Arizona Teen Faces Assault Charge Over Dodgeball Game Incident
A 13-year-old boy in Mayer, Arizona, is facing a misdemeanor assault charge after a dodgeball game during gym class allegedly left his ex-girlfriend with bruises. The incident occurred in December 2025, and the boy's mother disputes the charge, calling it…
Atlanta, GA, August 13, 2026 —
MAYER, AZ – A 13-year-old boy in Mayer, Arizona, has been charged with misdemeanor assault following an incident that occurred during a gym class dodgeball game in December 2025. The charge stems from allegations that the game resulted in his ex-girlfriend sustaining bruises.
The boy’s mother has publicly stated her disagreement with the charge, characterizing it as an overreaction to an event that took place during a typical schoolyard activity.
Details regarding the specific nature of the alleged assault, the severity of the reported bruises, and the exact timeline of events following the dodgeball game were not provided. Information concerning any school disciplinary actions or the legal proceedings beyond the initial misdemeanor assault charge was also not immediately available.
The mother’s assertion suggests a dispute over whether the actions during the game constitute a criminal offense, particularly given the age of the individuals involved and the context of a physical education class. The specific circumstances that led to the charge and the prosecution’s stance are expected to become clearer as the legal process unfolds.
No further information regarding the identities of the involved parties or the specific school where the incident took place was released.
Story summarized from the original created by Micaela Marshall on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
