the mix. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80f478a5477903a1