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Seattle Barista Smashes Customer's Windshield After Coffee Dispute

Incident at Taste of Heaven Espresso escalates over drink prices, leading to viral confrontation

  • Barista Emma Lee used a hammer to break a customer's windshield after he threw drinks at her.
  • The altercation began over the $22 price for a coffee and water, which the customer disputed.
  • Lee claimed the customer made threats and acted aggressively, prompting her to defend herself.
  • The incident was captured on video and has sparked mixed reactions online.
  • Lee has filed misdemeanor assault charges against the customer, who is now banned from the shop.
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