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Man accused of sexually battering teenage girl in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando police said they’ve arrested a man accused of sexually battering a 14-year-old girl last December.

The teen told detectives she’d been sexually assaulted by an unknown man.

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Police said they identified the suspect as Daton Viel, 28. Investigators said within two hours of getting an arrest warrant, Viel was located and arrested.

Police said Viel faces charges of sexual battery, lewd or lascivious molestation, and lewd or lascivious exhibition.

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Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson, WFTV.com

Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.