October 12, 2011 (CHICAGO) --
Chicago police confirmed Wednesday night that the head varsity football coach at Fenger High School has been charged with misdemeanor assault.Cassius Chambers allegedly threatened a student who was accused by a player of stealing a pair of Nike flip flops.
A group of teens attacked 16-year-old Darion Jones October 1st outside his home, knocking out his prosthetic eye and a tooth. Two coaches allegedly drove the attackers to the house.
One of the teens is also facing a misdemeanor charge.
Jones' mother says he's denied stealing the flip flops.