I’m not confrontational. I wouldn’t even do that on purpose.” The Portsmouth NAACP said it would continue to support the I.C. Norcom student and track star amid the charge stemming against her.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Portsmouth NAACP has come to the defense of a Portsmouth athlete who faces an assault and battery charge after an incident during a state-level track meet last week.

A Portsmouth athlete is facing assault and battery charges after an incident during a state-level track meet. Meanwhile, the Portsmouth NAACP is coming to her defense ...

Before the charges were announced, the Portsmouth NAACP issued a statement in defense of Everett Wednesday morning. The following is an excerpt from that statement: "Alaila is NOT AN ATTACKER and ...

A Portsmouth athlete is facing assault and battery charges after an incident during a state-level track meet. Meanwhile, the Portsmouth NAACP is coming to her defense ...

Meanwhile, the Portsmouth NAACP is coming to her defense. Video of the incident appeared to show I.C. Norcom High School senior Alaila Everett hit another runner with a baton during a race at the ...