A Tampa judge denied bond for two of three teenagers charged in a July beating that left a homeless man unconscious, according to court testimony. Prosecutors argued they should remain jailed pending trial. Police said surveillance footage captured the teens near Nebraska Avenue around 2:30 a.m.
WHO:Samari Bryant (13), Corliss Sirmons (14), and Javonnie Council (16); Tampa Police; prosecutors; a judge
WHAT:Bond was denied for two of three teenagers charged as adults in an alleged beating of a homeless man; surveillance footage tied the suspects to the area near Nebraska Avenue.
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
WHERE:Tampa, Florida
WHY:Prosecutors sought to keep the teens jailed pending trial after the alleged July beating left a homeless man unconscious.
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