Groundhog faces hoax charges after false forecast
Ohio prosecutors mockingly indict Punxsutawney Phil for misrepresenting spring after he did not see a shadow on February 2. Officials joke about harsh penalties while noting spring is welcome with cool 30s across Ohio and the Northeast. Local organizers report security precautions near Gobbler’s Knob as Phil’s forecast draws scrutiny.
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