clossdominguez You still ranting about that ? Apparently you don’t. Fact check. As per usual
soledadobrien Who cares. His hair was nasty.
Nice
That's it,?
This is not enough. If there's fault, referee should be removed from the sport entirely.
jcstaton1 Any school that would allow this hateful so-called referee to officiate any further sports event should be ashamed of themselves. Glad to see the school district stands behind this student.
So sad!!!
Right, and the wrestler’s own coach didn’t know the rules? confused
Good!
AntoineSpeaksOn Good on them. Hopefully all schools will do the same. Racism needs to be stamped out immediately!
That referee’s action was purely racial motivated and it shows how ignorant he was
Referees name was Alan Maloney. There I said it.
3ChicsPolitico Why should the kids be barred from competing? The referee should be fired or given an office job.
Why not just get rid of the official! He clearly used bias in making his decision. People are so sick and tired of putting up with such ignorance and nonsense!🤒🤕 Damn!
Why is the referee still employed as a referee?
Amy_in_Michigan UPDATE: The referee has been fired.
Glad you won! You are a hero!
soledadobrien Fire his arse!!! What is the problem?
richardmarx So with all due respect why is this news
This is the most ridiculous decision! The ref needs to be fired, period!
AND WHY IS HE STILL OFFICIATING ANYWHERE?
😐.
If it is a rule , and the wrestler doesn’t like it don’t wrestle, in the 70s we wore our hair long and had to cut it very short for wrestling season or not wrestle
They got that ass backwards.
Why can’t he just not be a ref anymore
He should have been fired on the spot
Good. Where was coach leadership?
He CHOSE to get them cut so he could wrestle. If you believe in something STAND BEHIND IT! Everyone was wrong
Why did the coach allow this. What happened to the voices of the adults in the room?
Good, that guy should not be in a position of working with kids. Mean and bigoted.
And why are we leaving out the referee's name... ?
If the other wrestler had said, 'I'll forfeit if you force my opponent to do this,' if his parents and his side, his school, HAD STOOD UP FOR THE RIGHT THING, we'd be talking about them now and he'd be a hero. Many more than one person is to blame here!
Why hasn't he been fired?
This referee needs to be banned from any sport he officiates.
he is any other time able to wear a shower cap or swimming cap then put his guard on but this ref would not let it happen which was against all others but there are rules for a reason
TruePatriot4US They should find a new referee!🏀🏆
That referee should be out of a job!
Don’t we have worse problems?
In high school I had to keep my hair cut. Idk.
Good. Horrible power play by an obvious bully.
He should never be able to ref again
You’ll are so funny always making things racist. The white person this, the black person that. Stop being so shallow.
Aren’t most of these high school referees volunteers? Everyone keeps saying fire him, but odds are he doesn’t have an official job. He probably has a real job—wonder what his employer thinks.
Cutting his hair off like that was messed up.
Get rid of the ref, don’t punish the kids.
Kinda Late it should have never been allowed to start with
That black wrestler knew the rules. If he can't go by the rules and you don't need to wrestle
DebbieC50234788 But that’s punishing the kids.....
I think the young woman who cut the wrestler’s Dreadlocks should also be held culpable.
Because the school district has no say in how referee's are reprimanted?
Black? Dude is bi-racial.
Of course CNN make it all racial thing
There are reasons for having rules you know
Injustice, period.
You are under a cloud as well michael
The ref association should fire him. This doesn’t go far enough.
Nope not enough... This only punishes the kids...
The ref violated this young man's freedom of expression and embarrassed him needlessly. He should not referee any further games.
But he shouldn't be officiating ANYWHERE!!
Isnt it easier to just fire the referee
connielipnick The event is not the problem, the referee is. Don't let the door hit you on the way out!
One question, was there a hair length policy in place, like most wrestling has? Just like they can't have long finger nails and must clip them or forfeit...
soledadobrien Simple...follow the rules. He knew what they were.
I bet nothing happens because this ref cites the rule book as reason. Ridiculous for sure but still.
Not forced. Could have refused to obey safety requirements and quit the meet.
The ref should be punished by the local board of which he is a member. In addition, he should be punished by the national federation of high school athletic associations.
That’s why it’s called a free country.
Or you know they could fire him or something
Not good enough. The referee needs to be fired.
Most likely had to do with the length of his hair, but hey let's make it about skin.
The kids shouldn't be punished for this.
Hooray
soledadobrien I couldn’t have a mullet on my high school basketball team. That was the natural state of a redneck white dude fro PRP
soledadobrien First thing CNN does is mention he's a black kid so off and running with the race baiting. Then they 'forget' to say the kid willingly cut his hair. What a sewer CNN has created for themselves.
How can this referee still have a job - school district should not have to check who the official is before sending their team to an event - had he been reprimanded at all?
All the adults in the room failed this child. The other referees in the room should have intervened and stopped this madness. This should have never happened.
It seems that the referee is being persecuted for simply enforcing the rules. That is evil. Why? Because if you keep on persecuting people for applying rules, people start ignoring the rules. That how you wind up with a country not of laws, but of men. Foolishly destructive.
How about firing the referee 🤔?!?!? Why should he keep his job?!?!?
Gone too far🙄
DebbieC50234788 Doesn’t cutting hair go against some religions? Sue the shit outta them!!
he should get his dreadlocks cut- they are too long-I guess black people don't have to play by the rules
Thought this was jaden smith
Good
That ref should be fired and cut of his pension! An the parents need to sue the school district for allowing him to continue to work.
L86711081 What about firing the hater/ sadist ?
That's it
In other words, the racist referee still has a job in the New Jersey High School athletic system. America
Kid should have just cut his hair before the match, problem averted.
There we go 2019 😔
So the shitty referee that is the bad guy gets basically what he wants? Yay!
To be honest this whole thing blew outta proportion
That's not enough!!!
Poorly labeled. “Referee who enforced a rule is protested by NJ School Dist for enforcing rule” the kid willingly cut his hair off in compliance with the rule. The kid could have refused but didn’t. This wouldn’t be an issue if the ref was suspended for wrongdoing but he’s not so
Just wondering...did anyone address the fact that he did not follow the rules?
The true racist is the boys coach and teammates who let him go through that in the first place. They were the people he trusted and THEY let him down. Yall will never get it.
High school wrestling has rules which don't allow for facial hair because of the advantages it gives the ones who have it. I believe this young man might have had an advantage because of the dreadlocks.
gswear81 Good they should fire that referee.
Orvieto2016 Why not just cut that referee from officiating ANY event! Racist mofo doesn't deserve to ref.
That's it? He's still a referee? Smh
What are the rules regarding hair in wrestling ?
soledadobrien How about actually fixing the issue vs bandaid it?
we are missing the big story.Kudos to this kid /parents for instilling the values of your outer appearance does not define who you are or do
That vote is the worst CROCK of bull. That decision doesn't reprimand the racist coach, it penalized the TEAM. We call the school board out on this racist ruling. 🤬
People in New Jersey need to do more don’t leave this to the school. You are talking about a ref com’on people you take the lead.
First off... the kid is clearly mixed, not black. Second, race-bait click-bait!
Wait before we make this all about race, did the ref have a good reason to have the dreads cut off? Like was it stabbing the opponent in the eye and giving this man an unfair advantage! I can totally see that though.
That racist referee should be fired and sued
soledadobrien My (Caucasian) friends son had to have his “rat-tail” cut back in the day when he wrestled.... nobody cared, it was In the rules. Is it not now?
Frankly, the Coach was more at fault here 🤷🏽♀️
TimeLordJeff That’s not enough!
That only hurts the wrestling team. Is there is a rule about hair length? That is the issue.
Right- stick it to him. Who should ever have to comply with anything ? Rules and officiating are for other people, not you .
I’m so sorry you were treated like that😢yourhair was not and is not a issue. I hope he was fired !!! Just no we are thinking of u
After several paragraphs of your pity party you actually get to the part where there are rules against long hair. Wrestlers have to wear head gear so long hair can be unsafe. The ref was following the rules.... Another garbage news story from CNN
He should be banned!!!
Good for NJ.... this was horrible and my heart broke for that young man!
CNN Crap Not News
Referee should be fired!
Thats not good enough!
Update... the rule is...hair cannot be longer than shoulder length or it has to be put up. He was breaking the rules. Stop creating racism where it’s not
VonnieCalland Way to go, New Jersey!
If you can read this article & not see the inherent racism of the situation, you might be a little bit racist.
How about the federation just do away with the bum’s officiating license. Is that off guard? Seems pretty pathetic that a school will have to avoid this one individual for an incredibly classless act.
the referee should be fired immediately.
What a cry baby. Grow up. Crying because his hair was cut? We have a real problem in the US
pjteacher55 Weak. That ref, Alan Maloney, should have offered the wrestler another alternative first. Since he didn’t, Maloney should be forced to stand on a scale in the middle of the arena & have his weight read over the PA system. Humiliate him publicly, too. Every time.
unalignedblog So just send him other white and black kids to model racism for. Nice way to stand up.
Man he looks like Will Smith son
Why can't he just be remove for bad conduct. Why punish the teams.
I get the culture of high school wrestling I had to tuck my hair under my ear gear in the 70’s if I was coach I would of had my athlete’s back and refuse to have any of my guys wrestle in solidarity the coach didn’t have an issue with his hair or this wouldn’t of happened
soledadobrien Isn't that a little backwards? The team should be allowed to compete, the state HS sports association should dump the ref!
That boy chose to cut his hair. He could have said no and not wrestled. He knew and skirted the rules. Fact is his dreds were finally too long. But no let’s blame the ref for doing his job. Another case of let’s not hold AA to the same standards.
More like “Why is the referee not in jail?”
We had to cut our hair to play football. We did it and didn’t get butt hurt about it cause we weren’t a bunch of snowflakes.
I’m still insure of why the kid didn’t walk off the court. He stood there and let them cut his hair. He could’ve walk out.
soledadobrien Well nice response but where was their support during the meet when it happened?
No team should play if that ref is assigned.
soledadobrien Damage is done!! Additionally coaches did not stand up for this kid at the time of the incident
I guess the NJ school forgot to read the rule book. Hope they enjoy the forfeits they will get
What’s the big deal about cutting he’s dreadlocks shouldn’t he look sane
Play up the race card nice job. How about making any kid with long hair cut it Were there any white kids with long hair that didn’t get cut No🤔. Because the other kids followed the rules. Your entire network continues to try & divide America, WHY?
Referee was suspended three days ago. What happened?
Idiots
soledadobrien That’s not fixing the problem, that’s punishing the students.
soledadobrien When last I looked, that guy is not Black!! His mother is White and his father looks like he is from Puerto Rico. No one from his family has said he was Black
soledadobrien It's funny how they're avoidding the referee, but the coach failed this kid just as much. Being complacent isn't acceptable. It's a shame more discussion isn't around him.
That referee should be relieved of referring for life!
Were there any rules surrounding the length of hair? Typically high school wrestlers follow a set of rules obviously adhering to a weight limit is one ... is there a similar rule for the length of hair?
soledadobrien I guess this is semi justice.
Big f—king deal rules are rules
This was tweeted yesterday. CNN figured it needed to repeat this racial agitation propaganda. We love our African American Christian brothers and sisters. We despise the white Bolsheviks creating division.
The coach never should have allowed that to happen. The referee should be banned from the sport forever
Oooh that’ll sure show him I bet he’s learned the error of his racist ways now
soledadobrien No...go any where..do not allow one douchebag to dictate your moves
Finally someone whit some balls!
Get a haircut especially when you are on the mats.
Kid should have worn a hair net
soledadobrien Typical CNN conquer and divide BS
Why is it so hard to fire this referee?
soledadobrien Seriously?!? So is this what is like to be black in a so-called post-racial America? For all those who seek to make America great again, please tell me when it was ever great for people of color? black_while_wrestling blackcoded
We need that ref fired. The End.
Dude was just enforcing the rules. So sick of this. If you don’t like the rules change the rules. But don’t punish or find fault with someone for enforcing them. P
Good👏🏻✊🏻
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if just a BIT of context were included? And you people at CNN wonder why your network is going down! MAGA
That ref should be fired and then banned and charged for assault on a minor.
soledadobrien That’s it? That’s the solution? 🤨
Good decision
This is great
I wud say this is assault n should be charged as such.
He was not in compliance with official rules for his hair and head gear. The referee did the right thing. This is not a race issue you morons. racebaiters
نحب امريكا ولكن صغرت بنظر العالم امريكا بسبب الرئيس ترامب وتصرفاته لا يليق ببلد مثل امريكا يكون رئيسه مثل هذا
So they would rather avoid the problem vs get rid of the problem?
Disgusting!!!!
this is Jaden Smith man, wtf
Ugliest hair style, but that's his right. Worse things he could be doing, but isn't.
This is stupid. Rules are rules. Kid should follow the rules of sport or don't participate. This is about money parents are trying to get. Rules of the sport he did not follow. Period
I applaud the attempt to protect the students ... but why should athletes be forced to forego comps just because a racist is officiating? The school and county should be pushing for the ref to be terminated from all future school events ...
Un-News
The referee needs to be banned from any sports or child. Period. This had to have been humiliating for this kid. Yet he took it like a champ. Raised right, and shows he is serious about his sport.
Racism never gets better in the USA. Punish the students not the racist. The land of TRUMP
Big deal
soledadobrien Oh, good. Don’t discipline the referee. Whew.
soledadobrien Good..
Old news.
So punishment for the kids. He knew the rules, now everyone suffers. Teach the kids responsibility and not to be cucks.
Good. The ref needs to be fired.
soledadobrien Terrible. The coach should have stopped it and pulled the whole team off.
That it?
This story always makes me drop a tear. I fear for my son. Supposedly this referee was a cop, what do you expect from such a person?
Why not just fire the referee
Because there can no longer be any rules or norms. Guys can win women's wrestling titles. This is why our kids are so screwed up.
Why don’t they fire the referee?
Speaking as a former wrestler.. I would have had no desire to have dreadlocks, long hair or any kind of hair whipped in my face during a bout. Let them wear head gear that contains it and then there would be no complaints.
Should be fired. The guy is Bald And Racist.
soledadobrien Huh? Why should the ENTIRE school district suffer due to the actions of a idiotic ref? How about FIRING the ref and let the kids compete and have fun?!?!
That does nothing to rectify the situation. He needs to be removed entirely.
This is very sad story indeed and embarassing... At this time we still have people Who act in an appropriate manner...
ThT is not enough! He needs to be fired!
When I played baseball and football in HS in the 80s we were all required to have short hair. If you had long hair you couldn’t play. I think times have changed so I’m not sure how I feel about this.
soledadobrien Whatever happened to firing the referee for child abuse & several other violations?
The school district is absolutely right. The referee is a racist p*g
This isn’t the 1st incident of unsavory behavior from this guy...Time for him to go. What are we even talking about here!
Why wasn't the ref fired and have his credentials stripped? Why wasn't the coach fired for not standing up for the kid? So the parents of players, teammates etc stood by without protesting this? Huh. ___________________________ Philly and South Jersey is ridiculously racist.
That is an acceptable response! However: Ordering the FOOL to shave his PUBIC hair and displaying the results could be used to permit him to consider further involvement! Per D'🦊 🦊 Advocacy! 🦊 IMPALE Pro-Pollution Politicians! 🦊 Before its too late!🦊
That was a dumb move by the ref! The kid is old enough to decide on his hair! Just like NFL if the hair is outside the helmet it’s fair game, although I don’t believe any decent wrestler will pull an opponent’s hair on purpose!
It was the rules. Only reason this is a story is because he is black. Thanks for dividing America
Probably hell.
Real nice of his teammates to not support him in the video and really with that white woman cutting his hair?all of the adults involved in this decision should loose their jobs and be ashamed of themselves. And the student should have been warned about this and not humiliated.
The other side of the story is all the other referees and coaches before this one who didn’t object sooner. Everyone should be in compliance. He’s being made a scapegoat because all those before him just let it go.
What does a white woman with scissors have to do with dreads? Not a dam thing!!
Why is this person still permitted to referee? That should be the question.
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