Honk News (Brooksville, FL) – A Florida man faces nearly two decades in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl and coercing her into taking a “Plan B” pill to prevent pregnancy. Prosecutors highlighted that he “victimized and threatened” the young girl, yet she found the strength to speak out.
“The cruel actions and intent behind this defendant’s crimes are repulsive,” said Walter Forgie, chief assistant state attorney with the Fifth Judicial Circuit, on Wednesday in a press release. “Despite being victimized and threatened, this courageous young victim spoke up and sought help; ensuring McGuire would eventually be held accountable.”
Robert McGuire Jr., 34, from Brooksville, has received an 18-year prison sentence following his guilty plea last week for the sexual battery of a minor in Hernando County in 2021. He admitted to assaulting the 13-year-old and stated that he compelled her to take the emergency contraceptive pill, which he purchased at a CVS pharmacy. Officials were informed of the attack by an adult connected to the victim.
“The complainant stated that the victim had been extremely quiet the past few days before informing the trusted adult that McGuire had sexually battered them,” the state attorney’s office said in its press release Wednesday.
“Officials made contact with the juvenile victim, who indicated that McGuire had sexually battered them,” the release said. “The victim further provided crucial details of the crime, informing deputies that McGuire stated he would kill the victim if they told anyone and also forced the victim to take a morning-after pill, commonly referred to as ‘Plan B.’”
DNA samples and other evidence gathered from the scene of the sexual battery were analyzed, confirming a match to McGuire. “Furthermore, the GPS device assigned to McGuire during his probation indicated that he was at a CVS pharmacy near the time of the incident,” prosecutors stated. “Law enforcement officers gathered video evidence of the defendant buying the Plan B pill at the store.”
McGuire ended up in custody for a separate probation violation and was interrogated by law enforcement regarding the assault while incarcerated. He refuted all accusations before ultimately consenting to the plea deal.
In a significant legal development, McGuire has entered a guilty plea to two felony charges of sexual battery involving individuals aged 12 to 19 and has been officially classified as a sexual predator.
