Man accused of kidnapping at Orlando Wawa set to appear in court

Deputies say victim was beaten, held at gunpoint

ORLANDO, Fla. – The man accused of kidnapping, drugging and then beating another man in Orange County last month is set to appear in court Monday. 

Joel Rodriguez is expected to ask a judge for bond. 

Deputies said Rodriguez is one of two men who abducted a man from a Wawa on Goldenrod Road last month

Rodriguez is also accused of bringing the man to the hookah lounge he owns, tying him up and then attacking him. 

Deputies say the victim allegedly caught Rodriguez cheating on his wife. 

Monday's hearing is set for 10 a.m. ​


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