Youth Football Brawl Could Lead to Felony Charges

A disputed call during a youth football game in Florida led to an eruption of violence involving more than a dozen coaches and 13- and 14-year-old players who attacked a referee; one individual even tackled the official. And it was all captured on video. (Warning: The video contains some foul language).

On Friday, Sarasota County sheriff's officials are expected to file felony charges against the instigators of the incident, which occurred last Saturday at Riverview High School in Ridge Wood Heights during a game between the Sarasota Gators and the North Port Huskies. The investigation has centered on four suspects who took part in the melee, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. In Florida, attacking a sports official is a felony.

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