Rally held in support of Virginia runner charged with assault in viral baton incident

Terrance’s Take: Violent baton attack at Virginia State Track Meet ranks up with the worst violent acts in sports

It’s sad, but not unnecessarily unprecedented to see violence in sports happen in the wake of frustration.We remember Mike Tyson biting a chunk of Evander Holyfield’s ear during their 1997 heavyweight bout. Then there was that horrific incident during the U.S. Figure Skating Championships practice in 1994 that left Nancy Kerrigan whaling and holding her leg in a corridor after the husband of rival Tonya Harding had attacked her.Alaila Everett (l…

Op-Ed: Parents Of Track Athlete Who Struck Competitor With Baton Have Said Everything But 'Sorry'

Updated March 17, 2025 If there’s one thing a captured during a track meet at the state finals in March. Everett and Kaelen Tucker were in a 4×200-meter relay, neck and neck, and literally very close as they rounded a corner during the race. Once they came out of the curve, it’s seen on camera that Everett’s hand, with her baton in it, comes down and hits Tucker over the head one time. Tucker stumbles and grabs her head, collapsing off the track…

Rally supporting HS runner charged with assault and battery after striking opponent with relay baton reportedly draws over 50

A rally last week supporting the Virginia high school runner charged with assault and battery after striking her opponent in the head with a baton during a state championship relay reportedly drew more than 50. The rally for Alaila Everett took place Thursday evening outside of I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, WTKR-TV reported. ‘My baby didn’t do it. I know who I raised. I’m gonna stand up for mines 10 toes down.’ A tearful Everett thanked…

Virginia track runner accused of assaulting opponent supported by NAACP at rally

A Virginia high schooler accused of criminal assault after bashing an opposing track runner in the head at a meet earlier this month is being unfairly punished, according to her community NAACP and other supporters.

Death threats, slurs as baton attacker makes public claims

The teen runner behind the baton attack that has rocked America has made startling new claims at a public rally where she burst into tears.

NAACP Backs High School Runner Who Bashed Competitor In Head With Baton

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