# Disabled man pummeled by teens at Florida bonfire

> Two teens filmed beating a disabled man at a Florida bonfire party.
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- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.