A criminal charge has been filed against a Boston high school boys basketball player after he allegedly punched a referee in the face during a game.
WednesdayAccording to the investigation, the 16-year-old player allegedly punched a referee in the face during the game. The game was immediately canceled and the gym was cleared.
The teen has been charged with one count of assault and battery, a misdemeanor. He will be scheduled to appear in Quincy Juvenile Court for a show cause hearing at a later date. The referee did not require medical attention. There was no further altercation and no Cohasset players were involved.The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association released a statement regarding the reported incident.
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