An athletic trainer cuts Andrew Johnson's dreadlocks at a wrestling match. An official would not allow Johnson to wrestle unless he got his hair cut. (Michael Frankel/SNJTODAY.COM viavAP)A New Jersey school district announced Wednesday it will shun any event with a referee who forced a 16-year-old wrestler to cut his dreadlocks during a recent meet. Maloney, an experienced official who cited a rule against excessive hair length, has come under fire by, among other notable figures, New Jersey Gov. Epitome of a team player ⬇️A referee wouldn't allow Andrew Johnson of Buena @brhschiefs to wrestle with a cover over his dreadlocks.

Source: Washington Post December 27, 2018 07:07 UTC