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Comedian Gabriel Iglesias says criminals targeted him on a short…

Iglesias is touring arenas and major venues across North America and Australia through early twenty twenty-seven; the New York Post says the incident has revived California safety concerns.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTime to pay that off: comedian Gabriel Iglesias says criminals targeted him during a short stop in California, while he's on the road with his Fluffy Celebration tour through early twenty twenty-seven.

  2. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA man who sells out arenas for a living, and the only tough crowd in the state was the one outside the venue.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe tour hits Australia next. Same crowd, probably.

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