81-year-old high school basketball coach, Jim Zullo, has been fired and charged with second-degree harassment after pulling the hair of one of his players, Hailey Monroe, following a championship loss.
The incident, captured on video, went viral, leading to public backlash and Zullo’s dismissal from Northville High School.
Zullo has apologized, admitting his actions were unacceptable. He now faces a court appearance in New York, where harassment in the second degree is a violation punishable by up to 15 days in jail, fines, or community service.
The altercation reportedly began after Monroe swore at Zullo when he told her to shake hands with the opposing team.