Second suspect charged after viral confrontation with 13-year-old in Boca Raton

BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — Another man has been arrested following a viral confrontation involving a 13-year-old riding an e-bike inside the gated Lotus community in Boca Raton.

According to a criminal complaint from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Ari Brooks was arrested on Wednesday and faces charges of robbery by sudden snatching and battery.

The affidavit states that Brooks is seen multiple times on video pulling the 13-year-old boy and restraining him against his will. The report also alleges Brooks withheld the teenager’s phone and made no attempt to return it…

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