In November of last year, in connection with the incident where a Korean high school basketball player was assaulted by an opposing team member at a local basketball tournament in the United States, the mother of the perpetrator was ordered to pay compensation.
According to the Washington Post (WP) on the 16th (local time), a court in Orange County, California, USA, ordered the compensation of $9,000 (about 12.5 million won) to Latira Shaunty Hunt, 44, the mother of the perpetrator.
The court also ordered Hunt to write an apology letter to the victim, the victim’s parents, and both basketball teams. Hunt’s daughter was ordered to attend basketball games and keep the victim away until she completed her anger control program.
At a youth basketball game in Orange County last November, Hunt’s daughter threw a three-point shot and landed, stepping on the foot of her opponent, Lorin Hamm, 15, and fell. The two fighters got back up and played, but Hunt shouted ‘go and hit her!’ from her stand.
Captured Instagram ‘hammyalice’When Hunt’s daughter heard this, she approached Lorin and punched her in the jaw and neck. Lorin, who was struck by her fist and collapsed, suffered a concussion and bruises to her neck and was taken to hospital for treatment. Hunt was charged with inciting her violence against her daughter.
The prosecutor said, “My mother’s words became a catalyst for the assault. “It is very wrong to encourage her parents to use violence against their children at sporting events,” she said.
Meanwhile, controversy grew when it was revealed that the player who assaulted was the daughter of former NBA player Corey Benjamin. Immediately after the incident, Benjamin said, “I sincerely apologize and wish the victim a full recovery.” “My daughter’s behavior is shocking and disappointing. “She will hold her accountable for her actions.”
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