An arrest warrant signed today by Judge Joseph Hensley sets bond for Ray Douglas Rector (DOB 1962) at $2,000 surety or $500 cash with the stipulation that Rector "may not referee any youth sports while out on bond."
The charge against Rector is a misdemeanor.
The Turner Report: Assault charge filed against referee who shoved 9-year-old to the ground during Carthage youth football game (rturner229.blogspot.com) (Includes video of the incident)
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Any Adult that pushes, shoves, hits, etc., - a child has to be held accountable. Mr. Ray Douglas Rector - will learn that his bad decision to shove this child will affect him the rest of his life. Even though this is a misdemeanor - the parents and/or the victim - could sue him civilly in court - for a multitude of damages.
ReplyDeleteThis should be a pretty open and shut case - Mr. Ray Douglas Rector - should never be allowed to Referee or Participate in any Future Youth Activities. Again, One Stupid Decision will affect him the rest of his life. Which should be a good reason to think before doing anything rash and stupid - that it may have lifelong consequences - even though a lot of people would like to see frontier justice occur.
Hopefully if needed the Child should receive any Counseling to mitigate any long-term issues caused by the trauma - of being shoved.
These leagues need to thoroughly vet and background check any Adults that come in contact with these children.