Two women in bikinis caught on camera tossing a baby outside a bar. Charges filed. Read the full story that's shaking the nation.
In the early hours of the morning, around 1 a.m., a shocking incident unfolded outside a bar in Daytona Beach, Florida. Two women, dressed in thong bikinis, were caught on surveillance cameras engaging in behavior that has left many disturbed and outraged. The footage shows one of the women holding a baby while taking a swing at another woman who was recording the scene on her cell phone. Her friend, also scantily clad, steps in front of her in an attempt to block the crowd.
The reason for the altercation? A witness was trying to capture a deeply unsettling event on video. The two women were seen tossing the baby "like a football," according to police reports. The manner in which the baby was being thrown was described as aggressive and frightening. One of the women was even seen holding the baby upside down by the ankles. The incident took place outside the Coyote Ugly bar, a popular nightlife spot in the area.
The situation was so alarming that bystanders were hesitant to intervene directly. One person noted, "What can you do? You can't physically take the baby; you might harm it even more." Another woman offered to hold the baby until the police arrived, trying to provide some semblance of safety for the child in the chaotic environment.
Store owner Sean Knapp, whose security cameras captured the incident, expressed his horror at what he saw. He said it looked like the child's head almost hit the rail, adding that watching the footage "tears your heart apart."
The police later reported that the little boy may have suffered a broken arm as a result of the incident. The two women involved, 19-year-old Brianna Lafoe and 20-year-old Sierrah Newell, were charged with child abuse and battery. Both have since been released from custody.
This event has sparked a wave of concern and outrage, not just in Daytona Beach but across the nation. It serves as a grim reminder of the vulnerabilities that children face and the responsibilities that adults have to protect them. The incident has also led to calls for stricter regulations and oversight in public spaces, especially bars and other areas where alcohol is served, to ensure the safety and well-being of all patrons, including the most vulnerable among us.