80 year old New Jersey grandmother arrested for prostitution

Police made a surprising discovery when they busted the alleged madam of a prostitution ring called “August Playmates”: The woman running the show was an 80-year-old grandmother.

Authorities arrested Vera Tursi last month during a sting operation to crack down on prostitution rings posing as legal escort services. Police say Tursi ran the business from her two-bedroom apartment, taking $60 of every $160 she charged clients for one hour with a call girl.

Law enforcement officials say Ms. Tursi admitted her role in the business, saying she took it over a few years ago from her daughter, who had died. Police say Ms. Tursi told them she needed money to subsidize her Social Security checks, reports the Globe and Mail.

Authorities arrested Vera Tursi at her apartment during a sting operation last month to crack down on illegal prostitution rings posing as legal escort services. Police said Tursi could be the oldest person arrested for such a crime in New Jersey.

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:rofl: I love it, "Police say Ms. Tursi told them she needed money to subsidize her Social Security checks, reports the Globe and Mail."
Mr Bush, what do you have to say about that? "How uniquely American, is she getting any sleep?"

Yep. If you have Bush privatize social security your grandma could become a prostitute. Oy!

I see nothing wrong. Mrs. Tursi didn't even ask for public subsidy with her business. She should be revered by the Chamber of Commerce. I'll bet she even provided health insurance for her employees.