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MSNBC's Brzezinski Mugged in DC

Anchor out $6 after early-morning attack in front of hotel; assailant wanted $20

By Drew Nelles, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 18, 2008 4:19 PM CST

(Newser) – MSNBC Morning Joe co-anchor Mika Brzezinski “was very scared” when she was mugged early this morning outside a Washington hotel, the Post reports. As she waited for a car, a man approached her and said, “Give me your money and you won’t get hurt.” Brzezinski gave him the only money she had: $6—though he asked for $20.

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Mika Brzezinski attends the 5th annual Moves Power Women Awards at the Carlton on September 23, 2008, in New York. (Getty Images)

Morning Joe co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski. (Getty Images)

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Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski was mugged outside her Washington, D.C. hotel this morning, her co-host Joe Scarborough announced on their program. (TheSexyPatriot)

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You feel all your muscles brace. It should not have happened. - Mika Brzezinski on her mugging

Yeah the economy is in bad shape, I'll take $6. - Pat Buchanan

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MSNBC's Brzezinski Mugged in DC