“Unveiling the Controversy: What This Lip Reader Discovered in the Shocking Hair-Pulling Incident on the Court!”
Footage shows Hailey Monroe, who had reportedly scored 12 points, standing with her teammates after the game and appearing upset.
Cameras then captured coach Zullo coming from behind and pulling Monroe’s hair before Ahmya Tompkins, one of her teammates, who is also Zullo’s great-niece, intervened in defense of Monroe.
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According toNicola Hickling, the founder of LipReader, Tompkins told the coach: “Leave her. That’s not okay.”
When Zullo paid no attention to her request, she repeated, “No, leave her.”
The coach then turned to the players and leaned toward them, saying, “You shut it.”
One of Monroe’s teammates intervened and confronted the coach
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A complaint for harassment was reportedly made on Sunday (March 23), and “peace officers” met with the coach the following day to issue him an appearance ticket, a written notice that directs a person to appear in court.
Zullo will report to Troy City Court at a later date.
In New York, harassment in the second degree is a violation, not a crime. If found guilty, the coach could face punishment of up to $250 in fines and community service. He could also be sentenced to 15 days in jail.
According to lip reader Nicola Hickling, the teammate said, “Leave her. That’s not okay”
Image credits: Northville Central School District
Speaking withNBC affiliate WNYT, Zullo apologized to the young basketball player and expressed regret for his behavior.
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