An Atlanta woman is imploring other women to use caution when utilizing dating apps after a recent Hinge date ended in a shockingly brutal assault.
What We Know:
- Brittany Correri can probably now sleep much better, knowing that police have arrested the man she claims hit her for hours on a first date.
- Correri met up with Ben Fancher in Atlanta last week after meeting him on the Hinge dating app. She stated that the date went well initially with him, which included meeting her family and friends.
- Although the night turned into a nightmare after they left Hide Lounge nightclub in Buckhead and were together in the car, Correri stated Fancher got offended by her dancing with two black women while they were at the club. Correri alleges he beat her as he drove around Atlanta, ultimately pulling a gun on her.
- Correri stated, “He started beating me in my head, punching me everywhere my forehead, my temples, my cheeks, jaws, throat, arms, my back. He was just telling me that the date cost too much, that I’m not worth that.’’
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- The violence only ended when a nearby security guard saw Correri and began to yell at Fancher.
- Correri mentions, “He’s dragging me and beating me, and there just happened to be a security guard there. So, she comes running, taking pictures. I think he gets spooked. It was literally by the grace of God,”
- Correri also states that Fancher called her the N-word and also shared her story, along with photos of her injuries, on her Instagram. After his arrest, she shared her joy on Twitter, “They got him!”
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Police in New York has arrested Fancher on Tuesday. He is currently facing charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment, and aggravated assault. Hinge, for their part, replied to Correri’s story and said they’d work with law enforcement on the case.
