The Chicago Tribune’s John Kass has a useful update and summary (Reg. Req’d) of the incident. My favorite part is where the lawyer tried to accuse the Marine of anti-Semitism.

According to the police report I read, other investigative accounts and interviews, Grodner was upset to have been accused of purposely scratching the car. So upset, that he accused his accusers of being anti-Semitic. The Chicago police officer responding to the call didn’t take the accusation seriously, according to the report, because he couldn’t justify it. And Sgt. McNulty’s brother and Sullivan say it is outrageous and nonsensical. “The officer wasn’t going to hear this kind of talk. He put the kibosh on the whole thing,” Sullivan said. “So [Grodner] became apologetic.” According to the police report, “The offender denied scratching the victim’s vehicle, but did admit to rubbing past it.” Rubbing past it? I guess it all depends on what the definition of “rubbing” is.

Because you know, it’s just a vicious anti-Semitic stereotype that Jews key cars. No wonder Grodner was offended to be accused even though he was caught red-handed.

In the annals of asininity Grodner is a true standout.