Florida man coughs on, slaps employee after being asked to leave for refusing to wear a mask [View all]

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LARGO, Fla. — A Florida man is behind bars after a mask dispute in an Ace Hardware store, police say.

The Largo Police Department arrested 51-year-old Russell Wood on Tuesday after officers say he coughed on and slapped an employee who asked him to leave.

An arrest report claims he refused to wear a mask.

Police say Wood coughed in the employee's face and used the backside of his had to slap them. The employee then pushed Wood in self-defense, according to an arrest report. .........(more)

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