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Hunter accused of killing upright walking bear ‘Pedals’ sues 6 people

A hunter who says he was falsely accused of killing 'Pedals' the bipedal bear has sued six social media posters. John DeFilippo's attorney filed the suit Tuesday. It seeks undisclosed compensatory

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Dec 8, 2016, 11:16 PM

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