Disney cruise line worker set to face trial for fondling young boy

Miami, Fla. — A former Disney Cruise Line employee is set to face trial this month after he reportedly fondled a 10 year old boy while working onboard the Disney Magic.

According to the Miami Herald, 25 year old "youth host" Oliver Lovatt of Manchester, England, was arrested this past spring and charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious battery on children under the age of 16.

A police report shows that Lovatt was working in the ship's Oceaneer Lab, which is an activity center that serves kids between the ages of 3 and 12. Detectives say back in April, as part of an activity, Lovatt placed a blindfold on a 10 year old boy, during which he allegedly "fondled the victim's penis outside of the clothing". The victim claims that Lovatt sat next to him during another activity, and as he moved "his hands towards him", the boy reportedly covered his private parts, worried that Lovatt may try to fondle him again. The arrest report then says that "the defendant proceed to place his hand over the victim's hand, attempting to fondle his penis again."

Police say Lovatt "confessed to fondling" the boy since the incident was captured on security cameras. In a statement, Disney Cruise Line spokeswoman Kim Prunty said "When we became aware of the allegation, it was reported to law enforcement and the crew member was removed from duty permanently." She also added that the company has "zero tolerance for this type of unacceptable behavior."

Lovatt's trial is scheduled for October 28th in Miami Dade County. Police are also reaching out to the public to see if there are any more potential victims. Anyone with more information on this case can called the Miami Dade Special Victims Bureau at 305-715-3300 or Miami Dade CrimeStopper at 305-471-8477.