Santa Claus Jailed, Fired After Sexually Assaulting Elf

A man working as Santa Claus at Hanover Mall (that's in Hanover, Massachusetts) was arrested Saturday after being accused of pinching a co-worker's butt. The woman told police Herbert Jones, 62, pinched her from his chair as she walked by. He denied the allegations and said the woman actually brushed against him and he moved his hand away. Appearing in court today, the judge released Herbert from jail on the condition that he does not portray Santa this season. His next court date is on Christmas Eve, so it's safe to say he'll have a hard time delivering all of the presents by Christmas morning. Update, Nov. 26: Here's a shocking twist. The woman Herbert is accusing of groping is 18 years old. She works an an elf at the Santa photo booth. source: WCVB