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Family of wrestler who cut dreadlocks won't seek legal action

An attorney for a Buena Regional High School wrestler forced by a referee to cut his dreadlocks before a match to avoid a forfeit says the boy's family won't pursue legal action.

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Family of wrestler who cut dreadlocks won't seek legal action

An attorney for a Buena Regional High School wrestler forced by a referee to cut his dreadlocks before a match to avoid a forfeit says the boy's family won't pursue legal action.

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