A former girls’ high school basketball coach, who made national headlines after being caught on camera pulling a player’s ponytail following a championship game, is now being sued by the high schooler he accosted.

Former Northville girls’ basketball star player Hailey Monroe is suing the team’s ex-coach, 81-year-old Jim Zullo, alleging that he acted aggressively and dangerously when he pulled Monroe’s hair after the team lost a New York state championship game in March.

Viral footage shows Monroe, her teammates, and Zullo standing courtside after the game ended. Zullo is seen approaching Monroe from behind and abruptly yanking her ponytail, which also caused her head to whip back.

A tearful Monroe steps away from Zullo as he starts yelling at her. Monroe’s teammate intervenes and scolds

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