Rosemary Hayne: Ohio woman asked to work at fast food joint to reduce jail time for burrito bowl assault on Chipotle worker

PARMA, OHIO: 39-year-old Rosemary Hayne from Ohio has found herself facing an unconventional sentence, a two-month stint in a fast-food job.

This comes after she pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge related to an incident where she threw a scalding burrito bowl at Chipotle worker Emily Russell.

The altercation, captured on video, gained widespread attention as it circulated online, showcasing Hayne berating Russell on September 5 before launching the food directly at her.

According to reports from ABC7 News, the mother of four was given the choice by Judge Timothy Gilligan between a 90-day jail sentence and a unique combination of a 30-day jail term with 60 days of employment in a fast-food restaurant.

Judge Timothy Gilligan takes action against Rosemary Hayne for misconduct

As reported by Fox 8, Hayne expressed remorse in court, offering an apology to Russell and acknowledging the inexcusability of her behavior. Despite her apology, she maintained her defense as Judge Timothy Gilligan delivered the sentence.

During the sentencing at Parma Municipal Court, Judge Gilligan questioned Hayne's reaction, stating, “You didn’t get your burrito bowl the way you like it and this is how you respond?”

The New York Post notes that the judge emphasized, “This is not real Housewives of Parma. This behavior is not acceptable.” Hayne conveyed regret for her actions but proceeded to criticize the quality of the food she received, describing it as "disgusting."

The judge remarked, “I bet you won’t be happy with the food you are going to get in the jail," before sentencing Hayne to 180 days in jail, with 90 days suspended.

To instill empathy, Judge Gilligan made a unique proposition, offering a 60-day jail credit if Hayne agreed to work at least 20 hours per week at a fast-food restaurant for two months.

According to the New York Post, Gilligan explained his rationale: “So I thought, why should the city taxpayers pay for her and feed her for 90 days in the jail if I can teach her a sense of empathy? I also hope this deters others from this type of behavior.”

According to CBC News, the judge posed a question, asking, "Do you want to walk in her shoes for two months and learn how people should treat people, or do you want to do your jail time?" Hayne responded, "I'd like to walk in her shoes."

Hayne accepted the offer, expressing intentions to secure a job at a restaurant, although specifics regarding the job and start date remain unclear.

Emily Russell's post-incident whereabouts

According to CBC News, Russell recounted the events of the incident, stating, "She just didn't like the way I made her food. I made her food twice, and she had left the building, checked her food in the car, and she came back and started yelling at me and my crew, disturbing my customers. Next thing I know, I had food in my face, dripping from my hair."

Russell explained to CBC News that the food was freshly prepared, making it quite hot. Despite suffering "a few bruises, but nothing too major," the attack left her shaken.

Consequently, she resigned from her position at Chipotle a month later and has since found employment at a different restaurant.

Reflecting on the aftermath, Russell shared, "I'm just taking it day by day, mentally."