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Hot Tub Assault Victim Speaks Out After 2 Teenage Boys Turned in by Their Parents

The boys allegedly told Gregory Medina they attacked him to make a TikTok video, and both face robbery charges while one also faces assault.

  • On Aug 14, two 13-year-old boys attacked and robbed Gregory Medina in a San Bernardino hot tub; their parents turned them in to police on Friday, Aug 21, after learning of the incident.
  • The teenagers admitted they carried out the attack to film a TikTok video, according to Medina, whose concussion forced him to miss work as a chef.
  • After meeting the teens at the San Bernardino police station, Medina offered forgiveness: "I do forgive them," he said, expressing sympathy for the families involved.
  • Both suspects face robbery charges, and one also faces an assault charge; they are spending the weekend in custody awaiting a court appearance.
  • Medina launched a GoFundMe to assist with living expenses while unable to work, praising the parents' accountability: "It tears at my heartstrings as a father," he said.
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Hot tub assault victim speaks out after 2 teenage boys turned in by their parents

A man who was attacked and robbed at his apartment complex hot tub says he forgives the two 13-year-old suspects and is grateful to their parents for turning them in.

·Houston, United States
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