Belfast man hoodwinks TV station with Sheen tweeter hoax

WANT to learn the ways of a drunken oaf? Able to say “this is Tiger blood” in frankly the most intimidating accent known to man? How about hoodwinking a TV station with a fake exclusive?

Then roll up, roll up, the Charlie Sheen circus is in town. And, guess what, you’re the latest “star” attraction. Whether you are lying or not.

University of Ulster design student Jonny Campbell became a social and mainstream sensation yesterday after claiming he was troubled 45-year-old Sheen’s new intern.

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