From the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Fox TV,

Authorities say four men lured a 24-year-old man with intellectual disabilities from his home near Minneapolis to a remote area last weekend, where they tortured him for hours over two days and left him for dead.

Criminal complaints say the torture included tying Justin Hamilton to a tree, beating him and burning him with cigarette lighters. His mother said she was told he was tied to a motorcycle and dragged 200 feet.

The four men were charged with assault and kidnapping in connection with the attacks, which authorities characterized as “savage,” and were being held in the Dakota County Jail. One of the men is an employee of an organization that works with disabled adults.

Authorities said they are still investigating the motive for the attacks, but said the men allegedly accused the victim of assaulting a 16-year-old girl. Charges against the girl are expected.

Related stories:

Second teen sentenced for torturing disabled woman — Kentucky Post

Teen gets 39 years in torture attack — Cincinnati Inquirer

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