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Dr. Drew Talks To Woman Doused With ‘Hot Diarrhea,’ Warns Of More Random Attacks As Homeless ‘Deteriorate’ On L.A. Streets

Jeffrey Cawood
Dr. Drew Talks To Woman Doused With ‘Hot Diarrhea,’ Warns Of More Random Attacks As Homeless ‘Deteriorate’ On L.A. Streets
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A Los Angeles woman who said she is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a homeless man poured a container of feces on her head recently discussed the sordid ordeal with celebrity physician Dr. Drew Pinsky.

Heidi Van Tassel appeared on KABC radio’s “Dr. Drew Midday Live” on Friday, where Pinsky predicted L.A. would see a rise in similar, sensational crimes committed by homeless individuals, many of whom have untreated mental illnesses or substance abuse disorders.

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