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Prosecutor Declines Charges; Grayson’s Daughter Hires Ben Crump

8/10/2026

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County Prosecutor’s Office announced no criminal charges will be filed against Tim Hortons employees after Anita Grayson died following a May 13 altercation at the Fort Wayne restaurant.
Video shows Grayson shoved a 17-year-old employee, pulled a manager’s hair, and led to a coroner ruling that the death was an exacerbation of congestive heart failure with no injuries.
Grayson’s daughter Tawnda hired attorney Ben Crump to explore litigation after the prosecutor’s decision.

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County Prosecutor’s Office announced no criminal charges will be filed against Tim Hortons employees after Anita Grayson died following a May 13 altercation at the Fort Wayne restaurant.
Video shows Grayson shoved a 17-year-old employee, pulled a manager’s hair, and led to a coroner ruling that the death was an exacerbation of congestive heart failure with no injuries.
Grayson’s daughter Tawnda hired attorney Ben Crump to explore litigation after the prosecutor’s decision.