Alaila Everett, a Virginia teen runner seen striking an opponent with a baton during a championship track meet, held a rally outside of her high school to deny her wrongdoings despite getting caught ...

Alaila Everett said it was an accident but court records show she is now facing a potential assault and battery charge.

While they privately apologized on their daughter's behalf, the mom and dad have since gone public with a defensive, critical tone that shirks accountability.