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Father Arrested for Leaving Daughter Alone Overnight to Secure Spot for Pokémon Card Release

Father Arrested for Leaving Daughter Alone Overnight to Secure Spot for Pokémon Card Release

US Man Arrested For Leaving 6-Year-Old Daughter Asleep In Line For Pokemon Cards
US Man Arrested For Leaving 6-Year-Old Daughter Asleep In Line For Pokemon Cards

The man was arrested on charges of unlawful conduct toward a child. He was booked into a local detention centre and was later released on a $40,000 bond.

John-Michael Dooley, 35-year-old South Carolina man, arrested for leaving six-year-old daughter sleeping at store overnight for Pokémon cards launch
John-Michael Dooley, 35-year-old South Carolina man, arrested for leaving six-year-old daughter sleeping at store overnight for Pokémon cards launch

John-Michael Dooley was arrested for allegedly leaving his six-year-old daughter alone overnight at Target to hold his place in a Pokémon card queue.

Charleston, USA: John-Michael Dooley allegedly leaves 6yo overnight to save spot in line for Pokémon cards
Charleston, USA: John-Michael Dooley allegedly leaves 6yo overnight to save spot in line for Pokémon cards

The 35-year-old told police he did not want to lose his spot in the line for the latest release of trading cards.

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