The Virginia High School track runner, who suffered a brain injury after being hit in the head by his opponent in the baton, was cleared to compete with the Nationals two weeks after the shocking incident.
Kaelen Tucker was hit in the head by Alaila Everett of IC Norcom High School at the Virginia State Championship earlier this month.
The blow caused Tucker to hit the ground and clenched the back of his head. She was then diagnosed with a possible concussion and a skull fracture.
However, Tucker's father says that the TMZ Sports doctors have cleared her to compete.
Since the incident, Everett has declared her innocence vigorously, claiming that she would not intentionally harm anyone, and that Baton's strike was accidental.
“In the end, after hitting her several times, my baton stuck behind her back like this, and it rolled her back,” she said. Wavy. “I lost my balance. She was hit when I pumped my arm again.”
Lynchberry Commonwealth Attorney Bethany Harrison quickly accepted the assault and battery claim against Everett.
Last week, Everett held a supporter gathering.
“No one wanted to hear me. However, except for those who know me and those who know that I will never do anything like that, I will not do any harm. I am not a fighter. I am not even in conflict, I do not even intentionally, and I am grateful that you trusted me.”
In addition to facing charges, Everett is also valued for the protection order that keeps her away from Tucker.
