NAACP Defends Track Athlete Who Hit Her Opponent In The Head Amid Baton Backlash, Say She's 'Not A Criminal'

After Virginia track athlete Alaila Everett struck her opponent, Kaelen Tucker, in the head with a relay baton, Everett held a rally and thanked supporters like the local NAACP, who believe her actions were accidental. Source: thamerpic / Getty As previously reported, according to WTKR News 3, Tucker collapsed after the impact and was later diagnosed with a concussion and a possible skull fracture. Athletic officials immediately disqualified Norcom's relay team, and Everett has since been charged with misdemeanor assault and battery. Everett has denied any malicious intent, claiming that she . . .