I'm a bit disappointed that the official in the video is declining to file charges. I've had a situation, in my first year officiating, where I filed charges on two players who threaten wait outside for me and kick my *** after their team accumulated 3 T's which meant an automatic forfeit of the game. I had to get a police ride back to my place (this was at my school gym and my place was 5 minutes away). The police officer suggested and even encouraged that I filed the charges. He even went so far as to pick me up the next day and drive me down to the police station! 
In situations like this, I feel we have to send a strong message that this isn't okay and to prosecute where necessary.
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