Cousin’s Birthday Meltdown Leads to Legal Trouble

We all know that birthdays can be a rollercoaster of emotions, but this story takes it to a whole new level! Our protagonist, who recently leased a new Ford Escape, received a text from her not-so-close cousin asking to borrow the car for a weekend road trip. After being denied, the cousin was anything but understanding. Little did our protagonist know, this was just the beginning of a wild ride.

The Car Request

The Text Message

The Rejection

The Angry Response

The Vandalism

The Evidence

Pressing Charges ⚖️

“Just a Kid” Excuse

The Offer

The Felony Record

The Unwillingness to Pay

The Ultimate Birthday Drama

So, our protagonist’s cousin’s birthday weekend turned into a disaster. After being denied the use of the car, the cousin and her friends decided to egg and TP the protagonist’s new Ford Escape. Thanks to security footage, our protagonist caught the vandals in the act and pressed charges. Now, the cousin’s parents are begging for leniency, claiming she’s ‘just a kid’ and offering chores as compensation. But with a DUI already on her record, it seems like this birthday girl might need a reality check. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this wild situation…

NTA. Retroactive threat implies cousin’s character and future criminal charges.

Commenters express desire for updates on cousin’s legal consequences

NTA. Cousin’s 18, old enough to know better. Ruined paint on a *leased* vehicle.

NTA. Press charges and make her pay for the damage.

NTA for holding cousin accountable for her actions

Commenter questions why OP is blamed for cousin’s illegal actions

7-year-old’s actions have consequences, NTA comment section agrees

Setting boundaries isn’t a crime NTA, don’t blame yourself.

NTA for not lending car. Friend could have taken them.

Commenter and replies agree that the parents are enabling a spoiled brat

Commenter defends OP’s decision to press charges against destructive cousin.

A responsible 15-year-old calls out criminal behavior

Pressing charges was the right call . Third-party arbiter recommended.

Redditor called out for posting a story just for validation

Spoiled cousin throws tantrum, damages car. NTA seeks compensation.

Cousin’s car vandalism leads to legal trouble. NTA.

Commenter calls out entitled cousin, sparks agreement from others

NTA. Cousin needs to face consequences for her actions.

NTA stands firm against entitled cousin’s legal trouble

NTA stands firm against entitled cousin’s birthday tantrum

18-year-old cousin’s entitled behavior leads to legal trouble. ‍♀️

NTA, but settling outside court could have reduced family fallout

Teaching entitled family members a lesson

Cousin’s entitled behavior leads to legal trouble. NTA.

Enraging family favoritism and lack of accountability. NTA.

No remorse, no apology, no sympathy. NTA wins.

Commenter receives justice after cousin’s car damage meltdown

Cousin’s entitled behavior leads to legal trouble and no remorse

Gaslighting cousin tries to steal car on birthday. NTA wins.

NTA suggests reporting cousin’s vandalism to the police

Standing up for yourself has consequences, but it’s worth it.

Enabling parents and legal consequences for entitled cousin

European commenter advocates for pressing charges against entitled cousin.

Cousin damaged leased car; pressing charges and demanding payment. NTA.

Commenter defends OP’s innocence and explains legal process.

Teaching a lesson: NTA’s response to entitled cousin’s meltdown

NTA. 18-year-old cousin not entitled to car.

Taking legal action against cousin’s reckless driving. NTA.

Commenter questions legal framing but supports pressing charges. NTA.

Commenter refuses to let entitled cousin use their car. NTA

Retaliation or Prank? NTA defends actions against entitled cousin

Commenter defends the birthday meltdown victim and calls for consequences.

Setting boundaries is tough, but necessary.

Entitled cousin’s birthday tantrum leads to legal trouble. NTA

Teach kids boundaries or face legal consequences