A 23-year-old McDonald's employee in Yuba City, California, faces multiple charges after allegedly throwing hot oil on his 20-year-old manager, causing severe burns.
The attack occurred on May 30 at the restaurant where victim Jacob Smith was working his shift. Smith, who had been employed there for several years, was in the office counting money when the oil was thrown on him, resulting in third-degree burns to his face, arms and shoulders. Jalani Bluett was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon, mayhem, and battery causing serious bodily injury. He appeared in court last Wednesday, pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail. Police have not released a motive for the incident. Smith's mother, Amber Smith, described the attack as turning a normal workday into a nightmare. She said her son asked her,