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Youth Coach Charged with Felony After Brutal Practice Incident

9/15/2025

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A youth football coach in South Fulton, Georgia, faces felony charges for child cruelty.
Jonathan Richard Sagers allegedly slammed a 12-year-old player to the ground during practice, causing the boy to lose consciousness.
The player was airlifted to Grady Hospital but has since been released.
Witnesses noted an argument between Sagers and the player prior to the incident.
Parents expressed outrage over the breach of trust regarding their children's safety.

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Story summary

A youth football coach in South Fulton, Georgia, faces felony charges for child cruelty.
Jonathan Richard Sagers allegedly slammed a 12-year-old player to the ground during practice, causing the boy to lose consciousness.
The player was airlifted to Grady Hospital but has since been released.
Witnesses noted an argument between Sagers and the player prior to the incident.
Parents expressed outrage over the breach of trust regarding their children's safety.