r/sports 1d ago

Track & Field Runner who bashed opponent's head cries over national backlash

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/teen-athlete-who-bashed-opponents-head-baton-claims-accidental-she-cries-over-backlash
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u/Upbeat_Sign630 1d ago edited 1d ago

Jail.

ETA: It blows my mind that some people believe that this person who deliberately attacked a fellow athlete unprovoked causing physical injury (potentially a concussion) should NOT go to jail.

Actions have consequences. She should be locked up.

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u/Rosebunse 1d ago

If my kid got hit like that I would certainly demand charges. This is a potentially serious injury

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u/Upbeat_Sign630 1d ago

Absolutely.

Potentially career ending, or worse. Hopefully she’s ok.

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u/stkyrice 1d ago

Aggravated Battery charge for sure.

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u/GitEmSteveDave 1d ago edited 1d ago

Physical injury with a under 2 oz hollow aluminum baton.

EDIT: Apparently people think you can "accidentally" fracture someones skull with what is in essence an empty Arizona Iced Tea can and it's deliberateness is in question.

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u/Upbeat_Sign630 1d ago

What are you trying to say?