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Man Arrested After Using Soiled Diaper as a Weapon

Using diapers is normally left to babies and the elderly. A Florida man was arrested after he used a soiled adult diaper as a weapon during a domestic dispute.

Police arrived at a home in St. Petersburg, Florida, over a reported domestic battery. According to the police, “The defendant threw a diaper at the victim striking him in the center of his torso. The diaper contained urine and other feces.”

Investigators said that the argument started when Damian Kasten began arguing with his brother about “ongoing domestic issues.” While Kasten is paralyzed, he is “ambulatory by using his upper body.”

After the 18-year-old damaged walls inside the home, he allegedly became aggressive toward his brother and a witness and attempted to “throw items at them.” At that point, Kasten’s brother and the witness “lifted and carried the defendant outside for the safety of all.” That’s also when they called 911.

Kasten then allegedly removed his soiled diaper and threw it at his brother, hitting him in the chest. “Remnants of the diaper were seen on the front porch… and on the stomach of the victim,” a police officer noted.

No weapon was seized by police at the time. Kasten was charged with domestic battery and booked into the county jail. He was later released on his own recognizance but a judge ordered him to have no contact with his brother. He granted Kasten a one-time visit to his home, accompanied by police, to retrieve his personal belongings.

Source: https://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/revolting/diaper-battery-bust-089647