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Eleven Injured In Foxconn Fights

By TechTaffy Desk

FoxconnEleven people were injured at a large fight that broke out in Foxconn last week. According to a report by Paul Mozrur of the Wall Street Journal, based on updates from Foxconn, the fight attracted a crowd of over 300 people. Foxconn employees had gathered to take part in autumnal festivities, when the fight erupted. 

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