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Florida Mom Charged After Video Shows Kick to Youth Player at Pop Warner Game

Investigators cite video evidence as the case moves to a June 1 hearing.

Overview

  • Renee Lambert, accused of entering the field following Saturday's brawl at Brooks Park in Fort Myers, allegedly kicked a boy during a Pop Warner game.
  • Deputies said bystander video and police body-camera footage show the kick, and investigators reported no evidence to support Lambert's claim that a child hit her first with a helmet.
  • Body-camera footage captures a tense exchange near the concession area as deputies detained Lambert and accused her of pulling away and refusing to give her hands.
  • Jail records show she was booked Saturday night, released shortly after midnight, and notified to appear in court on June 1 as she faces child abuse and resisting charges.
  • The victim's mother signed a desire to prosecute, child-welfare officials were alerted, and the league president and sheriff emphasized zero tolerance for adult violence at youth sports.