[Dinsdale]

I don't see any adult involved that wanted to intentionally hurt a child.

He wanted little kids to throw a baseball at another little kid who no-doubt had a baseball glove on at the time.

There is more to this story then we've read. An overprotective mother is at the center of all this.

[MikefromOhio]

You said:

I don't see any adult involved that wanted to intentionally hurt a child.

He wanted little kids to throw a baseball at another little kid who no-doubt had a baseball glove on at the time.

From the story

Testimony indicated Mr. Downs promised $25 to one of his best players if he hurled a ball at Harry Bowers Jr., 11, an autistic and mildly retarded teammate, presumably to keep him from playing in a game.

He paid the kid to throw at the other kid, yet there was not intent to injure. Sure thing. What an ass.