Father of Florida high school baseball player sucker-punches 63-year-old umpire from behind

During a game at a high school in Florida, the father of a player approached the umpire -- a disabled veteran -- and "knocked him out" after an argument between the official and a player.A father has been charged after punching a 63-year-old umpire during a high school baseball game in central Florida, authorities said.

The sucker punch and the umpire's fall were recorded by surveillance video released by the sheriff's office. People quickly rush to the spot, with one upset player throwing his helmet as the alleged attacker walks away, it shows. Gonzalez left the area after he punched the umpire and was arrested Wednesday, more than two weeks after the game, Lopez said. Gonzalez was held on a $1,500 bail and told not to attend any more Liberty games, according to the arrest warrant.

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