Thread: Midnight basketball badly beaten in SoCal gang attack

Midnight basketball badly beaten in SoCal gang attack
ASSOCIATED PRESS

11:12 a.m. April 5, 2008

LONG BEACH – A coach who tried to defend a player during a Midnight Basketball Program in Long Beach is recovering after he was beaten by as many as 15 gang members.

The 37-year-old coach says he suffered broken bones in his face and hands, had bruised ribs and needed stitches after Thursday night's attack at a park gym.

No arrests were made.

The coach told the Long Beach Press-Telegram that he saw several gang members attack one of the boys who was playing at the gym under the city-sponsored recreation program. The coach says he shouted at the gang members, who turned on him, and more came running in as he defended himself.

Police are investigating.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/stat ... acked.html

15 tough guys beating up on one man.

That coach is a hero for sticking up for his player.

Do you suppose "our" President and "our" Governor would stand up for "their" players? Of course they may be standing up for "their" players now, it just that the United States Citizens are confused "our" President and "our" Governor are coaching the "invading" team!!