Marion County Firefighters Set to Reverse Pleas in Shocking Hazing Case Unravel

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – In a notable development, three firefighters from Marion County, previously accused of hazing a rookie, are set to alter their pleas in court this Thursday.

Seth Day, Edward Kenny, and Tate Trauthwein, who had earlier maintained their innocence against charges of battery and false imprisonment, will attend a hearing at 10 a.m. Prosecutors are expected to present the specifics of a new plea agreement during the session.

The accusations stem from an incident captured on video last November at Fire Station 21, where a 19-year-old firefighter was reportedly pinned to the ground. Authorities allege that Trauthwein removed the victim’s belt and pants. Further claims include the three firefighters assaulting the victim and restricting his ability to leave the premises.

Investigators disclosed that the victim endured waterboarding, where a towel was placed over his head while water was poured onto him. The ordeal purportedly ended only because the firefighters were called away for an emergency.

Kalyee Bradley, another firefighter, faced charges of robbery for allegedly seizing the victim’s phone, reportedly to access an embarrassing TikTok video. However, these charges against Bradley have since been dismissed.

Six other Marion County Fire Rescue employees also lost their jobs in connection with the incident.