Little League World Series Says 'No Ill Intent' in Cotton Incident

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Officials with the Little League World Series said there was "no ill intent" involved in a controversial moment seen on video, and which aired on ESPN, of players sticking a cotton-like material on a Black teammate's head. 

In a statement, a spokesperson for LLWS said Monday that they investigated the incident, and found that although it appeared “racially insensitive," it was not the intent. After speaking with the child's mother and coaches, they were assured, "there was no ill intent behind the action shown during the broadcast."

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