In an unusual turn of events, a Chipotle customer who assaulted an employee by throwing a burrito bowl at them has been presented with a unique alternative to serving a full jail sentence. Rosemary Hayne, the 39-year-old assailant, was arrested in September after an altercation in a Parma, Ohio, Chipotle. The incident gained attention when a video of the assault went viral on Reddit.

During a court hearing on November 28, Judge Timothy Gilligan offered Hayne a chance to reduce her 180-day jail sentence by 60 days if she agreed to work at Chipotle for 20 hours a week over a two-month period. The alternative sentencing aims to provide an opportunity for rehabilitation and restitution to the victim, Emily Russell, who resigned from her job due to the incident’s trauma.

Hayne’s apology during the court hearing did not sway Judge Gilligan, who expressed disapproval of her response to a service-related issue. He emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable and remarked, “This is not real housewives of Parma.”

Russell, the victim, criticized the sentencing as unfair, asserting that Hayne deserved the consequence. She explained the emotional toll of the incident and mentioned her own grueling work hours, contrasting them with the lighter sentence given to Hayne.

The judge’s decision to offer a work option as an alternative to imprisonment adds a distinctive twist to the conventional legal proceedings for assault cases. The outcome also sheds light on the broader issue of customer mistreatment in the service industry and its impact on employees. Chipotle has not yet responded to inquiries regarding the incident.