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Houston man slapped kid in face during LSU-A&M game, Baton Rouge police say

The man was arrested after Tiger Stadium employees told police they saw him slap the 14-year-old boy during the game Saturday night.
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Texas A&M wide receiver Moose Muhammad III (7) catches a touchdown past LSU cornerback Cordale Flott (25) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

BATON ROUGE, La. — A Houston man was hauled off to jail after allegedly slapping a kid in the face during the LSU-Texas A&M game.

Police in Baton Rouge arrested the 40-year-old man and he was charged with simple battery and disturbing the peace, both misdemeanors. 

According to news outlets, witnesses say the man struck the 14-year-old fan in a Tiger Stadium suite Saturday night.

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Security personnel alerted police who questioned the man. They said there was a “very strong smell of alcohol on his breath” and that he was slurring his speech. 

The man was released on a $2,000 bond. 

In Ed Orgeron's final game as coach, the Tigers rallied late to upset Texas A&M 27-24. LSU scored the game-winning touchdown with 20 seconds left. 

LSU has hired Notre Dame's Brian Kelly to replace Orgeron.

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