'Tigger' arrested on molestation charges

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'Tigger' arrested on molestation charges
Costumed character at Disney World charged with fondling girl, mother.
By Anthony Colarossi
Sentinel Staff Writer

April 2, 2004, 1:14 PM EST

Orange County Sheriff's Office investigators have arrested a Walt Disney World employee who worked as the character "Tigger" and charged him with molesting a 13-year-old girl and her mother while posing with them for pictures in February.

Michael Chartrand, 36, was charged with one count of lewd and lascivious molestation of a child between 12 and 15 years old and one count of simple battery.

He was booked into the Orange County Jail today on a $2,500 bond.

The sheriff's office received a complaint that a costumed character at Disney World had touched a girl and her mother inappropriately while their pictures were being taken with the character Feb. 21. According to an incident report, Chartrand fondled the of the girl and the mother while posing for pictures at the Magic Kingdom's Toon Town.

"As the photo was being taken, [the victim] claims that Tigger moved his right hand up to her right breast and started massaging it several times," the incident report states. [The victim] became very embarrassed and ashamed of the incident and claims that she did not say anything to her mother until they left the park."

Later, the girl learned that the costumed character had done the same thing to her mother with his left hand, the report says.

The girl and her father reported the incident on Feb. 29.


From the Orlando Sentinel
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orl-bk-tigger040204,0,396560.story?coll=orl-home-headlines

 

[wannabeBelle]

Oh my!!! That naughty Tigger!!! Belle

 

[CommunicoreBabe]

How terrible. I wonder if this incident was caught on film by the father. If so, what a lawsuit.

 

[cdevor]

Though it is hard to say if this is really what happened as you don't have both sides of the story, I really have a hard time seeing this charge amounting to a conviction, unless there is a third party witness. Tigger in full costume, groping guests? Nobody making a report at the time of the incident?

It is shame when anything like this happens, especially at a place that is supposed to be immune.

 

[andre85]

Originally posted by cdevor
It is shame when anything like this happens, especially at a place that is supposed to be immune.

No, it’s a shame when morons sue for idiotic reasons.

I strongly doubt this event occurred; it’s just so damn implausible. Well, this isn’t the first time this allegedly happened, and it will be the second time the case was thrown out of court for lack of evidence.

 

[cdevor]

Yep, that was my thought, a civil lawsuit.

However, the story is about criminal charges being pressed.

It would be interesting to know if there is a civil lawsuit involving Tigger. Would he have to give up something from the Hundred-Acre Woods? He might have to shack with Pooh if he loses his house.

 

[garyhoov]

About 7 years ago, my wife was holding my son in Fantasyland (I think it was near the Peter Pan ride and tigger walked by, patted my son on the head, and, my wife swears, felt her up a little.

Now my wife is over 13 ( waaaaay over 13 ) and she'll take all the action she can get, so there was no harm done and we laughed it off assuming it wasn't intentional. I think I may have joked with Rob about it once, asking if it was him, but I'm not sure.

I'm guessing this guy hasn't been around that long and it's completely unrelated, but I just e-mailed my wife that link.

I'll see if I have any photos on my hard drive (I think that may have been in the old days when we actually used film).

 

[andre85]

I highly doubt any costumed characters have ever “felt [anyone] up” intentionally. You can’t feel anything through the thick padding of the costume, thus rendering the whole objective pointless.

 

[civileng68]

agreed

Originally posted by andre85
I highly doubt any costumed characters have ever “felt [anyone] up” intentionally. You can’t feel anything through the thick padding of the costume, thus rendering the whole objective pointless.

I completely agree with you.


First of all, with all of the rediculous lawsuits in today's society, I would have to always question the credibility of the accuser in these issues.

My question is: It says the daughter was molested as well as the mother. I see the daughter not saying anything but what about the mother? Why did she wait. She wasn't raped but rather "massaged" as she said and didnt tell ?

I think the little girl may be right but you never know. Kids can say anything and if their parents then build on it the story goes from there.

 

[cdevor]

State and Local Florida Laws

In response to this story, here are some rather odd laws in Florida.

State of Florida


Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner.

A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.

If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.

It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.

Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.

Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.

It is illegal to skateboard without a license.

When having ______, only the missionary position is legal.

You may not fart in a public place after 6 P.M. on Thursdays.

It is considered an offense to shower naked.

You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers.

Oral ______ is illegal.

You may not kiss your wife's .

Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging.

It is illegal to block any traveled wagon road.


Cities

Big Pine Key
It is illegal to molest a Key deer. If caught one will be fined or will have to go to jail.

Cape Coral
It is against the city ordinance to hang your clothes outside on a clothesline.

It it illegal to park a pick-up truck in your driveway or in front of your house on the street. This law is limited to only those who do not own the house. (Repealed 2000)

Daytona Beach
The molestation of trash cans is banned.

Sec. 10-56. While intoxicated, under influence of narcotics, prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to swim or bathe in that portion of the Atlantic Ocean within the corporate limits of the city when under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs to the extent that his or her normal faculties are impaired. (Code 1955, § 28-64)

Sec. 22-44. Storage, depositing prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person, either as owner, occupant, lessee, agent, tenant, or otherwise, to store or deposit, or cause or permit to be stored or deposited, any abandoned, junked or discarded motor vehicle or motor vehicles upon any public or private property within the city. (Code 1955, § 20-11)

Sec. 18-2. Weeds, trash, etc., as a public nuisance; removal by property owner or by city at owner's expense; notice and hearing; lien for expenses. (a) The existence of weeds, trash, undergrowth, brush, filth, garbage or other refuse on any lot, tract or parcel of land within the city which has caused the property to become, or which may reasonably cause the property to become infested, or inhabited by rodents, vermin or wild animals, or may furnish a breeding place for mosquitoes or threatens the public health, safety or welfare, or may reasonably cause disease or adversely affects and impairs the economic welfare of the adjacent property, is declared to constitute a public nuisance and is hereby prohibited.

Hialeah
Ambling and strolling is a misdemeanor.

Jupiter Inlet Colony Inlet
Sec. 3-1. Bird sanctuary declared. (a) It is hereby declared that all territory embraced within the corporate limits of the municipality shall be a bird sanctuary. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person within the municipality to shoot, trap or in any manner kill, wound or maim any bird of any kind, or at any time to throw at any birds of any kind any missile with slingshots or any other weapon, or to disturb their eggs or their young or their nests. (Ord. No. 8-59, §§ 1, 2, 8-10-59)

Key West
Chickens are considered a 'protected species'.

Miami
It is illegal for men to be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.

Sec. 8-3. Bell or other warning device. No person shall operate a bicycle unless it is equipped with a bell or device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, but no bicycle shall be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a bicycle, any siren or whistle. (Code 1967, § 8-3; Code 1980, § 8-3)

Pensacola
Citizens may not be caught downtown without at least 10 dollars on their person.

It is illegal to roll a barrel on any street, fines go up according to the contents of the barrel.

A women can be fined (only after death), for being electrocuted in a bath-tub because of using self-beautification utensils.

Pinecrest
In order to operate a burglar alarm, a permit must be obtained. Sec. 12-23. Registration required; application; transferability; false statements. (a)All persons must complete and submit to the village an emergency contact registration form for their alarm if they operate or cause to be operated an alarm system in the village. A separate registration is required for each alarm system. Upon receipt of a completed registration form, the police department shall issue a numbered alarm sticker to the applicant to facilitate retrieval of registration information. (Ord. No. 97-17, § 1, 10-14-97)

Sanford
Stage nudity is banned, with the exception of "bona fide" theatrical performances. Violating this ordinance results in a $100 fine.

Sarasota
If you hit a pedestrian you are fined $78.00.

You may not catch crabs.

Tampa Bay
It is illegal to eat cottage cheese on Sunday after 6:00 P.M.

http://www24.homepage.villanova.edu/haig.aghajanian/florida_law.htm

 

[M. Racer]

I never liked Tigger.

 

[ACE]

Originally posted by andre85
No, it’s a shame when morons sue for idiotic reasons.

I strongly doubt this event occurred; it’s just so damn implausible. Well, this isn’t the first time this allegedly happened, and it will be the second time the case was thrown out of court for lack of evidence.

No where in the article does it say anything about a lawsuit. If you don't mind, could you please explain to me why you don't think this could have happened?

If I had to wager on this I would bet it happens more times than you think. Just my opinion.

:wave: ACE

 

[Jusjuice]

Hmmm.......Reminds me of something.....

http://www.snopes.com/disney/wdco/3lilpigs.htm

I don't know, this just sounds really unrealistic to me.

 

[ACE]

Re: agreed

Originally posted by civileng68
First of all, with all of the rediculous lawsuits in today's society, I would have to always question the credibility of the accuser in these issues.

Again I ask, what lawsuit are you talking about?

:wave: ACE

 

[Glasgow]

Innocent until proven guilty - enough said. Let the evidence speak for itself. Don't be fooled by the costume though - I'm sure Disney has wackos working there just like everywhere else does

 

[garyhoov]

Originally posted by M. Racer
I never liked Tigger.

***Serious thread drift M. Racer, you got any photos of your ride?***

back to the fondling . . .

 

[ACE]

Originally posted by Jusjuice
I don't know, this just sounds really unrealistic to me.

How come? Does Disney do background checks?

:wave: ACE

 

[ACE]

Originally posted by garyhoov
back to the fondling . . .

Leave it to Gary. :lol: :lol: :lol:

:wave: ACE

 

[Jusjuice]

Well if the guy really did it........how could he possibly think he could get away with something like that?( unless there was seriously something wrong with him)
But the most suspicious thing to me is that they didn't file a report that day, OR report it do Disney that day.

 

[ACE]

Originally posted by Glasgow
Innocent until proven guilty - enough said. Let the evidence speak for itself. Don't be fooled by the costume though - I'm sure Disney has wackos working there just like everywhere else does

I agree 100%. I just hate it when folks automatically start saying it couldn't happen because it's Disney or that the people are doing it for the money, when no one has filed a lawsuit yet.

:wave: ACE