Atlanta Court for Seniors
Judge Hardoff Jerkison ruled for new trial for senior citizen Charles Street in assault case of two teenagers in basketball game at MLK Jr Recreation Center. Street was on the court showing the young brothers his old school moves when he made a cross-over move and the boys fell to the floor. One tore an Achilles and the other a hamstring rupture on both legs.
Both boys received treatment at Grady Hospital in downtown Atlanta. Dr. Severson said the injuries could have been worse if Street hadn't pulled back and took a three point shot (that hit nothing but nets).
Parents of the boys filed a civil suit against Street two days after the incident. Street's attorney Jessie Crump says his client is innocent because the boys didn't have on Jordan's. They both were wearing Bo-bo's (street slang for cheap sneakers).
Crump said the facility has a posted sign that clearly states "No wearing of Bo-bo's)".
The parents stated that Street was to old to be playing out on the court with the 18-19 year college students. (Names of the boys aren't being released at this time because of embarrassment). Street is a regular at the gym and plays 3-4 times a week, primarily showing the younger players how to cross over and make blind passes. It is said Dominique Wilkins got "posterzied by Street" back in the day.
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