This news article from American Wire News reports on a Virginia high school track runner, Alaila Everett, who was charged with assault after allegedly hitting an opponent with a baton during a race. Video footage of the incident went viral, showing Everett striking Kaelen Tucker, who sustained a concussion. Everett claims the contact was accidental, but prosecutors have filed charges, leading Everett and the local NAACP chapter to hold a rally in her defense, citing racial slurs and threats against her family. Supporters at the rally believe Everett is innocent and are critical of media portrayals of her as an attacker.

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