Police say no charges are expected after a viral confrontation at a San Francisco restaurant that sparked widespread backlash online
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- A woman arrested after a viral confrontation outside a San Francisco restaurant reportedly won’t face charges
- Police said the arrest was for public intoxication and the case was not referred for prosecution
- The incident sparked major fallout, including the woman being fired from Strava and a bartender later losing his job
The woman at the center of a viral confrontation outside a San Francisco restaurant reportedly won’t face charges, despite the incident sparking widespread outrage online.
The altercation, which unfolded at Hazie’s in Hayes Valley in December, led to an arrest, job fallout and lingering questions about what happens after a chaotic moment becomes internet spectacle.
The incident happened Saturday, Dec. 13, when a customer later identified as Shireen Afkari began arguing with restaurant staff while filming with her phone, according to earlier reporting.
The confrontation escalated outside the restaurant and also involved her apparent boyfriend…