Semi-pro football player accused of referee attack

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October 28, 2009

Anonymous The News Courier Wed Oct 28, 2009, 02:23 PM CDT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A semi-professional football player has been charged with slamming a referee in the face with his helmet at the end of an unruly game in upstate New York.

Police say 23-year-old Leon Woods, of Rochester, was arrested late Tuesday and charged with first-degree assault in Saturday’s attack on referee Pete McCabe.

Defense attorney Joe Dinolfo entered a not guilty plea Wednesday for his client, who was jailed on $10,000 cash bail.

The 54-year-old McCabe needs surgery for his broken nose, jaw and other bones in his face.

Witnesses say McCabe was attacked at a Rochester park by a player on the losing side who was wearing Woods’ number. Two other players on his team were ejected after a fight. His team, the Western New York Cougars, lost the game.

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