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FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2018, file image made from a video provided by SNJTODAY.COM, Buena Regional High School wrestler Andrew Johnson gets his haircut courtside minutes before his match in Buena, N.J., after a referee told Johnson he would forfeit his bout if he didn't have his dreadlocks cut off. Alan Maloney, the referee who insisted that Johnson cut his hair, has been suspended for two seasons. The state Division on Civil Rights and state's athletic association announced the sanction Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. (Michael Frankel/SNJTODAY.COM via AP, File)

Ref who told wrestler to cut dreadlocks barred for 2 seasons

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Ref who told wrestler to cut dreads alleges defamation

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In this image taken from a Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 video provided by SNJTODAY.COM, Buena Regional High School wrestler Andrew Johnson gets his hair cut courtside minutes before his match in Buena, N.J., after a referee told Johnson he would forfeit his bout if he didn't have his dreadlocks cut off. Johnson went on to win the match after a SNJ Today reporter tweeted video if the incident, the state's Interscholastic Athletic Association says they are recommending the referee not be assigned to any event until the matter has been reviewed more thoroughly. (Michael Frankel/SNJTODAY.COM viavAP)

Athletic group benching ref who told wrestler to cut dreads

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