20.02.2026 07:00
In Florida, Alyssa Ann Zinger was arrested in November 2023 on charges of raping several boys aged 12 to 15 by posing online as a "homeschooled" 14-year-old student; new complaints have been added to the investigation, and the trial is scheduled to begin on May 26, 2026.
New details have emerged in the child abuse investigation regarding Alyssa Ann Zinger in the state of Florida, USA. Tampa Police announced that Zinger was arrested in November 2023 for communicating with children aged 12-15 online while posing as a "homeschooled" 14-year-old student.
FIRST ARREST IN NOVEMBER 2023
According to the case file, new complaints have also come in as the investigation progressed. Spectrum News/Bay News 9 reported that four new victim claims were added to the file in April 2024, expanding the scope of the case.
Reports based on court documents related to Zinger's first arrest indicated that the allegations were shaped by communications established through Snapchat and shared content.
"THE REAL VICTIM IS MY DAUGHTER" DEFENSE
In January 2026, father Josh Zinger spoke to some media outlets, claiming that his daughter had been experiencing mental and developmental health issues for a long time, asserting that the "real victim" is his daughter. According to reports, the father argued that his daughter's cognitive and psychological condition had not been adequately considered in the case file.
HEARING DATE: MAY 26, 2026
According to reports regarding the case schedule, Zinger's trial is planned to begin on May 26, 2026. While details regarding whether Zinger accepts the charges and the defense strategy are limited in the official court records, the allegations in the file have not been finalized by court decision.