You got that right!!! God does not make mistakes everything we see in life is a lesson she is getting hers! That woman is gonna dance at her children's weddings !!!- we got you pray warriors got you!!!
I don't have a brain tumor and I haven't gone thru cancer treatment. I would lose track of my words and thoughts, especially with the added anxiety of talking to a judge. I am very impressed this woman could speak so clearly.
She was so calm in another clip of the hearing i thought she was working for the court in some way. She hadnt spoken much yet so i didnt realize she was the victim.
Chemo brain/fog is a very REAL issue that is FINALLY getting more recognition. Unfortunately it has required younger cancer patients/survivors to get docs to listen (although there are still those that refuse to acknowledge it). When cancer was still considered an elderly disease the symptoms (which can be temporary or permanent brain damage) were blamed on age. I've battled the perma brain damage from chemo as a teen (2001l & then again as an adult ( 2013) when we tried the chemo again (I'm on immunotherapy now). I am very impressed with how well she has done, through this ordeal as well as her entire journey through cancer life.
@@Weightingtablesafter her drama dsnt seem "calm". IT SEEMS ATTENTION SEEKING. I have a brain tumor and lymphoma. I CANNOT IMAGINE BEING SO VINDICTIVE TO PROSECUTE. #TheWorldIsInsane
shafur3 I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. As they say, parent's are not meant to survive their child's passing. How difficult that must have been. May God bless you 🙏❤ and help ease your grief.
People in these "unprecedented times" seem to be showing anger and even dangerous behavior. Just going to the market you can witness someone losing it. I've learned the hard way to stay clear of crazy people.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My dad just died from covid so I know the pain. Obviously the loss of a child is so very difficult. Thank you for sharing this 🙏❤💜.
My husband had a glioblastoma brain tumor. The lady who coughed on her has no idea how hard you have to fight just to stay alive. Under no circumstances would a decent person ever do such a thing to another human. I pray God holds this woman in the palm of His hand.
If she was focused on her own healing instead of inserting herself into a volatile situation, that was none of her business, I would have sympathy for her. It's still gross and wrong for anyone to be coughing on anyone else, but she put herself in the middle of a dogfight and wonders how she got bitten.
I am blown away at the way this woman was thoughtful, well prepared and conpassionate. Her remarks were lucid, well informed and communicated with such grace. She is powerful without ever venturing into unkindness. Few are as admirable as Heather is . Ma'am my hat is off to you.
And she wasn't reading something of a piece of notebook paper... in the words of Judge Judy"If you tell the truth, then you don't have to have a good memory" she has a brain tumor but she remembers everything!!!
@@deannaausten8867 She is absolutely not reading ,she is just well educated & well spoken. She is a cancer patient ,it is highly dangerous to cough in the face of anyone with a compromised immune system. The other woman was out of control, she deserves jail time. I also hope this woman takes her to a civil trial after this & sues the creep for all her Covid testing & suffering.
@@samanthamoore8693 She even wanted them to come to her house to get it. She got mad that they couldn't refund a PICTURE of an item. Then she took it out on an unsuspecting bystander simply for getting involved. I don't know what she expected the store to do, anyway. You can tell that woman is clearly sick in the head. This woman was and is miles ahead of her.
@@KLeigh-ts2ih lots of things could’ve happened to her! She took a risk, turned into a huge risk for her! In her condition, she still involved herself, I’m guessing, to record for the employees in case maybe they would’ve needed proof, in future, if they’d have wanted to press charges on her. She never expected the proof would be for herself. I’ll agree though, sometimes u have to pick & choose your battles. That’s why I know, had I been her, I’d have either left store, or did my shopping & ignored the lady. She stood up to the lady instead & didn’t back down! Even in her condition!
When the victim holds a grown woman accountable for her criminal actions against her is the wrong thing to do and the criminal's actions are excused with a bunch of "yeah buts" and "what-about-isms" What's wrong with this world?
I love her integrity. When the judge asked her if there was any other expenses besides the Covid test. She said no. Some people will inflate every little expense to get money. She has a good heart..
But why put the video on social media? I just can’t get past that bc she could’ve had the same sentencing for Debra without the social media backlash. It’s not as much Debra that I feel for as much as her kids that are being bullied bc of what their mother did.
@@KLeigh-ts2ih EXACTLY! Everyone in this comment section seems to want to hate and condemn. The women wrote an apology and this victim seems to have thrown it in the garage. While everyone is focused on a disgusting action of the past, I see a changed person who regrets her actions and a victim who seems bitter and unforgiving. The irony of all this is that Debra in the end became humbled through her experience and became the better person. Not every one can just change but when God gets involved, that's when transformations take place and I believe that's what happened with Debra. The righteous will some day judge the wicked. I guess I found all the righteous people in the comment section of this video lol.
@@romans1vs6teen she didn’t change. She’s the same piece of garbage that would cough on some one during a pandemic. She can apologize all she wants what you and her need to learn is that no has to accept it. No one owes you anything.
@@Sndyj457 Those that personally know her, testify to who she was and who she now is, give me no reason to think what they say is a lie. Perhaps you didn't listen to the whole trial? I try to withhold making comments until I've gathered enough information about a subject. Did you listen to the letter of apology she wrote without being told to? People who write letters of apology that are not prompted to, tend to be people that have a change of heart. People who do not follow Christ tend to be people who cannot forgive or accept forgiveness from someone who has wronged them. Holding onto bitterness and hatred is only damaging to yourself. Could the letter be insincere? Sure! But based on the early witnesses, everything she and her family have gone through (the consequences one gets and deserves for doing wrong acts) what reason would you have to think she is not remorseful? Everyone in the comment section seems to be so full of hatred towards someone they don't know and think its justified to judge someone on an action they did in the past and not on what they have become out of that. I believe in a God that can and has transformed many people. You don't. This is really where we differ in this.
Ridiculous. What a nut job! The woman should have been arrested and incarcerated for much more than a month. This woman is very articulate and her unwillingness to speak vulgarities speaks volumes as to her character .
That woman is clearly a grifter with a deeply entrenched sense of entitlement. This victim is a well spoken respectable highly intelligent woman. Those lacking discernment would perceive her as a threat which clearly she's not.
I can't think of one in-person store that gives refunds before they get their product back. If an item is too large to return to the store or to a warehouse yourself, the store normally arranges for pickup. Sometimes it's free, sometimes there's a fee.
@@tanishalee1304 God, please heal and watch over Heather and her family in their time of need. I ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever.
@@AJDaniels5298 Please bless Debra Hunter’s children too bc they are innocent and should not be mistreated by cruel people bc of their mother’s bad behavior.
@@perspgold8945 just skimmed through your other comments, I suggest you improve your social skills. I think it would greatly help with the frustration you feel. Judges have the duty to consider if the witnesses are credible or not. FYI, 15 min of sparring with the store's employees, the comments she made, and the fact that she walked over shows a calculated action; which is contrary to the defendant's character witnesses' testimony. Also, the defendant's letter fails to convey that she has realized the gravity of her action.
Me too but generally a witness assuming another's thoughts, feelings or intent is not admissable. The threat to her is definately admissible. Glad the defendant will get appropriate punishment.
You never know who you cross paths with when displaying complete ignorance so be kind to everyone. I’m so proud of her. I saw this video awhile ago and hoped that there’d be follow through. She’s earned the \\/\// for Wonder Woman.
She is a kind woman and could not tolerate seeing the bullying and abuse. That disgusting woman was lucky she only got 30 days. Swearing and getting worked up over a return but wait, she didn’t bring the item. Plus she had her children present. I feel for her children.
@@maitruong7057 And we all know that she won't serve the entire 30 days ...... there will be some kind of calculations done for good behavior or some such nonsense.
Where are you seeing what the sentence was? And I saw other comments describing a character witness for the defendant, too, but all I'm seeing is the testimony of the woman who was coughed on. Are there other videos about this case somewhere?
What disturbed me the most was a mother behaving so badly in the presence of her children. I have to wonder what else these children witness on a daily basis.
I completely agree with you. This behavior was not normal and humiliating for her children. A lot of people here think she’s just entitled and a bully. She might just be a bully, but I’m not exactly sure about this. I’m honestly wondering if it’s a personality disorder or hormonal since she is around the menopausal age. I’m just trying to understand what’s going on in someone’s head that behaves like she did that day.
Indeed! And she doesn’t do it as most ppl do as they’re TRYING to sound ‘intelligent’... u can tell the words coming out of her mouth is because she’s like that naturally. 💯
So why did she start filming? What business was it of hers. There are store cameras. I would have left the store. Not filmed it. That also was inflammatory.
This woman did very good answering the judges questions. I work with brain cancer patients and they do struggle getting their thoughts across. I could she that she was trying her best. Good for her. I hope that she gets well and be there for a long time with her children.
And don't be a Karen with cancer and film wild Karens. She can't control that Karen, but she wasn't keeping herself as safe as she could have by just walking away. If it were to be a police matter, she could use her cell phone as a phone and not a camera. Just a thought.
Workout Warrior I absolutely love💞🤭 your comment, the one that made me giggle was about staying " Karen free" ( I actually have a friend named...Karen & it sucks for her because she's beyond awesome!! Take care!!! I also think we all need to be " Karen free", unless you're a super sucky suck bag!!
Exactly. Imagine what happens behind close doors when the kids misbehave..and thats why child abuse and murder is up to the roof. Parents killing their own children with horrific violence. Anger just like this crazy woman in the store. I'm glad she was exposed to the public and got a small dose of what she deserves
Yeah, I wouldn't want to be in middle school or older going to school after that incident and having to deal with the torture I'm sure these school kids are inflicting upon her children daily. Kids are very very cruel.
This is a wonderful mom! I love that she is putting accountability back onto the woman who was abusing the customer service rep. And I love that she points out the many times the defendant kept making many terrible choices to do wrong.
I think we could all strive to be more like this poor women, such a honest and wholesome person and she is a hero in my book taking foster children into her home, bravo.
@@justme9723 Wait now...Debra Hunter did something disgusting and wrong, but truthfully if Stephanie hadn’t started to record her, then she probably wouldn’t have coughed on her. There was a cough bc Debra saw the recording device.
I think she should have gotten more than 30 days. When you, on purpose, cough or spit on someone during a deadly pandemic ---- that should be attempted murder. You don’t know if that cough would get that person sick and possibly die.
Yes she should be charged for her behavior. But if that lady would have 1 fallowed her oncologist advice and stayed out of public, crowded places and 2 stayed in her own business this wouldn't have never happened to her. ESPECIALLY DURING A DAMN PANDEMIC. She was the first to be irresponsible by not staying home while under going chemotherapy which we all know lowers ones ability to fight off anything they may catch. ESPECIALLY DURING A DAMN PANDEMIC!! Maybe she will now be more responsible for her own health and safety.
@@justbe5391 she was on her way to a doctors appointment, that was right next door. She had a half hour til her appointment and the air conditioning in her car had gone out. If you listened, she was just seeking somewhere with air conditioning to kill time until her appointment. Good lord, have some compassion!
One thing is “the customer is always right” really really needs to change. When any customer begins to escalate, they should be escorted out immediately!!!! Customers should not be allowed to abuse workers.
I hear you, but I have another take on it, if I may share. That's not meant as a literalism, unless it really is the policy in one business or another. This story is not the same, and that person should be been escorted out. But as a rule, if I'm the employee representing someone else's store, my demeanor with a customer may mean return business or, not only the loss of that customer, but potentially anyone that customer informs by "word of mouth." At one time, the average number was considered to be about seven other people. That was before the days of the internet. Now, it's about making a video that goes viral, and a business can be forced to shutter overnight if there's enough pressure from the masses. It's not that the customer is always right. Of course that can't be the case. It's that the ability to handle a difficult customer diplomatically is paramount to the survival of the store. So, that attitude really can't change. it's not the customer who is ultimately being protected, but the store. There's a lot more to it than that, but if I'm representing a store owner, I'm entrusted with the money I handle today, as well as the money my attitude might help bring in tomorrow. I don't mind taking a little heat, but there's a point past which it's utterly absurd. You shouldn't have to be abused on the job or anywhere. Generally speaking though, diplomacy is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.
I saw this comment before watching the video and to be honest, in face value thought it was a little condescending but after having watched the video, I have to absolutely agree!!! Bravo!!! 👏🏾 At first the judge was annoying me with his interruptions but then I realised he was simply being thorough and covering all bases in its entirety, leaving no opportunity to for doubt or misunderstandings. Hahaha I’m the arse! 😅🤪
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 @@teebellerina8783, I'm impressed by your transparency. Not many admit being wrong or being guilty of rushing to judgment. More people should learn to practice humility. It's more impressive to admit mistakes that it is to prove how right you are.
She deserves great sympathy for her ordeal. Her testimony was incredible and done with a clear grasp of knowledge and ability to express herself. An educated mind and could be a lawyer.
I think it's hilarious that the state only wanted to inflict probation on the woman, but because she was such a jerk in refusing to apologize properly, she got 30 days in jail. Ha. Ha. Ha. 😅🤣😂😹
Is the defendant in this situation the lady who talked about the impact her actions had on her own family instead of taking responsibility for being a complete jerk?
The best most eloquent description of entitlement I have heard in a long time: "It was an episode that was rooted in privilege, and it was targeted to exploit and attack vulnerability with an assumption of immunity to consequences". Wow!
@@KLeigh-ts2ih: She’s maybe shamed but she still doesn’t feel ashamed, doesn’t feel guilty, no remorse on her part for what she’s done to the victim, only talking about her own family (I saw her giving a statement)
@@user-rz7cm2we3x That’s fine if she didn’t seem ashamed or only felt shame for her family. It’s difficult for me to feel completely sorry for Heather when she inserted herself in a situation with an angry mask less stranger knowing about her own vulnerability and 10 kids at home. That’s enough drama anyway, why add more? Debra is going to be punished enough by this with her sentencing and social backlash. Hopefully she’ll become a better person and eventually people will just move on and leave her and her family alone.
@@KLeigh-ts2ih: Personally I doubt that even this punishment, social backlash or anger management therapy will make any difference in this case. I have a feeling that the lady commenting about hormonal imbalance (or straight lack of oestrogen) in another strain of comments might be right, it might be PMS even.
“ I was doing my best to protect myself and my family “. Can we clone this wonderful woman? Sending prayers to her, her husband, kids and her extended family. 🙏❤️
@Thistle DoNicely. Why did she get involved in that mess in the first place?? Ever heard "mind your business"? If she was "doing my best to protect myself and my family" then WHY IN THE WORLD did she insert herself into a situation that was clearly getting our of hand and did not involve her at all??? She brought this on herself by bringing out her phone and starting to record, which seems to be a trend for "bystanders" these days. She should have waited for the managers to sort it out.
@@shannonrutledge8872 I’ve thought this all along. She was not thinking about her vulnerability or her 10 kids when she jumped into a confrontation with an angry customer.
You consider escalating the situation through filming when someone is clearly distressed the best job that one can do? It does not justify the reaction of the other woman, but seriously. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should in regards to filming.
This warrior's out here fighting "Karens" in the wild 🤪 with a brain tumor... And raising all those kids... she needs a medal.... Honestly though she is an awesome person and I have soooo much respect for her
It shouldn't matter if she has brain cancer or 10 kids. She is a citizen and a human being and if someone coughs on you maliciously with the intent of infecting you during a freaking pandemic, they should be held accountable regardless.
You know I’m happy you mentioned this bc I feel like this totally became blown up bc of her illness and her children. I don’t want to take anything away from what happened to her bc it’s awful, but I can’t look at this any differently than if it was someone who didn’t have cancer. What Debra did was really disgusting and disrespectful and honestly I’m sick of hearing about people coughing and spitting on each other during a pandemic.
@@KLeigh-ts2ih You're so right. It's not like she knew this woman had brain cancer and 10 kids when she coughed on her. If she had known, then I can see why they might make note of it but otherwise, it shouldn't be brought up as part of the case. I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees this.
@@GameChanger597 People always bring up things like that to help gain sympathy so they have a better chance of winning their case. I agree that it shouldn't have been brought up.
@@jessicawinchester7184 Yes I totally agree, but to be honest, that is a very manipulative thing to do. The focus needs to only be on the evidence presented at the time of the incident. Not the knowledge that came after it. It doesn't make me feel any more sorry for her. It actually makes me feel she is milking the system for sympathy which is shameful.
You are a great person! God bless you and your family! I don't feel a 30 day sentence was enough, as she was intentionally trying to infect you. Intentional harm, you were too kind to this person.
@@sandragreen9560 Why don't you pull in your claws, because nobody really cares...to, or too, since this is not about either of you, Sandra or Paul. Guess that makes you guys "two" of a kind!
I am so sorry this happened to her. I am glad that she is so articulate because it is helpful to the case. This is grotesque that you would cough on someone and spitting on them.
This Plaintiff/assault victim was incredibly poised and articulate in a situation that would easily rattle just about anyone else. She was measured, unambiguous, staying focused and on-point despite stopping several times when asked by the judge to elaborate on certain specifics. There isn’t a damn thing the Defendant/attacker has done or will do that could possibly invalidate the Paintiff/victim’s testimony.
I may sound like I live in a bubble regarding the first part of my comment, unfortunately I'm critically ill myself. I hadn't even heard of this case before stumbling upon it right at this moment. I still have not watched the video as I've been so intently listening to this woman who speaks better and with a tone and eloquence even of any political figure! That Judge is awesome..."excuse me ma'am, how many children did you say???" My neighbors have 10 biological children all under age 14! I'm 46 and cancer took away my right to become a mom many years ago. I pray she can live on to be the mom she was meant to be. She was given those 10 children from God and she is not just their mom, she is their HERO!
@GodisLove You are a pitifully poor judge of character. There are just two sides here and you have sided with the entitled woman. What does this say about you? Think about it.
I had brain surgery to remove a tumor 9 years ago and the "cure" left me far more sick than the tumor itself and I can really sympathize with her. I have only left my home a handful of times in the past year because my endocrinologist has strongly advised against it. It's been a nightmare dealing with anti mask people after the general nightmare of trying to keep myself healthy during "normal" times. My son and I had attended an NBA basketball game where we were later notified that we had been exposed to the measles for example. I was vaccinated against it 40 years ago as a small child but I'm no longer considered to be immune due to my severely compromised immune system and cannot have a booster because the vaccine contains a live virus. Stuff like that becomes overwhelming and frustrating. I wish people would understand that it's not just about them.
Your Dr. can order booster shots with dead viruses. I got booster shots for all childhood vaccines when I was 54. My first granddaughters were a set of twins born way too early. At 1.5 & 2 pounds we all had to be re vaccinated to be able to visit with the babies as they were in the NICU 4+ months. I suffer from a chronic autoimmune syndrome so my Dr. had to order my shots separate with no live vaccine. Also it takes us longer after the vac . For them to be effective.
@@justbe5391 the world is for everyone. You wear a mask to protect others not your self. In my state no mask no service. You can not enter any building except your own home the fine is very high.
@@justbe5391 I do stay home, except for doctor visits that cannot be done via phone. So does my 15 year old son. He pays for my illness. Do I think people should have to wear masks forever? No. I don't. But I have an issue with people who know that they've been exposed to something or are sick and just don't care. It's not about me personally, it's about the hundreds of even thousands of people who could be at risk because of one person who just doesn't give AF. Part of living as a society includes a responsibility to our neighbors. Not a legal one, but a moral one. I do my part and stay home. What gives someone the right to cough and/or spit in someone else's face regardless of a pandemic? She didn't know that the woman was just out from brain surgery but it doesn't matter. We don't know what another person is going through or dealing with. It's not our business. But we have to be able to live collectively if we expect our society to thrive. We've got people suffering and struggling to make ends meet. Businesses shutting down. And it's no one's fault but our own.
I’m sorry, I dislike what Debra Hunter did, but I can’t consider Heather Sprague kind and compassionate. She posted the video to social media and it went viral. This could’ve been handled without the public viewing and judgment. Debra Hunter and her family will be suffering beyond the cough.
If everyone could be as well-spoken and respectful to one another as this woman appears the frustration I usually feel when in public places probably wouldn’t exist!
Not only was this lady eloquent with her recall, the judge actually cared and was interested fully as to what happened. Too bad we don’t have all judges that care enough to get the entire feeling of the victim. I commend both of them.💞
Don’t mess with true mama bears! I just hope the defendant’s children have stronger role models in their lives or perhaps this defendant can learn to be a real mama bear like this emotionally intelligent, classy, courageous woman.
The woman who coughed on her was incredibly mean. My dad had stage 3 lung cancer years before covid and you can not get sick at all because small things can kill you. I can’t even imagine during a pandemic. This was incredibly cruel and her poor family, especially her kids, having to worry. It actually made me cry, cancer is already hell.
Well done that courageous Lady despite her serious health condition she gave a great account of the disgusting incident and showed the difference between her and her attacker she was a dignified decent person and her attacker was a monster, the video was horrendous and could have proved fatal to her victim and the victim's husband and children. To the Judge I say, well-done sir, you were not taken in by that monsters lies and self-pity and did yourself proud. So I hope all goes well for the lady who was attacked and as for the monster, I'd say she is in for a bumpy ride in prison.
What a lady she is! So cordial and gracious about what obviously must have been her highly stressful ordeal. I know of 10 children who are going to be raised right. God bless her and I pray her cancer is out of there! Also, I pray her assailant comes to Jesus, as I pray regularly for all the lost in this world. ❤️🙏
When you assault a freaking SAINT... (10 kids, some adopted that were siblings with health issues, brain tumor, intelligent, reasonable in consequences for the attacker) I'd hide on the side of my attorney's camera too. The judge is awesome! Honestly, the State's recommendations are extremely reasonable.
@GodisLove: “She was sick and shopping” - what is wrong with you? The lady has 10 children, it’s more than understandable that she needs to shop for her family, hunt for bargains, etc. How callous you need to be to take the side of the perpetrator only because she was filmed? And blame the victim, only because she was ill? And even if she had written down her statement, and was using it (especially in the later part of the hearing), what’s wrong with it?! It’s her RIGHT to prepare herself! From the first part of the hearing we have an ample evidence that she is highly intelligent, well spoken, polite, thoughtful and compassionate even to the defendant’s children in that situation. And brave, considering her personal situation at that point.
Great job Heather and judge. It amazes how people are using covid as a weapon or a threatening intimidating act, I can't think of the exact term that I want to use but anyway. Some people in our society have become bottom feeders full of entitlement.
She and her husband are blessings to this world. Anyone that gets involved with the foster care program with GOOD intentions are so important and wonderful. She definitely does not deserve what this gross, nasty, rude, ignorant piece of trash did to her. Thank Goodness she did not get sick! I pray she lives a long life. ❤💛💚💙
I totally agree. I love People that ADOPT Kids. Especially ones that can't have their own kids: my Best friends r Adoptive parents of a Beautiful lil girl. They couldn't have their own kids. They r my Son's GODPARENTS
This woman is a hero to customer service reps. What a stupid childish thing to to to anyone!! Going up and coughing on some one. Someone else should bring up her kids. I saw the video. How can you return something you don’t have with you back to the store. I wish this woman a recovery!
Still wondering why the store didn’t threaten to have Debra Hunter removed by calling the police if her behavior was so unruly and for that long too???
@@emilyfeagin2673 No they are not and you have no idea how uncivilized the behavior has become, especially among low class people. Folks think they can win by intimidation, and that just escalates everything. I worked retail for 17 years of a very large company and they got worse with the passage of time. I finally got my fill of outrageous demands and very uncivil behavior, and left that arena. So glad I did ...
@@KLeigh-ts2ih They try to keep things in house - don't like bad publicity. So unless it involves shoplifting over a certain amount of money, they try to handle it themselves if that is possible.
Heather you are an amazing woman! Your articulated testimony was incredible and is inspiring. You are a blessing and are needed on this earth to keep us all in check! Keep up the great work!
Different scenario but I used to work at a bank. A women like this called and said her Mom (the account holder) had died and she wanted me to immediately wire the money to her personal account. I said “we need a death certificate and there is paperwork that needs a notary. Nope! This entitled hag yelled at me and called me names for not wiring all this woman’s money immediately into another account belonging to some random person with no verification that the owner was dead much less that the caller was actually her beneficiary. People can be so stupid and entitled!
Brave beautiful person. What a sensitive responsible woman. Lucky family having you. Well done for being so decent. I so hope your recovery for cancer and abusive behaviour goes smoothly for you. You are an inspiration.
She is very well versed. I wish I could speak that well in uncomfortable situations. And she herself seems to be a fair and thoughtful person. I mean she could be asking for her to get life or the chair....All joking aside- I understand where she is coming from taking in consideration the time and the events. I bet she was scared.
It’s hard enough to relive a traumatic event, it’s also has to be difficult to testify. I’m impressed that she was able to get thru, especially with the judge constantly interrupting her and asking, at times, ineptesque questions.
What kind of sense does it make to try and return something without having the actual item with you??? Stores return broken and damaged items to the manufacturer so they can actually get paid back for the item. I can’t STAND women like her because they make valid claims so, so much harder for others 🤬🤬🤬🤬
Why did she have to intervene at all? It’s terrible that she has a brain tumor. But why did she need to get involved? She’s not an employee. She was just a customer. Walk away... or call the police for the store.
PERHAPS IF THIS HORRABLE WOMAN WHO CAUGHED ON THIS POOR WOMAN , THOUGHT OF SOMEONE OTHER THAN HERSELF THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED !!!! I HOPE SHE LEARNS HER LESSON !!!
This woman is so articulate she is what I remember America citizens were like. What has happened to your people. They now are full of self righteous anger. Your a wonderful human. My God bless you & keep you safe to continue mothering those 10 children.
It's stuff like this that makes me hate retail. I cannot even count how many times I saw people trying to return pictures of items and flipping out when customer service said this is not how it works.
The problem here is the lady with brain cancer stuck herself in a situation where she should have just called the police and walk away! She’s sick & she had no idea if the situation would escalate into violence therefore she should have minded her own business! She clearly said that she just couldn’t just walk away that proves she stuck herself somewhere that was potentially dangerous! She has 10 children & has cancer and afraid of getting COVID-19, next time walk away lady!
She placed herself in harm's way while being SO sickly and having 10 kids depending on her to remain healthy and alive! Yes, she entered the store to stand around and let time pass. Yes, the woman was acting horribly to the store staff, I also have seen people do that. Yet I *never* would have placed myself in front of an enraged person - much less, if I was weakened and battling a cancerous disease! To be honest, she's lucky she just got a _"cough."_ She is not a hero....she endangered herself and chose to enter into a enraged situation for NO good reason. Potentially, a very *Bad choice* for herself & her 10 children. Utterly Ridiculous!!
Bad things happen when good people stand by and do nothing. Ever thought we would not have the crazy world we have today if we all behaved as if we were a part of a community. It takes a strong person to stand up and speak out. Those folks so busy minding their own business when they see wrong are just weak and cowardly. Not the type of folk I value.
@@kazzana9013 - I understand what you are saying. But this poor lady did not stop the woman from her tantrum. She did not stop her from yelling and cursing at the employees. This poor lady was not saving someone's life. She was not stopping a robbery. She merely got revenge on an enraged, out of control woman, by putting a camera in her face, and posting it to social media. Her unnecessary actions could have possibly caused great injury/death to her own sick body, *and HARM to the ten children who depend on their Mother to be healthy.* Not a wise decision. You've heard of *pouring gasoline on the fire* "To do or say something to make a bad situation worse; to further _incense an already angry person."_ And then to further that bad situation, when the woman angrily approached her, she didn't even turn her head or body away, but LET HER COUGH IN HER FACE, "close enough to feel the spittle." And for what did she risk her life? *A temper tantrum.* She definitely got revenge on the woman, I guess.
@@kazzana9013 It’s not weak or cowardly to know when to pick and choose your battles. Heather Sprague should’ve thought about her vulnerability and kids at home before jumping into this situation. If she really wanted to help, she could’ve called the police on Debra Hunter.
Her AC was out in her car, lady was blocking exits. Her behavior was warranted, and she is such a caring person that she most likely niavely did not ever expect the reaction that followed. People don't always think ahead or clearly in unexpected circumstances, especially ones with brain tumor and chemo treatment. Give her a break!
I am surprised and kind of sickened that the judge didn’t ask her any hard questions such as, if you were so sick why didn’t you leave when you saw it happening? She said it was going on when she entered the store. Walk back out. Each of us has to take care of our own health and well being. If you can’t stand the heat don’t jump into the fire! Filming this woman was a mistake and she needs to own the consequences. She also didn’t need to pay for a covid test as she had no symptoms. She is a whining, self proclaimed victim who should have minded her own business. She could have stepped outside and called the police if she was so concerned not take it upon herself to intervene. If she is so scared stay home and mind your own business, Karen!
@@niqmoone Really? We need to pick and choose our battles. She might’ve punched Heather in the face. A woman with cancer and 10 kids to take care of. Who knows? Heather should’ve just called the police for the store since Pier 1 management didn’t know how to do that.
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She chose the wrong one.... this warrior may have been diagnosed with cancer but she’s definitely a fighter, a lioness.. praying for you mom
Yes Sr.
You got that right!!! God does not make mistakes everything we see in life is a lesson she is getting hers! That woman is gonna dance at her children's weddings !!!- we got you pray warriors got you!!!
@@tess7228 💪🏼
So brave and strong. Thank you.
not all brain tumors are cancer.
I don't have a brain tumor and I haven't gone thru cancer treatment. I would lose track of my words and thoughts, especially with the added anxiety of talking to a judge. I am very impressed this woman could speak so clearly.
She was so calm in another clip of the hearing i thought she was working for the court in some way. She hadnt spoken much yet so i didnt realize she was the victim.
I agree and if i may add she could hear her own feedback. I would have panicked and babbled on until the judge would throw the case out.🥴🥴🥴🥴
It seems she was reading from a written statement (for the most part) but I agree would have still stumbled over my words due to excitement or anger.
Chemo brain/fog is a very REAL issue that is FINALLY getting more recognition. Unfortunately it has required younger cancer patients/survivors to get docs to listen (although there are still those that refuse to acknowledge it). When cancer was still considered an elderly disease the symptoms (which can be temporary or permanent brain damage) were blamed on age.
I've battled the perma brain damage from chemo as a teen (2001l & then again as an adult ( 2013) when we tried the chemo again (I'm on immunotherapy now). I am very impressed with how well she has done, through this ordeal as well as her entire journey through cancer life.
@@Weightingtablesafter her drama dsnt seem "calm". IT SEEMS ATTENTION SEEKING. I have a brain tumor and lymphoma. I CANNOT IMAGINE BEING SO VINDICTIVE TO PROSECUTE. #TheWorldIsInsane
My son died from a brain tumor its serious and I feel the woman who coughed on her is terrible. No return is worth getting that worked up about.
I’m sorry to hear about your son. I’m hoping that Debra Hunter will become a much better person after this.
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I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. As they say, parent's are not meant to survive their child's passing.
How difficult that must have been.
May God bless you 🙏❤ and help ease your grief.
People in these "unprecedented times" seem to be showing anger and even dangerous behavior.
Just going to the market you can witness someone losing it. I've learned the hard way to stay clear of crazy people.
Deepest sympathy and condolences
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My dad just died from covid so I know the pain. Obviously the loss of a child is so very difficult. Thank you for sharing this 🙏❤💜.
Thank you for protecting customer service workers. They take a lot, and get paid so little.
My husband had a glioblastoma brain tumor. The lady who coughed on her has no idea how hard you have to fight just to stay alive. Under no circumstances would a decent person ever do such a thing to another human. I pray God holds this woman in the palm of His hand.
AMEN! 🙏🏻💕
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Do you mean Ivermectin for grade 4 glioblastomas?
@Super Star 👏👏👏
If she was focused on her own healing instead of inserting herself into a volatile situation, that was none of her business, I would have sympathy for her. It's still gross and wrong for anyone to be coughing on anyone else, but she put herself in the middle of a dogfight and wonders how she got bitten.
So impressed with the victim's statement, courage, and ability to articulate her words so on pointly.
I am blown away at the way this woman was thoughtful, well prepared and conpassionate. Her remarks were lucid, well informed and communicated with such grace. She is powerful without ever venturing into unkindness. Few are as admirable as Heather is . Ma'am my hat is off to you.
And she wasn't reading something of a piece of notebook paper... in the words of Judge Judy"If you tell the truth, then you don't have to have a good memory" she has a brain tumor but she remembers everything!!!
What a lovely comment :))
You also are a shining light .....and i take my hat off for you
Sounds like she's reading a pre written document. So they coughed in your face you're still alive get over it
Stop reading!!!!!
@@deannaausten8867 She is absolutely not reading ,she is just well educated & well spoken. She is a cancer patient ,it is highly dangerous to cough in the face of anyone with a compromised immune system. The other woman was out of control, she deserves jail time. I also hope this woman takes her to a civil trial after this & sues the creep for all her Covid testing & suffering.
"Why can't I return this item? It's broken. Here's a picture of it."
Pretty hard to return it if you don't have it.
What a fool she is
@@samanthamoore8693 She even wanted them to come to her house to get it. She got mad that they couldn't refund a PICTURE of an item. Then she took it out on an unsuspecting bystander simply for getting involved. I don't know what she expected the store to do, anyway. You can tell that woman is clearly sick in the head. This woman was and is miles ahead of her.
An entitled nut.
@@steveshapiro326 exactly, absolutely insane
That lady is obviously nuts. But I gotta be honest pier1 has the worst return policy lol.
An incredibly intelligent, well spoken woman. She encapsulated the event very well.
I was thinking exactly that!
She’s definitely a stronger woman than I! 10 children, brain tumor, still in treatment yet didn’t hesitate to get involved! Bless her!
@@celestialdragon3989 She could’ve been punched in the face though. This wasn’t a battle worth getting into.
@@KLeigh-ts2ih lots of things could’ve happened to her! She took a risk, turned into a huge risk for her! In her condition, she still involved herself, I’m guessing, to record for the employees in case maybe they would’ve needed proof, in future, if they’d have wanted to press charges on her. She never expected the proof would be for herself. I’ll agree though, sometimes u have to pick & choose your battles. That’s why I know, had I been her, I’d have either left store, or did my shopping & ignored the lady. She stood up to the lady instead & didn’t back down! Even in her condition!
When the victim holds a grown woman accountable for her criminal actions against her is the wrong thing to do and the criminal's actions are excused with a bunch of "yeah buts" and "what-about-isms"
What's wrong with this world?
I love her integrity. When the judge asked her if there was any other expenses besides the Covid test. She said no. Some people will inflate every little expense to get money. She has a good heart..
But why put the video on social media? I just can’t get past that bc she could’ve had the same sentencing for Debra without the social media backlash. It’s not as much Debra that I feel for as much as her kids that are being bullied bc of what their mother did.
@Annette Johnson Honestly, I think Debra Hunter needs a psych eval. Her behavior was not normal at all that day.
@@KLeigh-ts2ih EXACTLY! Everyone in this comment section seems to want to hate and condemn. The women wrote an apology and this victim seems to have thrown it in the garage. While everyone is focused on a disgusting action of the past, I see a changed person who regrets her actions and a victim who seems bitter and unforgiving. The irony of all this is that Debra in the end became humbled through her experience and became the better person. Not every one can just change but when God gets involved, that's when transformations take place and I believe that's what happened with Debra.
The righteous will some day judge the wicked. I guess I found all the righteous people in the comment section of this video lol.
@@romans1vs6teen she didn’t change. She’s the same piece of garbage that would cough on some one during a pandemic. She can apologize all she wants what you and her need to learn is that no has to accept it. No one owes you anything.
@@Sndyj457 Those that personally know her, testify to who she was and who she now is, give me no reason to think what they say is a lie. Perhaps you didn't listen to the whole trial? I try to withhold making comments until I've gathered enough information about a subject.
Did you listen to the letter of apology she wrote without being told to? People who write letters of apology that are not prompted to, tend to be people that have a change of heart. People who do not follow Christ tend to be people who cannot forgive or accept forgiveness from someone who has wronged them. Holding onto bitterness and hatred is only damaging to yourself. Could the letter be insincere? Sure! But based on the early witnesses, everything she and her family have gone through (the consequences one gets and deserves for doing wrong acts) what reason would you have to think she is not remorseful?
Everyone in the comment section seems to be so full of hatred towards someone they don't know and think its justified to judge someone on an action they did in the past and not on what they have become out of that. I believe in a God that can and has transformed many people. You don't. This is really where we differ in this.
May this strong woman be healed of this tumor for herself and her children! You can tell she is very intelligent and compassionate.
The fact that she was trying to return an item she didn't have in her possession was the first sign that she's a loony toon.
Exactly. Who does that and thinks it will work?
(Besides a self entitled b*tch who gets her way by bullying people into submission)
Come on she had a picture......lol
Ridiculous. What a nut job! The woman should have been arrested and incarcerated for much more than a month. This woman is very articulate and her unwillingness to speak vulgarities speaks volumes as to her character .
That woman is clearly a grifter with a deeply entrenched sense of entitlement. This victim is a well spoken respectable highly intelligent woman. Those lacking discernment would perceive her as a threat which clearly she's not.
I can't think of one in-person store that gives refunds before they get their product back. If an item is too large to return to the store or to a warehouse yourself, the store normally arranges for pickup. Sometimes it's free, sometimes there's a fee.
Heather, you may not see this, but you did a great job. Your kids are very fortune to have you in their life.
God please heal this woman the world an her family needs her. Amen
She’s amazing.
She’s a wonderful woman
@@tanishalee1304 God, please heal and watch over Heather and her family in their time of need. I ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever.
@@AJDaniels5298 Please bless Debra Hunter’s children too bc they are innocent and should not be mistreated by cruel people bc of their mother’s bad behavior.
A fair, thoughtful, considerate judge. I'm glad he's on the bench.
And compassionate! Such a soothing voice.
I'm not. I would not vote for him.
@@perspgold8945 just skimmed through your other comments, I suggest you improve your social skills. I think it would greatly help with the frustration you feel. Judges have the duty to consider if the witnesses are credible or not. FYI, 15 min of sparring with the store's employees, the comments she made, and the fact that she walked over shows a calculated action; which is contrary to the defendant's character witnesses' testimony. Also, the defendant's letter fails to convey that she has realized the gravity of her action.
Me too but generally a witness assuming another's thoughts, feelings or intent is not admissable. The threat to her is definately admissible. Glad the defendant will get appropriate punishment.
AGREED!!!!!! 👍
Man she is AWESOME. spoken so well, kind,loving and a warrior. WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE HER.
"She gave herself permission" to behave as she did. Love that statement.
You never know who you cross paths with when displaying complete ignorance so be kind to everyone. I’m so proud of her. I saw this video awhile ago and hoped that there’d be follow through. She’s earned the \\/\// for Wonder Woman.
What does “\\/“ mean?
@@unapologeticallyamy9031 symbol for Wonder Woman.
@@unapologeticallyamy9031 , you've gotta make the exact symbol next to the first one.
It's a very clever way to emulate two W's , for Wonder Woman
Your Wonder Woman symbol is very clever, Nina Jackson
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This sweet lady is poised, well spoken, and concise. God bless her and her family
Wow-what a beautiful woman. I’m so sorry that she endured such horrible behavior.
She is a kind woman and could not tolerate seeing the bullying and abuse. That disgusting woman was lucky she only got 30 days. Swearing and getting worked up over a return but wait, she didn’t bring the item. Plus she had her children present. I feel for her children.
30 days wasn't enough, needed to be longer.
@@maitruong7057 And we all know that she won't serve the entire 30 days ...... there will be some kind of calculations done for good behavior or some such nonsense.
@GodisLove Chile what does the bible have to do with this lol
She should NOT have intervened. She should have called the police and left the store.
Where are you seeing what the sentence was? And I saw other comments describing a character witness for the defendant, too, but all I'm seeing is the testimony of the woman who was coughed on. Are there other videos about this case somewhere?
What disturbed me the most was a mother behaving so badly in the presence of her children. I have to wonder what else these children witness on a daily basis.
I completely agree with you. This behavior was not normal and humiliating for her children. A lot of people here think she’s just entitled and a bully. She might just be a bully, but I’m not exactly sure about this. I’m honestly wondering if it’s a personality disorder or hormonal since she is around the menopausal age. I’m just trying to understand what’s going on in someone’s head that behaves like she did that day.
She speaks more eloquently than most attorneys. What an amazing woman!
Indeed! And she doesn’t do it as most ppl do as they’re TRYING to sound ‘intelligent’... u can tell the words coming out of her mouth is because she’s like that naturally. 💯
That was incredibly well written and conveyed
So why did she start filming? What business was it of hers. There are store cameras. I would have left the store. Not filmed it. That also was inflammatory.
@@lockwood1976 well, that’s most certainly why you’re who you are & she is who she is. Funny how that works, huh? ☺️
@@There348 so you are one of those. Bless your heart.
This woman did very good answering the judges questions. I work with brain cancer patients and they do struggle getting their thoughts across. I could she that she was trying her best. Good for her. I hope that she gets well and be there for a long time with her children.
Praying for this warrior... stay safe, karen free and most importantly cancer free..
And don't be a Karen with cancer and film wild Karens. She can't control that Karen, but she wasn't keeping herself as safe as she could have by just walking away. If it were to be a police matter, she could use her cell phone as a phone and not a camera. Just a thought.
@@bopeep86 read your comment and tell me who’s being a Karen….
Karen's..Karen's, Karen's everywhere!
I hope the cancer loses the battle.
Workout Warrior I absolutely love💞🤭 your comment, the one that made me giggle was about staying " Karen free" ( I actually have a friend named...Karen & it sucks for her because she's beyond awesome!! Take care!!! I also think we all need to be " Karen free", unless you're a super sucky suck bag!!
I read in another article, Debra Hunter called it a “mistake.” Mistake?!! Looked like an intentional assault, to me!
I feel bad for the kids of the woman with the bad temper.
Exactly. Imagine what happens behind close doors when the kids misbehave..and thats why child abuse and murder is up to the roof. Parents killing their own children with horrific violence. Anger just like this crazy woman in the store. I'm glad she was exposed to the public and got a small dose of what she deserves
Yeah, I wouldn't want to be in middle school or older going to school after that incident and having to deal with the torture I'm sure these school kids are inflicting upon her children daily. Kids are very very cruel.
I saw in video KAREN had a Daughter with her. She looked young may b 5-6yrs old
This is a wonderful mom! I love that she is putting accountability back onto the woman who was abusing the customer service rep. And I love that she points out the many times the defendant kept making many terrible choices to do wrong.
I think we could all strive to be more like this poor women, such a honest and wholesome person and she is a hero in my book taking foster children into her home, bravo.
Oh my goodness this lady has gone through so much and then gets spit at in the face by this nasty woman!
True....but THAT being said I also would not have videoed someone without their consent either..🤔😕
@@stephanim2436 I wouldn’t have filmed an angry mask less customer if I had cancer and 10 kids at home. That’s too much drama already.
@@stephanim2436 well if she had not videoed that then she would have not got the cough videoed. Besides you don’t need consent to video
If you are in a public area - no consent is required. That's a fact.
@@justme9723 Wait now...Debra Hunter did something disgusting and wrong, but truthfully if Stephanie hadn’t started to record her, then she probably wouldn’t have coughed on her. There was a cough bc Debra saw the recording device.
I think she should have gotten more than 30 days. When you, on purpose, cough or spit on someone during a deadly pandemic ---- that should be attempted murder. You don’t know if that cough would get that person sick and possibly die.
In some states it's felony assault to spit. Definitely this is the same or should be.
Thirty days community service as a candy striper in a COVID ward.
Yes she should be charged for her behavior.
But if that lady would have 1 fallowed her oncologist advice and stayed out of public, crowded places and 2 stayed in her own business this wouldn't have never happened to her.
ESPECIALLY DURING A DAMN PANDEMIC.
She was the first to be irresponsible by not staying home while under going chemotherapy which we all know lowers ones ability to fight off anything they may catch. ESPECIALLY DURING A DAMN PANDEMIC!!
Maybe she will now be more responsible for her own health and safety.
I agree. 6 months at least.
@@justbe5391 she was on her way to a doctors appointment, that was right next door. She had a half hour til her appointment and the air conditioning in her car had gone out. If you listened, she was just seeking somewhere with air conditioning to kill time until her appointment. Good lord, have some compassion!
What a sweet, caring woman. I pray God will keep her healthy. 🙏
Wow 🤩 nice comments, You comment so good where are you from?
One thing is “the customer is always right” really really needs to change. When any customer begins to escalate, they should be escorted out immediately!!!! Customers should not be allowed to abuse workers.
I agree with you ,100 percent on this however customer service is no longer a thing especially when it comes to restaurants.
I hear you, but I have another take on it, if I may share. That's not meant as a literalism, unless it really is the policy in one business or another. This story is not the same, and that person should be been escorted out. But as a rule, if I'm the employee representing someone else's store, my demeanor with a customer may mean return business or, not only the loss of that customer, but potentially anyone that customer informs by "word of mouth." At one time, the average number was considered to be about seven other people. That was before the days of the internet. Now, it's about making a video that goes viral, and a business can be forced to shutter overnight if there's enough pressure from the masses. It's not that the customer is always right. Of course that can't be the case. It's that the ability to handle a difficult customer diplomatically is paramount to the survival of the store. So, that attitude really can't change. it's not the customer who is ultimately being protected, but the store.
There's a lot more to it than that, but if I'm representing a store owner, I'm entrusted with the money I handle today, as well as the money my attitude might help bring in tomorrow. I don't mind taking a little heat, but there's a point past which it's utterly absurd. You shouldn't have to be abused on the job or anywhere.
Generally speaking though, diplomacy is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.
The saying is "the customer is always right in matters of taste."
I'm very impressed with the testimony, she was incredibly well spoken and seems incredibly kind
Same.
Yeah, she was eloquent and on point.
Very well spoken and easy to follow her testimony.
I saw this comment before watching the video and to be honest, in face value thought it was a little condescending but after having watched the video, I have to absolutely agree!!! Bravo!!! 👏🏾
At first the judge was annoying me with his interruptions but then I realised he was simply being thorough and covering all bases in its entirety, leaving no opportunity to for doubt or misunderstandings. Hahaha I’m the arse! 😅🤪
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@@teebellerina8783, I'm impressed by your transparency. Not many admit being wrong or being guilty of rushing to judgment. More people should learn to practice humility. It's more impressive to admit mistakes that it is to prove how right you are.
Intelligence and total class....I pray for your healing ♥️🙏🏼
I died at "wait, what, a DOUBLE bird?!" LOL
I was looking for this comment. 😂🤣 He had to make sure he noted that accurately.
I came here to say this too
It was a perfect break in the seriousness of the crime! Made me 😁 smile 🤣
She is so cute I love her 🤣
She deserves great sympathy for her ordeal. Her testimony was incredible and done with a clear grasp of knowledge and ability to express herself. An educated mind and could be a lawyer.
I think it's hilarious that the state only wanted to inflict probation on the woman, but because she was such a jerk in refusing to apologize properly, she got 30 days in jail. Ha. Ha. Ha. 😅🤣😂😹
Is the defendant in this situation the lady who talked about the impact her actions had on her own family instead of taking responsibility for being a complete jerk?
😂😂😂
Speaking the Truth in Love
I get your point but....I don't share your laughter at this situation.
I am tired of the spreading of bad behavior.
Where is this? Several people are talking about the sentence, but this video only shows the victim's testimony! Is there another video?
@@unapologeticallyamy9031 is there a video of that epic performance on TH-cam? That, I would love to see.
“How many kids did you say (you have) ma’am?” Lol 😂
What a difference there is, of the two people involved. Class and no class
Exactly what I was thinking.?.two totally opposite personalities!
The best most eloquent description of entitlement I have heard in a long time: "It was an episode that was rooted in privilege, and it was targeted to exploit and attack vulnerability with an assumption of immunity to consequences". Wow!
yea she'll probably use that sentence in her book
This poor woman is an angel here on earth. Debra Hunter needs to spend a while in jail such a sick and twisted woman.
@Allegra Wallace Let’s not shame her.
@Allegra Wallace Bc she’s already shamed enough.
@@KLeigh-ts2ih: She’s maybe shamed but she still doesn’t feel ashamed, doesn’t feel guilty, no remorse on her part for what she’s done to the victim, only talking about her own family (I saw her giving a statement)
@@user-rz7cm2we3x That’s fine if she didn’t seem ashamed or only felt shame for her family. It’s difficult for me to feel completely sorry for Heather when she inserted herself in a situation with an angry mask less stranger knowing about her own vulnerability and 10 kids at home. That’s enough drama anyway, why add more? Debra is going to be punished enough by this with her sentencing and social backlash. Hopefully she’ll become a better person and eventually people will just move on and leave her and her family alone.
@@KLeigh-ts2ih: Personally I doubt that even this punishment, social backlash or anger management therapy will make any difference in this case. I have a feeling that the lady commenting about hormonal imbalance (or straight lack of oestrogen) in another strain of comments might be right, it might be PMS even.
“ I was doing my best to protect myself and my family “. Can we clone this wonderful woman? Sending prayers to her, her husband, kids and her extended family. 🙏❤️
I hope she has a long and healthy life.
@Thistle DoNicely. Why did she get involved in that mess in the first place?? Ever heard "mind your business"? If she was "doing my best to protect myself and my family" then WHY IN THE WORLD did she insert herself into a situation that was clearly getting our of hand and did not involve her at all??? She brought this on herself by bringing out her phone and starting to record, which seems to be a trend for "bystanders" these days. She should have waited for the managers to sort it out.
@@shannonrutledge8872 I’ve thought this all along. She was not thinking about her vulnerability or her 10 kids when she jumped into a confrontation with an angry customer.
@@KLeigh-ts2ih oh right because that means someone should assault you? God trump supporters are a plague in this country.
You consider escalating the situation through filming when someone is clearly distressed the best job that one can do? It does not justify the reaction of the other woman, but seriously. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should in regards to filming.
This woman is classy, intelligent, polite and gracious. Very impressive human being and I hope for the best as she fights her illness.
This warrior's out here fighting "Karens" in the wild 🤪 with a brain tumor... And raising all those kids... she needs a medal.... Honestly though she is an awesome person and I have soooo much respect for her
It shouldn't matter if she has brain cancer or 10 kids. She is a citizen and a human being and if someone coughs on you maliciously with the intent of infecting you during a freaking pandemic, they should be held accountable regardless.
You know I’m happy you mentioned this bc I feel like this totally became blown up bc of her illness and her children. I don’t want to take anything away from what happened to her bc it’s awful, but I can’t look at this any differently than if it was someone who didn’t have cancer. What Debra did was really disgusting and disrespectful and honestly I’m sick of hearing about people coughing and spitting on each other during a pandemic.
@@KLeigh-ts2ih You're so right. It's not like she knew this woman had brain cancer and 10 kids when she coughed on her. If she had known, then I can see why they might make note of it but otherwise, it shouldn't be brought up as part of the case. I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees this.
@@GameChanger597 People always bring up things like that to help gain sympathy so they have a better chance of winning their case. I agree that it shouldn't have been brought up.
@@jessicawinchester7184 Yes I totally agree, but to be honest, that is a very manipulative thing to do. The focus needs to only be on the evidence presented at the time of the incident. Not the knowledge that came after it. It doesn't make me feel any more sorry for her. It actually makes me feel she is milking the system for sympathy which is shameful.
When people say “that’s not me”, it is you! This women is dealing with a brain tumor, I’m praying for her and the family. 🙏
You are a great person! God bless you and your family!
I don't feel a 30 day sentence was enough, as she was intentionally trying to infect you. Intentional harm, you were too kind to this person.
I agree Priscilla, but I think you meant to spell [too kind], instead of "to kind".
@@paul9156c Think too is correct - and are you a former English teacher ??
@@sandragreen9560 Why don't you pull in your claws, because nobody really cares...to, or too, since this is not about either of you, Sandra or Paul. Guess that makes you guys "two" of a kind!
She speaks beautifully! Brilliant woman suffering with a BT!
Wow 🤩 nice comments, You comment so good where are you from?
I am so sorry this happened to her. I am glad that she is so articulate because it is helpful to the case. This is grotesque that you would cough on someone and spitting on them.
This Plaintiff/assault victim was incredibly poised and articulate in a situation that would easily rattle just about anyone else. She was measured, unambiguous, staying focused and on-point despite stopping several times when asked by the judge to elaborate on certain specifics. There isn’t a damn thing the Defendant/attacker has done or will do that could possibly invalidate the Paintiff/victim’s testimony.
I may sound like I live in a bubble regarding the first part of my comment, unfortunately I'm critically ill myself. I hadn't even heard of this case before stumbling upon it right at this moment. I still have not watched the video as I've been so intently listening to this woman who speaks better and with a tone and eloquence even of any political figure! That Judge is awesome..."excuse me ma'am, how many children did you say???"
My neighbors have 10 biological children all under age 14! I'm 46 and cancer took away my right to become a mom many years ago.
I pray she can live on to be the mom she was meant to be. She was given those 10 children from God and she is not just their mom, she is their HERO!
Praying for ur recovery🙏🏼☮️
@GodisLove this happened in June 2020. Hasn't even been a year. How could she have had a year to prepare?? Sounds like you're a friend of D. Hunter.
@GodisLove You are a pitifully poor judge of character. There are just two sides here and you have sided with the entitled woman. What does this say about you? Think about it.
I'll pray for healing for you. 💗
I had brain surgery to remove a tumor 9 years ago and the "cure" left me far more sick than the tumor itself and I can really sympathize with her. I have only left my home a handful of times in the past year because my endocrinologist has strongly advised against it. It's been a nightmare dealing with anti mask people after the general nightmare of trying to keep myself healthy during "normal" times. My son and I had attended an NBA basketball game where we were later notified that we had been exposed to the measles for example. I was vaccinated against it 40 years ago as a small child but I'm no longer considered to be immune due to my severely compromised immune system and cannot have a booster because the vaccine contains a live virus. Stuff like that becomes overwhelming and frustrating. I wish people would understand that it's not just about them.
Your Dr. can order booster shots with dead viruses. I got booster shots for all childhood vaccines when I was 54. My first granddaughters were a set of twins born way too early. At 1.5 & 2 pounds we all had to be re vaccinated to be able to visit with the babies as they were in the NICU 4+ months. I suffer from a chronic autoimmune syndrome so my Dr. had to order my shots separate with no live vaccine. Also it takes us longer after the vac . For them to be effective.
The public is not responsible for you health and safety. Stay home like your Dr said.
@@justbe5391 the world is for everyone. You wear a mask to protect others not your self. In my state no mask no service. You can not enter any building except your own home the fine is very high.
@@blazefairchild465 May I ask what state you’re in?
@@justbe5391 I do stay home, except for doctor visits that cannot be done via phone. So does my 15 year old son. He pays for my illness. Do I think people should have to wear masks forever? No. I don't. But I have an issue with people who know that they've been exposed to something or are sick and just don't care. It's not about me personally, it's about the hundreds of even thousands of people who could be at risk because of one person who just doesn't give AF. Part of living as a society includes a responsibility to our neighbors. Not a legal one, but a moral one. I do my part and stay home. What gives someone the right to cough and/or spit in someone else's face regardless of a pandemic? She didn't know that the woman was just out from brain surgery but it doesn't matter. We don't know what another person is going through or dealing with. It's not our business. But we have to be able to live collectively if we expect our society to thrive. We've got people suffering and struggling to make ends meet. Businesses shutting down. And it's no one's fault but our own.
She is very intelligent woman. The victim not the defendant
What a wonderful kind compassionate inteligent lady . Her kids are blessed to have such a kind mother . Good judge also.
I’m sorry, I dislike what Debra Hunter did, but I can’t consider Heather Sprague kind and compassionate. She posted the video to social media and it went viral. This could’ve been handled without the public viewing and judgment. Debra Hunter and her family will be suffering beyond the cough.
@@KLeigh-ts2ih Agreed,, it's a tale of 2 Karens.
If everyone could be as well-spoken and respectful to one another as this woman appears the frustration I usually feel when in public places probably wouldn’t exist!
What is wrong with people coughing on someone. What a brave lady giving a statement. Wishing you the very best 🙏
Wow 🤩 nice comments, You comment so good where are you from?
Punctuation (or lack thereof) changes the sense of a statement
@@user-rz7cm2we3x Thanks I have amended my comment 👍
@@louisep5178:🤗
It’s immature adults acting like the worst child you could imagine
Not only was this lady eloquent with her recall, the judge actually cared and was interested fully as to what happened. Too bad we don’t have all judges that care enough to get the entire feeling of the victim. I commend both of them.💞
Don’t mess with true mama bears! I just hope the defendant’s children have stronger role models in their lives or perhaps this defendant can learn to be a real mama bear like this emotionally intelligent, classy, courageous woman.
This happened to a train conductor in the UK who died of Covid about a week later.
Also to a busdriver in the USA. He died roughly 4 days later.
pam jacomb
Unexcused insane behavior. Must be punished, not tolerated.
Such awful, hateful behavior!!
WOW. I didn't know about either of those!! that's terrible
The woman who coughed on her was incredibly mean. My dad had stage 3 lung cancer years before covid and you can not get sick at all because small things can kill you. I can’t even imagine during a pandemic. This was incredibly cruel and her poor family, especially her kids, having to worry. It actually made me cry, cancer is already hell.
Well done that courageous Lady despite her serious health condition she gave a great account of the disgusting incident and showed the difference between her and her attacker she was a dignified decent person and her attacker was a monster, the video was horrendous and could have proved fatal to her victim and the victim's husband and children. To the Judge I say, well-done sir, you were not taken in by that monsters lies and self-pity and did yourself proud. So I hope all goes well for the lady who was attacked and as for the monster, I'd say she is in for a bumpy ride in prison.
A mother of 10, 4 adopted to keep siblings together, brain tumor and she’s still so goddamn kind! The judge in this case is wonderful, as well!
I'm so sorry you had to go thru this! Your a wonderful, lovely intelligent woman, my thoughts are with you. 💙🙏💛
What a lady she is! So cordial and gracious about what obviously must have been her highly stressful ordeal. I know of 10 children who are going to be raised right. God bless her and I pray her cancer is out of there! Also, I pray her assailant comes to Jesus, as I pray regularly for all the lost in this world.
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@GodisLove "God is Love", huh? YOU aren't. You are a disgrace to His Name.
When you assault a freaking SAINT... (10 kids, some adopted that were siblings with health issues, brain tumor, intelligent, reasonable in consequences for the attacker)
I'd hide on the side of my attorney's camera too.
The judge is awesome!
Honestly, the State's recommendations are extremely reasonable.
@GodisLove: “She was sick and shopping” - what is wrong with you? The lady has 10 children, it’s more than understandable that she needs to shop for her family, hunt for bargains, etc.
How callous you need to be to take the side of the perpetrator only because she was filmed? And blame the victim, only because she was ill?
And even if she had written down her statement, and was using it (especially in the later part of the hearing), what’s wrong with it?! It’s her RIGHT to prepare herself!
From the first part of the hearing we have an ample evidence that she is highly intelligent, well spoken, polite, thoughtful and compassionate even to the defendant’s children in that situation. And brave, considering her personal situation at that point.
Great job Heather and judge. It amazes how people are using covid as a weapon or a threatening intimidating act, I can't think of the exact term that I want to use but anyway. Some people in our society have become bottom feeders full of entitlement.
This pandimic has exposed a very ugly side of society as well as a whole new kind of stupid.
That KAREN coughed on the wrong momma!!! ❤️🙏🏼❤️
She and her husband are blessings to this world. Anyone that gets involved with the foster care program with GOOD intentions are so important and wonderful. She definitely does not deserve what this gross, nasty, rude, ignorant piece of trash did to her. Thank Goodness she did not get sick! I pray she lives a long life. ❤💛💚💙
I totally agree. I love People that ADOPT Kids. Especially ones that can't have their own kids: my Best friends r Adoptive parents of a Beautiful lil girl. They couldn't have their own kids. They r my Son's GODPARENTS
What an amazing woman. She has shown more intelligence and grace than I’ve seen in a very long time. I wish her and her family well.
@jennifer decker: She must be a proper LADY* (*a rare breed threatened with extinction, implying CLASS** and DISTINCTION***)😀
Such a strong lady, proud of her for this
I didn't know I could return an item without, you know, returning the item 🤨🥴
I am thankful that she spoke up for herself❤
This woman is a hero to customer service reps. What a stupid childish thing to to to anyone!! Going up and coughing on some one. Someone else should bring up her kids. I saw the video. How can you return something you don’t have with you back to the store. I wish this woman a recovery!
Still wondering why the store didn’t threaten to have Debra Hunter removed by calling the police if her behavior was so unruly and for that long too???
Could be fear
The customer is always right, you know
@@emilyfeagin2673 No they are not and you have no idea how uncivilized the behavior has become, especially among low class people. Folks think they can win by intimidation, and that just escalates everything. I worked retail for 17 years of a very large company and they got worse with the passage of time. I finally got my fill of outrageous demands and very uncivil behavior, and left that arena. So glad I did ...
Emily Feagin Walmart doesn't feel that way. If you don't have both the item and the receipt, it's a no go.
@@KLeigh-ts2ih They try to keep things in house - don't like bad publicity. So unless it involves shoplifting over a certain amount of money, they try to handle it themselves if that is possible.
Heather you are an amazing woman! Your articulated testimony was incredible and is inspiring. You are a blessing and are needed on this earth to keep us all in check! Keep up the great work!
Different scenario but I used to work at a bank. A women like this called and said her Mom (the account holder) had died and she wanted me to immediately wire the money to her personal account. I said “we need a death certificate and there is paperwork that needs a notary. Nope! This entitled hag yelled at me and called me names for not wiring all this woman’s money immediately into another account belonging to some random person with no verification that the owner was dead much less that the caller was actually her beneficiary. People can be so stupid and entitled!
I love this woman. Well spoken and very grounded.
Brave beautiful person. What a sensitive responsible woman. Lucky family having you. Well done for being so decent. I so hope your recovery for cancer and abusive behaviour goes smoothly for you. You are an inspiration.
I love this woman.
She is so well spoken!
She is very well versed. I wish I could speak that well in uncomfortable situations. And she herself seems to be a fair and thoughtful person. I mean she could be asking for her to get life or the chair....All joking aside- I understand where she is coming from taking in consideration the time and the events. I bet she was scared.
It’s hard enough to relive a traumatic event, it’s also has to be difficult to testify. I’m impressed that she was able to get thru, especially with the judge constantly interrupting her and asking, at times, ineptesque questions.
What kind of sense does it make to try and return something without having the actual item with you??? Stores return broken and damaged items to the manufacturer so they can actually get paid back for the item. I can’t STAND women like her because they make valid claims so, so much harder for others 🤬🤬🤬🤬
Why did she have to intervene at all? It’s terrible that she has a brain tumor. But why did she need to get involved? She’s not an employee. She was just a customer. Walk away... or call the police for the store.
That’s what I said. Call the police for the store since they were too chicken shit to call the police themselves.
I don’t know, I don’t think I could just stand there and wait for the police when I see someone being abused, verbally or not...
@@nothingbutthetruth7554 Well just standing there recording wasn’t helping either. If I was there, I would’ve given that bitch a piece of my mind.
@@KLeigh-ts2ih So true!!! I would have said something too!
She was showing support for people that were being verbally attacked.
I wish you a speedy recovery and I hope you dance at each and every one of your children's weddings! God bless my sister. 🙏🙏
The children "distancing themselves from the mother" has its own story.
Time for CPS.
PERHAPS IF THIS HORRABLE WOMAN WHO CAUGHED ON THIS POOR WOMAN , THOUGHT OF SOMEONE OTHER THAN HERSELF THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED !!!! I HOPE SHE LEARNS HER LESSON !!!
I am sorry to say I doubt she will learn from this or change her behavior 😕
Exceptionally great witness
This woman is so articulate she is what I remember America citizens were like. What has happened to your people. They now are full of self righteous anger. Your a wonderful human. My God bless you & keep you safe to continue mothering those 10 children.
It's stuff like this that makes me hate retail. I cannot even count how many times I saw people trying to return pictures of items and flipping out when customer service said this is not how it works.
@Ryan Blackhawke: So many stupid people out there?! 😣
Rudeness and bullying seems to be the mode of operation with many people who don't get their way. Hey, it's working in Seattle.
People can be disgusting. God bless you may you be healed and live a very long life!!
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo...Prayers for your Health Successes and Victories ...
I hope this precious innocent vulnerable victim gets the justice she deserves, God bless 🙏 💖 you dear.
@GodisLove Hey, it's the copy and paste guy again 🤡
What would make a woman who has brain cancer think it's ok to place herself in this situation? Why didn't she leave the store and call the police?
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The problem here is the lady with brain cancer stuck herself in a situation where she should have just called the police and walk away! She’s sick & she had no idea if the situation would escalate into violence therefore she should have minded her own business! She clearly said that she just couldn’t just walk away that proves she stuck herself somewhere that was potentially dangerous! She has 10 children & has cancer and afraid of getting COVID-19, next time walk away lady!
She was very articulate! Good for her!
She placed herself in harm's way while being SO sickly and having 10 kids depending on her to remain healthy and alive! Yes, she entered the store to stand around and let time pass. Yes, the woman was acting horribly to the store staff, I also have seen people do that. Yet I *never* would have placed myself in front of an enraged person - much less, if I was weakened and battling a cancerous disease! To be honest, she's lucky she just got a _"cough."_ She is not a hero....she endangered herself and chose to enter into a enraged situation for NO good reason. Potentially, a very *Bad choice* for herself & her 10 children. Utterly Ridiculous!!
Bad things happen when good people stand by and do nothing. Ever thought we would not have the crazy world we have today if we all behaved as if we were a part of a community. It takes a strong person to stand up and speak out. Those folks so busy minding their own business when they see wrong are just weak and cowardly. Not the type of folk I value.
@@kazzana9013 - I understand what you are saying. But this poor lady did not stop the woman from her tantrum. She did not stop her from yelling and cursing at the employees. This poor lady was not saving someone's life. She was not stopping a robbery. She merely got revenge on an enraged, out of control woman, by putting a camera in her face, and posting it to social media. Her unnecessary actions could have possibly caused great injury/death to her own sick body, *and HARM to the ten children who depend on their Mother to be healthy.* Not a wise decision. You've heard of *pouring gasoline on the fire* "To do or say something to make a bad situation worse; to further _incense an already angry person."_ And then to further that bad situation, when the woman angrily approached her, she didn't even turn her head or body away, but LET HER COUGH IN HER FACE, "close enough to feel the spittle." And for what did she risk her life? *A temper tantrum.* She definitely got revenge on the woman, I guess.
@@kazzana9013 It’s not weak or cowardly to know when to pick and choose your battles. Heather Sprague should’ve thought about her vulnerability and kids at home before jumping into this situation. If she really wanted to help, she could’ve called the police on Debra Hunter.
@@shirleya7198 You are 100% correct. Heather Sprague poked the bear and then posted the video online so everyone could shame Debra Hunter.
Her AC was out in her car, lady was blocking exits. Her behavior was warranted, and she is such a caring person that she most likely niavely did not ever expect the reaction that followed. People don't always think ahead or clearly in unexpected circumstances, especially ones with brain tumor and chemo treatment. Give her a break!
I am surprised and kind of sickened that the judge didn’t ask her any hard questions such as, if you were so sick why didn’t you leave when you saw it happening? She said it was going on when she entered the store. Walk back out. Each of us has to take care of our own health and well being. If you can’t stand the heat don’t jump into the fire! Filming this woman was a mistake and she needs to own the consequences. She also didn’t need to pay for a covid test as she had no symptoms. She is a whining, self proclaimed victim who should have minded her own business. She could have stepped outside and called the police if she was so concerned not take it upon herself to intervene. If she is so scared stay home and mind your own business, Karen!
I agree 100%
She is absolutely right, that Karen acted the bully.
The world is a better place because of this woman.
@@KLeigh-ts2ih just as foolish as your comment
@@niqmoone Really? We need to pick and choose our battles. She might’ve punched Heather in the face. A woman with cancer and 10 kids to take care of. Who knows? Heather should’ve just called the police for the store since Pier 1 management didn’t know how to do that.
She should have minded her own business. No crime was being committed. Stupid people interact with crazy people when they don't have to.
@@vikki4now What a wonderful father and husband you must be........NOT