A High School basketball coach fired after a recent viral video surfaced online showing him pulling a young female players hair.
81 year-old Jim Zullo faces harassment in the second degree charges and has been summoned to court by cops.
Zullo was immediately fired as head coach of the girl’s team at Northville High School when the despicable moment occurred earlier this month.
He has since issued a apology, The incident occurred after Northville High School lost to La Fargeville, 43-37 on Friday.
Footage captured the moment Falcons coach Zullo coming from behind and pulling Monroe’s hair.
A complaint for harassment was made on Sunday, and ‘peace officers’ met with Zullo on Monday to issue him the appearance ticket.
It has been reported that Zullo will report to Troy City Court at a later date, after which he could face punishment.
82-year-old Sandra Johnson has been appointed as his legal representative to assist him during the court proceedings.
The alleged victim, a 67-year-old woman, reported the harassment to the authorities last week.
Zullo denies the accusations and claims that he has never had any negative interactions with the woman.
The court date has been set for next month, and both parties are expected to present their cases before a judge.
Johnson stated that she will vigorously defend Zullo and prove his innocence in court.