McDonalds Manger Snaps
A 17-year-old fast food employee says he was beaten by a manager Monday at the McDonald's on Austin Peay near the Raleigh Springs Mall.
"He had grabbed me from behind and started punching me in the face," says Jarelle Gray. "He had me in a headlock. I tried to grab his legs when he was kneeing me."
Gray, a Bolton High School Senior, has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home. He has a broken nose and his right eye is swollen shut. He also has cuts on his lip, face and forehead.
Gray says a supervisor called him Sunday night to work the overnight shift from 10:00 p.m. Sunday until 5:00 a.m. Monday.
Gray says the supervisor promised him a free meal and an extra $30 to cover the shift. Gray says the morning manager arrived 30 minutes after five, a half hour after his shift was supposed to end. He says the manager asked him to stay longer. Gray says he was tired, and decided to clock out and go home.
When he grabbed the free meal he says he was promised, Gray says the manager lost it, and went on the attack.
Gray says there were three officers eating at the McDonald's at the time of the attack. He says the officers told him they didn't see him getting beaten. An ambulance was called, and Gray was taken to St. Francis Hospital.
We went to the manager's home to ask him questions about the incident, but he told us he had no comment, and then shut the door.
Gray's father, Jerome Gray, says his son is a good kid who was holding down a job, saving money and preparing to go to college. "To see him get victimized by trying to do the right thing, is heartbreaking," says Jerome.
Memphis Police say the incident is listed as a simple assault case. It's unclear whether the manger has been charged at this point. More information should become available once the police report is released Tuesday.
The McDonald's Franchisee Released the following statement to WREG:
"Providing our employees with a safe, positive work environment is a top priority for our organization. We are disturbed by this situation, as anyone would be in similar circumstances. We wish the employee a quick and speedy recovery.
We have zero tolerance for this type of behavior in our restaurants. Upon learning about these allegations, we took immediate action to gather the facts. The alleged behavior of the individual in question is not reflective of our employees or organization, and we have taken action consistent our employment policies. The individual in question has been suspended pending further investigation.
We require all employees to abide by the law, as well as by our stringent employment policies."
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(Memphis 2/15/2010) Frank Graham showed no emotion as he entered court Monday. But those who knew of his relationship with 35-year-old Taffi Crawford say there was plenty of violent emotion between the two.
"He kicked in her door. We would go out to places together, he would pop up there, so it was ongoing, on going harassment." said a friend of Crawford's.
Friday it came to a head at the Delta Medical Center where Crawford worked.
She was shot in the parking lot.
Graham was charged with first degree murder when she died a day later.
He admitted to borrowing a car that Crawford wouldn't recognize, going to the parking lot, taking a gun and firing it.
But he doesn't admit to shooting Crawford.
Police have charged him with first degree murder, saying before the shooting Graham had been arrested for breaking out the window in the Crawford's home.
In court, Graham told a judge he has no attorney.
He will have until March 3rd to get one or have one appointed.
Graham's career as a firefighter is spotted with problems related to domestic violence, including charges filed by his ex wife.
Friends say Taffi Crawford broke up with Graham and was trying to move on with her life but still feared what he might do.
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