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High school basketball coach in US fired after yanking female player’s hair
An 81-year-old high school basketball coach in the United States is facing legal trouble after yanking a female player’s hair following a tough championship loss.
Jim Zullo, the former coach of Northville High School’s girls’ basketball team, has been charged with second-degree harassment for the incident, which occurred on Friday (21 March), reported Times Union.
Coach grabs player’s ponytail after game
A widely circulated video shows Zullo approaching senior player Hailey Monroe from behind before grabbing her ponytail and yanking her head backward.
Ms Monroe quickly steps away as another player moves in between the two.
Source: @CBS6Albany on X
Although no audio from the exchange is available, Zullo can be seen talking to Ms Monroe. Her colleague subsequently defends her from Zullo, who turns to the other girl and begins shouting at her instead.
The incid...
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