Why Police Were Called on 3-Year-Old Who Starred in Florida Soccer Tournament
Bodycam shows officers declining to remove the family, while the league offered a refund after the parents said the child was benched for being too advanced.
- The Winter Park Police Department released bodycam footage on Monday regarding a dispute at a soccer game where parents, including Martasia Griffin, claimed their 3-year-old son, Nevada, was removed for being "too good."
- Youth soccer director Thomas Hayes called police on Saturday, describing an "unruly parent" following him and calling him names, though he explicitly denied the call involved the child's soccer talent.
- According to the organizer, Nevada was "very advanced" but pushed other children during games, prompting arguments when he was benched to ensure "everyone deserves their time."
- Officers determined the incident was a civil matter rather than criminal, and the family left without being trespassed or cited after being offered a refund for nearly $300.
- A video of the encounter went viral across social media, prompting i9 Sports to investigate, while Griffin alleged her son was targeted throughout the season to limit his playing time.
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