High school track athlete facing battery charge after viral video of competitor hit with baton
Alaila Everett, a high school senior, said she lost her balance and accidentally hit the other girl when she was pumping her arms.
High School Runner Who Struck Rival With Baton Faces Charge
The episode at an indoor relay race in the Virginia state championships has raised the question of whether it was intentional or an accident.
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High school runner charged after hitting competitor in head with baton, authorities say
A high school senior has been charged after hitting a competitor in the head with a baton during a track meet.
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I.C. Norcom runner charged with assault after viral baton incident
An I.C. Norcom High School athlete has been charged after a track incident that went viral, according to Bethany Harrison, Commonwealth's Attorney for Lynchburg.
High school runner who struck opponent with baton faces misdemeanor charge
Kaelen Tucker said she she suffered a concussion when struck by Alaila Everett with a baton during the Virginia Class 3 indoor track and field championships.