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Referee charged with choking coach at New Jersey youth football game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:40 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Referee charged with choking coach at New Jersey youth football game
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Edward McKinnie Jr., a 47-year-old referee, was arrested on June 1 in Franklin, Gloucester County, after allegedly choking a 46-year-old coach during a youth flag football game. The incident occurred following a disputed call, leading to a physical altercation that required intervention from spectators. Police responded to reports of the assault at the township’s sports complex around 1:30 p.m. The coach was treated at the scene for his injuries. McKinnie faces second-degree aggravated assault charges and has been released pending a court appearance.

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  • •Incident took place during a youth flag football game.
  • •Referee Edward McKinnie Jr. was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
  • •The altercation stemmed from a disputed call during the game.
  • •The injured coach was treated by Gloucester County EMS at the scene.
  • •McKinnie has been released pending a future court appearance.
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  • 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Youth flag football ref arrested, charged with choking coach at N.J. game
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Police say the referee choked a coach following a disputed call at a game in Gloucester County.

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