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Florida Woman Attacks Manager Over Daughter Remark, Charged

6/5/2026

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Leslie Helen Varley (57) reacted to a manager’s remark about her disabled daughter by grabbing his shoulder, throwing three glasses of ice water and ripping his name tag at Steakhouse 71, Florida on May 19.
Police booked Varley into jail, gave her a trespass warning and charged her with battery, robbery by sudden snatching and criminal mischief.
The incident broke glasses costing about $20, caused no visible injuries, and Disney declined to comment.

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Leslie Helen Varley (57) reacted to a manager’s remark about her disabled daughter by grabbing his shoulder, throwing three glasses of ice water and ripping his name tag at Steakhouse 71, Florida on May 19.
Police booked Varley into jail, gave her a trespass warning and charged her with battery, robbery by sudden snatching and criminal mischief.
The incident broke glasses costing about $20, caused no visible injuries, and Disney declined to comment.