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The bizarre secret behind the 'Kars 4 Kids' charity
A California court ruling found that the 'Kars 4 Kids' charity violated false advertising laws, leading to the removal of its infamous jingle from radio. The court investigation revealed that donor money was not being used as advertised, and the judge issued a 30-day ultimatum to the organization.
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