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TIL: Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, the Heir to the Red Bull Empire (Worth 10 Billion) got away with murder - Six years ago “Boss” ran over a motorcycle police officer in Thailand, dragging him several yards before killing him. He has yet to be held responsible.

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