A Florida teen learned she had been raped at a party after a video of the assault emerged online, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said that underage victim had been drinking September 23 at a teen party in Plant City when the incident happened. Police described the victim as being “12 or older” but under the age of 18.
“A group of teenagers gathered for a party in Plant City and engaged in underage drinking. One person became intoxicated to the point of losing consciousness. It was during this vulnerable state that Daniel Brown, 17, raped the unconscious victim,” Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
“This act was captured on video and spread on social media shortly thereafter by Ethan Eures, 18. On September 24, 2023, the victim became aware of the sexual battery through the video footage that Eures had captured. She contacted detectives, and both Brown and Eures confessed to their despicable actions.”
Both Eures and Brown were subsequently arrested. Brown is facing a sexual battery by a person between 12 and 18 charge, while Eures is facing promotion of a sexual performance by a child (two counts) and unlawful use of a two-way communications device.
“I am disgusted at the actions of these individuals who exploited someone in such a vulnerable state,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said, following the arrests.
“I extend my deepest sympathies to this young woman and admire her bravery in coming forward to our deputies. This arrest serves as a clear message to anyone believing they can violate another person.”
The investigation is ongoing. Check back for updates.
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[Feature Photo: Daniel Brown and Ethan Eures/Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office]
