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High school track athlete charged with assault after viral baton incident

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A high school athlete is charged with one count of assault and battery after video of a track incident went viral.

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Fox News

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Virginia teen track runner who bashed opponent’s head with baton rallies supporters after getting assault charge

The student, Alaila Everett, held the rally outside of her school, I.C. Norcom High School, in Portsmouth, Virginia.

25 days ago

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Toronto Sun

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High school track athlete charged for viral baton whacking says it was an accident

A U.S. high school track athlete is facing a misdemeanour charge of assault and battery after hitting a fellow competitor in the head with a baton during a relay race.

27 days ago

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High School Track Athlete Who Evoked Tonya Harding Charged With Assault

The high school track star at the center of a viral baton attack has formally been charged. Alaila Everett, a senior at I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, faces a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery stemming from the March 4 incident, according to ABC News. The alleged attack happened during the 4x200m relay at the Virginia High School League Class 3 State Indoor Championships, held at Liberty University in Lynchburg. Vide…

27 days ago

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New York Post

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High school track star facing assault charge in baton-striking controversy

The high school runner, Alaila Everett, at the center of a controversy that has made national headlines has been charged with assault and battery after an incident at a Virginia high school track meet.

27 days ago

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