MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Three Marion County firefighters accused of hazing a rookie colleague are expected to change their pleas in court on Thursday.
Seth Day, Edward Kenny, and Tate Trauthwein previously pleaded not guilty to battery and false imprisonment. A change of plea hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m., where prosecutors are expected to reveal details of a plea agreement.
Video captured a 19-year-old firefighter being pinned to the ground during a November incident at Fire Station 21. Deputies said Trauthwein removed the victim’s belt and pulled down his pants. Investigators said the three firefighters also beat the victim and prevented him from leaving…