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Originally Posted by APG
Possible law that would be applicable:
PENAL CODE
TITLE 5. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
CHAPTER 22. ASSAULTIVE OFFENSES
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Unfortunately, the law against abusive of a sports participant is not applicable to this case.
The key part of the law, which I disagree with is:
a Class B misdemeanor if the offense is committed by a person
who is not a sports participant the actors in this case were sports participants, therefore the law does not apply.
I disagree with the wording of the law in light of previous attacks by participants against officials (Michigan soccer ref killing). The penalty should apply to any non-participant who commits and act clearly outside the scope and context of the game.
A chop block against an opponent is an act while illegal under the rules of the sport, would not constitute an act completely outside the scope of the game.
Running into the back of, then spearing an official is an act that should be considered outside the scope of the game.