Corey Benjamin has issued an apology after his daughter was captured on video attacking another student during a basketball game against the Dream Academy team.
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Benjamin’s daughter went viral this week after a video showed her punching 15-year-old Lauryn Ham after she missed a shot during a basketball game. Ham’s mother filed a police report after the attack and said her daughter felt disoriented. While speaking with NBC Los Angeles, Benjamin apologized to Ham’s family and said he was disappointed and shocked about the incident: “To the young lady who was punched by my daughter during a youth basketball game, I sincerely apologize to you and I am praying for your complete healing both physically and emotionally.”
“To her family, I deeply apologize and regret that this happened to your daughter as she did not deserve this to happen to her. Finally, I apologize to all of those who have been impacted and hurt by the actions of my daughter as well as those of her mother. I am here for your family and wish only the best for you. As a father, I’m shocked and disappointed at my daughter’s behavior as this is not a reflection of the values and standards that my family holds. Nor does it exemplify the values, character, and spirit of sportsmanship that the game of basketball requires.”
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“My daughter made a mistake. One that she will need to make right. I am committed to getting my daughter any help she may need and support her in taking accountability for her conduct.” Benjamin continued.
Benjamin’s daughter played for the SoCal team at the Map Sports Facility on Sunday when the attack took place.