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Florida man who attacked McDonald's worker over straw sentenced to jail

The Florida man who was recorded on New Year's Eve taking a beating from a McDonald's worker after grabbing her over a straw was sentenced to jail last week.

Daniel Willis Taylor, 40, pleaded guilty to two counts of battery and was sentenced to 60 days in jail by a Pinellas County judge, as the Tampa Bay Times reported. He's already served 58 of the 60 days.


The New Year’s Eve viral video showed Taylor screaming at an employee working the register after he couldn't find a straw. He then reached over the counter and grabbed her out of anger. She retaliated and punched him a few times in the head as he held on to her collar.

The reason for no straws in the condiment bar? A new environmental ordinance, which took effect January 1, making straws available only on request, per the Tampa Bay Times. Even though the attack unfolded on New Year’s Eve and the law was implemented on Jan. 1, it seemed the restaurant started prepping for the new rules a day early.