Arizona Teen Charged with Assault After Dodgeball Game
A 13-year-old boy in Mayer, Arizona, is facing a misdemeanor assault charge following an incident during a dodgeball game in gym class in December 2025. The alleged victim is his ex-girlfriend, who reportedly sustained bruises. The boy's mother has publicly…
Kansas City, MO, August 13, 2026 —
A 13-year-old boy in Mayer, Arizona, has been charged with misdemeanor assault stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred during a gym class dodgeball game in December 2025. The charge follows an accusation that the boy’s actions during the game resulted in bruises to his ex-girlfriend.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under scrutiny, with the boy’s mother voicing strong opposition to the assault charge. She has publicly described the charge as “ridiculous” and has stated her belief that her son is being subjected to injustice within the court system.
Details regarding the specific nature of the alleged assault and the extent of the reported injuries were not immediately available. The timeline of events following the alleged incident and any subsequent legal proceedings beyond the charge being filed were also not provided in the available information.
The case highlights a situation involving a minor facing legal consequences for an alleged act during a school activity. The mother’s public statement indicates a significant dispute over the severity and appropriateness of the charge relative to the context of a dodgeball game.
Further information regarding the evidence presented, the legal process, and the resolution of the charge was not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Micaela Marshall on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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