See video of incident in The Register-Herald
By Jessecia Farrish, Register-Herald of Beckley
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The state board that oversees high school athletics has cleared Gene Nabors, Woodrow Wilson High School girls basketball assistant coach, of any suspensions or punishments related to his actions during a game between his team and Greenbrier East on Tuesday night.
Beckley attorney Randolph McGraw, who is defending Nabors on a criminal citation of obstructing an officer during the game at Greenbrier East, confirmed that an investigation by the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission has cleared Nabors of any wrongdoing.
West Virginia State Police has cited Nabors for obstructing an officer following a contentious game Tuesday night — a charge McGraw said appears unfounded.
A video clip shows a West Virginia State Police officer forcing Nabors to the floor and handcuffing him.
His son, Donte Nabors, was cited for disorderly conduct and obstructing officers. Stephen Damon, a parent of a Greenbrier East player, was also cited for disorderly conduct.
McGraw said he is representing Gene and Donte Nabors and WWHS in the matter. …
