Gypsy clans feud over fortunetelling biz
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Angelic Sanctuary fortunetelling shop on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, Calif., is shown on Sept. 11, 2007. A dispute between two Gypsy clans over control of the fortunetelling trade in this Southern California city has spilled into court, offering a rare glimpse of an insular culture that has long settled scores according to its own Old World rules of honor. The trouble started two years ago when Edward Merino and his wife, Sonia, opened fortunetelling shops in two trendy resort areas called Balboa Island and Carona del Mar. The bright and airy 'Angelic Sanctuary' shops offer 'divine soul portraits' and crystal readings. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
AP - A dispute between two Gypsy clans over control of the fortunetelling trade in this Southern California city has spilled into court, offering a rare glimpse of an insular culture that has long settled scores according to its own Old World rules of honor. |
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