Disney 'Tigger' Won't Face Charges
February 16, 2007
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Criminal charges will not be filed against a Disney employee accused of hitting a teenager while in costume as the character "Tigger," according to officials.
The State Attorney's Office announced Thursday that it will not press charges against Michael J. Fedelem.
Prosecutors made the decision after reviewing a complaint from
New Hampshire resident Jerry Monaco. Monaco videotaped his son, Jerry Jr., posing with a costumed Fedelem at Disney-MGM Studios in January. At some point, a confrontation occurred between the teenager and Fedelem. Orange County Sheriff officials say the father later watched the videotape and said Fedelem intentionally hit his son quote: "on or about the head."
Park officials suspended Fedelem while the investigation was being conducted. A telephone call placed to Disney officials by The Associated Press early this morning to find out Fedelem's employment status was not immediately returned.
I can't believe that they have not given him his job back. A few of the commentators on CNN said that it looked as if the 16 year old was doing something to Fedelem. They showed the video and they were right. Anyhow it looked like it was supposed to be joking around and it happened by accident. Always someone trying to make a buck. Pathetic. Thank goodness the right thing happened in this case!!
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Disney has to be one of the most sued places. People want a piece of that mousey pie. Freakin' employees just have to break wind to give these people a reason.
Anyway, good thing no charges will be filed.
Doesn't mean these cheeseballs won't try to file a civil complaint.
lol - looks to me like a LOVE tap - also, it looks like the kid was laughing the whole time and that he did something to tigger, because of the way he moved and grabbed his arm, then the kid fell into him.
lol - looks to me like a LOVE tap - also, it looks like the kid was laughing the whole time and that he did something to tigger, because of the way he moved and grabbed his arm, then the kid fell into him.
Wow. Disney's employees sure have been on a role lately, haven't they...
When I watched the video, it looked like when the kid put his arm around Tigger, Tigger lost his balance. If you notice his right arm, when Tigger suddenly moves to his left, his right arm wrapped around the kid's arm. In my opinion, it could have been a jerk reaction to possibly losing his balance in that huge suit.
If it was intentional, it does not matter what is going on, no Disney employee, regardless of how hot or agrivated they are, has a right to put their hands on a kid in an unpleasant manner. If the kid had been doing something he was not supposed to, then the person who was walking around with the characters to ensure their safety should have done something. The character's can take breaks, and if they feel their agitation level is rising, they need to do so.
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BlueEyes said this in post #42 : Wow. Disney's employees sure have been on a role lately, haven't they...
If it was intentional, it does not matter what is going on, no Disney employee, regardless of how hot or agrivated they are, has a right to put their hands on a kid in an unpleasant manner. .
don't know about you but if i was hot and heavy and some brat started grabbing me nuts, i would have done more then slapped him - i'd have punched him.
just an example. we have no idea - but yeah i'd have the right to defend myself against violation.
and the kids parents were standing right there. i dont care who you are you dont put your hands on my kid. espically if you are an adult that is paid to entertain kids.
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01-15-2007 06:12 PM
outta my office.
