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High School Football Player Pleads Not Guilty to Massachusetts Assault and Battery Charge for Head-Butting Opponent

By Altman & Altman

James LaShoto, a 17-year-old football player for Arlington High School, has pleaded not guilty to a Massachusetts assault and battery charge for head-butting Daniel Curtin, an Abington High School player during a September 19 game. He entered his plea last week in Cambridge District Court before being released on personal recognizance. Police say that the alleged incident occurred after Curtin?s helmet was knocked off. He was unable to play for 10 days following the head-butt, which was captured on video. Curtin says that LaShoto of pulling off the helmet before head-butting him. Arlington Catholic suspended LaShoto for two days. The 17-year-old and his family have apologized for the incident and they acknowledge that his behavior was wrong...continue to full post

Full post as published by Boston Criminal lawyer Blog on November 30, 2009 (boomark / email).