PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – A Florida man was charged after officials said he sexually assaulted a boy and gave him HIV.

According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office , 62-year-old Bobby McAffee was arrested Friday.

Detectives began their investigation on Aug. 23, 2024, after a victim reported a sexual assault that happened when he was 8 years old. Officials did not say how old the victim is now.

The alleged assault happened in unincorporated St. Petersburg.

Detectives said McAffee allegedly pinned the boy down on the ground, held both of his arms above his head, and sexually battered him.

On Friday, detectives interviewed McAffee, who admitted to having “sexual contact” with the victim.

The sheriff’s office said McAffee also admitted to having HIV. The victim recently f

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