Wanted: Tree Trimming Bandits For 'Crimes Against Nature'

Trees in front of billboards in West Hollywood, CA, were illegally trimmed and damaged. Culprits face felony charges. Were billboard companies involved?

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September 3, 2001, 8:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"On a quiet Saturday morning, tree trimmers took the top off trees, removing nearly 50 percent of their growth. No one has been arrested, and city officials say all the trees were near billboards and they suspect an outdoor advertising company of hiring the illegal trimmers.... Companies that control billboard space have denied involvement in the cutting. But when asked about the situation, they acknowledged a problem."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: In West Hollywood, It's Tree vs. Billboard

Sunday, September 2, 2001 in The New York Times

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