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Chaos Erupts: Adults Assaulted at Second-Grade Basketball Game
26 Feb
Summary
- Assistant coach and her father arrested following a fight.
- Three people injured, including a coach's three-year-old daughter.
- Incident occurred at Holy Child School, but school had no affiliation.
A youth basketball game turned violent on February 1st at Holy Child School in Rosemont, Pennsylvania, leading to the arrest of assistant coach Brittany Ortiz and her father, William Stanley. The incident, which occurred in the school's gymnasium, resulted in three injuries, including a three-year-old child.
Witnesses reported that Ortiz and Stanley engaged in an argument with the opposing coach and his wife. This escalated when Ortiz allegedly attacked the coach's wife, and Stanley reportedly assaulted the opposing coach, who was holding his daughter. The child sustained bruising and was left distressed by the event.
While the incident took place at Holy Child School, a spokesperson stated the facility was rented by the Malvern League and the school has no connection to the teams involved. Ortiz faces charges including assault and reckless endangerment, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 5th. Stanley, who allegedly sustained injuries including broken bones, has asserted his innocence.
