High School Coach Jim Zullo’s Troubling Encounter With Girl Goes Viral

Jim Zullo faced criminal prosecution for his actions during the postgame incident. The 81-year-old coach received charges of second-degree harassment after prosecutors reviewed the video evidence.

His legal team negotiated a plea agreement that resulted in a guilty plea.

::: HIGH SCHOOL COACH FIRED :::

Coach Jim Zullo was FIRED after being caught on camera pulling the hair of a player.

The incident happened after his team lost the New York Class D state championship game.

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The plea deal included specific conditions for Zullo. He cannot contact Monroe for one full year and must pay court-imposed fees. The arrangement allowed him to avoid jail time while accepting responsibility for his actions.

Monroe’s civil case seeks monetary damages from both Zullo and the school district. Her legal team argues that administrators should have intervened earlier based on previous incidents. The lawsuit describes a history of inappropriate conduct that allegedly went unaddressed by school officials.

The Northville Central School District terminated Zullo’s employment within hours of the incident. District officials stated their commitment to maintaining high standards for all coaching staff and called the behavior completely unacceptable.

Zullo relocated to Florida following his resignation and guilty plea. Monroe continues pursuing her civil lawsuit while the incident remains a cautionary example of how quickly athletic competition can escalate into serious legal consequences for all parties involved.

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