"Track Star Faces Assault Charges After Baton Incident: NAACP Alleges Racial Abuse and Death Threats"

Alaila Everett, a senior at I.C. Norcom High School, faces misdemeanor assault charges after a viral video showed her accidentally striking competitor Kaelen Tucker with a baton during a relay. The incident, which caused Tucker a concussion, sparked widespread debate and scrutiny, leading to calls for a fair investigation.