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Wisconsin Cinnabon Incident Fallout: Fired Worker’s Fundraiser Soars as New Video Emerges

Donations for the dismissed worker far outpace a legal-fees drive for the Somali couple.

Overview

  • Cinnabon confirmed the Ashwaubenon franchise immediately terminated the employee after a viral video showed racist slurs and a declaration of being racist.
  • TMZ-released footage reported Tuesday shows the worker further insulting the customers, accusing the woman of disguising her identity before again using a slur.
  • A GiveSendGo campaign for the fired worker has drawn six-figure donations, with the page created by Tom Hennessey and some donor notes expressing racist sentiments.
  • A GoFundMe organized by a cousin for the Somali couple has raised a few thousand dollars toward a $45,000 goal to cover legal fees, with no public legal filings confirmed.
  • The ex-employee, identified as Crystal Wilsey, has continued posting online, defending herself and joking about becoming an influencer following her firing.