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Michigan AAU Coach Arrested After Brutally Beating 60-Year Old Referee

Kenyon Menifield, 40, was later arrested at a local hotel.

Here is an official release from the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office:

On April 6, 2019, at approximately 10:42 pm, McCracken County Sheriff Deputies responded to the Sports Plex, located at 6525 US HWY 60 West, for an assault. Investigation revealed there had been a disagreement between a referee and a coach, later identified as Kenyon Menifield, 40, of Flint, Michigan. During the disagreement the referee turned to walk away. As he did, Menifield punched the referee, knocking him unconscious, causing minor injuries. Menifield then fled the area prior to Deputies arrival.