Disney World Resort is in the headlines again for criminal activity against a minor. A man allegedly committed a sexual battery against a twelve year old girl at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. Orange County Police state that the defendant met the girl at the resort's pool. The victim told authorities that a short time after meeting the defendant had his hands on her hips and they kissed out of sight of witnesses. The victim and the suspect then kissed throughout the day.
The defendant, 29 year old Jean Garcia, later met the twelve year old victim at the resort's marshmallow roast party. The two sat next to each other until the victim's mother arrived. While the victim's family packed to leave the resort, she met Garcia inside a laundry room. Garcia participated in oral sexual activity with the victim and attempted to have sex her.
Two weeks later the victim told her parents that she feared she may be pregnant and came clean about the ordeal. The victim's family contacted the Orange County Police Department and they set up a sting operation. An officer of the force contacted the defendant and pretended to be the victim. Garcia admitted to wanting to meet with the victim and organized a plan to have sex. Officers stopped the defendant on his way into the Disney resort.
Garcia changed his story several times and finally admitted to police his true intentions about meeting the twelve year old girl for sex. Officers charged the suspect with lewd and lascivious battery. The Court has not offered the defendant bond and he awaits trial inside the Orange County Jail. Garcia has a criminal past with a 2005 arrest for burglary and battery in Volusia County.
The charge of battery on a minor is a very serious, felony crime. If you or a loved one has been charged with a sexual offense, contact a knowledgeable attorney to work for you. Musca Law has over 100 years of combined legal experience and has handled countless criminal cases. I understand that there is more than one side to every story. Contact Musca Law for a comprehensive review of your case.
