When Sports Aggression Crosses the Legal Line

The recent altercation between the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever has sparked significant debate, not just among sports fans, but also in legal circles. The incident involving Jacy Sheldon poking Caitlin Clark in the eye raises important questions: When does aggressive play cross the line into legally actionable battery? As a criminal defense attorney, these moments highlight the fascinating intersection between sports rules and criminal law.

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