Post shared on facebook Pennsylvania state senator John Fetterman claims he was arrested for punching a Starbucks barista.
Verdict: False
There is no evidence to support that claim. This is from a parody account.
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On Tuesday, Fetterman, along with Republican senators, introduced the Stop the Scroll Act, which would require content warnings on social media platforms. fox news. Fetterman called his efforts to protect children from harmful content online “common sense,” the newspaper reported.
Fetterman was arrested after punching a Starbucks barista, according to the post. The video shows an image of Fetterman smiling with his hands raised as the Wet Willie song “Keep On Smilin'” plays.
“#breaking news: Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman arrested after punching Starbucks barista,” the caption reads.
This claim is false. there is no Trustworthy reporting Regarding Fetterman's actions. (Related: No, Pennsylvania Sen. Fetterman hasn't said he'll vote for Trump)
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Check Your Fact has reached out to a spokesperson for Fetterman for comment.
This is not the first time misinformation about Fetterman has spread online. In June, Check Your Facts debunked claims that Fetterman died in a car accident.
