Florida state officials announced charges against 34-year-old Rafiq Osborne McDonald following an investigation into the sexual abuse and filming of his girlfriend’s 8-year-old daughter across Polk and Orange counties.
Case Highlights
- Allegations & Charges: McDonald faces multiple felony counts brought by the Office of Statewide Prosecution, including sexual battery on a child under 12, promote/possess sexual performance by a child, and digital exploitation charges.
- Investigation: Authorities allege McDonald sexually abused the girl and recorded videos of the acts, which occurred across jurisdictional boundaries in both Polk and Orange counties.
- Official Announcement: The charges were publicly detailed by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier during a press conference in Lakeland.
If convicted on the primary felony counts, McDonald faces up to life in state prison.
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