Vegan Food Boss Arrested For Allegedly Biting Man’s Nose

The chief operating officer of the vegan plant-based meat corporation 'Beyond Meat' was detained on September 17, 2022, in an act of bitter irony after allegedly biting a man's nose after a college football game in Arkansas.

Doug Ramsey, 53, was charged with terroristic threatening and third-degree battery for the incident, which happened in a parking garage close to Razorback Stadium, as was initially reported by local station KNWA.

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Just after 10 p.m., the police were called to Gate 15 of the garage, when they came across "two males with bloody faces."

The officer discovered after speaking with both individuals and a witness that Ramsey had been exiting the facility in the garage's traffic lane when the other driver's Subaru "inched his way" in front of Ramsey's Bronco, damaging the front passenger side tire.

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At this point, according to the police report, Ramsey allegedly lost his cool, got out of his Bronco, and "punched through the back windshield of the Subaru."

After getting out of his Subaru, the driver claimed that Ramsey "pulled him in close and started punching his body." Ramsey "bit the owner's nose, ripping the flesh on the tip of the nose," the report continues.

The occupants of both cars emerged and helped in separating Ramsey and the driver of the Subaru. According to the victim and a witness, Ramsey "threatened to kill" the Subaru driver.

Ramsey has served as the business's COO since December 2021, according to Beyond Meat. Before that, he had several positions at Tyson Foods where he is said to have been a "champion of team member safety" and a member of the executive safety council.

But skepticism over Ramsey's new position at Beyond Meat has complicated the situation.

Investors in the food firm are reportedly worried about the company's long-term growth prospects, operating difficulties, and disappointing sales.

The market valuation of Beyond Meat decreased by 73 percent this year to $1.09 billion, a substantial decline from its $13.4 billion valuation three years ago.

Ramsey could suffer serious financial consequences as a result of the occurrence.

Ramsey received a $450,000 sign-on bonus when he joined Beyond Meat, but, following a December SEC filing, he will be required to return a prorated amount of the incentive "if for any reason his employment terminates within one year of his start date."

According to Fortune, Ramsey was also scheduled to get a $275,000 cash incentive on the anniversary of his start date, which he would not get if he were dismissed.

Given that neither Beyond Meat nor Ramsey have responded to inquiries for comment, it is currently unknown whether the two parties will part ways.

On Sunday, Ramsey was released after paying an $11,085 bond.