Man arrested for punching Costco shopper over Nutella waffle sample

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015
A jar of Nutella is seen in this photo.
A jar of Nutella is seen in this photo.
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BURBANK, Calif. -- A 24-year-old Burbank, Calif. man has been charged with elder abuse after allegedly punching a fellow Costco shopper over free Nutella waffle samples.



Witnesses say Derrick Gharabighi assaulted a 78-year-old man who scolded him for taking too many free samples.



Investigators say the victim was hospitalized with a one-inch cut and swelling above his eye. Gharabighi is expected to appear in court this week.



The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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