Former Wendy’s Manager Arrested in Tennessee Over Alleged TikTok Trend Incident
In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a 19-year-old former Wendy's manager, Michiko Burton, was arrested and charged with simple assault and false imprisonment. She allegedly tied a neurodivergent employee to a grill in the restaurant, stating it was part of a TikTok trend.
Lafayette, IN, September 21, 2026 —
In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a 19-year-old individual identified as Michiko Burton, formerly a manager at a Wendy’s restaurant, has been arrested. Burton faces charges of simple assault and false imprisonment in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred within the restaurant premises.
Authorities state that Burton is accused of tying a neurodivergent employee to a restaurant grill. The alleged motive provided by the accused was that the action was part of a trend circulating on the social media platform TikTok.
Details regarding the exact date of the incident and the timeline of the arrest were not immediately available. The report indicates that the victim was a neurodivergent employee at the Wendy’s location. Information concerning the specific consequences or outcomes for the employee, beyond the alleged actions by Burton, was not provided.
The charges of simple assault and false imprisonment suggest a legal process is now underway. The specific circumstances surrounding the alleged tying to the grill and the exact nature of the TikTok trend were not further elaborated upon in the provided information. Further investigation into the incident and the specifics of the alleged TikTok trend may be part of the ongoing legal proceedings. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeremy Finley on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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