KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A Florida woman has pleaded guilty to a child abuse charge stemming from an incident at a resort pool where authorities said she held a child underwater during a confrontation.
According to court records, 36-year-old Tiffany Griffith entered a guilty plea on June 3, avoiding a trial in the case.
Investigators say the incident occurred in December 2025 at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee. Authorities allege a disagreement involving children playing in a swimming pool escalated after Griffith’s son became involved in a splashing incident with another child.
Police said Griffith entered the pool and confronted the other child before allegedly holding the 6-year-old underwater for several seconds.
Witnesses reported the incident to authorities, who later located Griffith at the resort and placed her under arrest.
She was initially charged with aggravated child abuse. However, court records show she ultimately pleaded guilty to a child abuse charge as part of the case.
As part of her sentence, Griffith received credit for time already served, along with 18 months of probation and 50 hours of community service. She was also ordered to complete anger management classes.
The case drew significant attention following the allegations, which prosecutors said involved the physical restraint of a young child during the poolside altercation.
