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An attorney representing Alabama football sophomore Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., has filed legal response to a civil lawsuit which alleges that Kirkpatrick struck an Oklahoma Sooners fan in the head during the Oklahoma field-storming that followed OU’s 24-3 win over the Crimson Tide in November.
The plaintiff, Holden Moxley, alleges that he was attempting to take a selfie photo with his phone on the field when, without provocation or warning, he was hit on the head from behind by Kirkpatrick, who was identified by his jersey number. Per the lawsuit, Moxley went to the hospital and was diagnosed with a concussion.
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Kirkpatrick’s attorney, Ryan Deligans, filed response Monday, denying the allegation. That document alleges that Kirkpatrick was provoked, acted in self-defense, and “felt threatened given the totality of the circumstances he was confronted with.” The response also establishes that Moxley’s presence on the field was unlawful, making his own actions an underlying cause of the incident. The Tuscaloosa News left a message for Deligans at his office.
The lawsuit, filed in Cleveland County (Okla.) District Court, seeks actual damages of $10,000 and punitive damages that could exceed $75,000. Moxley attends Perry High School, located about 80 miles north of the OU campus.
Following Oklahoma’s 24-3 upset of Alabama in November, a loss which effectively eliminated the Crimson Tide from College Football Playoff contention, Sooners fans stormed the field at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. According to The Oklahoman, Moxley’s attorney, Mark Hammons, claims the incident was captured on video.
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2025-02-25 15:04:00
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