Older man slaps fan at Cubs game for not standing for national anthem in viral video: ‘Get up’
A viral video showing an older man slapping a fellow fan for remaining seated during the national anthem at a Chicago Cubs game has sparked public uproar.
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The brief
An older man struck another fan at a Chicago Cubs game after telling the individual to "Get up" for the national anthem. The incident was captured in a viral video showing the spectator being slapped for not rising during the anthem.
Coverage from Newsweek, Yahoo Sports, and AL.com emphasizes the nature of the altercation and the resulting public outcry. Reports from TMZ indicate that the Chicago Police are aware of the viral footage.
Further developments depend on the outcome of the Chicago Police's awareness of the incident and any subsequent official actions regarding the viral video.
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Quick answers
Where did the incident take place?
The incident occurred at a Chicago Cubs game.
What caused the altercation?
An older man slapped a fan for not standing during the national anthem.
Have authorities been notified?
According to TMZ, the Chicago Police are aware of the viral video.
Coverage (8)
- Older Cubs Fan Slaps Younger Spectator for Not Standing During National Anthem in Viral Video People.com · 3h ago
- Watch: Man slaps fan not standing for national anthem at Cubs game WKBN.com · 3h ago
- Chicago Cubs fan slaps younger fan for not standing during National Anthem in viral video Fox News · 16h ago
- "Stand Up"—Young Fan Struck for Not Rising During National Anthem Sparks Uproar at U.S. Baseball Stadium 아시아경제 · 16h ago
- Chicago Cubs Fan Slaps Fellow Supporter for Sitting During National Anthem Newsweek · 16h ago
- Chicago Police Aware of Viral Cubs Fan National Anthem Slap TMZ · 16h ago
- MLB fan slaps spectator for sitting during national anthem in viral video AL.com · 16h ago
- Older man slaps fan at Cubs game for not standing for national anthem in viral video: ‘Get up’ Yahoo Sports · 16h ago
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