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Bartender Fired After Viral Altercation Amid Investigation

1/10/2026

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Miguel Marchese, a San Francisco bartender, was fired by Hazie's after a viral altercation with Shireen Afkari on December 13.
Afkari refused service and became aggressive.
Hazie's suspended Marchese during an investigation.
The restaurant terminated him by email, citing that he was an "insurance liability" for tripping Afkari.
Hazie's is under wage- and tip-theft investigation, which Marchese had previously reported.

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Story summary

Miguel Marchese, a San Francisco bartender, was fired by Hazie's after a viral altercation with Shireen Afkari on December 13.
Afkari refused service and became aggressive.
Hazie's suspended Marchese during an investigation.
The restaurant terminated him by email, citing that he was an "insurance liability" for tripping Afkari.
Hazie's is under wage- and tip-theft investigation, which Marchese had previously reported.