Semi-pro football player accused of ref attack
23-year-old allegedly slammed official in face with helmet at end of game
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - A semi-professional football player has been charged with slamming a referee in the face with his helmet at the end of an unruly game in upstate New York.
Police say 23-year-old Leon Woods, of Rochester, was arrested late Tuesday and charged with first-degree assault in Saturday’s attack on referee Pete McCabe.
Defense attorney Joe Dinolfo entered a not guilty plea Wednesday for his client, who was jailed on $10,000 cash bail.
The 54-year-old McCabe needs surgery for his broken nose, jaw and other bones in his face.
Witnesses say McCabe was attacked at a Rochester park by a player on the losing side who was wearing Woods’ number. Two other players on his team were ejected after a fight. His team, the Western New York Cougars, lost the game.
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