Firefighter Hazing: Waterboarding, Belt Whipping, and Kidnapping Charges at Station 21

Allegations of Severe Firefighter Hazing

• 🚨 A young recruit at Marion County's Fire Station 21 reported severe hazing allegations, leading to the firing of 10 crew members and arrest of four.
• ⚠️ The alleged incidents included being restrained, struck with a belt, having pants pulled down, and waterboarding.
• 📌 The victim, a 19-year-old recruit, claims the hazing occurred during a 24-hour shift on November 16th.

Details of the Alleged Assault

• 🧼 The incident reportedly began with a recruit being smeared with grease, followed by his belongings being thrown into the woods.
• 📱 His phone was taken, and his pants were unbuttoned and pulled down, with one suspect allegedly slapping him with a belt.
• 🌊 The victim claims he was then dragged across concrete and waterboarded using a towel and a pitcher.
• 🗣️ The suspects reportedly asked for his phone password throughout the ordeal.

Suspects' Accounts and Defense

• 💬 The four arrested firefighters—Kaye Bradley, Tate Troutwine, Edward Kenny, and Seth Day—faced charges including kidnapping, robbery, and battery.
• 🤷 Suspects described the events as