Referee Who Forced Black Wrestler to Cut Dreads Will File Lawsuit

The NJ ref who forced a Black student to cut his dreads will file a lawsuit alleging emotional distress and character defamation.

By:Jessica Bennett

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The New Jersey referee who forced a Black student to cut his dreadlocks or face disqualification from a Buena Regional High School wrestling match claims he’s suffered significant financial loss due to the backlash he has received. He’s now taken the first steps in filing a lawsuit for $100,000, alleging emotional distress and character defamation.

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