Charges Filed Against Ohio Football Coach Who Allegedly Shoved Milan Youth Player

The alleged incident took place on September 6 in Milan.

(Ripley County, Ind.) - An Ohio man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly shoved a Milan youth football player. 

An arrest warrant has been issued for Leon Morales, 50, of Cincinnati, on a charge of Battery on a Person Less than 14 Years Old (Level 6 Felony). 

The alleged incident took place on September 6 at the Milan football fields when the Indians hosted Reading. 

Morales is accused of shoving a 10-year-old player to the ground. 

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