Waffle House Poisoning Suspect Indicted

POSTED: 5:04 pm EST February 16, 2006
UPDATED: 6:40 pm EST February 16, 2006

ATLANTA -- A 19-year-old former Waffle House cook was indicted today after daring a man to drink a concoction that included industrial strength dishwashing liquid two months ago. Rex Leo, 50, took that dare, and was rushed to the hospital as a result.

A Henry County grand jury decided today to indict Quinton Wilson on a misdemeanor reckless conduct charge.

Rex Leo says Wilson offered him $5 to drink the liquid and when he did, "I started foaming at the mouth almost immediately." He continued saying, "...it was extremely painful."

Rex Leo has a badly damaged throat and internal organs as a result. He also has no health insurance.

Leo's brother Bob Leo says, "I can't even imagine treating someone that way."

During an interview with Channel 2 in December, shortly after the incident, Quinton Wilson said, "I'm so sorry about what happened to Rex Leo. We were only kidding around. I did not mean for that to happen."

The Leo family says they will pursue a civil lawsuit against Waffle House.

Wilson faces a maximum 12 months in jail

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