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Alaila Everett has been the discuss of the web for a number of days now, ever for the reason that viral video of the I.C. Norcom Excessive College observe runner hitting rival runner Kaelen Tucker within the head with a relay baton reached thousands and thousands of views.
The argument on-line is scorching and heavy about whether or not or not Everett hit Tucker on function or accidentally. For her half, Everett has been tearfully denying the accusations, whereas many are satisfied that her contrition is cap.
That mentioned, the opinions of social media customers could be the least of Alaila Everett’s issues now.
In accordance with WAVY TV 10, Everett is now dealing with assault and battery fees stemming from the alleged assault. These fees recommend that neither legislation enforcement nor the district legal professional is shopping for her “accident” story. Issues have gotten so dangerous that the NAACP has launched a public assertion in her protection.
In an announcement launched on March 12, Portsmouth NAACP mentioned in all caps, “Alaila is NOT AN ATTACKER” and shamed some media coverages portraying her as such. The assertion denounces using racial slurs and threats which have been directed towards the athlete.
Everett appeared on Good Morning America yesterday to proceed the PR struggle to sway the court docket of public opinion.
This court docket case is about to take over the information cycle and BOSSIP may have detailed protection each step of the best way.
