Pepper Spray Incident Theater
3 outlets
Each outlet's article on this story, most articles first
3 reporters
- Ross O'KeefeNew York Post
- Isabel KeaneThe Independent
- Angela YangNBC News
By day
Articles per day
Cite
Pepper Spray Incident Theater. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://theaporia.onrender.com/event/21012
“Pepper Spray Incident Theater.” The Aporia, 13 Oct. 2026, https://theaporia.onrender.com/event/21012.
“Pepper Spray Incident Theater.” The Aporia, October 13, 2026. https://theaporia.onrender.com/event/21012.
Dated the day this page was built. The link always leads to this event, even after the stories are regrouped.
At least two movie-goers were treated at a hospital after being exposed to the pepper spray.
What happened
The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.
What each outlet says
One AI summary per outlet of its latest article on this story, written from that article alone and checked against it. Open the article for the outlet's own words.
Matthew Ware, 34, was arrested by Burbank police after allegedly pepper-spraying a man using his cellphone during a screening of "The Uprising" at AMC Burbank 16 around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Witnesses reported that Ware asked the victim to turn off his phone but proceeded with the attack when he refused, leading to theatergoers chasing Ware and subsequently notifying authorities. Two people received treatment for…
Miffed moviegoer unleashes pepper spray attack on cellphone user at Burbank theater →In Los Angeles, Matthew Ware, 34, was arrested for pepper-spraying a moviegoer using their cellphone during a screening at an AMC theater in Burbank on Tuesday evening. At least two people were treated at a hospital after being exposed to the spray. The incident occurred about 40 minutes into the film "The Uprising," and witnesses described it as highly unusual, with some questioning the extreme nature of Ware's…
Moviegoer arrested for pepper spraying audience member who was using cellphone: police →A man named Matthew Ware was arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying a phone user during a movie at AMC Burbank 16 in California, affecting two other patrons as well. Police booked Ware on suspicion of misdemeanor battery. The incident has sparked debate online with some calling him a hero and others condemning the act. It reflects ongoing tensions over smartphone usage in theaters since pandemic restrictions were…
Pepper spray confrontation at AMC reignites frustration over phone use in theaters →How it changed
- 19 Sep
“They gave him the benefit of the doubt; he did try to use his words initially, but that’s just unacceptable.”
- 20 Sep
When he turned around, a man was covering his face with his hands while yelling that he got pepper-sprayed.
Coverage 3 articles
Suggested from 3 outlets: the fullest account of the event and its publisher is declared as reporting rather than commentary. Its wording was flagged as taking a position: it is suggested for how much of the event it covers, not for neutrality.
20 Sep Pepper spray confrontation at AMC reignites frustration over phone use in theatersA man named Matthew Ware was arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying a phone user during a movie at AMC Burbank 16 in California, affecting two other patrons as well. Police booked Ware on suspicion of misdemeanor battery. The incident has sparked debate online with some calling him a hero and others condemning the act. It reflects ongoing tensions over smartphone usage in theaters since pandemic restrictions were…NBC News
20 Sep Moviegoer arrested for pepper spraying audience member who was using cellphone: policeIn Los Angeles, Matthew Ware, 34, was arrested for pepper-spraying a moviegoer using their cellphone during a screening at an AMC theater in Burbank on Tuesday evening. At least two people were treated at a hospital after being exposed to the spray. The incident occurred about 40 minutes into the film "The Uprising," and witnesses described it as highly unusual, with some questioning the extreme nature of Ware's…The Independent
19 Sep Miffed moviegoer unleashes pepper spray attack on cellphone user at Burbank theaterMatthew Ware, 34, was arrested by Burbank police after allegedly pepper-spraying a man using his cellphone during a screening of "The Uprising" at AMC Burbank 16 around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Witnesses reported that Ware asked the victim to turn off his phone but proceeded with the attack when he refused, leading to theatergoers chasing Ware and subsequently notifying authorities. Two people received treatment for…New York Post
Keep exploring
Similar coverage · 4–7 SepPassenger Incident on Flight
Recent · 6–12 NovNvidia CEO Scandal and Spy Allegations
Recent · 10–12 NovThree Iranians Indicted For Terror Plots
Recent · 9–12 NovRacist Incidents at Ole Miss
Recent · 10–11 NovTrump Defamation Case Against BBC Proceeds
Recent · 11–12 NovHegseth Group Reprimanded At Tomb
Recent · 4–12 NovMississippi Senate Race Uncertainty
Recent · 8–11 NovCharlie Kirk Joke Backlash
Recent · 11–12 NovRex Ryan Arrested For Hit-and-Run
Recent · 11–12 NovWhite House Warns Democrats Of Criminality Over Probes
Built 2026-10-13 from 3 articles. Every sentence on this page is quoted from the linked article; nothing was written by a model except the Summary and the items marked AI, which cite their sources, and the questions and labels under "Disputed". Photos are from the outlets that covered the story, never from articles our check marks sensitive.