A soccer referee who received a punch in the face after issuing
a yellow card has died, police in Taylorsville, Salt Lake City have said.
The referee, 46-year old
Richard Portillo had issued a yellow card for an infraction, after which the 17
year old (name withheld) whom the card was awarded to turned around and punched
him in the face.
Though he was thought to have
sustained just minor injuries, but doctors discovered he had serious mental
injuries on getting to the hospital.
After being in critical
condition for 7 days, Portillo died Saturday night.
The child, who was
originally charged with aggravated assault, will now face new charges.
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