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Disabled man pummeled by teens at Florida bonfire
Two teens filmed beating a disabled man at a Florida bonfire party.
In brief
Two teens filmed beating a disabled man at a Florida bonfire party. Two teens in Florida were charged with aggravated battery on a disabled person after recording a violent attack on a man with mental and physical disabilities. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Incident at Daytona Beach bonfire
Two teens filmed beating a disabled man at a Florida bonfire party.
Charges filed against suspects
Cody Stripling and Sabastian Bowers were charged with aggravated battery on a disabled person and battery by strangulation.
Victim's background
The victim has a visible birth defect on his right hand causing limited use and a suspected minor mental disability.
Video evidence
Teens recorded the attack, posting portions on the sheriff's office social media.
Sheriff's reaction
Sheriff Mike Chitwood called the teens 'Scumbags of the Weekend'.
Time and location
The attack occurred around 2 a.m. on October 23 in Daytona Beach.
Victim's account
The victim stayed in his friend's truck for an hour due to discomfort before mingling at the party.
Attack sequence
Bowers slapped the victim, Stripling punched him, and Bowers slammed him to the ground.
Violence details
Bowers repeatedly punched and kicked the victim with his work boots.
Victim's pleas
The victim repeatedly asked 'what did I do?' while bleeding from the mouth.
Cameraman's role
The cameraman told the victim to 'smile' while filming the attack.
Physical injuries
The victim suffered a concussion and multiple cuts and bruises.
Arrests made
Stripling and Bowers were arrested and jailed without bond.
Next court date
Their next court date is set for December 8.
Victim's friend
The victim's friend returned to the party and took him to safety.
Victim's innocence
The victim was never aggressive toward the suspects.
In short
Two teens in Florida were charged with aggravated battery on a disabled person after recording a violent attack on a man with mental and physical disabilities.
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