Florida Man Sexually Assaults Woman inside Gym

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A horrifying incident that took place in a gym in Florida, where a 24-year-old woman named Nashali Alma fought off an attacker who tried to rape her. The incident, which occurred on January 22, was captured on surveillance video, which shows the attacker, Xavier Thomas-Jones, approaching Alma in the apartment complex gym where she was working out alone. Alma had let the attacker into the gym, believing that he was someone she had previously seen there.

Thomas-Jones then reportedly attempted to grab Alma's waist, prompting her to yell at him to get away from her. He chased her around the gym, and eventually pinned her to the floor. Alma continued to fight him off while attempting to call 911, until he released his grip and she was able to run out of the gym to a nearby apartment.

Thomas-Jones was arrested less than 24 hours later and charged with sexual battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. Court records obtained by FOX 13 Tampa show that Thomas-Jones lives at the apartment complex where the attack happened, and he allegedly admitted to restraining and battering Alma because he wanted to have sex with her.

The article highlights Alma's bravery and determination to fight off her attacker, and Sheriff Chad Chronister of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office praised her for coming forward and sharing her story. The article serves as a reminder of the importance of being vigilant and aware of potential dangers, even in seemingly safe places like a gym, and the need for individuals to be prepared to defend themselves if necessary.