A Sacramento man has been sentenced to jail for tackling a linesman during a junior football game.
Vicente Robles Jr, 35, pleaded no contest in October to a misdemeanour charge of battery against a sports official after he became violent when he disagreed with a call made by the match official.
Judge Steven Howell sentenced Robles to 30 days in jail earlier this week and one year of formal probation for the attack in Rosewood, California.
Roseville Police Department said at the time: "This action by a parent from the sidelines is clearly not something that is appropriate."
Robles was also ordered to take anger management lessons and pay "restitution for lost wages of the victim."
A ban on Robles attending sports events will remain for the next 6 months and he is also ordered to keep 120 yards away from the victim.
The incident, which occurred in October 2021, went viral online as Robles was shown at a came appearing to take issue with a red card.
A furious victim, linesman Andrew Reali, said he felt he got hit by a "train" and he said he suffered "easily the hardest hit I've ever taken in my life."
Reali had made a decision against Robles' son during an U16s game and the son followed him off the pitch. He said the boy squared up to him and the linesman held him back, causing Robles to see red.
"And that's when the parent from across the field came and assaulted me," he said. "It was pretty crazy. It happened so fast, I was definitely shaken up for 10, 15 minutes, after that my nerves calmed down.
Reali added: "I want criminal charges. I want this guy to pay for what he's done."
Placer County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement: "Justice is found through many avenues in the criminal legal process. Holding people accountable while ensuring they receive the help they need is one of the many paths of justice the Placer County District Attorney’s Office seeks.
"This case serves as a reminder of the importance of common decency, particularly at youth sporting events."
A defiant Reali said the incident would not stop him from officiating and that he would try to be an example to younger referees.
He said: This is not going to stop me. I want the younger referees to see this and say, you know what, if it happens to you, don't let it affect your life. You can't let these kinds of things affect you."
