Virginia Student Athlete Charged With Assault and Battery Following Viral Track Incident

A Virginia student athlete is facing an assault and battery charge following a viral track meet incident that left a runner with a concussion and possible fractured skull.

Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Bethany Harrison confirmed the charge against Alaila Everett {snip}

The incident happened March 4, during the Virginia State High School League Indoor State Championships. Brookville junior Kaelen Tucker received a blow to the back of her head as she was passing Everett, an I.C. Norcom High School student, in the 4×200 relay race.

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In an interview with Everett, the high schooler said the act was not intentional. She claimed she lost her balance {snip}

JUST IN: Track runner Alaila Everett charged with assault & battery after hitting a runner in the head with a baton at a track meet.

Everett claims her hand simply slipped which resulted in the other runner Kaelen Tucker, getting a concussion & possibly fractured skull.

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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 13, 2025

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