Detroit Paramedic ‘Blanket Scandal’ Story Goes Viral

DETROIT — Outrage over a Detroit EMS paramedic Jeff Gaglio being charged by his department after providing a fire victim with a blanket has gone viral.

“We are getting sent blankets from all over the country, even from overseas,” said Detroit EMS medic Robert Shelton. “It is amazing what is going on here.”

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