Man arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying fellow filmgoer over phone
- Posted on September 19, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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A 34-year-old Los Angeles resident faced arrest following an incident at an AMC cinema in Burbank where he allegedly used pepper spray against another patron during a film screening. The confrontation, reportedly triggered by mobile phone use, resulted in at least two individuals requiring emergency medical treatment for chemical exposure. The incident raises concerns about cinema safety protocols and escalating tensions among moviegoers during public screenings.
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