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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums'You now have coronavirus': Pinellas County man spits on child in restaurant, police say
By TIFFINI THEISEN
AUG 05, 2020 AT 7:44 AM
Jason Copenhaver, 47, of Redington Shores faces misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and simple battery, according to Pinellas County Sheriff's records. (Pinellas County Sheriff's Office)
A Florida man ordered a boy at a restaurant to take off his mask and then grabbed and spit at the child, saying, "You now have coronavirus," police said.
Jason Copenhaver, 47, of Redington Shores later told Treasure Island police he has never had a coronavirus test and doesnt know whether hes infected, Fox 13 News reported.
Copenhaver was arrested and faces misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and simple battery, according to Pinellas County Sheriff's records. He was booked Sunday night.
The incident took place at Ricky Ts, a casual pub near the beach in southwestern Pinellas County.
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/coronavirus/os-ne-man-spits-at-boy-wearing-mask-coronavirus-20200805-qro6q4yekjh3pj5svsxaacdryy-story.html
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I'm so sick of these lowlifes. I'd bet real money he's a MAGAt.
AmyStrange
(7,989 posts)-
he should be charged with attempted murder!!
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tableturner
(1,683 posts)AmyStrange
(7,989 posts)-
if he also has kids, someone should take them away before he kills them!!
Damn, this is so frustrating, because what more do they need before they realize this asshole is a potential child abuser, but what I want to know more than anything is why people get so freakin' angry about wearing a mask?
I can't even begin to fathom what's going through their tiny little minds as they act so violently?
I mean, I know exactly why most people get angry, but it's the reasoning behind why they use this specific reason to release that anger is what really boggles my mind!
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Sgent
(5,857 posts)this wouldn't fall under their Child Abuse statues unless the child got sick from COVID and this guy had it.
There is a battery of a child which is a 3rd degree felony, but for bodily fluids it doesn't include saliva (includes blood, feces, etc.).
It seems like simple battery is probably the correct charge, although that is a 1st degree misdemeanor so up to a year if the judge is sufficiently pissed.
RT Atlanta
(2,517 posts)defending my child....
I cannot fathom that level of disgust and indifference for another person's life - let alone a child's life.
BusyBeingBest
(8,058 posts)to still have teeth and his facial features haven't been rearranged.
GeorgeGist
(25,322 posts)Attempted murder is more likely.
tanyev
(42,589 posts)Way to go.
Initech
(100,090 posts)And I am not a violent person either.
Delmette2.0
(4,168 posts)dalton99a
(81,543 posts)Typical Trump trash
bubbazero
(296 posts)Congratulations, you have achieved 'special educational status' Your actions, (spitting on, and most likely scaring a child--the child didn't want to shake hands-- and trying to assault another adult who attempted to intervene) have now granted you the following status. For the next 90 days, you will be the walking, talking, poster boy example of "WHY BIRTH CONTROL SHOULD BE FREE! TO ANYONE SEXUALLY ACTIVE!"
AmyStrange
(7,989 posts)-
I can certainly get behind your sentiment!
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CanonRay
(14,111 posts)Nuff said
AllaN01Bear
(18,307 posts)then i d get tested and sue the mo fo.
hunter
(38,322 posts)They see Trump on television and think they've got his permission to let it all hang out.
The deplorables have always been with us, but many had the good sense to keep it to themselves before Trump cheated his way into the White House.
AmyStrange
(7,989 posts)-
are totally ignorant of the fact that he later said he looked cool in one.
What's up with that?
(I have to admit, he does look cool in one and much, much better looking too! He's already got an invisible one covering his eyes and ears, but please Don, you should also wear one over THAT hair.)
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bluestarone
(17,002 posts)Hope he loses his job as well!
SharonClark
(10,014 posts)catbyte
(34,414 posts)Mossfern
(2,530 posts)but not alarming at all.
He likes a variety of music and conservative sites (nothing way out there I think) and he supports Trump.
I saw nothing wild there that would even indicate that he would do such a horrible thing to a child.
He does like Ridgebacks though ...
Initech
(100,090 posts)Hela
(440 posts)louis-t
(23,296 posts)Sorry, he deserves it.
NickB79
(19,257 posts)I don't care how big he is, I'd be in a rage.
Sugarcoated
(7,726 posts)Crunchy Frog
(26,594 posts)It sounds like this sort of behavior is considered practically normal for Florida.
GoCubsGo
(32,086 posts)Should've charged that asshole with child endangerment, as well.