A high school track athlete faces a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery after a viral video showed her hitting a competitor's head with her baton during a race.

I.C. Norcom High School student athlete Alaila Everett has been charged with assault and battery after bashing an opponent's head with a baton during a race.

In a video that rapidly spread online, Tucker is seen being struck by the baton, leading to an outpouring of online commentary, including harassment and death threats directed at Everett.