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Attacking a ref in IL is a year in jail max and a hefty fine.
Trial date set for man accused of attacking referee
BENTON, Ill. (AP) - A February 28th trial date is set for a
Murphysboro man accused of attacking a referee during a football
game.
Authorities say 44-year-old James Camden is charged with
aggravated battery and battery.
He's accused of attacking a veteran Southern Illinois official
in September of 2003 during a sophomore football game at West
Frankfort.
Camden had a son playing in the game. Prosecutors contend he ran
onto the football field and tried to choke the ref shortly before
the end of the first half.
The case has moved slowly through the Franklin County Court
system, but Franklin County Circuit Judge Loren Lewis wants no
further delay and says both sides should be ready to go on February
28th.
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