'A Security Worker Confronted the Skateboarders. He Ended Up With Brain Damage.'

"Skateboarders have long glorified confrontations with security workers. This one led not only to a life-altering injury, but also to soul-searching in a sport about to have its Olympic debut."

By Matt Ruby and Conor Dougherty



“Defense lawyers submitted this video as evidence in California’s criminal case against the skateboarder Jesse Vieira. He pleaded not guilty and claimed self-defense.”

Damage."