Showboating Teenagers Who Beat 16-Year-Old Will Be Tried As Adults
The violent mob-style attack of Victoria Lindsay on March 30 that was placed on YouTube for world viewing elicited horrible responses. Those responsible for the senseless violence will be facing an adult judge and jury for their actions.
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The eight teens who were responsible for orchestrating the attack, filming and placement on YouTube have all been deemed as adult trial worthy, according to a
Flordia news report.
When Victoria arrived at her friend's house on March 30th, she had no idea what horrible actions her so called friends had planned.
Mercedes Nichols, 17, Britney Mayes, 17 and Brittini Hardcastle, 17, all three face charges of felony battery, false imprisonment and the kidnapping of Victoria Lindsay.
Cara Murphy, 16, Kayla Hassell, 15, April Cooper, 14, Zachary Ashley, 17 and Stephen Schumaker, 18, all face charges of felony battery and false imprisonment.
Three of the teens have also been charged with witness tampering.
As shown on the video and as reported by
Digital Journal on April 8, 2008, Victoria was beaten in the head as well as having her head slammed into a wall, knocking her unconscious.
The teens were also seen blocking her exit and physically assaulting the young girl.
On Wednesday, a gag order was issued after parents of the abusers went on national TV advocating the violence against the young girl.
One Florida couple, whose phone number was put on the YouTube video but have nothing to do with the incident, have been on the receiving end of angry people from all over the country expressing their ire over the horrific violence.
Many of the parents could not afford the bond amounts but as of Friday, six of the eight who have been charged have been released on bonds of between $31,000 and $37,000 USD.
Stephen Schumaker and Britany Mayers are still behind bars.
The charges for being tried as an adult all carry a
Life Sentence In Prison.
