Jalani Bluett Booked After Hot Oil Attack Burned 20-Year-Old McDonald's Coworker
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Updated · CBS New York · Jun 7
Jalani Bluett Booked After Hot Oil Attack Burned 20-Year-Old McDonald's Coworker
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jun 7
Summary
Jalani Bluett, 23, was booked into the Sutter County Jail after police said he threw hot oil on coworker Jacob Smith following their May 30 shift at a Yuba City McDonald's.
Smith, 20, suffered third-degree burns to his face, neck, hands and shoulders and is being treated at UC Davis Medical Center, where he is expected to undergo more surgeries, including a skin graft.
Police said Bluett was reported missing after the incident and was located and taken into custody days later; he now faces a charge of battery causing serious bodily injury.
Amber Smith said her son, a McDonald's manager who is engaged, remains in good spirits despite severe pain, and the family has started an online fundraiser to help cover recovery costs.